Mayors and the Art of Marrying (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2018) Pleasant Ridge, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Ferndale, and Southfield, MI- Mayors have a variety of duties, as well as ceremonial opportunities. But perhaps the most romantic of these is the ability to help loving couples dedicate their lives to each other in…
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2018 Candidate Interview: Paul Curtis for O.C.C. Board of Trustees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Paul Curtis is running for Oakland Community College (O.C.C.) Board of Trustees. There are six people running for two seats. Candidates are Paul Curtis, Pamala M. Davis, Danarius Monroe Hemphill, Christine Marie O’Sullivan, Margaret E. Perry…
Commissioner Shares What People Should Know about the Roads (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2018) Waterford, MI- What should people know when it comes to the roads? The Road Commissioner for Oakland County Ron Fowkes and RCOC Manager Dennis Kolar joined members of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce recently for breakfast and to share…
Nominations Open for Oakland County 40 Under 40 Awards (Oakland County Executive Office, Oct. 3, 2018) Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson‘s Elite 40 Under 40 initiative, now in its eighth year, celebrates Oakland County’s “Best and Brightest” between ages 18 and 39. If you know a young person who adds value to the community…
2018 Candidate Interview: Menachem Hojda for Oak Park School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2018) Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, MI- Menachem Hojda is running for re-election to the Oak Park School Board. There are three candidates running for three seats. The candidates are Dawn Corporan, Menachem Hojda and Albert A. Smith III. This…
Kikki Challenge Moves & Healthy Messages from Kids across the County (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2018) Pontiac, Lake Orion, Southfield, Ferndale, MI- Groups in four Oakland County communities have taken the “Kiki Challenge” to a new level – harnessing the power of this social media trend to spread messages of positive mental health.…
Reporter Food: White Castle’s New Vegetarian Impossible Burger Sliders (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2018) Ferndale, Troy, Pontiac, Southfield, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Farmington Hills, MI – Yesterday White Castle rolled out their newest, and much-anticipated, creation – the Impossible Burger slider. This plant-based burger has a similar texture and taste to real beef, but…
Explore: The Parks Over I-696 in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 6, 2018) Oak Park, MI- Driving along I-696 between Lincoln and Coolidge in Oak Park and Southfield, one might not even realize they are driving underneath parks – complete with trees, pathways, and playground equipment. Two of those parks – Victoria Park and…
County and Local Officials Learn About Human Trafficking Prevention (Sam Gurwin, Sept. 5, 2018) Farmington Hills, MI- Theresa Rich & Samantha Steckloff of the Farmington HIlls City Council were sparked to educate the public on the local level on the challenge of stopping Human Trafficking after they attended a panel on the subject and noticed…
River Rouge Brewing Co. Opening Oak Park Location OAK PARK, MI – Today, the City of Oak Park is proud to announce another exciting achievement in its economic development efforts to join a list of others. River Rouge Brewing Company, based in Royal Oak, is opening a second, larger location in Oak Park on Eleven…
Oak Park Farmers Market: Produce, Exercise, Music, and Oakie the Stowaway (Cheryl Weiss, Aug. 14, 2018) Oak Park, MI- Why is Oak Park becoming a destination on Wednesday mornings? The new Farmers Market, which just started in July, is becoming a weekly tradition for many residents and visitors. It is not just the…
Grace Centers of Hope Thrift Stores Seeking Donated Items (GCH, Aug. 10, 2018) Oak Park, MI- Grace Centers of Hope (GCH) CEO Pastor Kent Clark is encouraging metro Detroit residents to donate gently-used household items to its four thrift stores. Items accepted include furniture, glassware, dishes, pots, pans, small and large appliances, tools, men’s, women’s…
Suspected Robber of Banks in Birmingham, Ferndale, & Bloomfield Twp. Arrested (Birmingham Police, Aug. 2, 2018) Birmingham (MI) Police, in cooperation with Ferndale and Bloomfield Twp. (MI) police as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, helped lead to the arrest of a serial bank robbery…
2018 Candidate Interview: Robert Wittenberg for State Rep. District 29 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 21, 2018) Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park and Royal Oak Township, MI – State Representative Robert Wittenberg is running for re-election to the 27th District. On the Aug. 7, 2018 Democratic Primary ballot he is opposed by Michelangelo Fortuna…
Developers Continue to Refine Plans for 34 Acre Site at 8 Mile and Pinecrest (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI- The Ferndale Planning Commission heard updated preliminary plans for 34-acre former Hayes Lemmerz location at 8 Mile Road and Pinecrest which would bring a community full of homes, apartments, and other amenities to…
Miss Oakland County Vivian Zhong will Compete for Miss Michigan Title (Miss Oakland County, July 17, 2018) Rochester, Northville, MI — Vivian Zhong, 21, of Northville was crowned Miss Oakland County 2018 at the annual pageant held July 14, 2018 at Oakland University’s Dodge Auditorium. The new Miss Oakland County won a $1,150 education scholarship…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jeremy Moss for State Senate District 11 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 12, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Northville, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, and Southfield, MI – Jeremy Moss is running for State Senate for the 11th District. He is on the Aug.…
MoGo Bike Share to Expand to SE Oakland Communities (MoGo, July 12, 2018) Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Oak Park and Royal Oak, MI -After more than one year of operations, MoGo announced plans to expand its service to more neighborhoods in Detroit, as well as to five different cities in the region. In addition to…
2018 Candidate Interview: Vanessa Moss for State Senate District 11 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 7, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Northville, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, and Southfield, MI -Vanessa Moss is running for State Senate for the 11th District. She is on the Aug. 7,…