Executive Coulter Touts Programming, Parks, and Transit in State of Oakland County Address
Coulter reviewed the county’s achievements, gave updates on continuing programs and introduced new initiatives.
OC Restaurant Quest: Fillmore 13 Brewery in Pontiac
Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.
MDHHS Launches Program in Pontiac Providing Faucets and Water Filters
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has launched a Faucet and Filter Safety Net Program for eligible communities, including Pontiac.
NB I-75 Lane and Ramp Closures to Begin Monday in Northern Oakland County
The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improve the condition of the state’s infrastructure.
Oakland County Population Experiences Largest Year-to-Year Growth in Decades, Driven by Immigration
Today the Bureau is releasing their 2024 population estimates for the nation’s counties and metropolitan areas.
Oakland County Launches Wellness Wednesdays in Pontiac to Connect Residents with Vital Services
Wellness Wednesdays features rotating services such as housing resources, career and employment support, community navigation, legal aid, Secretary of State services, medical care and more. Free showers and laundry facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Southbound I-75 at Zilwaukee Bridge to Close Through End of June
This work will improve and extend the service life of the Zilwaukee Bridge.
Pontiac Adds Paid Parking Kiosks in Downtown Area
The price is still the same, 50 cents per half hour with a 4-hour maximum stay.
March 18 – Leadership Oakland Hosting Leadership Conference in Troy
Are you a local leader who is looking to further develop and strengthen how to lead yourself, inspire others, and ultimately achieve together?
March 1-16 – Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Weeks
Enhance your Restaurant Week experience with the Restaurant Week Passport! Here’s how it works:
Pontiac Residents Can Sign Up for Free Six Week Entrepreneurship Class
The City of Pontiac is sponsoring a six week Entrepreneurship 101 class presented by T. Ramsey & Associates
Young Entrepreneurs Across Oakland County Get Acron2Oak Grants
It’s designed to support their business ideas, community initiatives, educational pursuits, and extracurricular activities.
Green Space, Blue Zones, and Red Barn All Part of Greater Rochester Discussion
Salvia was on a panel of local officials who spoke at the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Outlook breakfast on Feb. 28 at Oakland University.
Point in Time Counts Show Homelessness in Oakland County and Region
The charts below track homeless counts over the last 10 years in the tr-county area – Total Homeless and Homeless Children
Oakland County Offers Adaptive Recreation Opportunities
Oakland County embraces its diverse communities and is committed to the well-being of all residents.
March 1-16 – Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Weeks
Enhance your Restaurant Week experience with the Restaurant Week Passport! Here’s how it works:
High School Students in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Literacy Art Contest
All entries must be submitted no later than Friday, March 14, 2025
Eastbound I-696 to Close March 1 for Reconstruction
Work on the final phase of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Restore the Reuther project on I-696 in Metro Detroit is scheduled to begin Saturday, March 1.
March 18 – Leadership Oakland Hosting Leadership Conference in Troy
Are you a local leader who is looking to further develop and strengthen how to lead yourself, inspire others, and ultimately achieve together?
$250 Million Bond Set for Mother Accused of Abandoning Children for Years in Squalor
A Pontiac mother charged with first-degree child abuse for leaving her three young children to live alone in absolute squalor for years is being held in the Oakland County Jail on $250 million bond.