Detroit Zoo: Wild Lights At The Detroit Zoo Is Back And Brighter Than Ever

Wild Lights, the Detroit Zoo's annual holiday light display presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions, receives glowing reviews each yea ...

Royal Oak Area Housing Market: Prices Continue To Rise

National home prices have surged over the past year; the Royal Oak area was no exception.

City Of Royal Oak : New Italian Restaurant, Pastaio, Coming To Royal Oak In Former HopCat Space

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Italian Restaurant To Open In Royal Oak

Pastaio will move into HopCat's old location at 280 W. Fifth Street in Royal Oak.

2 People Found Dead Inside Royal Oak Township Hotel: Police

Michigan State Police said the case remains under investigation and autopsies ​are planned.

OCHN releases RFQ for Snow Removal Services

Snow removal and ice melting services needed.

15 Years Later, Royal Oak Twp. Man Cleared In Deaths Of 5 Kids

Murder charges have been dismissed against Juwan Deering, who spent 15 years in prison for the fire-related deaths of five kids.

Detroit Zoo: Celebrating A Positive Year For Piping Plovers

As the weather cools in Michigan and we bid summer farewell, a very special community of shorebirds takes wing on their annual southward ...

Oakland Schools: Oakland Schools Continues To Be Recognized As One Of  Michigan's Best And Brightest In Wellness

For the third year in a row, Oakland Schools will receive the National Association for Business Resources' (NABR) Michigan's 2021 Best a ...

OCHN releases RFP for Construction Mngr/General Contractor Svc.

Construction Manager/General Contractor services needed for renovation of Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit

Detroit Zoo: Award Recognizes Detroit Zoological Society's Commitment To Diversity

In recognition of its commitment to diversity and community engagement, the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) has been honored with a 202 ...

Oakland County's Blog: The Hunt Is On: Chicken Of The Woods

Autumn has arrived and signs of the new season are everywhere. Gusts of wind send black walnuts and acorns plummeting earthward. Goldenr ...

Back Rent On Rise In Oakland County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Oakland County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

JD Advising Looks To Promote Diversity With Law Scholars Program

The program will connect students to top law firms, as well as paying for tutoring and serving as mentors.

Detroit Zoo: Meet Grizzly Bear Jebbie, A Companion For Polar Bear Laerke

An orphaned grizzly bear cub from Tok, Alaska has found sanctuary at the Detroit Zoo. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) rec ...

Sen. McMorrow Secures $50,000 For Veteran's Memorial Project

The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial focuses to inspire all generations of people by honoring Michigan's sacrifices during WWII.

Home Prices In Royal Oak Area Increased Recently

The Royal Oak area has experienced explosive home price growth this past year and prices are still moving upward.

Jill Biden To Visit Royal Oak On Friday

The First Lady will be at Oakland Community College to showcase schools that have safely reopened.

City Of Royal Oak : MI-RAMP: Michigan-Reading & Math (STEM) Performance

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City Of Royal Oak : Civil Service Board Meeting September 22, 2021

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Friends Of The Royal Oak Library Fall Garden Fundraiser

From now until September 30, you can order flowers and plants online with a portion going to support the Friends!

City Of Royal Oak: Libraries Empower Campaign

There’s nothing more empowering than a library card. And there's no one better to tell that story than library lovers like you.

Could You Be Royal Oak's Voice For Everything Local?

Join the Patch team as a paid community newsletter curator and expert local guide.

Pumpkin Availability In Royal Oak Area For 2021

Michigan is in the top 10 for most pumpkin patch acres in the country.

City Of Royal Oak : Royal Oak's Habatat Galleries Celebrates 50 Years With Anniversary Glass Show

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Best Royal Oak Area Pumpkin Patches

Mid-September is a good time to visit a pumpkin field in the Royal Oak-area.

Detroit Zoo: New Frog Species Named After Late National Amphibian Conservation Center Curator

A new species of Amazonian frog is named after Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) Curator of Amphibians Marcy Sieggreen, who died in July ...

SNL Alum Breuer​ Says No Performance At Royal Oak Music Theater

The comedian said he won't perform at the Royal Oak Music Theater because of the venue's COVID-19 vaccination mandate for all attendees.

Royal Oak-Area Unemployment Rate Improved In July: Feds

The Oakland County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Oakland County's Blog: Cormorants In Oakland County And Beyond

Double-crested Cormorants are one of the most fascinating and peculiar-looking birds of Oakland County. Their sightings occur most often ...

2 Arrested In Royal Oak Twp Parking Lot Shooting: Police

Several teenagers tried to fight the suspect in a school parking lot and then the suspect starting firing shots into the ground.

Detroit Zoo: Dr. Hayley W. Murphy Named Detroit Zoo's First Female Director

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) has named Dr. Hayley W. Murphy director and chief executive officer.

Detroit Zoo Names First Ever Woman Director

Dr. Hayley W. Murphy comes to the Detroit Zoo from Zoo Atlanta, where she served as deputy director.

Crash On SB 1-75 At 9 Mile: Cleared

The Friday morning early crash has been cleared.

Royal Oak Festival Will Have Free COVID-19 Clinics

Oakland County Public Health Officials are aiming to vaccinate school-age children and college students ahead of schools opening up.

Detroit Zoo: On Your Mark … Get Set … Run Wild For The Detroit Zoo

Hundreds of runners and walkers will lace up their running shoes and head over to the Detroit Zoo Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, for the Detroi ...

Royal Oak Apartment Fire Injures One

The fire broke out early Wednesday morning at a complex near Eight Mile and Coolidge Highway.

Oakland Schools: Oakland Schools' STEMi Mobile Lab Engineered To Bring Unparalleled Experiences To Local Students

What is 1,000 square feet and offers up to 40 students simultaneous access to interactive, high-tech, state-of-the-art industry equipmen ...

Detroit Zoo: The Detroit Zoo Vaccinates At-Risk Animals For COVID-19

The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) has begun to vaccinate animals who are believed to be most susceptible to COVID-19. Use of the spec ...

Detroit Zoo Starts Vaccinating Animals Against COVID-19

The Detroit Zoo said gorillas, chimpanzees, tigers and lions are the first to receive doses.