March 6 – Thrive Virtual Presentation on Legal Entity Formation 101
This online presentation takes place March 6, 2024 from 10 am to noon.
Feb 27 – Thrive Presents Lunch and Learn on Workplace Safety
Feb 27, 2024 at MRA Corporate HQ, 950 E Whitcomb in Madison Heights
Feb 22 – Ferndale Business Association Networking at J’s Penalty Box
We invite you to join Ferndale Business Association for a night of networking with Ferndale business community at J’s Penalty Bar!
MDOT Survey Asking About Road Funding Options, Including Per Mile Fee
One possible funding tool is road usage charges, which means drivers would pay a few cents for each mile driven versus paying based on how much gas they buy.
Hilton Road in Ferndale Closed Due to Railroad Track Repairs
Hilton Rd. is temporarily closed at the railroad tracks
Artists Invited to Submit Poster Designs for Palmer Park Art Fair, $500 to the Selected
One selected artist gets $500, and, if appropriate, a free booth in the art fair.
Oakland SAVES – Grants Available for Home Energy Efficiency Projects
These grants can be used to make updates to homes, producing savings in energy consumption and utility bills and improving a home’s health, safety and comfort.
Grants Available for Hospitality Training For Skills to Help Workers Advance
With the support of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Development, HTIM has expanded this year to reach additional Michiganders looking for a rewarding and high-paying career.
Oakland County Launches RainSmart Rebates for Improvements that Help w/Stormwater
The primary goals of the program include fostering awareness about stormwater management and promoting environmental stewardship.
Oakland County Seeks Nominations for Black Excellence Award
“All community members are welcome to nominate someone they see making a difference in our county, whether the impact is large or small.”
Jan 11 – Hazel Park Residents Invited to Community Feedback Event
Share your voice on parks, facilities, recreation, and improvement ideas in Hazel Park
SEMCOG Shares “Oakland County by the Numbers” Forecast
Following a discussion of regional trends between 2020 and 2050, the presentation moved to Oakland County’s future.
Several Quaker Granola Bars and Cereals Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them.
Want to Help a Family in Need? Check Out Hazel Park’s Giving Tree for Donation Requests
You will be able to give a gift until the 21st of December at 5 pm, at which time our departments will come together to organize and distribute the gifts to be delivered to those in need!
Winners of Local Gems Contest Announced, Over 300 Businesses Celebrated
The contest, which ran through the month of November, required residents to take selfies in front of their favorite small businesses
Last Call for Oakland County’s 40 Under 40 Applications
To be eligible, candidates must live or work in Oakland County, be 18 years of age or older, and have been born after Dec. 31, 1983.
Christmas Tree Farms in Oakland County
If you’re on the hunt for that perfect Christmas evergreen, check out the farms in Oakland County offering fresh pre-cut and “u-cut” trees
High School Seniors Invited to Apply for Robert A. Schuele Scholarship
The Robert A. Schuele Scholarship is a full-ride four-year scholarship.
Ferndale Police Stop Early Morning B&E at Marijuana Shop
As officers approached the business, the suspects fled from the scene.
Teresa Mask Recinto to Serve as Director of Public Communications for Oakland County
“Teresa brings an incredible depth of experience in media and corporate communications that will help the county deliver the facts and data to the public in clear and meaningful ways.”