Summit Shares What’s New at Main Street Orgs Across Oakland County
Here they were able to celebrate successes, share ideas, and talk about challenges.
Enrollment Declines Hit 24 Out of 28 Oakland County School Districts
As can be seen in the accompanying chart, the largest losers (over 1,000 students) showed some geographic diversity…
Online Survey Looks at Oakland County Tourism, Offers Opportunity for Prize
By completing this survey, you may enter to win an Oakland County Prize Pack.
Michigan Municipal League Honors State Representatives Mike Harris and Mike McFall as Legislators of the Year
“During difficult times, their ability to reach across the aisle and come to consensus is an example of leadership and partnership.”
MML#1 – What Michigan’s New Sick Time Law Means for Michigan Workers and Employers
The Earned Sick Time Act (PA 2 of 2025) came about because of citizen-led efforts to get those issues on the ballot in 2018.
Executive Coulter Touts Programming, Parks, and Transit in State of Oakland County Address
Coulter reviewed the county’s achievements, gave updates on continuing programs and introduced new initiatives.
Ferndale Community Concert Band Gears Up for Anniversary Concert at Orchestra Hall in Detroit
“When we announced that we’d be performing at Orchestral Hall,” said FCCB president Sharon Chess, “there were yelps and tears and applause.”
Main Street Hazel Park Making Things Happen in South Oakland County
Any updates on current or upcoming plans can be found on the Main Street Hazel Park website and Facebook page.
Oakland County Population Experiences Largest Year-to-Year Growth in Decades, Driven by Immigration
Today the Bureau is releasing their 2024 population estimates for the nation’s counties and metropolitan areas.
Women Artists Showcased in Vital Signs Exhibit at Lawrence Street Gallery in Ferndale
Over two dozen artists, with a variety of styles and mediums, are featured in the show, which is on display through March 28
Mar 14 – Hazel Park Madison Heights State of the City Breakfast
Come to the Madison Heights Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce State of the Cities
Young Entrepreneurs Across Oakland County Get Acron2Oak Grants
It’s designed to support their business ideas, community initiatives, educational pursuits, and extracurricular activities.
OC Restaurant Quest: Ferndale Restaurant Reviews
Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.
Point in Time Counts Show Homelessness in Oakland County and Region
The charts below track homeless counts over the last 10 years in the tr-county area – Total Homeless and Homeless Children
Oakland County Offers Adaptive Recreation Opportunities
Oakland County embraces its diverse communities and is committed to the well-being of all residents.
OC Restaurant Quest: Boozy’s Bar and Grill in Hazel Park
Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.
Hazel Park Student Arrested for Bringing Gun to School in Backpack
A detective searched the backpack and found a handgun inside.
High School Students in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Literacy Art Contest
All entries must be submitted no later than Friday, March 14, 2025
Fourteen Oakland County Cities Get Marijuana Tax Revenue
Fourteen Oakland County communities will share almost $3 million ($2,911,434) in FY24 revenue collected from the 10% recreational marijuana excise tax.
Email Scam Claims Recipients Have Outstanding GFL Bill
“Do NOT click on any links in the email. Simply delete it.”