Up to $1,500 Available for Low Income Residents to Help with Water Bills at April 14 OLHSA Event
Water Assistance Day will take place on Friday, April 14 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Oakland County Health Department headquarters
April 1 – Expungement and Resource Fair in Southfield
The fair will provide the opportunity for individuals seeking to clear eligible criminal convictions from their records as well as additional community resources, skillset information, and other assistance.
March 27 – Southfield State of the City Address
Southfield Mayor Kenson Siver will deliver the 2023 State of the City address at the Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Monday, March 27
Grace Centers of Hope Seeking Donations of Gently-Used Clothing and Household Items
It provides shelter, daily meals, clothing, and comprehensive life skills programs that help individuals find the support, resources and courage to positively change their lives.
County Executive Coulter Touts Values, Shares Updates at State of the County Address
As you can see, our future is bright. Your county is strong. It’s dedicated to reweaving the fabric of our communities through a wonderful mosaic of relationships.
Southfield Library Removes Fines for Most Items
While traditional fines will not accumulate, the policy for lost or damaged items will still apply.
OC Restaurant Quest: Empress Gardens in Southfield
Empress Gardens is located at 21734 W 11 Mile, inside the Harvard Row Mall, in Southfield.
New Nonprofit Oakland Thrive Launched to Help Small Businesses
The nonprofit allows greater flexibility, sustainability, and scope when it comes to helping small businesses succeed.
Explore: A Look Inside Michigan’s First Goodwill Bookstore
Goodwill is known for their thrift stores full of gently-used clothes, housewares, toys and more. But they’ve brought a new concept to Michigan…
OC Restaurant Quest: 9 Oaks Grill in Oak Park
9 Oaks Grill is located at 22110 Coolidge Highway in Oak Park.
First Online Foreclosed Property Auction a Success, Though Prevention Remains Treasurer’s Top Goal
In 2022, Oakland County took the task of selling tax foreclosed properties to a new level by hosting an online auction, rather than an in-person event.
Pontiac and Flint Leaders Urge State Officials to Repeal Emergency Financial Manager Law
The bill to repel the act is currently in the Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee.
Six Week Program Provides Financial Education, Potential Money Towards Debt or Home Ownership
We are hoping to enroll struggling metro Detroit low-income families to finally help them get control of their finances, improve their credit scores and, eventually, be able to own their own home
March 7 – Oakland County Virtual Job Fair
Learn about the various departments that make up county operations, challenging career opportunities and what it takes to get hired and succeed
BOSS Interview: David Garcia of Affirmations
“One day I might be talking about something as important as eliminating conversion therapy in Michigan and the next hour I’m up on the roof looking at an HVAC system that’s about to give out,” he said.
Workers with Disabilities Learning Art and Performance with CCS and DSO
Craig Nowak, Program Director of Creative Expressions, a multi-disciplinary arts program at Gesher Human Services, said that working in the arts had many benefits.
Oak Park Gets Federal “Connecting Communities” Grant to Reconstruct Walking Bridge Over I-696
The current walking bridge is over 40 years old and at end of its useful life.
Following Death of Child, State Reminds Public of Influenza Vaccinations
This virus can cause severe flu infections in children, as well as in adults.
Closures This Weekend on Both I-696 and I-75
Both I-75 and I-696 have scheduled closures scheduled for this weekend.
Oakland Together: County Executive Announces 40 Under 40
Approximately 175 candidates, born after Dec. 31, 1982, applied for the recognition.