Michigan’s Population Continues to Age Faster than the Nation

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

In fact, the number of states and counties where older adults outnumber children is on the rise, especially in sparsely populated areas

Oakland Thrive Accepting Applications for CEO

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, Jobs, 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, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine Lake

The CEO serves as the public face of the organization and works closely with elected officials.

Oakland County Welcomes Chief Sustainability Officer Julie Lyons Bricker

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Troy, Walled Lake, White Lake Township, Wolverine Lake

Lyons Bricker’s qualifications are underscored by her professional credentials and education

Fireworks Prompt Anticipated Air Quality Advisory for Saturday

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Sensitive groups are encouraged to take precautions.

Explore: Belle Isle Park in Detroit

Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Novi, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Slide, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

While it seems like Belle Isle is most famous for it’s giant slide, there is a lot to love on this beautiful Detroit River Island, especially for nature-lovers like me. 

Latest Data: Births and Deaths in Oakland County, Statewide

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released preliminary birth and death data for 2024. 

Municipalities Can Apply for Invasive Species and Habitat Project Grants

Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Ferndale, Franklin, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

Past grant projects have supported native plant restoration efforts, invasive species treatments, boot brush stations, raingarden plantings, prescribed burns, research projects and more.

Oakland County Celebrates 25 Years of Main Street Program

Berkley, Birmingham, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Oak Park, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Uncategorized, Wixom

Each year MSOC participants gather to celebrate successes, and this year the Main Event was extra special as it celebrated 25 years of this effort.

June 30 – After Hours Pool Party for 50 and Older at Red Oaks Waterpark

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, Troy, Uncategorized

On June 30, you can leave your worries, cares and kids at home because we’re throwing an after-hours pool party for adults 50 and older ONLY!

Cooling Centers Across Oakland County to Open for Heat Wave

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, 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 Lake

The National Weather Service is predicting a heat wave beginning Saturday morning through Tuesday evening with temperatures in the high 90s and heat indexes over 100.

ADA Insights: Oakland County Team Shares Accessibility Stories, Resources for Businesses

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, Resources, 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 Lake

“It’s all about having a level playing field for all of us to have access to the community. And universal design benefits all.”

AgeWays Seeks Input from Seniors and Caregivers in Online Survey

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, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake

AgeWays is seeking input from service providers, caregivers and older adults to understand the prioritization of the various programs and services currently being offered.

Public Invited to Workshops on Oakland County’s Tourism Strategic Plan

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Events, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy

Participants will be asked to contribute ideas and feedback on how to build a more inclusive, vibrant and sustainable visitor economy that benefits all communities in Oakland County.