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Reporter Food: Anita’s Kitchen

All Stories, Ferndale, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Reporter Food, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 7, 2021

Check out their locations at 22651 Woodward Ave in Ferndale and 45 W Flint St in Lake Orion.

Reporter Food: Augie’s Bar and Grill in Madison Heights

All Stories, Madison Hts., Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 4, 2021

Augie’s is located at 31660 John R Road in Madison Heights

Reporter Food – The Burger Joint in Downtown Milford

All Stories, Milford, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 1, 2021

The Burger Joint in Downtown Milford has a few wonderful things going for it.

Reporter Food: Woodpile BBQ Shack in Madison Hts. & Clawson

All Stories, Clawson, Madison Hts., Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 26, 2021

Woodpile is located at 630 E 11 Mile in Madison Heights and 303 S. Main Street in Downtown Clawson.

Explore: Van Tassel Pedestrian Bridge and Paint Creek Trail

All Stories, Explore!, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oakland TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 24, 2021

The Van Tassel Pedestrian Bridge is named for former Orion Township Supervisor JoAnn Van Tassel, whose leadership helped Orion to develop in a way that respected the natural beauty of the area.

Reporter Food: El Mariachi in Novi

All Stories, Novi, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 22, 2021

El Mariachi has a menu full of Mexican options including tacos, burritos, and fajitas.

Stay Connected & Informed: Facebook Groups Throughout 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, 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, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 20, 2021

Oakland County Times has compiled a list of our favorites to make it easier for you too!

Video Break: Friendly Ostrich Waving at the Detroit Zoo

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 20, 2021

He was offered sanctuary at the Detroit Zoo in 2015 because the Zoo could provide an even larger habitat for him

Reporter Food: Vinsetta Garage in Berkley

All Stories, Berkley, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 19, 2021

Vinsetta Garage is an old mechanic’s shop that was renovated to include details of this sentimental space.

Reporter Food: Earl’s Diner in Ferndale

All Stories, Ferndale, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 16, 2021

But for this visit I was in the mood for something even more amazing – the Virginia Baked Ham Dinner.

Reporter Food: Mui’s Carryout in Clawson

All Stories, Clawson, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 13, 2021

Mui’s is full of options, including lunch and dinner specials that are numbered for easy ordering.

Reporter Food – Half Day Cafe in Rochester Hills

All Stories, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 10, 2021

I decided to try the Harvest Chicken Melt and the Caramelized Walnut, Goat Cheese and Arugula Salad.

Explore: West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Explore!By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 7, 2021

These challenges are worth it though as the trail leads over ravines and includes a couple scenic outlook points.

Video Break: Lion Cub Playing with Stick

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Huntington Woods, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 7, 2021

Cathy Franklin recently captured video of the adorable cub chomping on a stick.

Pizza Choices in Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 7, 2021

Here’s a list of our Reporter Food columns featuring some of Oakland County’s best pizza.

Reporter Food: The Grand Diner in Novi

All Stories, New Hudson, Novi, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 6, 2021

The restaurant was open for carryout only when I went, but I was able to glimpse the old school booths, the working juke box, and the interesting 1950s pattern of the countertops.  They’ve since reopened for dine in service.

Reporter Food: Jagged Fork

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Lathrup Village, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 4, 2021

There are a lot of interesting choices on the menu at The Jagged Fork, a local chain with locations in in Lathrup Village, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, Grosse Pointe Farms, and Ann Arbor.

Zoom Now Has Free Live Transcription/ Closed Captioning Option

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, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 3, 2021

In a step toward online inclusion Zoom has added a new feature, live transcription.

Reporter Food: Rick’s on the Lake

All Stories, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 29, 2021

Rick’s on the Lake does have some darn good pizza. But before I get into that, I’d like to write about the drive to get there.

Explore: Lake Erie Metropark

All Stories, Explore!, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 28, 2021

The park is a tracking place for hawk migration, and a sculpture includes pictures of the various birds one might see and the time of year they pass through.

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