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.
Census Estimates Show Continued Population Decline, Out-Migration Partly to Blame
This trend accelerated in 2023 as estimates show 8,944 more residents leaving for other counties in the U.S. than arriving in Oakland.
Save a Life Narcan Trainings Happening Online in 2024
Alliance of Coalitions hosts online Save a Life Narcan training.
Hazel Park Schools Aims to Educate Voters on May 7 Bond Proposal with Website and Bus Tours
Voters in the Hazel Park School District have a number of ways to learn about the bond proposal on the May 7 ballot, including hopping on a school bus and visiting the buildings for themselves.
Madison Heights and Habitat for Humanity Partner on Funding for Eligible Home Repairs
Habitat Oakland will manage the fund on behalf of the city, with staff dedicated to homeowner-occupied home restoration and financial counseling
Income, Race, Age, and Gender: A Data-Driven Look at Voter Turnout in Oakland County
While politicians are obviously interested in past turnout and party preferences at the community level, their campaign folks will use demographics to identify where they will get the most payoff and need to concentrate their efforts.
Community Comes Out to Support Hazel Park Promise Zone
“Everything we do tonight is celebrating and giving opportunities for our students,” Kruppe said.
What Unmarried Couples Should Consider When Buying Real Estate
While the decision to purchase real estate should never be made lightly, unmarried couples in particular should proceed with caution, advises attorney Scott Galloway.
Oakland County’s 40 Under 40 Announced
The 12th Oakland Together 40 Under 40 class honors young professionals who live and/or work in Oakland County.
Michigan Dept of Treasury has Unclaimed Property Website Everyone Should Check
Treasury has millions of dollars in lost or forgotten assets that includes dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, valuables left in safe deposit boxes and stock certificates.
Widespread Facebook Outages Reported
Also, it’s a great day to recognize the importance of supporting local media and having multiple sources of information.
Hazel Park Schools Gets Million Dollar Grant to Develop Community Center at Longfellow
Hazel Park Schools is just one of five public schools to receive this grant and the only one to do so in the tri-county area.
MTA Presentation Shares Importance of Understanding FOIA
The Freedom of Information Act is a tool for members of the public to be informed about the actions of elected officials who are serving on their behalf.
First OakAlert Siren Test is Saturday, Opportunity to Think About Emergency Planning
For more resources on how you can prepare your home, school, or business for severe weather emergencies and other disasters, visit oakgov.com/emergency-management.
Hazel Park Library Seeks Resident to Fill Board Vacancy
Hazel Park District Library has a partial term library board position to be filled.
Oakland County Primary Turnout Down 25.7% from 2020, Here’s How Your Town Did
The voter apathy in the primary is palpable. The election season is really just beginning. Many twists and turns will follow.
Entrepreneurs Share Advice on Creative Business Spaces
The attendee’s question was for Perez, whose passion and energy clearly have capacity to pull his creative mind in a million directions at once.
Early Data Shows Where in Oakland County Early Voting & Absentee Are Catching On Fastest
The Michigan Secretary of State’s Office has provided data files on both methods, in order to provide absentee ballot comparisons between the Presidential Primary turnouts in 2020 and 2024, and to gauge the popularity of first-time early voting.
Troy Police Seek Suspect Who Shot Woman in Parking Lot
The woman was injured, the building was damaged, and the suspect fled.
Oakland County Grant Program to Encourage Senior Volunteerism
Oakland County is launching a new grant program for local organizations that offer volunteer programs for senior residents.