Amex Shop Small Grant Program Accepting Applications Through Jan 16

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Events, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, 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, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The Amex Shop Small Grants Program reflects the shared commitment of American Express and Main Street America to champion small businesses that strengthen communities and help local economies thrive.

Oakland County Launches New Dog Licensing Program with Added Protection for Pets

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, 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 Lake

The new system streamlines dog licensing through an easy-to-use online platform while providing added protection if a pet becomes lost.

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Oakland County Local Gems Sweepstakes Winners Announced

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Oak Park, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom

Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes shined a bright light on small businesses this holiday season, generating more than 1,000 entries from Southeast Michigan residents eager to share their favorite neighborhood shops, restaurants and services. 

Case of Measles Reported, Potential Exposure Site at DMC Hospital in Commerce Twp

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Slide, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Oakland County measles cases have been linked to domestic and international travel this year

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Attorney General Nessel Visits Ferndale to Discusses Hate Crime Prevention Following Alleged Terror Plot

Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Franklin, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel hosted a town hall at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center to discuss hate crimes and terrorism, including prevention, reporting, and prosecution.

High Schoolers in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest

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 Lake

“This contest invites students to bring their imagination forward while engaging with themes that have real impact on their futures,” said Oakland Schools Superintendent Kenneth Gutman.

Still Time to Enter Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes

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, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes continues to the end of this month, so there is still time to get your small business shopping selfies in!

Amazon Prime Air Launches Drone Delivery in Metro Detroit Area

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy

Amazon Air is a test program that allows online shoppers within 7.5 miles of the Amazon distribution centers in Hazel Park or Pontiac to order small items to be delivered by drone in one hour or less.

Nominations Sought for Hometown Health Hero Awards

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wolverine Lake

The online nomination form is available at Michigan.gov/MPHW and must be submitted no later than Friday, Dec. 19. 

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