From 120,000 Deaths to 91% Saves, No-Kill Efforts Working…
Shelters in Oakland County collectively reached over 90% live release rate, with several organizations reaching 98% or higher.
Video Break: Two and a Half Minutes of a Tiger Grooming Itself
We caught one of the trio getting all primped and ready to see guests one morning in early January…
2019 Oakland County Births Reach Lowest Total Since 1951
New data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) show that 12,899 babies were born to residents of Oakland County in 2019.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Who’s Eligible, How to Sign Up, Update on Supply
In addition to frontline essential workers, there are over 217,000 residents age 65 and older eligible to receive the vaccine in Oakland County.
Detroit Zoo Welcomes Dr. Matthews as Director of Diversity and Community Engagement
Dr. Matthews will work closely with the DZS executive team, racial equity working group, diversity advisory council and human resource department as well as the board’s diversity and community engagement committee.
Delivery Driver in Royal Oak Robbed, Carjacked, and Shot in Leg
Royal Oak officers responded to a carjacking in which the driver of the vehicle was shot in the leg.
Virtual Support Groups Available Through Common Ground
Now more than ever, support for trauma related experiences is in high demand.
Royal Oak Sharing the Warmth Passes Along Handmade Winter Wear
The items are hung on a railing coated with colorful crochet, and people are welcome to take what they need.
With Limited Supply, Here’s How Oakland County is Administering Vaccines
Oakland County is in the early stages of administering the COVID-19 vaccine but supply is limited.
Students Can Apply for Paid Internship with Bank of America Student Leaders
Bank of America partners with a local nonprofit to provide paid internships to the Student Leaders who will also participate in a leadership summit and learn financial skills through Bank of America’s Better Money Habits.
Oakland County Seeking Two Members for Parks & Rec. Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission is responsible for preserving park land and creating recreational, leisure and learning experiences for Oakland County residents.
County Commissioners Sworn In
Last night, incoming members of the 2021-2022 Oakland County Board of Commissioners were sworn in during the first full board meeting of the new term.
Reporter Food: Zoe’s House of Pancakes
As the name suggests, Zoe’s specialty is pancakes – made with their “signature batter” just brimming with sweetness and golden butter flavoring.
Royal Oak Youth Assistance Carries On Helping Families, Seeks Online Donations
Right now, we are doing everything possible to sustain daily operations and provide services to our community.
Elks Grant to Help FernCare w/Mission to Serve Uninsured Patients
On Thursday they announced the awarding of two grants totaling $5,500.
Women & People of Color w/a CDL Can Level Up w/Free Training
Truck drivers who already have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) have an opportunity to level up to heavy construction truck drivers, and right now the training is free.
Monica Hunt Appointed to Fill Royal Oak City Commission Vacancy
In a unanimous vote Monday evening, the Royal Oak City Commission voted to appoint Monica Hunt to fill the seat vacated by Randy LeVasseur who resigned due to relocating.
Baby Lion Born at Detroit Zoo Getting Closer to Joining the Pride
To prepare Binti for life with her future pride, the recorded sounds and scents of the adult lions were introduced into her incubator.
Ceramic Tile Mural Celebrates Royal Oak History
“Each individual element is a story of its own. That’s the beauty of it. It shows the amazing variety and diversity of the people and events and images that make up our history.”
Gonorrhea Cases on the Rise in Michigan
This increase is even more alarming as it is likely an underestimate of the actual burden of disease due to decreased testing for STDs during the pandemic.