The Great Backyard Bird Count is a great place to start. People can watch for birds anywhere – including their own backyards, or even local parks. All one needs to do is simply watch and listen for birds, and document them.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has recently produced 2025 provisional birth and death statistics for Michigan and its counties.
Lakeshore Legal Aid is hosting Expungement Clinics in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties through 2026.
Oakland County households may be eligible for up to $2,000 in relief through the Hardship Assistance Program
Oakland Community Health Network and Common Ground have parted ways, with OCHN directly taking on mental health crisis services that it previously had been contracting with Common Ground to provide.
101,500 rides. That’s the statistic being celebrated by the folks at Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA) for 2025…
Members will learn how to follow a standard protocol to help identify and map locations of vernal pools within their local communities, through both classroom instruction and data collection in the field.
The current Oakland County Nurse on Call hotline has expanded and been renamed to the Oakland Connects Helpline.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 23, 2026.
The Amex Shop Small Grants Program reflects the shared commitment of American Express and Main Street America to champion small businesses that strengthen communities and help local economies thrive.
The new system streamlines dog licensing through an easy-to-use online platform while providing added protection if a pet becomes lost.
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Downtown Pontiac was full of music, smiles, and candy as the communities of Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford, and White Lake came together for the annual Holiday Extravaganza parade.
“This contest invites students to bring their imagination forward while engaging with themes that have real impact on their futures,” said Oakland Schools Superintendent Kenneth Gutman.
Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes continues to the end of this month, so there is still time to get your small business shopping selfies in!
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