Royal Oak Review

Published June 22, 2021

Pre-pandemic prosperity provides optimistic outlook for County’s recovery

OAKLAND COUNTY — Previous economic prosperity may help the county fully recover to pre-pandemic levels, according to an economic outlook report conducted and presented by University of Michigan economists Gabriel Ehrlich and Donald Grimes, among other colleagues.

Published June 22, 2021

Royal Oak approves new parking meters, fines to double

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission voted 4-3 to approve a five-year contract with Minneapolis-based Municipal Parking Services to outfit the city with new smart parking meters and kiosks for a cost of $30,000.

Published June 21, 2021

Royal Oak’s Main Art Theatre shutters permanently after 80 years

ROYAL OAK — Earlier this month, the iconic marquee on the historic Main Art Theatre sported an abrupt goodbye message: “Landlord kicked us out. It’s been a fun ride. — Main Art Crew RIP 1941-2021.”

Published June 20, 2021

Spring season brings many local champs

METRO DETROIT — With baseball, softball and girls soccer teams concluding their seasons in East Lansing June 18-19, the high school spring sports season is officially complete.

Published June 18, 2021

Michigan Science Center launches new exhibit to make math come alive

DETROIT — Making math fun may sound impossible to some, but the Michigan Science Center is doing just that with its new MathAlive! Program.

Published June 17, 2021

Labor shortages making it tough on businesses

METRO DETROIT — Those who have recently looked to purchase a home may have noticed that the available supply isn’t exactly plentiful.

Published June 17, 2021

Fireworks shows return to metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — The summer skies will be full of color and excitement as fireworks displays return.

Published June 12, 2021

Beaumont brings back Bike Day for children with special needs

ROYAL OAK — After a one-year absence, on May 22 Beaumont Health and its partners brought back the popular Bike Day program, which provides specially adapted bikes to children with special needs at no cost to their families.

Published June 11, 2021

Royal Oak Middle School raises inaugural Pride flag

ROYAL OAK — On June 1, Royal Oak Middle School hoisted a rainbow flag to recognize the month of June as Pride Month.

Published June 10, 2021

Quadriplegic DJ/songwriter’s first music video produced with local foundation’s help

METRO DETROIT — Local 22-year-old DJ and songwriter Anna Pannell, or DJ Malika, from Ypsilanti, has never let the physical limitations of being paralyzed stop her from pursuing her dreams, even when it comes to uncharted territory.

Published June 10, 2021

Rock ‘n’ Rides to return to Royal Oak this month

ROYAL OAK — The Rock ‘n’ Rides festival, which debuted in downtown Royal Oak in 2019 and was canceled last year due to the pandemic, will return Thursday, June 17, to Sunday, June 20.

Published June 9, 2021

Clawson Public Schools’ bond to appear on Aug. 3 ballot

CLAWSON — On March 29, Clawson Public Schools submitted its bond proposal to the Michigan Department of Treasury, and the school board unanimously voted to approve the plan May 3.

Published June 9, 2021

Find stress relief, satisfaction in gardening

METRO DETROIT — Remember the frenzy that took place in spring of 2020, when Michiganders rushed to their local home and garden shops to buy all sorts of goodies to make their spaces sparkle?

Published June 8, 2021

Royal Oak’s 100th Memorial Day observance draws crowd

ROYAL OAK — On May 31, people lined Main Street to watch the city of Royal Oak’s Memorial Day parade, which preceded a ceremony in the parking lot of the new City Hall.

Bees in the D President Brian Peterson-Roest inspects a beehive frame, looking for eggs to ensure the queen bee is healthy. Bees in the D maintains four beehives on the rooftop of Shinola Hotel in Detroit.

Published June 8, 2021

Bills aim to save state’s pollinators by banning new pesticides on public land

METRO DETROIT — Two new Michigan House bills have been introduced in an effort to save the state’s bees, butterflies and other native pollinators.

Published June 8, 2021

Chevy Camaro is all in the family

METRO DETROIT — In April 1970, Carol Alex, of Warren, Ohio, purchased a shiny burgundy 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 307.

Published June 7, 2021

Clawson mayor returns to position after resignation

CLAWSON — After Mayor Reese Scripture’s sudden resignation May 4, the Clawson City Council welcomed her back to her former position during the June 1 City Council meeting.

Published June 7, 2021

Art of Fire reignites in Royal Oak after 2020 cancellation

ROYAL OAK — Last year, COVID-19 extinguished the Art of Fire, a longtime Royal Oak outdoor art festival that has entertained the community for the past 26 years.

Published June 7, 2021

Group sues Royal Oak over veterans memorial

ROYAL OAK — While Royal Oak Memorial Day celebrations went smoothly May 31, an underlying saga of controversy surrounds local veterans groups and elected officials.

Published June 6, 2021

Report analyzes cost of living and the difficulty of meeting it in southeastern Michigan

METRO DETROIT — Each year, the United Way for Southeastern Michigan releases a report that analyzes the state of poverty and living expenses in the southeastern Michigan area.