Royal Oak Review

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.”

Published October 22, 2019

Clawson school board hears options for district’s future

CLAWSON — On Oct. 18, the Clawson Board of Education held a public workshop in the Clawson High School auditorium to hear options for the district’s future, as officials say that declining enrollment has triggered the need for action.

Published October 22, 2019

Developer modifies condo plans to appease neighbors

ROYAL OAK — The Lawson Park Homeowners Association and a development team requesting a change in zoning from single family to mixed use in order to build 51 multiple-family dwellings in seven buildings in the general area of Main Street and East Lincoln Avenue have come to an agreement.

Published October 22, 2019

Voters to decide local races, renewal of OCC operating millage

In the Royal Oak Review’s coverage area, voters will decide races for Clawson mayor, Clawson City Council, Royal Oak mayor and Royal Oak City Commission, as well as a proposal for the renewal of the Oakland Community College operating millage.

Published October 22, 2019

Clawson approves first reading of new chicken ordinance

CLAWSON — On Oct. 15, the Clawson City Council voted 3-1 to introduce an ordinance to regulate domestic chicken ownership.

Published October 22, 2019

Halloween events are coming your way

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — Wholesome family fun is the name of the game for Halloween events in the Royal Oak Review’s coverage area.

Published October 18, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 25-27

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 16, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Reunited and it feels so good

In 1971, Mike Karagozian, of Sylvan Lake, bought a 1972 Honda CB450 — his first motorcycle.

Published October 16, 2019

Elementary robotics programs inspire students to build a better future

METRO DETROIT — With the number of high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields growing by the day, many schools and businesses across the nation are providing more opportunities for students to engage in robotics, building STEM skills at an earlier age than ever before.