2016 Election Results and “I Voted” Sticker Selfie Page (ongoing) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2016) Oakland County, MI – Donald Trump has been elected as President of the United States. In Oakland County, the Regional Transit Authority proposal lost – getting 292,401 (49.91%) of the votes. 293,510 people (50.09%) voted against the plan. L.…
Royal Oak Offers Hours Saturday for Absentee Voters (City of Royal Oak, Nov. 2, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak City Hall will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. to issue absentee ballots. City Hall is located at 211 Williams St, Royal Oak, MI 48067. More…
“Clean it Up” Guide Shows How to Make Old Social Media Work for You (Oakland Schools, Nov. 1, 2016) GOING to college? Heave a big sigh of relief. The ACT and SAT are behind you. Common App and college essays should be wrapping up for Early Action. Transcripts have been sent… WOO-HOO your high school…
Michigan State Police Trooper from Royal Oak Accused of Embezzling $170,00 in Fees (Michigan Attorney General, Oct. 26, 2016) LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today charged former Michigan State Police (MSP) Trooper Seth Swanson, 31, of Royal Oak, with one felony count of Embezzlement by a Public Official over $50.00, and one felony…
Several Cities Showcase One Stop Ready Properties in Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 21, 2016) Waterford, MI – “Developers know what cities are good to work with. You make someone wait on a permit or an inspection, and the developer may not come back. You get a bad reputation and that spreads to others…
Royal Oak Public Safety Millage Proposal A Information (City of Royal Oak, Oct. 21, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Four years ago more than two-thirds of Royal Oak voters approved a five-year millage levy of up to 3.975 mills to support police, fire and emergency medical services. That millage enabled the city to increase its…
Royal Oak Restaurant Week Nov 4-13 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Restaurant Week is adding a Fall Edition, with a theme of “Giving Back,” Friday, November 4th through Sunday, November 13th. Over 25 of downtown Royal Oak’s top restaurants and venues will feature 3-course lunch and dinner menus at $15, $25, and…
Chili Cookoff at Detroit Zoo to Benefit Family of Fallen Detroit Police Captain Ken Steil Nov 5 (EVENT page) Chili Cookoff at Detroit Zoo to Benefit Family of Fallen Detroit Police Captain Ken Steil Nov 5 Royal Oak, MI – The third annual 10 Alarm Chili Cookoff happens Nov. 5 at the Detroit Zoo to…
2016 Candidate Interview Christopher Morse for US Congress 9th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2016) Bloomfield Hills, MI –In the race for United States Congress 9th District, Republican Christopher R. Morse is running against incumbent Sander Levin. The 9th District includes several cities in Oakland County and Macomb County, including Beverly Hills, Berkley,…
Royal Oak: Austen Brantley Studio Hosting Fundraiser for Teen Arts Program Oct. 14 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Friday, October 14. Austen Brantley, a 20 year old Royal Oak artist who is a regular at the Clay, Glass and Metal Show as well as other events produced by Integrity Shows, is hosting a fundraiser…
Royal Oak Spooktacular Oct. 30 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Downtown Royal Oak presents the 33rd Annual Spooktacular event for the whole family! Parents are invited to bring their children in their Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating at downtown businesses on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 1-4. p.m.! NEW THIS YEAR: Main Street will close…
AIDS Walk Detroit Raises Money for Local Organizations (Crystal A. Proxmire, Photography: Jonathan Quirk) Royal Oak, MI – Teams of walkers hit the streets of Royal Oak on Sept. 25 to raise money for local programs that support people with AIDS and AIDS prevention programs. Teams are able to keep up to 95% of the…
–MML #6 – State Helps Communities Become Redevelopment Ready (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 29, 2016) Mackinac Island, MI – Change in communities happens in one of two ways, either with thoughtful planning or by chaos. Across the state there are communities on the cusp of recovering from the recession of the past decade, and those…
Royal Oak Chamber Euchre Tournament Oct. 14 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – SAVE THE DATE! Friday, October 14 @ 6p. The Ambassador Committee Euchre Tournament at Mirepoix Cooking School (at Holiday Market, 1203 S. Main St) $ 20.00 per person. All proceeds to benefit the Royal Oak Chamber Scholarship Fund. First, Second &…
MML #4 – How Crowdfunding Builds Community with Patronicity (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2016) Mackinaw Island, MI – “When most people think of cities, they think of buildings, streets and cars. But when I think of cities I think of people… Where people go and where people meet is at the core of community,”…
Sheriff’s Office Hosting Self Defense Class Oct 1, 15 and 29 (EVENT page) The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is proud to team up with the Miss Michigan America Organization, the IGroup Model and Talent Agency, and Common Ground to present the Women’s Self-Defense Awareness Month in Oakland County during the month of October. Sergeant Jen…
2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner Dave Woodward (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Oakland County Commissioner Dave Woodward of the 19th District is up for re-election. Woodward represents the communities of Berkley and Royal Oak. He is a Democrat. Republican Michael Ryan and Libertarian Jim Fulner are challenging him…
Police Say Bomb Threat to Yogurt City in Royal Oak a Hoax On September 20, 2016 at 2:53pm, Royal Oak officers responded to 122 S. Main St. on the report of a bomb threat. An employee of the business received two phone calls indicating there was a bomb inside the business. As a precaution, several…
Creatives Invited to Meet in Royal Oak Sept. 28 to Network (EVENT page) I would like to submit an event, which will be on September 28 from 6:30-8:00pm. Artful Connections- Emagine! Place: Emagine Royal Oak 200 N Main Street Royal Oak, MI 49067 Registration is available at www.bit.ly/ArtfulSept Meet like-minded, creative professionals. Grow…
MML#3 – Cities and Civic Tech, How Local Governments Serve Residents Online (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2016) Mackinaw Island, MI – Cities vary on how much effort they put into their websites, apps, social media, and online presence. Yet clearly the internet is important to residents and those wishing to do business. How can…