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Category Archives: Oak Park

Southfield Schools Accepting Proposals for Sale of Two District Properties

Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 11, 2025

Please note that all information/ideas shall include a proposed concept plan for the continued use/redevelopment/repurposing, as well as a proposed consideration/financial package, relative to the subject real property.

Proposals on the May 6 Ballot in Oakland County

2025 Election, All Stories, Clawson, Ferndale, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 7, 2025

Four communities have ballot proposals on the May 6, 2025 ballot.

OC Restaurant Quest: Koi Express in Southfield

Oak Park, Reporter Food, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 5, 2025

Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.

Construction Projects Impacting Several Oakland County Parks

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Franklin, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, White Lake Township, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 3, 2025

During this period, temporary measures and closure of park facilities are anticipated.

Crowdfunding Campaign Seeks to Illuminate Eight Mile and Greenfield

Oak Park, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 2, 2025

The surrounding area is undergoing a significant transformation with new businesses, including the Costco Business Center, the Northland project, Forgotten Harvest’s facilities, new housing developments, and newly renovated stores and restaurants.

Oakland County Parks Golf Courses Open April 1

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 PublisherMarch 30, 2025

Oakland County Parks golf courses are conveniently located throughout Oakland County:

Summit Shares What’s New at Main Street Orgs Across Oakland County

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Uncategorized, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 26, 2025

Here they were able to celebrate successes, share ideas, and talk about challenges.

Enrollment Declines Hit 24 Out of 28 Oakland County School Districts

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, 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., Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 25, 2025

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

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, 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, Troy, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 24, 2025

By completing this survey, you may enter to win an Oakland County Prize Pack.

Six Women Honored by County Commission for Women’s History Month

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Ferndale, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 23, 2025

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Women’s History Month Awards highlight the often-unnoticed accomplishments of women in our communities.

Executive Coulter Touts Programming, Parks, and Transit in State of Oakland County Address

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 20, 2025

Coulter reviewed the county’s achievements, gave updates on continuing programs and introduced new initiatives.

OC Restaurant Quest: Yummy Shawarma & Grill in Oak Park

Oak Park, Reporter Food, Royal Oak Township, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 17, 2025

Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.

Attorney Hendrix Moise Continues Ten Year Tradition of Name-Change Clinics at Affirmations

Ferndale, Oak Park, Royal Oak, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 16, 2025

Affirmation’s name change clinics are a great resource for those who want to get familiar with the process

Kids Up to Age 14 Have New Ferndale Football and Cheer Option

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 16, 2025

This isn’t just simply about teaching Ferndale youth about football. His goal is to build a broader community around it, getting parents, businesses, and local people involved. 

Oakland County Population Experiences Largest Year-to-Year Growth in Decades, Driven by Immigration

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, 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, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 12, 2025

Today the Bureau is releasing their 2024 population estimates for the nation’s counties and metropolitan areas.

Ferndale Students Make Valentines for Homeless

Ferndale, Oak Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 11, 2025

After decorating the paper bags, we packed each with essential supplies.

March 29 – Affirmations Hosting Family Fun Fest

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 10, 2025

Family Fun Fest is packed with excitement for all ages!

Young Entrepreneurs Across Oakland County Get Acron2Oak Grants

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 5, 2025

It’s designed to support their business ideas, community initiatives, educational pursuits, and extracurricular activities.

OC Restaurant Quest: Ferndale Restaurant Reviews

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Reporter Food, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 5, 2025

Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.

Point in Time Counts Show Homelessness in Oakland County and Region

Berkley, Data-Based Stories, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Novi, Oak Park, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 4, 2025

The charts below track homeless counts over the last 10 years in the tr-county area – Total Homeless and Homeless Children

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