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Friend of Frogs, Savior of Salamanders: Detroit Zoo’s Amphibian Expert Ruth Marcec-Greaves

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 12, 2020

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)

All Stories, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 10, 2020

Of course they are known for the amazing broasted chicken they’ve been serving up since 1956.

Explore: The Detroit Zoo

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 8, 2020

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

All Stories, Clawson, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 7, 2020

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

All Stories, Ferndale, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 5, 2020

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)

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, Favorites, 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 LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 3, 2020

Oakland County Times will update Election Results here as we are able.

Reporter Food: LA Cafe in Waterford

All Stories, Reporter Food, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 31, 2020

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

All Stories, Explore!, Fenton, HollyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 26, 2020

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

All Stories, Explore!, Madison Hts., Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 26, 2020

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

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 25, 2020

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: Bad Brad’s BBQ in Orion Township

All Stories, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Reporter Food, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 21, 2020

I didn’t think I’d be a very good reporter if I didn’t get something BBQ at a BBQ place, so I also took home a pizza for later. And what a pizza it was!

Reporter Food: Rebecca’s Restaurant in Downtown Northville

All Stories, Northville, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 18, 2020

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

All Stories, Explore!, Farmington/Farmington HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 16, 2020

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

All Stories, Ferndale, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 10, 2020

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

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 7, 2020

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

All Stories, Clawson, Reporter Food, Uncategorized, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 6, 2020

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

All Stories, Reporter Food, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 3, 2020

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

All Stories, Ferndale, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 30, 2020

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

All Stories, Animals/Pets, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 30, 2020

They are very wary and cautious of people normally, and are voracious predators.

Reporter Food: Old Port Family Restaurant in Clawson

All Stories, Clawson, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 27, 2020

It’s easy to spot Old Port Family Restaurant in Downtown Clawson by the giant American flag banner on the roof…

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