Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County (and Beyond)
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
Khadija Walker-Fobbs Making Strides in Housing Across Oakland County
“It’’s not a secret. There’s been so many articles about the housing shortage nationally and in the state.”
Hazel Park Celebrates Opening of New Playground at Green Acres Park
The new playground is four times bigger than the jungle gym it replaced, with lots of fun to be had on the various features to crawl through, climb on, and slide down.
Public Tracking of Salamanders, Snakes, and Such Can Help Save Michigan Species
When you happen upon a slithering snake or a happily croaking wood frog, or if you’re a dedicated salamander seeker, tracking your finds in the Michigan Herp Atlas can make a huge difference for Michigan’s amphibian and reptile population.
Baker College Offering 9 Week Cannabis Certificate Programs
With the addition of these cannabis certificates, we aim to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in this sector.
High Winds Cause Havoc in Ferndale
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Advice from “Women Who Thrive”
The Women Who Thrive event not only provided inspiration, but resources as well.
Moment of Shared Curiosity and Joy as Michiganders Enjoy Solar Eclipse
For a few moments, people were focused on something bigger than themselves
A Tale of Ten Cities – Chronicling Royal Oak Twp – Available for Screenings and Discussion
Organizers hope to engage all ten of the cities featured in the film in learning and discussion, including Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak.
Highlights from Executive Dave Coulter’s State of the County Address
Kicking off the speech, Coulter took time to reflect on wins from the past year and provide updates on other programs that were introduced during the 2023 State of the County Address.
Signs of Progress: Hazel Park Spruces Up with New Signage
Signs of the times, the new signs in Hazel Park are here to welcome and inform all those who visit the “Friendly City.”
MML #4 – Officials Learn Lessons of Michigan’s 4,800 Railroad Crossings
There are 4,800 railroad crossings across the state of Michigan, each one inspected and maintained with the care of MDOT’s Office of Rail Safety.
Hazel Park School Board Seeks Applicants Following Dawn Rice Resignation
The Board of Education is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy.
Main Streets Across Oakland County Share Successes and Challenges at Annual Summit
Whether they’re urban or rural, bustling or quaint, traditional or eclectic – the Main Streets of America are places that people want to be.
MML#3 – Petitioners Seek to End Property Tax in Michigan, and What That Would Mean for Residents
If the proposal passes, Michigan would be the only state in the nation not to have a property tax.
MML #2 – As Population Declines, State Works on “Growing Michigan Together”
Michigan’s population continues to decline, and the state is working to reverse the trend.
South Oakland Cities Collaborating to Study Deer Herd Issues
In an effort to establish a regional strategy for addressing safety concerns related to the urban deer herd, the City of Farmington Hills convened a meeting of local and county leaders Wednesday…
Hazel Park Mayor Gives State of the City Address
On March 8, Hazel Park Mayor Mike Webb touted Hazel Park’s successes.
“A Tale of Ten Cities” Chronicles Royal Oak Township and its Division, Premieres March 21
A Tale of Ten cities is a short film that chronicles South Oakland County’s 200-year journey, including Royal Oak Township and the ten municipalities formed out of it’s original 36 square mile area
MML #1: Taxing Vapes, Banning Menthol, Licensing Cigarette Retailers and More on the Table in Michigan
Smoking has re-emerged as a hot topic in Lansing as the Senate considers a package of bills related to tobacco regulation.