Reporter Food: Oak Diner in Royal Oak
Oak Diner is located at 1400 N. Campbell Road in Royal Oak…
Sentry Parking Meters & Back in Parking, New in Downtown Royal Oak
Visitors to Downtown Royal Oak may notice some changes in the parking system – with back-in parking on S. Washington Avenue and 7th Street, plus new parking meters throughout the district.
Fire Destroys Townhomes in Royal Oak Township
A fire Wednesday on S. Hart Place destroyed townhomes in Royal Oak Township Wednesday, leaving a resident injured with burns.
Neighbors Share Memories of the Main Art Theatre
With the closure of the Main Art Theatre in Downtown Royal Oak, these memories have come back for untold numbers of people who found joy, learning, and love inside this place of stories, sound effects, buttered popcorn and silver screen magic.
Main Art Theatre Announces Closure, Oakland County Times Gathering Stories
Oakland County Times is working on compiling memories and pictures for a more in-depth story. If you have any
Looking Back at Ten Years of Memorial Day Memories
Here are some of our favorite pictures from a decade of covering the Ferndale parade and a few years of covering beyond our original community. Thanks to everyone who has helped us cover these!
Free COVID Testing in Royal Oak on Saturdays in May
All are welcome, regardless of residency or insurance status.
Birmingham Primo’s Pizza and Nearby House Damaged by Fires
A fire damaged Primo’s Pizza in the 900 block of Adam’s Road in Birmingham Tuesday evening.
Royal Oak’s Library of Things Helps Users with More Than Books and Media
Here patrons can check out fun and useful items such as GoPro cameras, an electric keyboard, a guitar, a cue robot, an Amazon Firestick, Google Next, Kindles, and basics like tools, electronics, and games.
Students in Royal Oak Get Multicultural Crayons Thanks to Teens’ Efforts
“The opportunity presented itself when we saw that schools would be facing budget cuts. We immediately thought about how this would impact younger students in school and realized the use of shared supplies wouldn’t be a possibility anymore,”
Royal Oak Sharing the Warmth Passes Along Handmade Winter Wear
The items are hung on a railing coated with colorful crochet, and people are welcome to take what they need.
Royal Oak Seeks Website Feedback for Consideration in Redesign
Here’s your chance to share your thoughts on our current website and what we can do to make it better.
Royal Oakers Gather at Courthouse to Oppose Racism
In the midst of the stories, examples and speeches was a painfully awkward silence of eight minutes and 46 seconds.
2019 Candidate Interview: Belem Morales for Royal Oak City Commission
Belem Morales is running for Royal Oak City Commission in the Nov. 5, 2019 election.
2019 Candidate Interview: Pamela Lindell for Royal Oak City Commission
Pamela Lindell is running for Royal Oak City Commission in the Nov. 5, 2019 election.
2019 Candidate Interview: Pamela Lindell for Royal Oak City Commission
Pamela Lindell is running for Royal Oak City Commission in the Nov. 5, 2019 election.
Local Officials and Admins Gather in Lansing for Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference
Local Officials and Admins Gather in Lansing for Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference (C. Proxmire, March 21, 2019) Lansing, MI- Officials and city administrators from across the state gathered in Lansing this week for the Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference. MML provides educational and networking opportunities, including classes on topics that are important to local…
Royal Oak Testing Out 30 Minute Parking Spots on Main Street
Royal Oak Testing Out 30 Minute Parking Spots on Main Street (City of Royal Oak, Dec. 29, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak is introducing a pilot program for 30-minute parking spaces in the downtown area to allow for convenient short-term parking. The program includes five designated parking spaces with 30-minute meters along Main…
“Strength in Life” and Other Art Installed in Downtown Royal Oak
“Strength in Life” and Other Art Installed in Downtown Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 4, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- On the side of the Center Street parking deck in Downtown Royal Oak is a painting ripe with yellow and orange-red excitement, birds in flight and sunshine in the corner. The creation is called…
Fatal Shooting in Royal Oak White Castle Drive Thru Deemed Justifiable
Fatal Shooting in Royal Oak White Castle Drive Thru Deemed Justifiable (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 1, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- On April 10, 2018 a Royal Oak Police Officer fatally shot 28-year-old Antonio Gordon in the drive thu of White Castle Restaurant at 13 Mile and Coolidge Hwy near Woodward Avenue. The shooting was investigated…