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Category Archives: Oak Park

Oakland County to Hire Transit Manager and Planners Following Voter Approval of Transportation Millage

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 16, 2022

Oakland County has created a Transit Division in its Economic Development Department laying the foundation for improving and expanding transit options throughout the county.

How Oakland and Wayne Compare with Other Million+ Population Counties Across Country

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Civics, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 15, 2022

 I thought it would be interesting to look at a number of demographic variables and see how Oakland, and Wayne, measure up against their peers.

MML# 4 – Hackers Hitting Clarkston in 2018 Serves as Training Example for Other Cities

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Civics, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 14, 2022

Examples of attacks can be found all over the county, and the costs have not been as small as Clarkston.

Scuola Creativa Raising Money to Expand Preschool Offerings in Royal Oak

Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 11, 2022

An online fundraiser at Fundly.com seeks to help with expansion coasts as well as to provide scholarships for children who would not otherwise be able to attend.

10 Nonprofits Awarded Healthy Food Access Grants

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 11, 2022

A total of $300,000 was distributed through Pontiac Community Foundation.

Data Shows Average Ages, Percentage of Children and Seniors, in Oakland County Communities

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 8, 2022

Today, December 8, the Census Bureau released its latest round of 5-year American Community Survey (ACS) data for the period 2017-2021

VIDEO: Ferndale Library Workers Unionize

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 8, 2022

So far 17 out of 22 eligible workers of the Ferndale Area District Library have come together with the Newspaper Guild of Detroit for what they say is the first library workers union in the Metro Detroit area to organize with the Guild.

BOSS Interview: Judy Palmer of RE/MAX Showcase Homes

Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Slide, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 6, 2022

Oakland County Times recently spoke with Palmer about her experiences as an entrepreneur and why she loves her work for our Business and Organizational Super Stars (BOSS) series.

OC Restaurant Quest: Star of India in Downtown Ferndale

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Reporter Food, Royal Oak, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 2, 2022

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. 

Expungements Give 150 Oakland County Residents a Clean Slate

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Northville, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 2, 2022

The milestone was reached in only 18 months, with the program launch during the spring of 2021.

Downtowns Across Oakland County Come Together to Learn about Trends, Share Ideas

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Civics, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 30, 2022

Main Street program managers across Oakland County gathered on Nov. 22 to get inspired by national leadership and to learn from each other.

Jim Shaffer and Associates Announces Snap It and Wrap It Contest

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 30, 2022

It’s a $2000 Detroit Foundation Stay + Play package, including 2 nights in an upper level room at the hotel, $500 cash for dining and entertainment, AND a $500 gift card to the local shop that has the most entries.

Students in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest 

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Franklin, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Uncategorized, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 27, 2022

The arts contest is open to all Oakland County public high school students and entries must be submitted by March 17, 2023, at 4 p.m. through the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office website.

VIDEO: Porsche Destroyed in Early Morning Fire in Ferndale

Ferndale, Oak Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 27, 2022

“Upon arrival they found a Porsche completely engulfed in flames behind a residence.”

Dec 14 – Virtual Planners Gathering to Learn About Oakland County Land Bank Authority

Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 27, 2022

Tune in to learn how the Land Bank will support economic growth through the strategic acquisition and subsequent sale of properties, returning them to the tax rolls in a manner consistent with community-based plans.

Dec 11 – Klezundheit – Klezmer Concert at Temple Emanu-El

Ferndale, Oak Park, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 27, 2022

Join us for the family-friendly performance on Dec. 11, 2022

Awesome Laptop Deal – With Sales Benefiting Oakland County Times

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 23, 2022

PLUS $100 contribution to Oakland County Times when you mention coupon code: OCTimes.

The Numbers Behind Oakland County’s Transit Millage Vote

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 17, 2022

Judging from past votes and the fact that over half of the county’s jurisdictions had voted to opt-out in the past, I was predicting a rather close loss for the measure.

Boy was I wrong! 

VIDEO: Sheriff Bouchard Addresses Students About Safety and Threats

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 16, 2022

With threats disrupting schools across Oakland County, Sheriff Michael Bouchard made a social media video addressing students. 

NB I-75 and I-696 Interchange Now Open – With New “Braid” Design

Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 16, 2022

Check out this graphic for more on this new design.

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