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Category Archives: Oak Park

Aug 23 – Pleasant Ridge Porch Sessions Concert Series

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 21, 2025

Check out the lineup…

Oakland Thrive Restaurant Quest: Havana Tacos and Burger in Oak Park

Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Reporter Food, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 18, 2025

Havana Tacos and Burger is located at 24711 Coolidge Hwy in Oak Park.

El Car Wash Proposal Coming to Ferndale Planning Commission

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 18, 2025

Developers have submitted a proposal to the Planning Commission to build a car wash at 2230 Woodward Avenue, a property that currently has a long-vacant Tim Horton’s building.

Income Guidelines Announced for Free and Reduced School Meals Across Michigan

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, 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, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 18, 2025

These guidelines aim to help make sure that no child goes hungry during the day, leading to better learning and overall health.

Aug 20 – Ferndale Back to School Bash

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 18, 2025

Ferndale Public Schools is kicking off the school year with an evening of fun, while providing resources students need to prepare for an amazing year ahead! 

Nonprofits and Local Governments Can Apply for DTE Tree Planting Grants

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Waterford, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 12, 2025

“Tree planting is more than an environmental initiative; it’s a way to bring neighbors together, strengthen local pride and create healthier, more vibrant places to live.

Woodward Dream Cruise Returns for 30th Year

Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 11, 2025

Almost two million folks are expected to turn out Saturday, August 16th to bear witness to more than 40,000 classic cars – and motorcycles! – cruising Woodward Avenue

Oakland Thrive Restaurant Quest: Carajillo in Downtown Ferndale

All Stories, Berkley, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Reporter Food, Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 9, 2025

Carajillo is located at 22700 Woodward Ave in Downtown Ferndale.  Check them out online at https://www.carajilloferndale.com/.

Oakland Thrive Restaurant Quest:  Salt + Ko in Southfield

All Stories, Beverly Hills, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Reporter Food, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 5, 2025

Salt + Ko is located at 26555 Telegraph Road in Southfield. Learn more at https://www.saltandko.com/

Video: Matthaei Botanical Gardens Welcomes Baby Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 5, 2025

Between shrinking populations, dwindling habitat, and their shy nature around humans, Eastern Massasauga sightings are considered a rare delight.

Oakland Thrive Restaurant Quest: Tall Trees Cafe in Ferndale

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Reporter Food, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 28, 2025

With support from Oakland Thrive, Oakland County Times Editor and Publisher Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.

Oakland County Adds Accessibility Features and Language Translations to Website

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Madison Hts., Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Royal Oak, Slide, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 28, 2025

The enhancements include a live translation feature supporting more than 60 languages and a suite of accessibility tools designed to assist users with disabilities.

State Rep Brenda Carter Introduces Bill to Require Cursive be Taught in Schools

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, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 27, 2025

I’ve been proud to introduce this bill in each of my prior three terms, and in its most recent form, it passed out of the House with overwhelming bipartisan support.

Explore: Historic Greenfield Village in Dearborn

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, 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, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 26, 2025

Greenfield Village is part of The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.  It’s located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd. in Dearborn. 

Oakland Thrive Restaurant Quest: Ray’s Ice Cream in Royal Oak

Clawson, Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Reporter Food, Royal Oak, Slide, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 25, 2025

With support from Oakland Thrive, Oakland County Times Editor and Publisher Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County

Oakland County Commissioners Cavell and Nelson Resign from Democratic Caucus

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, 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, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 23, 2025

Two Oakland County Commissioners have announced their departure from the Democratic Caucus of the County.

Families May Qualify for SNAP Benefits Under New WIC Guidelines

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, 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 PublisherJuly 20, 2025

“I encourage families who have not qualified in the past to reach out to a local WIC office to see if they are eligible for these great benefits now.”

MDOT Hosting Public Input Session on Pedestrian Bridges in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb, July 30

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, 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 Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 19, 2025

MDOT is conducting a study of state-owned pedestrian bridges in the Metro Region.

Coolidge Hwy Over I-696 to Close for Bridge Repair

Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 19, 2025

Coolidge Hwy bridge over I-696 will be closed for about a month for bridge repair.

El Car Wash Proposal Coming to Ferndale Planning Commission

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 14, 2025

Developers have submitted a proposal to the Planning Commission to build a car wash at 2230 Woodward Avenue, a property that currently has a long-vacant Tim Horton’s building.

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