Oakland County Raises Rainbow Flag for Pride Month

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Novi, Oak Park, Oxford, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Southfield

Demonstrations of pride, such as flying the rainbow flag, help celebrate LGBTQ+ equality and inclusiveness. 

Looking Back at Ten Years of Memorial Day Memories

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Waterford

Here are some of our favorite pictures from a decade of covering the Ferndale parade and a few years of covering beyond our original community. Thanks to everyone who has helped us cover these!

Short Term Rentals Under Debate in Lansing w/Local Control at Risk

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Waterford

Ferndale’s ordinance passed in March. But now state legislators are working on a bill that would remove local governments’ rights to regulate these businesses within their city using zoning…

Anthony Grupido, A Magician to Believe In

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Clawson, Favorites, Fenton, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

That’s what magician and motivational speaker Anthony Grupido said about the profession that’s been his passion since he was a kid. The curiosity began at the age of five when he saw…

County Partners with Honor Health to Open Affordable Health Care Clinics

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, 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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

“Residents will be able to access a variety of  prevention services, healthcare and social service assistance.”

New Orders Reduce Face Mask Requirements in Some Situations Starting May 6

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Southfield, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford

The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit Michigan.gov/COVIDVaccine.

State Shares Recommendations for Offices as People Return to Work

All Stories, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine Lake

These recommendations come at a time when workplace safety remains a concern.

Restaurant Rescue Plan Funding Available Soon, Registration Opens April 30

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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open.

Election Season Has Begun.  Here’s How to Run for Local Office…

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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Election season has begun as citizens across Oakland County have started gathering signatures to run for local office.  Several cities have council and commission races, as well as library board races and possibly ballot proposals.

Michigan Animal Rescue League Hosting Celebrity Pet of the Year Contest

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Troy, Walled Lake, White Lake Township, Wolverine Lake

The dog and cat who get the most votes by midnight EDT on May 24th , 2021 are the winners!

County Commissioners Aim to Reduce Housing Voucher Discrimination

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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

To address this issue, commissioners will be introducing a package of resolutions at the full Board of Commissioners meeting on April 29.

Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County

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, 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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Here’s a list of parks and other places to explore in Oakland County…