Snowplow Drivers Needed in Oakland County

The Road Commission for Oakland County is hiring 42 part-time snowplow drivers.

Rasor Wants Voters to Get HRO Proposal Information in Mailbox

Commissioner Jim Rasor contends there is "misinformation out there" regarding the Human Rights Ordinance.

In Brief: Commissioners OK Sale of City Property, Citizens Survey Approved

Commission handles long agenda in Monday night meeting.

Royal Oak Gets Website Makeover, New Domain Name in the Works

The city's website gets a new name and fresh look.

Royal Oak's New Tagline: Life Now Playing

City commissioners will review options for letterhead and business cards with Royal Oak's new logo and tagline.

Gov. Snyder Signs Medicaid Expansion Bill Today

The bill would would make more low-income adults eligible for health insurance through the federal health care law.

Citizen Survey, Branding Project and More on City Commission Agenda

Royal Oak officials meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall.

Oakland County Kicks Off Flu Shot Clinic with Free Health Fair

Various public health services will be on hand Sept. 17 - 20 at the North Oakland Health Center

What Matters Most, Royal Oak? Tell Us and We'll Ask the Candidates

Join the conversation.

Suicide Awareness Task Force Receives Proclamation

The City of Royal Oak and Royal Oak Schools partner with Royal Oak SAFE (Suicide Awareness is For Everyone) to encourage suicide prevention through dialogue and support.

Royal Oak Teen Heads to Washington to Compete for 'National Youth of the Year'

Jesse Friedman of Royal Oak, named Midwest Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Club, will compete for National Youth of the Year in Washington D.C. next week.

Join Rep. Jim Townsend Friday for a Cup of Coffee and Conversation

Meet with the state representative to keep up with what is happening in Lansing.

Condo Development Gets Go-Ahead from Royal Oak Planning Commission

Multiple-family units to be built on former school site.

Group Gathers in Royal Oak to Protest Action in Syria

Demonstrators say they oppose a military strike against Syria.

Oakland County Takes Action to Prevent Suicide

Royal Oak Employees Push for Wellness Progams, Animal Shelter Committee Ordinance on Agenda

Royal Oak City Commissioners meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall.

Mobile Office to Register Voters in Royal Oak

Why Jim Rasor Won't Run for Reelection in November

Michigan Senate Passes Medicaid Expansion Bill

The bill will provide health care for 470,000 additional low-income Michigan residents.

Royal Oak Addresses Suicide Prevention

Royal Oak SAFE (Suicide Awareness is For Everyone) presents an "Evening of Empowerment."

Beware of Spam: U.S. Postal Inspection Service Issues Crime Alert

Bogus emails sent to postal customers.

Job Openings with City of Royal Oak

Dog Census Update on City Commission Agenda Tonight

Royal Oak City Commissioners are meeting at 7:30 p.m. today at City Hall.

4 Candidates File for 3 Royal Oak Commission Seats

Voters will elect three people to four-year terms in November while Mayor Jim Ellison will run unopposed.

Sewer and Sewage Disposal Ordinace Amendment on City Commission Agenda

City Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall.

Two More Hopefuls Turn in Signatures for Nov. 5 Ballot

With three Royal Oak City Commission seats up for grabs, Sharlan Douglas and Jeremy Mahrle submit petitions for the November election.

Special License Agreement Approved for Rasor Law Firm Property

Plans to make improvements to the historic building at 321 S. Williams St need the permission of the Royal Oak City Commission.

City Approves Tentative Agreement with Royal Oak Firefighters

Deal reflects changing attitudes with bargaining unit, says mayor.

Oakland County Recovers $362,018 in Class Action Lawsuit

Lawsuit said drug wholesaler McKesson conspired to inflate the price of more than 400 prescription drugs.

Voters Could Decide Whether to Legalize Marijuana in Ferndale

Supporters submit signatures Tuesday that could put a referendum on the November ballot to decriminalize the drug in the city.

What Matters Most, Royal Oak? Tell Us and We'll Ask the Candidates

Royal Oak City Commissioner Candidate Turns in Signatures for Nov. 5 Ballot

With the filing deadline just two weeks away, Diane Hargan is the first hopeful to have her signatures verified.

State of City Address Now Online

Who's Gained Weight in Michigan in the Past Decade? Check the Mirror, Oakland County

Obesity is responsible for over 300,000 U.S. deaths annually. Find out how fat our county is.

Oakland County Budget Hearings Start Thursday

Mayor Confident City Will Come Together for Human Rights

In his State of the City address Tuesday, Mayor Jim Ellison saved his most passionate remarks for the passing of a human right ordinance in November.

Dissecting the State of the City Address

Which words were used most in the mayor's speech?

Mayor Ellison Unveils New Logo for Royal Oak

During his State of the City Address, Mayor Jim Ellison announced a new branding campaign for the city.

Read Mayor Ellison's State of the City Address

Mayor Jim Ellison delivered the address at a Rotary Club meeting at the Royal Oak Women's Club Tuesday afternoon.

Mayor to Tell the Royal Oak Story

Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison is set to reflect on 2012 and look ahead to the future at the State of the City address.