Royal Oak Review

Published November 22, 2019

METRO DETROIT — This is Michigan. Snow is to be expected. Of course you know that. But what you might not know is how much fun it can be to forget the flakes and keep entertaining guests outdoors into the winter months.

Published November 22, 2019

There’s no place like home for holiday movies

METRO DETROIT — As Christmas lights twinkle, curling up on the couch with a cup of warm cocoa while watching a favorite Christmas movie is how many people get into the holiday spirit.

Published November 22, 2019

Clawson school board OKs invitation to Troy for annexation

CLAWSON — On Nov. 18, the Clawson Board of Education unanimously approved three resolutions put forth by Clawson Public Schools Superintendent Tim Wilson regarding the future of the district.

A group gathered outside of Beaumont Hospital’s pediatric unit spreads holiday cheer through the hospital’s Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams program last year. The event will take place at 8 p.m. Dec. 1-25. All you need is a flashlight.

Published November 22, 2019

Lights to make Christmas bright for young hospital patients

ROYAL OAK — Beaumont Hospital’s popular “Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams” initiative will return for a third year Dec. 1-25.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan discusses the newly introduced House Bill 5229, which proposes to change state law to provide funding for regional transportation in Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties, at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak Nov. 18.

Published November 22, 2019

Regional transit is aim of newly introduced bill

METRO DETROIT — On Nov. 18, leaders from Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties, as well as legislators from around the state, gathered at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, to voice their support for a new bill in the name of regional transportation.

Sgt. Scott Vierk, of the Clawson Police Department, stands beside a police cruiser packed to capacity with donations of new, unwrapped toys after the inaugural Fill the Cruiser toy drive last year. Toy donations will be accepted at the Police Department through Dec. 12 this year.

Published November 22, 2019

Clawson to hold second annual Fill the Cruiser toy drive

CLAWSON — The Clawson Police Department and the Clawson Goodfellows recently launched their second annual Fill the Cruiser toy drive to ensure that all Clawson families have a happy holiday.

Published November 22, 2019

Treasurer hosts taxpayer assistance meetings

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you’re having issues paying your property taxes, there is help available.

Published November 21, 2019

The Spirit of Giving: Hollywood trainer finds closure in race for HAVEN

OAKLAND COUNTY — At the end of August, just days after he had gotten married on a beach in Malibu, celebrity fitness trainer Alex Fine made good on a promise to his mom to complete an ultramarathon in her honor.

Published November 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 20, 2019

Simple solutions can upgrade a bland apartment to a happy home

METRO DETROIT — Moving into a new apartment is fun, but it can pose some challenges that people might not consider when moving into a home that they own.

Published November 20, 2019

Enjoy the gift of stage ‘presents’ with holiday shows

METRO DETROIT — The weather outside might be frightful, but inside metro Detroit venues, the sights and sounds will be delightful, as concerts and other productions bring the holiday season to life.

Published November 19, 2019

Beaumont facilities must provide interpreters, aids to deaf

ROYAL OAK/TROY/GROSSE POINTE — The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced a settlement with William Beaumont Hospital following an investigation of allegations that Beaumont had failed to provide sign language interpreters and other aids to deaf patients for complex medical procedures despite repeated requests — in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Published November 19, 2019

Royal Oak greenlights body cameras, new equipment for police

ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 11, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved a five-year contract with Axon, formerly TASER International, to purchase new equipment and software for $1,034,111.59.

Published November 19, 2019

Veterans Day speaker highlights mental health

ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 11, dozens of people overflowed out of the small meeting room at the Royal Oak Public Library, where the city’s annual Veterans Day ceremony was moved due to blizzard-like conditions.

Published November 19, 2019

Royal Oak OKs first reading of stormwater ordinance

ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 11, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved the first reading of a stormwater authority ordinance, which would shift the way the city calculates and collects fees for the treatment of its stormwater.

Published November 19, 2019

Local artists to represent at 44th annual Potters Market

SOUTHFIELD — The 44th annual Potters Market will return to the 17,000-square-foot Southfield Pavilion Thursday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 8, and will feature 150 potters from the region.

Published November 15, 2019

Scouts collect donations for those in need

METRO DETROIT — This month, eight Boy Scouts of America districts in Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties collected nonperishable canned goods for their annual Scouting for Food community service project.

Published November 14, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 13, 2019

Families, first responders share lifesaving Narcan accounts

METRO DETROIT — It might be easy for some to dismiss the life of a drug user, to think they’ve made a choice and will live — or maybe die — with the consequences.

Published November 13, 2019

Fall housing market doesn’t lean toward buyers or sellers

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t too many “for sale” signs out on the front lawns of homes this time of year, and that’s for good reason, according to regional real estate brokers.