Royal Oak Review

Published November 5, 2019

Royal Oak warns residents of ‘action level’ lead in water

ROYAL OAK — Interim City Manager and City Attorney David Gillam said he does not want to scare people, but that they should take seriously the public advisory about lead levels in the city’s water issued Oct. 29.

Published November 5, 2019

Arts, Beats & Eats extends Royal Oak contract through 2024

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 28, the Royal Oak City Commission voted 5-2 to extend its contract with Arts, Beats & Eats, which was in effect through 2021, an additional three years to 2024.

Published November 5, 2019

City issues call for floats in Royal Oak Jingle’s Light Parade

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority is planning its signature holiday event, Royal Oak Jingle, for Dec. 13-14. A new highlight this year will be the Light Parade on Main Street, beginning at 6 p.m. Dec. 14.

Published November 5, 2019

Royal Oak Historical Society Museum to present D-Day exhibit

ROYAL OAK — From Nov. 10 to Jan. 11, the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum will host its latest exhibit, which focuses on the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, also known as D-Day, during World War II.

Published November 5, 2019

SMART proposes new plan for service improvements

METRO DETROIT — The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation is presenting a plan for improvements and upgrades to the public that it hopes to implement over the next five years.

Published October 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 30, 2019

Now’s the time to give Medicare plans the once-over

METRO DETROIT — Now through Dec. 7 is the only time that Medicare beneficiaries can change their prescription drug plans.

Published October 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Falcon owner still making memories with first car

In 1980, Rick Schanz, of West Bloomfield, bought his first car — a 1960 Ford Falcon — and he’s still driving it today, nearly 40 years later.

Published October 30, 2019

Keep your mower in tiptop shape with winter prep

METRO DETROIT — Bright colors, falling leaves and the crisp, cool air of autumn are signs that yardwork will soon turn from lawn mowing to snowblowing as Old Man Winter comes to town.

Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, is the author of “A Better Man, Woman & Child” and “Rich Wisdom.”

Published October 30, 2019

‘It’s never too late’ to share your story

METRO DETROIT — Author Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, knows firsthand that it’s never too late for anyone, especially seniors, to share their stories of wisdom and learning with the world.

Published October 29, 2019

Royal Oak Chamber honors community members

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 22, the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce held its 2019 Community Awards at the Hyatt Place, Royal Oak.

Published October 29, 2019

Officials unveil new mural celebrating Clawson

CLAWSON — On Oct. 26, dozens of residents, many younger ones clad in Halloween costumes, joined city officials and representatives from the Detroit Institute of Arts for the unveiling of a new mural on the south side of Clawson Grill, 41 S. Main St.

Published October 29, 2019

OCC operational millage renewal to appear on November ballot

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Nov. 5, residents of the Oakland Community College district, which includes almost all of Oakland County and parts of Lapeer, Livingston and Washtenaw counties, will be asked to renew the college’s operating millage.

Published October 29, 2019

Royal Oak Fire Department distributes annual awards

ROYAL OAK — First responders often shy away from the limelight, preferring to credit their team with their accomplishments

Published October 28, 2019

Winners ‘pic’ked in annual parks photo contest

OAKLAND COUNTY — The only thing that the Oakland County Parks system has more of than fun things to do is great views.

Published October 28, 2019

Supreme Court ruling to push state redistricting efforts back

LANSING — On Oct. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision to redraw Michigan’s 34 congressional legislative districts that plaintiffs found to be “unconstitutionally cracked or packed.”

Published October 25, 2019

Oakland County cracks down on underage vaping

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you look at a map of all the spots in Oakland County where e-cigarettes, vape juice and other vaping paraphernalia are sold, you notice something interesting. Those spots tend to be clustered around schools.

Published October 23, 2019

Day of the Dead comes alive through color and celebration

METRO DETROIT — Hope, sadness, love and loss. Those are among the feelings that come up when viewing a Day of the Dead ofrenda that paints a picture of a loved one who has died.

Published October 23, 2019

Cook up a kitchen renovation

METRO DETROIT — After years of daily use and food preparation, a home’s kitchen can start to look like stale leftovers. But when it’s time to cook up something new, professional renovators are dishing out some design tips based on common sense and the latest trends.

Published October 23, 2019

Dueling banjos and some ukulele music

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”