Royal Oak Review

Published July 7, 2020

Double stabbing suspect faces multiple felonies

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 11:30 p.m. June 26, multiple 911 calls led to the hospitalization of two stabbing victims and the stabbing suspect, and exposure of police officers to blood, fecal matter, saliva and toilet water.

Girl Scout Troop 76249, based out of Oak Ridge Elementary School in Royal Oak, poses with the Little Free Pantry they constructed as part of their Agent of Change badge. The stand-alone food pantry will be installed at a to-be-determined location on city property to serve the community.

Published July 7, 2020

Girl Scouts’ food pantry to serve community

ROYAL OAK — On June 22, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously granted approval for Girl Scout Troop 76249, based out of Oak Ridge Elementary School, to place its Little Free Pantry on city property.

Chanta Paul, of Detroit, poses with her car, which she obtained through the Royal Oak-based Here to Help Foundation. Paul utilized the organization’s Returning Hope to Returning Citizens program and now works as an addiction recovery coach.

Published July 7, 2020

Assistance program launched for those exiting prison system

ROYAL OAK — Since 2007, the Royal Oak-based Here to Help Foundation has been distributing personal grants to give individuals who are down on their luck a hand up in a time of need.

Dr. Laura Lamb led a team of Beaumont Health researchers with Dr. Michael Chancellor that recently developed a rapid COVID-19 detection test.

Published July 6, 2020

Beaumont researchers develop 45-minute COVID-19 test

ROYAL OAK — Researchers at the Aikens Research Center at Beaumont Research Institute have developed a new test that can detect the presence of COVID-19 via a urine, blood, saliva or mouth-swab sample in under an hour.

Published July 6, 2020

Clawson introduces small cell/5G communications ordinance

CLAWSON — On June 16, the Clawson City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance aimed at regulating the deployment of small cell wireless/5G and related facilities within city limits.

Published July 6, 2020

Royal Oak directs staff to draft ordinance banning ‘conversion therapy’

ROYAL OAK — On June 22, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved a resolution to direct city staff to pen an ordinance banning so-called conversion therapy within city limits.

Published July 6, 2020

All local libraries offering curbside pickup for residents

OAKLAND COUNTY — Libraries have slowly begun to open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but it might be a while longer before they are open to the public.

Published July 6, 2020

City halls work on reopening to public

OAKLAND COUNTY — Local municipalities currently are trying to figure out how to reopen their cities, and that includes their main offices at all four city halls.

Published July 6, 2020

Henry Ford Health System resumes normal surgeries and procedures

METRO DETROIT — A tumultuous period for local and national hospitals, such as Henry Ford Health System, has been learned from and is being used to advance in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 6, 2020

Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission applicant pool cut from thousands to 200

LANSING — On June 24, a random drawing of 200 semifinalists took place to narrow down the field of Michiganders who would like to serve on the state’s first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Published July 2, 2020

Baby chimpanzee hand-reared by Detroit Zoo staff makes debut

ROYAL OAK — On June 25, 5-month-old chimpanzee Zane made his public debut at the Detroit Zoo’s 4-acre Great Apes of Harambee habitat, never far from his adoptive mom, Trixi, 50.

Published July 2, 2020

Three cases of COVID-19 linked to Fifth Avenue

ROYAL OAK — On June 29, the Oakland County Health Division announced that three individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 all reported having been at Fifth Avenue, a sports bar in downtown Royal Oak, the evening of June 19.

Published July 2, 2020

Local credit union helps to feed children

METRO DETROIT — Lunch is on us. That was how members of Community Choice Credit Union continued its tradition of helping local school children.

Published July 1, 2020

Pediatrician group wants to see students return to school

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published June 23, 2020

Clerks prepare for elections during COVID-19 pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — The state of Michigan is a little more than a month out from its Aug. 4 primary election, though the preparations for that day have the unusual task of also taking COVID-19 into account.

Published June 23, 2020

Local business owners discuss challenges in reopening during COVID-19 pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — For more than two months, many businesses around Michigan have remained closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published June 23, 2020

Local chiefs discuss what they’re doing amid nationwide calls for police reform

OAKLAND COUNTY — For the last month, the United States and other countries have seen protests for Black Lives Matter, George Floyd and anti-racism, and against racial injustice and police brutality.

Published June 23, 2020

Royal Oak passes human rights resolution, forms human rights commission

ROYAL OAK — On June 8, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved a human rights resolution brought forth by Commissioner Kyle DuBuc. It also unanimously voted for staff to provide recommendations for establishing a human rights commission.