2017 Pleasant Ridge Memorial Day Pictures (Tom Treuter, May 29, 2017) Pleasant Ridge, MI – Residents of Pleasant Ridge honored the men and women who have lost their lives in service to their country Monday morning with a Memorial Day service next to City Hall. Mayor Kurt Metzger hosted the program which included a wreath…
2017 Waterford Memorial Day Parade Pictures (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 29, 2017) Waterford, MI – Dixie Hwy was packed with patriotism Monday morning for the annual Waterford Memorial Day Parade. Thousands of people came to honor those who lost their lives in service to the country, as well as to celebrate community spirit. Check out…
2015 Ferndale Memorial Day Parade Photos (Crystal A. Proxmire & Contributors, May 25, 2015) Michigan’s oldest Memorial Day Parade graced the streets of Downtown Ferndale Monday as hundreds of visitors came to honor those who gave their lives in service to the country. The parade included the Michigan’s Fallen Foot Float, where people carry signs…
Oak Ridge Students Celebrate Red,White and Blue Day with $1,000 Donation to Adopt Flag (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 24, 2014) Students at Oak Ridge Elementary in Royal Oak raised $1,000 through bagel sales to adopt a Civil War flag from the Michigan Historical Museum’s “Save the Flags” program. They presented the check and held a…
Oak Ridge Students Celebrate Red,White and Blue Day with $1,000 Donation to Adopt Flag (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 24, 2014) Students at Oak Ridge Elementary in Royal Oak raised $1,000 through bagel sales to adopt a Civil War flag from the Michigan Historical Museum’s “Save the Flags” program. They presented the check and held a…
The opening is dependent on the complex licensing process, including having bottling labels approved, but they are aiming for Memorial Day. City Council approved a resolution in support of Schramm’s license at their March 11th council meeting.
Based on the feedback, they took a typical proclamation and beefed it up with more context and a plan of action.
“There is so much left to be done, but this is a very important step in the right direction,” Weiss said.
Novi Police had escorted the protestors along East Lake Drive and Walled Lake’s Chief of Police Paul Shakinas was outside to listen to protestors when they got to his front door.
“I would like to see truly equal justice under the law. I think that it has become clear to everyone that there are different rules for those with power and privilege and those without.
The march went through Downtown Ferndale, and ended with a rally in Geary Park.
The organization began almost twenty years ago in response to U. S. foreign policy in reaction to the 9/11 event.
Here’s the speech that Grafstein presented…
We want to share that Irish spirit.
The greatest differentiating factor between the original and the new exhibit is the centering of the voices of those who experienced the Holocaust.
Shurtleff said various events keep the community recognizing what makes Farmington and Farmington Hills special
Browse the list of observations and commemorative events happening in and around Oakland County…
Browse the list of observations and commemorative events happening in and around Oakland County…
“It is a stepping-off point for taking action and creating sustainable change that will benefit both our district and community. I look forward to continuing the work of the District Equity Committee.”
It’s a simple trail to follow and on the weekends it’s packed with people, so it could be a good spot for those just starting out or looking to make friends.