Reporter Food: The Fly Trap in Downtown Ferndale
The Fly Trap is located at 22950 Woodward Avenue in Downtown Ferndale, and is open for breakfast and lunch, closing at 3pm.
Reporter Food: Country Boy in Hazel Park
There is no website for this old school style diner, but you can stop in at 821 E. 9 Mile Road for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Holly and Hazel Park Libraries Offer Free At-Home COVID Testing Kits
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has expanded its efforts to provide free, at-home testing kits to under-served areas of the state by providing test kits to additional libraries
Oakland County Offering Free Rabies Vaccine with Dog License Purchase
“We don’t want the cost of the rabies vaccine to be a barrier for anyone getting a dog license, especially as spring approaches and we’re spending more time outdoors with our pets.”
Ferndale Superintendent Dr. Bazzi Accepts West Bloomfield Superintendent Position
During Dr. Bazzi’s tenure as Superintendent, Ferndale Schools has become a nationally recognized school district for the collective work she has led in concert with our community and Board of Education.
Hazel Park Decriminalizes Magic Mushrooms and Other Entheogenic Plants
Hazel Park City Council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday that decriminalizes what’s commonly known as “entheogenic plants,” or the full spectrum of “plants, fungi, and natural materials that can benefit psychological and physical wellness, support and enhance religious and spiritual practices and can reestablish human’s inalienable and direct relationship to nature.”
Candlelight Vigil at Ferndale City Hall Shares Support for Ukraine, and Each Other
What brought the people of Ferndale together Friday evening was a feeling. And that feeling was not the same for everyone – or even the same…
Center for Michigan Jewish Heritage Goes Social to Spread Word About Archives
Their work not only involves safeguarding the historical records of the Michigan Jewish community, but also continued community engagement and education through their popular Facebook, YouTube and Tiktok pages.
Optimism Fills Coulter’s State of the County Address
In a room full of folks from around Oakland County and from both sides of the aisle, County Executive Dave Coulter gave his annual State of the County Address at M-1 Concourse in Pontiac.
March 11, April 8 – Get Vaccinated at Affirmations
Schedule your booster or next dose in a safe and affirming space.
Growing MI Business Grants Available for Businesses
This grant is available March 1 through March 31, 2022.
Video: County Treasurer Hoping to Reduce Foreclosure, Shares Resources
March 31 is the deadline to reach out to prevent a foreclosure from happening.
Ferndale Businesses Collecting Items to Send to Ukraine, Hosting Candlelight Vigil
Clothing, toiletries, camping gear, food and medical supplies are currently the most-needed goods, and donations of these items can be made…
Former Ambassador to Ukraine Shares Insights with MSU Students
Beyond Ukraine, the world has been demonstrating support. “On every overpass from Virginia to DC are Ukraine and American flags,” Taylor said.
Oakland County Announces 40 Under 40
These individuals exemplify Oakland Together, Coulter’s vision for a community working together to leverage its strengths, address its challenges, and find value in working with regional partners.
Custom Prints, Wallpaper, and More: DIA Offering Options for Home Decor
The Detroit Institute of Arts is offering “five ways to wow your walls,” which include online sales of…
Reporter Food: Nick’s Pizza in Ferndale
Crisp greasy bacon with nice thick fresh tomatoes and shreds of lettuce, on top of melted cheese, then topped with a drizzle of cool creamy mayo.
Oakland County Joins Regional Partnerships for Water Infrastructure and Broadband
The partnership groups, which are called the “Regional Partnership for Broadband Infrastructure and Equity” and the “Regional Partnership for Water Infrastructure,” will establish a framework to address a wide range of internet and broadband accessibility and water infrastructure challenges facing the Southeast Michigan region.
MDHHS Online Stay Well Groups Help Boost Mental Wellness
Originally set up through a federal grant from FEMA in early 2020 with training provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the program is now supported by state and federal funding.
Video: Affirmations Director on Labels, Legislation, and LGBTQ+ Needs
The seasoned community leader spoke with Oakland County Times about what is new at Affirmations, including programs, advocacy work, and conversations happening around labels – from the “alphabet soup” to gender identity.