15 Pics from the Detroit Zoo (part 1) (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 26, 2018) Royal Oak, Huntington Woods, MI – Spring is a great time to visit the Detroit Zoo at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. There are dozens of animals that call the zoo home, including giraffes, bears, lions, peacocks, frogs,…
15 Pics from the Detroit Zoo (part 1) (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 26, 2018) Royal Oak, Huntington Woods, MI – Spring is a great time to visit the Detroit Zoo at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. There are dozens of animals that call the zoo home, including giraffes, bears, lions, peacocks, frogs,…
Skunk Confirmed to Have Rabies, Know the Signs to Stay Safe (Oakland County Health Division, April 18, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – Oakland County Health Division reports a confirmed case of rabies in a skunk removed from Rochester Hills. The Health Division strongly urges residents to reduce rabies exposure by staying away from wild animals…
Skunk Confirmed to Have Rabies, Know the Signs to Stay Safe (Oakland County Health Division, April 18, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – Oakland County Health Division reports a confirmed case of rabies in a skunk removed from Rochester Hills. The Health Division strongly urges residents to reduce rabies exposure by staying away from wild animals…
Explore: Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 15, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI -Gerald R. Ford was the 38th President of the United States, and his legacy is memorialized in Grand Rapids at the museum of his name. Located at 303 Pearl Street NW, the riverfront building with mirrored walls and…
Explore: Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 15, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI -Gerald R. Ford was the 38th President of the United States, and his legacy is memorialized in Grand Rapids at the museum of his name. Located at 303 Pearl Street NW, the riverfront building with mirrored walls and…
Troy Boy Scout Raising Money to Support Owls at Stage Nature Center (Stage Nature Center, April 2, 2018) TROY, MI– Troy Resident and Boy Scout Wyatt Lucas, Troop 1036 is raising money to assist the Stage Nature Center in caring for the five (5) live owls that became permanent residents of the nature center in…
Troy Boy Scout Raising Money to Support Owls at Stage Nature Center (Stage Nature Center, April 2, 2018) TROY, MI– Troy Resident and Boy Scout Wyatt Lucas, Troop 1036 is raising money to assist the Stage Nature Center in caring for the five (5) live owls that became permanent residents of the nature center in…
Reporter Food: Charminar Biryani House Indian Restaurant in Troy (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 26, 2018) Troy, MI – There is an amazing new restaurant on the corner of John R and Big Beaver Road called Charminar Biryai House Indian Restaurant. It opened three months ago but I didn’t notice it until the large “Lunch Buffet”…
Reporter Food: Charminar Biryani House Indian Restaurant in Troy (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 26, 2018) Troy, MI – There is an amazing new restaurant on the corner of John R and Big Beaver Road called Charminar Biryai House Indian Restaurant. It opened three months ago but I didn’t notice it until the large “Lunch Buffet”…
Reporter Food: Baton Rouge Crawfish Cakes at Howe’s Bayou (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI – One of my favorite places to go to eat and write is Howe’s Bayou at 22848 Woodward Ave in Downtown Ferndale. They’ve been a sponsor of Oakland County Times since back when it was Ferndale 115 nine…
Reporter Food: Baton Rouge Crawfish Cakes at Howe’s Bayou (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI – One of my favorite places to go to eat and write is Howe’s Bayou at 22848 Woodward Ave in Downtown Ferndale. They’ve been a sponsor of Oakland County Times since back when it was Ferndale 115 nine…
Reporter Food: Baton Rouge Crawfish Cakes at Howe’s Bayou (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI – One of my favorite places to go to eat and write is Howe’s Bayou at 22848 Woodward Ave in Downtown Ferndale. They’ve been a sponsor of Oakland County Times since back when it was Ferndale 115 nine…
Reporter Food: Woodward Melt at Lafayette Market (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 12, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Lunch at the Lafayette Market was a wonderful experience. The market has a nice open feel with plenty of tables and people to run into. I was there last week to meet with the Director of the Pontiac Regional…
Reporter Food: Woodward Melt at Lafayette Market (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 12, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Lunch at the Lafayette Market was a wonderful experience. The market has a nice open feel with plenty of tables and people to run into. I was there last week to meet with the Director of the Pontiac Regional…
Reporter Food: Pho at Que Houng in Madison Heights (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 14, 2018) Madison Heights, MI – Que Houng is a Vietnamese term that means “Native Village,” and the folks at Que Houng Restaurant bring the tastes of Vietnam to Madison Heights with a menu full of favorites for dining in or carrying…
Reporter Food: Pho at Que Houng in Madison Heights (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 14, 2018) Madison Heights, MI – Que Houng is a Vietnamese term that means “Native Village,” and the folks at Que Houng Restaurant bring the tastes of Vietnam to Madison Heights with a menu full of favorites for dining in or carrying…
Reporter Food: Pho at Que Houng in Madison Heights (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 14, 2018) Madison Heights, MI – Que Houng is a Vietnamese term that means “Native Village,” and the folks at Que Houng Restaurant bring the tastes of Vietnam to Madison Heights with a menu full of favorites for dining in or carrying…
Reporter Food: Loui’s Pizza in Hazel Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 10, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – For over 40 years, Loui’s Pizza has been serving up award-winning deep dish pizza, along with other Italian favorites. The restaurant itself is a uniquely-decorated place, with with bottles, holiday lights and artificial flowers. And there often is…
Reporter Food: Mad Hatter in Birmingham (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 7, 2018) Birmingham, MI – For a whimsical and tasty lunch in Downtown Birmingham, Mad Hatter was a good choice. I met a source there for a story and was impressed with the cuteness of the decor. Long royal-colored curtains, and cheerful artwork made it…