Jedi dressing gowns, quadcopters, and more. Plus, 7 tips to help you get through Christmas and 16 Michigan-made gifts.
Why go to a pet store or breeder when so many cats and dogs are available at the Royal Oak Animal Shelter?
Santa may need to wear his short pants for this year’s deliveries.
Hundreds of letters to Santa from all over southeast Michigan end up at the Royal Oak Post Office — and they're not just from kids.
Gifts are all made in Michigan with one exception — we couldn’t resist throwing in Michigan State Big 10 championship merchandise.
Royal Oak’s centerpiece sculpture, “The Star Dream Fountain,” has taken on a whimsical look for the holidays.
What are the least and most-used kitchen appliances of 2015? Before you buy, find out if last year’s gifts were used.
USA Today is wild about Detroit Zoo's light display, too. Share this story on social media to bring home readers' choice award.
Want your package to arrive by Dec. 24? Check out these deadlines from the United States Postal Service.
if you're heading out to buy a live Christmas tree this weekend, know how to check for freshness and other tips to keep your family safe.
Here’s what you can expect to save if you take advantage of early morning doorbuster sales or Thanksgiving Day hours.
Nationally, gas prices are expected to fall below $2 a gallon. In Michigan, they’re already there — and still falling.
The weather couldn’t be better — unless you’re heading west. Some airports may be affected, so be sure to check the status of flights.
Some malls and mall stores scale back on Thanksgiving hours; many national chains move full-speed ahead; one closes for Black Friday.
Law firm will pay up to $35 for cab and Uber rides in four-county area; plus other efforts on second-deadliest holiday on Michigan roads.
Street closures and parking, celebrity guests, special attractions and other things you need to know about the parade.
What’s your Thanksgiving turkey horror story? Every family has one, right? Plus, this video will help you prepare the perfect bird.
Before the parade, run the route with the Santa Scamper, and don’t forget to bring unwrapped gifts for Boys & Girls Club.
Gas prices lowest in seven years, terror threats may cause airport screening delays, and weather may affect some travel.
The annual holiday tradition featuring 5 million LED lights opens Friday, but be warned — it could sell out.
The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony also includes the Holiday Magic Marketplace.
Michigan congressional delegation sponsors legislation to recognize veteran who made multiple trips into hostile territory, saving 44 lives.
U.S. military veterans and one guest get in free; here's what you need to do to take advantage of the offer.
Current and former members of the military are honored with free breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers and desserts. Here's a list.
Michael Cherry will be the guest speaker at the Veterans Day 2015 ceremony sponsored by the Royal Oak Memorial Society.
The Royal Oak Police and Fire Departments offer a few warnings about what treats to accept, what to do with pets and other safety tips.
Careerbuilder took time out from finding jobs for Americans to tell them where they’re most like to survive a zombie attack.
The Halloween weather forecast has turned scary for Royal Oak since we last updated you.
Here's an early look at whether the ghosts and goblins will need raincoats, boots and umbrellas as they go out trick-or-treating this year.
Two events this weekend — ‘Spooktacular’ and ‘Zoo Boo’ — combine to make Royal Oak second-best place in America for trick-or-treating.
Children are encouraged to come in costume for the annual event on Halloween at the Belle Isle Nature Zoo.
Events like “Zoo Boo,” going on now, and “Spooktacular,” coming up Oct. 25, cited in The Daily Meal’s list of Top 25 towns.
Before you can say “it’s not even Halloween yet,” tickets to holiday Wild Lights display at Detroit Zoo could be gone.
The spooky season is approaching, but these kid-friendly events are more fun than scary. Be sure to tell us what we missed in the comments.
The Detroit Zoo is offering nine nights of “spook-tacular” fun for kids and their families.
Be sure to take lots of water with you if you're planning an outdoor activity. Relief from the heat and humidity is in sight.
Royal Oak, Detroit, Novi host big marquee events, but there are lots of other ways to celebrate Labor Day. The Tigers are in town, too.
Labor Day is the only day the Mackinac Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world, is open to foot traffic.
Troopers will also be looking for seat belt violations, impaired driving from drug use and other traffic violations.
If you took the window air conditioner out, you may want to pop it back in. Perfect pool and beach weather is shaping up.