Candidate Interview: Mark Ambrose for Congress Dist 11
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Oct 18 – Home Buying Seminar at Unexpected Craft Brewing Company w/Jim Shaffer and Associates
Join Jim Shaffer and Associates for an evening of food & drinks at the Unexpected Craft Brewery to learn all about how to buy a home!
Candidate Interview: Wendy Webster Jackson for State Rep Dist 18
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Candidate Interview: Peter Ceglarek for Ferndale School Board
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Construction to Begin on Woodward Ave in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge Oct. 17
The 2022 work will include daytime and nighttime work to perform pavement repairs, curb replacement and sidewalk upgrades
Oakland County Board of Commissioners Passes Budget
With the 2023-2025 budget, the county prioritizes investments in public health, public safety and environmental sustainability.
Oct 3 – Elevate Oak Park – Open House for Parks and Rec Projects
Concept plans for each park/space will be on display at the Oct. 3 Open House.
These concept plans are based around an extensive and intentional planning and public input process
Drones Making a Difference in Development, Disasters, Preservation and More
Drones have many applications that most people, and even other planners, may not realize.
Mary Fulmer Appointed to Ferndale School Board
Ferndale Schools Board of Education President Sandra Dukhie said, “We had a tremendous pool of candidates for the open Trustee position, and this was a difficult decision for the Board.”
MML and MEDC Release Plan to Encourage More Multi-Family Homes, Making Construction Easier
With rent and mortgage costs rising and communities across the state challenged to develop enough housing for their residents, the Michigan Municipal League and Michigan Economic Development Corporation have reached back into the past to develop new strategies to help communities add more housing options to their existing neighborhoods.
Detroit Horse Power Wins ASPCA Award, Working Towards Building Urban Equestrian Center
These impactful experiences, including riding and caring for the horses, teach the students valuable lessons…
Dogs of Ferndale: A Data-Based Look at Most Popular Names and Breeds
Our inaugural community of interest will be the City of Ferndale, which has 1,374 licensed pooches.
Proposed Bills Would Address Long-Term Elevator Outages in Apartment Buildings
“Elevator outages will continue to happen as residential buildings age,” added Claudia Sanford, tenant rights organizer at United Community Housing Coalition. “Policies that require planning for the future are necessary to prevent this eventuality.”
Oakland County Community Deer Coalition Asking Residents to Fill Out Survey
Your answers will be extremely valuable in helping the Coalition create a plan to address deer concerns. Thank you in advance for your time and feedback.
Ferndale Blessings in a Backpack Seeks New Leader
The volunteer position is open to all community members
State Board of Canvassers Approves Two More Proposals for November Ballot
Full wording of the proposals and the ballot summaries can be found on the Board of Canvassers webpage.
Candidate Interview: Gregory Stempfle for Secretary of State
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Candidate Interview: Douglas Smith for OCC Trustee
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A Look at Migration – Population Shifts Between Oakland and Other Counties
On the county level, we get the same two inflow and outflow tables, but this time it recognizes county-to-county flows.
Oakland County Restaurant Quest ~ Over 300 First-hand Reviews
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. This long-term project is a labor of love, supported by our friends at White Castle.