B.O.S.S. Interview: Judy Palmer of RE/MAX Showcase Homes
Oakland County Times recently spoke with Palmer about her experiences as an entrepreneur and why she loves her work for our Business and Organizational Super Stars (BOSS) series.
Royal Oak Assistant Principal Selected for Gerstacker Fellowship Program
Alyssa Reimold, Assistant Principal of Royal Oak High School and Teacher of the Year for 2020, has been selected by Saginaw Valley State University for the Gerstacker leadership program
Dog Breeds and Names Across the Nation – And How Oakland County Compares
As a reference point for previously analyzed communities, as well as those to come, I thought it would be interesting to look at national rankings.
Free Ice Skating for Royal Oak Residents on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
The Rink at Royal Oak is located in Centennial Commons, right across from the entrance to the Royal Oak Public Library.
OC Restaurant Quest: Star of India in Downtown Ferndale
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.
Downtowns Across Oakland County Come Together to Learn about Trends, Share Ideas
Main Street program managers across Oakland County gathered on Nov. 22 to get inspired by national leadership and to learn from each other.
Jim Shaffer and Associates Announces Snap It and Wrap It Contest
It’s a $2000 Detroit Foundation Stay + Play package, including 2 nights in an upper level room at the hotel, $500 cash for dining and entertainment, AND a $500 gift card to the local shop that has the most entries.
Dec 14 – Virtual Planners Gathering to Learn About Oakland County Land Bank Authority
Tune in to learn how the Land Bank will support economic growth through the strategic acquisition and subsequent sale of properties, returning them to the tax rolls in a manner consistent with community-based plans.
Dec 10 – Royal Oak Jingle Includes Lighted Parade, Cookie Crawl, Winter Market and More
The Royal Oak Jingle takes place Saturday, December 10th and will fill Downtown Royal Oak with traditional holiday activities like photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, a cookie crawl and a Light Parade on Main Street in the evening and tons more.
Dec 6 – Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Soiree
The event registration will close once we’ve reached 100 members, if you are interested in joining us, please don’t wait to register.
Shop Local Message Showcased at Dearborn Music in Farmington
The county has created a webpage at www.OakGov.com/ShopSmall where shoppers can search for community holiday activities and businesses and community partners can discover resources to support shopping locally.
Awesome Laptop Deal – With Sales Benefiting Oakland County Times
PLUS $100 contribution to Oakland County Times when you mention coupon code: OCTimes.
Royal Oak Becomes a Bee City USA
Bee City USA’s mission is to galvanize communities to sustain pollinators by providing them with healthy habitat, rich in a variety of native plants and free of insecticides.
18 Football Fields of Stinky Stuff Mean Compost for SOCRRA Communities
SOCRRA consists of twelve member municipalities with a total population of approximately 283,000 and covers an area of 75 square miles. Member cities are Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak and Troy.
VIDEO: Sheriff Bouchard Addresses Students About Safety and Threats
With threats disrupting schools across Oakland County, Sheriff Michael Bouchard made a social media video addressing students.
NB I-75 and I-696 Interchange Now Open – With New “Braid” Design
Check out this graphic for more on this new design.
How to Nominate Someone for Oakland County’s 40 Under 40 Awards
“We are looking for young adults who through their work, ideas, and service embody what it means to be ‘Oakland Together,’” Coulter said.
Top 10 Holiday Gifts for White Castle Cravers
Finding the perfect holiday gift for a loved one can be a daunting task. If that loved one loves White Castle, however, finding an ideal present will be a whole lot easier this year.
MML#3 – Workshop Spurs Creative Thinking and Co-Worker Connectivity
But can things like coloring, music, and Play-doh sculptures make a difference in City Hall?
“Municipal government is one of the most difficult places to insert creativity,” Dempsey said.
Sheriff’s Office Accepting Coats for the Cold Donations Through Nov 30
“For the past 35 years, we have worked with local charitable organizations to provide free coats to those in need. The community’s generosity has been wonderful every year.”