Birmingham Shopping District Welcomes Sean Kammer to Executive Director Position
Kammer was unanimously appointed to serve as Executive Director of the Birmingham Shopping District beginning Monday, May 17, 2021.
New Orders Reduce Face Mask Requirements in Some Situations Starting May 6
The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit Michigan.gov/COVIDVaccine.
Can You Top “Sir Salts-A-Lot”? MDOT Seek Plow Name Suggestions
Yes, Plowy McPlowface is on the list.
Presidential Hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand Visits, Focuses on Gun Violence
Presidential hopeful and current US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York visited Bloomfield Hills Friday as part of her “Trump Broken Promises Tour.”
Explore: Dow Gardens Whiting Forest Canopy Walk in Midland
Explore: Dow Gardens Whiting Forest Canopy Walk in Midland (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 2, 2018) Midland, MI- “There is a perceived sense of danger. Perceived is the key,” said Mike Whiting, President of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation of the new canopy walk at Whiting Forest in Dow Gardens. “There’s an adrenaline…
Vice President Pence Visits Michigan to Talk About Tax Policy
Vice President Pence Visits Michigan to Talk About Tax Policy (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sep. 28, 2017) Waterford, MI – Vice President Mike Pence came to Michigan Wednesday for a series of events to promote the Trump administration’s tax reform plan to constituents. Pence arrived on Air Force Two, then took a motorcade to a GOP…
Explore: A Place to Feed Baby Bears in Michigan
Explore: A Place to Feed Baby Bears in Michigan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 16, 2017) Newberry, MI – Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to many interesting tourist places, including Oswald’s Bear Ranch in Newberry where people can have their picture taken feeding a baby bear. There are over 40 bears in the ranch, many of…
Cities Want State to Reform Funding, Public Info. Session Aug 9, 10 & 15
Cities Want State to Reform Funding, Public Info. Session Aug 9, 10 & 15 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, Ferndale, MI – In partnership with the cities of Pleasant Ridge, Berkley, Ferndale, Oak Park, and Hazel Park, we invite you to attend an upcoming SaveMICity presentation by the Michigan Municipal League. Find out why as the…
2016 Candidate Interview Robin McGregor for Waterford Trustee
2016 Candidate Interview Robin McGregor for Waterford Trustee (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2016) Waterford, MI – In the Charter Township of Waterford there are eight candidates running for four open seats. Among them is Democrat Robin McGregor. She is joined on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot by Republicans Anthony Bartolotta, Michael Healy, Karen…
2016 Candidate Interview Adrienne Young for Birmingham School Board
2016 Candidate Interview Adrienne Young for Birmingham School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2016) Birmingham, MI – Adrienne Young is one of seven people running for four open seats on the school board for Birmingham Public Schools. The candidates for this non-partisan position are: Lori Ajlouny, Douglas Arceo, Audra Bartholomew, Corey Jacoby, Brian Jennings,…
Photos from the 2016 Oakland County Fair
Photos from the 2016 Oakland County Fair (C. Proxmire, July 16, 2016) Davisburg, MI – The Oakland County Fair is not just a day of rides, shows and animals. It’s actually a 9 day fair with many people camping at the fair itself for the whole experience. Kids from all over Oakland County come to…
Pictures from the Huntington Woods Independence Day Parade
Pictures from the Huntington Woods Independence Day Parade (Photos: Howard Collens, July 4, 2016) Huntington Woods, MI – There is a saying in Huntington Woods about the annual Independence Day Parade – half the walks in it, and half the town watches. And as the parade wove through the tree-lined residential streets, there were many…
FernCare Receives Metro Health Foundation Grant
FernCare Receives Metro Health Foundation Grant (FernCare Free Health Clinic, June 25, 2016) The Metro Health Foundation has awarded FernCare a one year grant of $9,000.00 to support enrollment assistance in either the Affordable Care Act Insurance Exchange or Healthy Michigan/Medicaid. This assistance will be offered, not only to FernCare patients, but to anyone in…
Pictures from the 2016 Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade
Pictures from the 2016 Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade (Ron Arnold, May 30, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Thousands of people lined Main Street for the annual Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade. Memorial Day honors the lives of those lost in war.
Nominations Sought for 2016 Governor’s Service Awards
Nominations Sought for 2016 Governor’s Service Awards (compiled, Feb. 26, 2016) Lansing, MI -The Michigan Community Service Commission is pleased to announce that nominations are being sought for the 2016 Governor’s Service Awards. The Governor’s Service Awards are given annually by the governor to individuals, organizations and businesses to acknowledge their commitment to serving their…
Comedy Central Goes Forward with “Detroiters”
Comedy Central Goes Forward with “Detroiters” (Michigan Film Office Press Release, Jan. 26, 2016) Detroit, MI – In the end, it just had to be Detroit. Comedy Central has selected Detroit as the backdrop for its upcoming series, “Detroiters,” a comedy series that follows the travails of two small-time advertising men who produce low-budget, off-beat…
Southfield Opposes Drilling Permit
Southfield Opposes Drilling Permit (City of Southfield Press Release, Dec. 30, 2015) Southfield, MI – Recent media reports have resulted in questions about the City of Southfield’s position regarding oil and gas exploration. These questions arose because Jordan Development filed an Application for drilling in the City on November 4, 2015. This Company is an…
Contest: Students Invited to Design State of the State Program Cover
Contest: Students Invited to Design State of the State Program Cover (Gov. Rick Snyder Press Release, Dec. 14, 2015) Lansing, MI – Michigan high school, junior high, and elementary school students are encouraged to submit designs for the cover of the 2016 Michigan State of the State program contest, Gov. Rick Snyder announced today. Snyder…
Local Org. Love: Acting Out Kids Community Theatre
Local Org. Love: Acting Out Kids Community Theatre (Nicole Siwak, Nov. 15, 2015) Acting Out Kids Community Theatre is a youth theatre in Clawson. It is unique because it was created by kids, Madison Siwak and Max Siwak, and is led by kids (with adult supervision and guidance). We offer productions, movies, acting classes, professional…
Hazel Park Councilperson Tom Selman Candidate Interview (video)
Hazel Park Councilperson Tom Selman Candidate Interview (video) (C. Proxmire, October 17, 2015) Hazel Park Councilperson Tom Selman is hoping to be elected to the seat he gained by appointment earlier this year, and he’s committed to doing it without asking for any contributions from individuals and businesses. Armed with a Facebook page, his record…