Reporter Food: J’s Penalty Box in Downtown Ferndale
Featured under their specialty pizza section, this pie was topped with sliced Koegel’s hot dogs, block chili, white onion, yellow mustard, and mozzarella cheese on very tasty pizza dough.
Friend of Frogs, Savior of Salamanders: Detroit Zoo’s Amphibian Expert Ruth Marcec-Greaves
Dr. Ruth Marcec-Greaves is the director of the center. She’s dedicated her life to learning about the diverse mix of frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts that can be found around the globe. Learning about them – and protecting them.
Reporter Food: Chicken Shack (Various Locations)
Of course they are known for the amazing broasted chicken they’ve been serving up since 1956.
Explore: The Detroit Zoo
With beautiful autumn weather and social distancing requirements limiting attendance, it’s a great time to visit the Detroit Zoo
Reporter Food – Clawson Steak House
The Clawson Steak House has a menu of traditional steak favorites like Filet Mignon, New York, Delmonico, and Porterhouse.
Reporter Food: Culantro in Downtown Ferndale
Finding a restaurant that is good for easy, healthy carryout items is a wonderful thing, and I’m happy to share what’s become one of my go-to dishes – the Aji de Gallina from Culantro in Downtown Ferndale.
2020 Election Results (in progress)
Oakland County Times will update Election Results here as we are able.
Reporter Food: LA Cafe in Waterford
I opted for the Chili Corn Bread, which was a square of homemade corn bread topped with vegan chili, green onions, and shredded cheddar.
Shiawassee River Earns “National Water Trail” Designation
The Shiawassee River Water Trail is eighty-eight miles in length stretching from Holly, MI to Chesaning, MI, crossing through four counties in mid-Michigan.
Explore: Raintree Park and the New “Storybook Trail” in Troy
Part of the trail is in a forested area so there is a great opportunity for families to enjoy nature during their visit.
Video: A Trio of Sandhill Cranes Strolling, Singing at Stony Creek Metropark
At first the birds were quiet, but after about 30 seconds of filming the biggest of the cranes began to call out in a voice that echoed across the waterways, and the two littler birds made quieter songs in reply
Reporter Food: Rebecca’s Restaurant in Downtown Northville
If you like trains and airplanes, then dining in may be a good option at Rebecca’s Restaurant in Downtown Northville, though there is outside seating as well.
Explore: A Stroll Through Downtown Farmington
From there it was easy to spot details that make Downtown Farmington unique, especially now with their Halloween-themed Grand Raven Festival…
Reporter Food: Pop’s for Italian in Downtown Ferndale
Pop’s for Italian is located at 280 W. 9 Mile in Downtown Ferndale. Check them out online at www.popsforitalian.com.
Video: Up Close View as Hawk Hunts in Woodland Hills Park, Farmington Hills
But a Wednesday morning walk at Woodland Hills Nature Park in Farmington Hills gave this reporter an up close look at a red tail hawk hunting in the forest.
Reporter Food: Mojave Cantina in Clawson and White Lake
Mojave Cantina is located at 48 W Fourteen Mile Rd in Downtown Clawson, and there is a new location at 9135 Highland Rd in White Lake.
Reporter Food: Jay Jay’s Bistro in Troy
I couldn’t decide between sweet and savory so I got enough for leftovers by ordering the Chicken Pomodoro Omelet and the Red Velvet French Toast, which I got carry-out.
Reporter Food: Got Pho? Ferndale
Have you ever gotten a stir fry dish where every single item was cooked to the perfect texture? Where the sauce had the perfect level of richness and flavor?
Curious Mink Caught on Video Being Adorable at Lake St. Clair Metropark
They are very wary and cautious of people normally, and are voracious predators.
Reporter Food: Old Port Family Restaurant in Clawson
It’s easy to spot Old Port Family Restaurant in Downtown Clawson by the giant American flag banner on the roof…