Hazel Park Promise Zone Celebrates Decade of Helping Students Succeed in College
It began in 2012, and was celebrated in style on March 6 with a fundraising gala at Regency Banquet Center in Southfield.
Ferndale School District Considers Facilities as CASA Moves and Kulick Remains Empty
Students in the program come from Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Lamphere, Madison, Oak Park and Pontiac Districts.
Hundreds Gather in Royal Oak to Support Drag Queen Story Time
When word got out on social media, those in support of the LGBTQ+ community showed up, with a lot more people, and a lot more rainbows in their signage.
BOSS Interview: Lena Stevens of Downtown Ferndale
“We’re essentially here to make sure Downtown Ferndale keeps its vibe and keeps growing, keeps thriving, and keeps changing with the times,” Stevens said in a recent interview with Oakland County Times.
New Nonprofit Oakland Thrive Launched to Help Small Businesses
The nonprofit allows greater flexibility, sustainability, and scope when it comes to helping small businesses succeed.
Explore: A Look Inside Michigan’s First Goodwill Bookstore
Goodwill is known for their thrift stores full of gently-used clothes, housewares, toys and more. But they’ve brought a new concept to Michigan…
Ferndale Mayor Melanie Piana Won’t Be Seeking Re-Election
In her time on City Council, Piana has been active both in Ferndale and beyond…
Madison Heights Gymnastics Looking For New Home After Flood
“It grew from four classes and 35 students in the first session to 20-plus classes averaging 250-plus students a week,” Bessler said.
Marijuana Taxes Are Being Distributed. Here’s How Oakland County Communities Fared
Oakland County had a total of 22 recreational businesses, operating in 7 communities, in FY2022.
OC Restaurant Quest: 9 Oaks Grill in Oak Park
9 Oaks Grill is located at 22110 Coolidge Highway in Oak Park.
Recycling Equals Cash for the Community, and Other Tips from an Oak Park Commission’s SOCRRA Tour
The materials are received from the 12 SOCRRA communities of Oak Park, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak and Troy.
Ferndale Community Foundation and Ferndale Pride Award Grants to Several Groups
The Ferndale Community Foundation and Ferndale Pride recently awarded over $29,000 in grants to various community groups and organizations.
Six Week Program Provides Financial Education, Potential Money Towards Debt or Home Ownership
We are hoping to enroll struggling metro Detroit low-income families to finally help them get control of their finances, improve their credit scores and, eventually, be able to own their own home
March 19 – Irish Folk Music History and Singalong at Ferndale Library
Musician/historian Terry Murphy returns to the Ferndale Area District Library for another song-filled look into the history of folk music!
BOSS Interview: David Garcia of Affirmations
“One day I might be talking about something as important as eliminating conversion therapy in Michigan and the next hour I’m up on the roof looking at an HVAC system that’s about to give out,” he said.
County Seeking Mental Health Professional to Serve on Oakland Community Health Network Board
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from providers of mental health services to fill one vacancy on the Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) Board.
Oak Park Gets Federal “Connecting Communities” Grant to Reconstruct Walking Bridge Over I-696
The current walking bridge is over 40 years old and at end of its useful life.
Freezing Rain Means Power Outages, Dangerous Roads in SE Michigan
Over 460,000 DTE customers are without power Thursday morning after freezing rain overnight.
Got Pho in Ferndale Reopens After Cooking Mishap
Got Pho re-opened today after a small fire on Friday.
Closures This Weekend on Both I-696 and I-75
Both I-75 and I-696 have scheduled closures scheduled for this weekend.