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Category Archives: Southfield

MiGen, Serving Older LGBTQ+ Adults, Hiring for Two Positions

Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 23, 2025

MiGen is growing—and we’re excited to announce two new opportunities to join our team!

Free Contraception Available Across Michigan, Including Oakland County Locations

Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 22, 2025

These resources include over-the-counter oral birth control pills, emergency contraception, condoms and family planning educational information.

MDOT Hosting Public Info Meeting about I-696 Reconstruction Project Feb. 4

Berkley, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 22, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the community to attend a public meeting Feb. 4 to discuss the upcoming final phase of the Restore the Reuther project on I-696

Lathrup Village Music Festival Accepting Applications for Musicians for Sept 13 Event

Lathrup Village, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 21, 2025

If you and/or your band or group would like to be considered for the 2025 LVMF lineup, please complete the submission form

Whitmer Signs Bills on Housing, Child Labor, Road Funding and More

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Waterford, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 20, 2025

Including this legislation, Governor Whitmer has signed a record 1,443 bipartisan bills into law since taking office.

How to Reserve Your Spot for Valentine’s Day at White Castle

Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 17, 2025

Make your reservations for table service and sweet surprises on the White Castle website. 

Oakland County Parks Shares Tips for Protecting Environment While Removing Ice

Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 15, 2025

This winter, consider these ice management practices to keep roads and pathways safe while protecting the environment.

Data Shows Impact of Immigration on Michigan’s Population

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Novi, Oak Park, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 14, 2025

December’s release of state population estimates demonstrated the importance of Immigrants to Michigan’s population growth.

Oakland County Accepting Applications for 40 Under 40

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Commerce Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 14, 2025

Selected individuals will be invited to special events throughout the year, including the 2026 State of the County address, offering finalists more opportunities to connect and engage.

I-696 Project Bringing Two Year Freeway Closure, Plus Plaza Reconstruction in Oak Park

All Stories, Berkley, Birmingham, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 11, 2025

Starting in the spring, Eastbound I-696 will be closed for approximately two years for reconstruction from Lahser Road to I-75.

IRS Sending Rebate Recovery Credit Checks to Those Who Didn’t Claim in 2021

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 9, 2025

The payments vary depending on several factors, but the maximum payment is $1,400 per individual.

Four Arrests Made in Car Theft Ring Targeting Metro Detroit

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Madison Hts., Northville, Novi, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Southfield, Troy, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 9, 2025

Each defendant has been charged with Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, a 20-year felony.

As State Mulls Over License Fee, A Look Marriage Data in Michigan & 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, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, 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, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 7, 2025

The proposed fee prompted us to take a look at marriage trends from the 1960s to today.

Applications Open for 2025 Robert A Schuele Scholarship

Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lathrup Village, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 7, 2025

A single scholarship will be granted to a high school student entering a full-time program of college study in 2025. Scholarship funds support college tuition, fees, room and board, books and materials.

US Postal Service Pausing Mail Delivery Jan. 9 to Honor President Jimmy Carter

Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 5, 2025

A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter.

Jan 14 – Free Zoom for Caregivers About Michigan’s New Power of Attorney Act

Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 4, 2025

Michigan’s adoption of a new Power of Attorney Act in July 2024 has led to more powers but also some limitations of previous power of attorney laws for those taking care of loved ones.

Have You Been Scammed? Here’s How to File a Consumer Complaint in Michigan

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Commerce Twp., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Resources, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/DavisburgBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 3, 2025

Consumers can file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General online, by fax, or by mail.  

Oakland County Expands Free Rides for Veterans Through September

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 2, 2025

Oakland County has recently expanded the free “This Ride’s On Us” door-to-door public transportation service through September 2025.

Attorney General Shares Tips for Avoiding Credit Card Scams

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Commerce Twp., Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 20, 2024

Here are a few tips to help you keep your credit card accounts safe

Love and Activism: Alan Hejl and Emily Obert Fight for Accessibility

Favorites, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 14, 2024

As the couple accumulated more of these roadblocks and experiences, Hejl grew from concerned husband to an activist for all.

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