Royal Oak Review

Published December 6, 2018

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 5, 2018

Options abound to spruce up your home for the holidays

METRO DETROIT — Whether you’re into dazzling displays in a rainbow of colors, officially licensed products featuring beloved characters, well-worn vintage nostalgia or holiday kitsch, there’s no shortage of options for adorning your home for the holiday season.

Published December 5, 2018

A twist on the sweet seasonal standard: peppermint

METRO DETROIT — From our décor to our lattes, it seems that as soon as the calendar flips to December, our hearts go out in search of candy canes. There’s something about the taste of peppermint that’s not only indicative of the season, but also serves as sweet nostalgia of cozy holidays gone by. So why not load up on some sugary, minty, red-and-white goodness while you can?

Published December 4, 2018

Royal Oak introduces 2-day Christmas festival

ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak will ring in the holiday season with a new two-day festival called Royal Oak Holiday Glow. The festival will take place on Washington Avenue, between Fifth and Seventh streets, from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8.

Published December 4, 2018

Royal Oak authorizes historical designation study for farmers market

ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 26, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously requested the Historic District Study Committee to conduct a study for the potential historical designation of the Royal Oak Farmers Market after discussing the matter at a Nov. 14 strategic planning meeting.

Published December 4, 2018

Developmental kindergarten program to return to Royal Oak Schools

ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 8, the Royal Oak Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to reinstate a developmental kindergarten program in the district.

Published December 4, 2018

Clawson promotes new police chief, sergeant, investigations team

CLAWSON — Come Jan. 1, the Clawson Police Department will sail under Detective Lt. Scott Sarvello as its new police chief, following the announcement of Chief Harry Anderson’s retirement.

Published December 3, 2018

Longtime Clawson optical business moves closer to downtown

CLAWSON — After 20 years at its location in a strip mall, House of Optical recently opened a new location five blocks to the east at 250 E. 14 Mile Road, just east of Main Street.

Published December 3, 2018

If Michigan repeals its bottle deposit law, will residents still recycle?

LANSING — Hold tight, Cosmo Kramer. You might want to hold off on that big bottle deposit scheme, because there’s a chance the Great Lakes State won’t be offering 10 cents back for cans and bottles anymore.

Published November 29, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 30-Dec. 2

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 27, 2018

Inspect your car before the ice arrives

METRO DETROIT — A freezing November with early snowfalls serves as a good reminder that it’s not too early to get a car ready for winter, even weeks before it officially arrives on the calendar. Al Laity, service director at Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, offered a few tips for anyone who wants to prepare a vehicle for the arctic temperatures.

Published November 27, 2018

Royal Oak Schools receives $578,000 safety grant from Michigan State Police

ROYAL OAK — In the spring, the state of Michigan announced that it would appropriate $25 million to the 2018 Michigan State Police Competitive School Safety Grant Program.

Published November 27, 2018

Potters Market returns to Southfield

SOUTHFIELD/ROYAL OAK — Whether your shopping budget is big or small, the annual Potters Market has got you covered.

Published November 27, 2018

National Coney Island customers raise $31,000 to combat hunger

ROYAL OAK — Customers at the 18 National Coney Island locations in southeast Michigan raised $31,642.76 in a month in partnership with the Dine Out for No Kid Hungry campaign.

Published November 27, 2018

Get a read on where to settle in with a book

METRO DETROIT — Now that the weather has turned frosty, it’s prime time to snuggle up indoors with some quality reading material. Local experts weighed in on the best ways to prepare a space to get lost in a good book.

Published November 27, 2018

Giving classes as gifts makes for long-lasting memories

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t many things in life that are as exciting as opening a gift. The anticipation of what might be, the crunch of the wrapping paper, the reveal as the box opens and the excitement of seeing that special something meant just for you.

Published November 26, 2018

Longtime Clawson city manager separates from city

CLAWSON — On Nov. 20, the Clawson City Council approved a separation agreement between itself and City Manager Mark Pollock in a 4-1 vote.

Published November 26, 2018

Local cities discuss 2019 CDBG funding

OAKLAND COUNTY — The cities of Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods and Pleasant Ridge recently discussed plans for their respective Community Development Block Grant funds next year.

Published November 26, 2018

Oakland County announces photo contest winners ahead of busy winter activity season

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you head to Oakland County parks in the spring to see the birds return, or in the summer to see the fireworks, or in the fall to watch the leaves change, you’re not alone. But in the winter, the parks are just as picturesque, with plenty of fun things for the whole family to do. Really. There are photos to prove it.