Ferndale Library Now Loans Out WiFi HotSpots

Ferndale Library Now Loans Out WiFi HotSpots (FADL Press Release, Feb. 1, 2016) FERNDALE, MI – This February, the Ferndale Library will bring one of its most popular and valuable services, internet access, into library patrons’ homes. Ferndale Area District Library recently joined T-Mobile’s WiFi HotSpot Pilot Program, lending devices for internet access to Ferndale…

West Bloomfield Twp. Collecting Water for Flint

West Bloomfield Twp. Collecting Water for Flint (Press Release, Feb. 1, 2016) West Bloomfield, MI – Please join us in collecting water donations for our Flint, Michigan neighbors. All bottled water will be collected at the West Bloomfield Township Clerk’s Office starting Friday, January 22nd through Friday, February 12th, 2016, from 8:30 am — 4:00…

Man Reports Accidentally Shooting Himself in Leg

Man Reports Accidentally Shooting Himself in Leg (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Feb. 1, 2016) Pontiac, MI – INCIDENT: 20:54 hrs. –Jan. 29 – City of Pontiac – Possible Accidental Shooting – Discharge of Firearm – #16-16450 SUMMARY:  Deputies responded to McLaren Hospital – Oakland for a report of a shooting victim in the Emergency Room. …

Holiday ProTip: Celebrate Blumz Forget Me Not Friday This Year for Valentine’s

Holiday ProTip:  Celebrate Blumz Forget Me Not Friday This Year for Valentine’s (Guest blog by Blumz, Feb. 1, 2016) Every year on February 14th we celebrate Valentine’s Day. People send flowers and candies to show their love and appreciation for their partners, friends, and family.  We love Valentine’s Day and we love celebrating love. In…

Ascension Brewing Company Brews Up Craft Beer Niche

Ascension Brewing Company Brews Up Craft Beer Niche (Nathan Mueller, Jan. 30, 2016) Novi, MI – Fifteen Mile Porter. Scotty Knows. H.O.M.E.S. 2.0. The Phoenix. 800- Pound Gorilla. Adam Czap is either a director of an eclectic mix of Hollywood movies, or running a brand new microbrewery. Fortunately, for craft beer lovers, it’s the latter.…

Birmingham: Poppleton Park Concept Plan Public Mtg. Feb. 2

Birmingham: Poppleton Park Concept Plan Public Mtg. Feb. 2 (EVENT page) Public Input Sought For Poppleton Park Site Concept Plan Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 6:30 pm BIRMINGHAM, MI – January 21, 2016 – Birmingham’s Department of Public Services (DPS) invites and encourages community members to attend a Public Workshop for input to assist in…

Fair Michigan Ends Ballot Initiative for Equal Rights

Fair Michigan Ends Ballot Initiative for Equal Rights (Fair Michigan Press Release, Jan. 29, 2016) Lansing, MI – Fair Michigan will not be moving forward in 2016, announced the two co-chairs of the initiative to amend Michigan’s Constitution to prohibit discrimination against any Michigander on the basis of gender, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.…

Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison Announces Candidacy for State Rep Seat

Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison Announces Candidacy for State Rep Seat (Press Release, Jan. 28, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Today, surrounded by family and supporters at the Boys and Girls Club of Oakland and Macomb Counties, Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison announced his plan to seek the Democratic Party’s nomination for State Representative in…

Tough Conversations, Deep Commitments Come Out at Affirmations Board Meeting

Tough Conversations, Deep Commitments Come Out at Affirmations Board Meeting (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 27, 2016) Ferndale, MI – It’s no big secret that Affirmations, the LGBTQ community center in Downtown Ferndale, has some issues. But it also has a mix of people who care enough to continue being part of discussions and solutions, even…

Oakland Township Winter Carnival Feb. 6 CANCELLED

Oakland Township Winter Carnival Feb. 6 CANCELLED due to Warm Weather. (EVENT page) This event has been cancelled due to warm weather. For more info contact Oakland Twp Parks and Rec. Call 248-651-7810 for details or go to our website at www.oaklandtownship.org.   For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want to be on our…