Home Construction Site Changes Eyed By Royal Oak

After numerous complaints by residents, City Commissioners will vote Monday on changes to rules on home sites under construction.

Sidewalk Program Draws Ire Of Royal Oak Residents

A plan to install sidewalks in a portion of Royal Oak drew criticism Monday.

Royal Oak Court Puts Cases, Other Info on Web: Report

The new Judicial Information System allows the public to look up court dates or pay fines without calling the 44th District Court.

New Royal Oak Police Station Could Hit $20.3M

A new Royal Oak police station will cost between $16.9 and $20.3 million.

Don't Call Us About Lawsuit Settlement: Royal Oak

The city is not involved in processing individual claims or making individual payments.

Royal Oak Splits With Developer on City Center Project

Royal Oak has taken control of the $100 million city center project and will oversee the building of a new city hall and police station.

Golf Range Price Hikes Considered By Royal Oak

Prices could jump by as much as $1 per bucket of balls at at the Royal Oak Golf Center.

Unfunded Pension Liabilities: Royal Oak Bond Sale Helps Avoid 'Fiscal Calamity'

Bond sale will help fund the city's legacy pension and health care costs.

Royal Oak A ‘Welcoming City’ For Immigrants, Refugees

The resolution approved by the City Commission doesn't make Royal Oak a "sanctuary city" that would jeopardize federal funding.

Senator Stabenow Nominates Oakland County Students for Academies

Ten students honored with nominations to West Point, Air Force, Navy and more.

12 Mile Speed Limit Increase to be Decided Next Month

Road commission considering city's objection to raising limit from 30 to 35 and 40.

Fournier is New Royal Oak Mayor; Gavel Transitioned from Ellison at Monday Meeting

Meeting attendees don Hawaiian shirts to honor city's longest-serving mayor who will represent 26th district in state legislature.

Royal Oak: Do You Know Where Your Snowplows Are?

Snow ordinance in effect. Get up-to-the-minute plow tracking on city website.

Royal Oak to Save $4M in New Road Funding Bill

Governor vetoed bill in July; outgoing mayor Ellison glad it has resurfaced.

Long-Time Royal Oak Mayor Steps Down Next Week to Head to Lansing

City commissioners will appoint temporary mayor, expected to be Michael Fournier.

Royal Oak City Commissioners Still Examining Civic Construction Project

Combining city hall with condominium project may not fly after all.

Is There Still Time to Get Fall Leaves Picked Up in Royal Oak?

Snow is forecast for Thursday so crews may try to work ahead.

Share Your Ideas At The Parks and Recreation Community Workshop

Have an idea to improve Royal Oak's parks? You're wanted at the workshop!

Royal Oak Gets Green Light for Seven-Story Parking Deck

In narrow vote, city commissioners approve $13.5 million bond project.

Anti-Trump Rally in Royal Oak: 'Real Fight Begins When Trump is in Office,' Protester Says

Protesters took over the streets of Royal Oak for an electrified demonstration against president-elect Donald Trump.

Royal Oak Election Results

See how Royal Oak voted on local issues.

Madison Heights School Board Candidate Accused of Racist Facebook Comments

School officials say it's too late to take Wayne Reif off the ballot.

Nov. 8, 2016 Presidential Election: What's on the Royal Oak Ballot?

Royal Oak voters have several measures to consider in this year's election

Nov. 8, 2016 Presidential Election: Where to Vote in Royal Oak Area

Find your polling place and other important election day information.

Royal Oak Civic Center Project Scrutinized

Officials and residents questioning private-public partnership for ambitious project.

Royal Oak is Looking for a Few Good Election Inspectors

Want to help out American Democracy and earn some extra money doing it?

Civic Center Project Presentation Scheduled for Monday's City Commission Meeting

The $100 million proposed project will be presented by a consultant from Plante Moran Cresa.

Education Needed Before Bike Lanes Added in Royal Oak

City begins one-year 'Ride On' effort to lower the number of bicycle-related crashes.

Hospital Demolition Planned; Construction Soon on $33 Million Shopping Center

Tax break questioned for 13-acre complex that includes hotel and grocery store.

Judge to Rule ‘Soon’ on Royal Oak Lot-Split Lawsuit

The city says proposed development meets zoning requirements, but neighbors say their deeds forbid it.

Royal Oak Turns Volume Down on Woodward Dream Cruise

Royal Oak authorities ready to use power of new city ordinance with massive muscle car rally under way.

Royal Oak Rejects Bike Lanes — For Now

Business and community leaders oppose Main Street for bike lanes, but support the idea in general.

Tri-County Voters Renew Detroit Zoo Levy by Wide Margins

The measure passed by margins of 74 percent in Oakland County, 70 percent in Wayne County and 59 percent in Macomb County.

Royal Oak Moves Some Polling Locations Due to Heat: Aug. 2 Primary

Royal Oak High School and Churchill precincts moved to areas with air-conditioning; voters asked to approve two local ballot measures.

Why Did Execs in Oakland and Macomb Counties Derail Transit Plan? Tell Us

The figurative walls that separated the suburbs and Detroit strengthened by sudden opposition to funding plan: Detroit Free Press columnist.

Royal Oak Parks Targeted for Improvement with Federal Grants

Dondero and Worden parks will remain open while the work is going on.

Traffic Alert: Several Miles of I-696 Closed This Weekend

Plan your route and detours, and keep an eye on the weather.

Flint Residents Treated as 'Expendable' By 6 State Workers Criminally Charged: UPDATE

Six state employees viewed Flint residents "as if they didn't matter," Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said at a press conference.

Racist Tweet About Michelle Obama Gets Mortgage Lender Fired

Ubiquitous social media is blurring the tenuous line between employees' personal and public lives.

Flint Mayor: Hillary Clinton Committed to Lead-Free America

In Democratic National Convention speech, Flint Mayor Karen Weaver blames her city's water crisis on Republican-controlled state government.