Royal Oak Review

Detroit Institute of Arts Board Chairman Gene Gargaro, left, and Oakland Community College Chancellor Peter Provenzano, right, unveil one of three new pieces of reproduced artwork — “Portrait of Postman Roulin,” by Vincent van Gogh — outside the college’s Royal Oak campus Aug. 5.

Published August 13, 2019

DIA and Oakland Community College announce new partnership

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Institute of Arts and Oakland Community College recently announced a new partnership that will bring not only artwork to the college’s five campuses, but also new training opportunities for students and staff.

Published August 13, 2019

Born and raised on Detroit jazz

METRO DETROIT — Hugh Smith III, the co-owner of Baker’s Keyboard Lounge in Detroit, said he sifts through hundreds of emails a day from musicians around the country who want to play at his club.

Published August 13, 2019

Detroit Jazz Festival continues to make meaningful musical moments

DETROIT — It’s had different names over the years — including the Detroit International Jazz Festival and the Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival — but no matter what it’s been called, it’s an event that has attracted thousands to see jazz legends and emerging talent.

Published August 13, 2019

When it comes to tree health, trust the experts

METRO DETROIT — There are trees everywhere. Yet many people fail to recognize that trees have to be maintained before they become a detriment.

Published August 12, 2019

Suspect charged after social media video includes threat to shoot police

ROYAL OAK — On Aug. 9, Royal Oak police arrested a 28-year-old man in Detroit who allegedly posted to social media in March a video containing threats to shoot police.

Published August 12, 2019

Rizzo attorney indicted as part of corruption probe

METRO DETROIT — Attorney Jay Schwartz, who was the former business attorney for trash hauler titan Chuck Rizzo, was indicted July 2 for his role in a Macomb County corruption probe that has produced more than 20 convictions and guilty pleas.

Published August 9, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Prowler collection includes one in every size

Jerry Naumann, of Berkley, is a longtime fan of the Plymouth Prowler — so much so, that he has one in nearly every size.

Published August 7, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Donald Johnson, who retired as city manager in June, recently denied a city counteroffer to work as interim city manager.

Published August 7, 2019

Retired city manager denies city’s counteroffer for contractual position

ROYAL OAK — Longtime Royal Oak City Manager Donald Johnson’s June 30 retirement sent the city scrambling to determine a path moving forward.

Published August 7, 2019

Clawson revs up for 21st annual Lions Club car show

CLAWSON — The 2.2-square-mile city of Clawson prides itself on being the “little city with a big heart,” and the annual Lions Club charity car show is a prime example of that motto.

Published August 7, 2019

Clawson PD to host school supply drive, community events

CLAWSON — Sept 3. is an important date for students, teachers and parents — the first day of school.

Published August 7, 2019

Officials search for culprits after park pavilion defaced

ROSEVILLE — The Recreational Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe is asking for assistance from the public in identifying the people responsible for a large mess at the pavilion at Veterans Memorial Park in Roseville.

Published August 7, 2019

Crowds gather to say goodbye to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson

OAKLAND COUNTY — Hundreds waited in line to say their final goodbyes to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in the conference center of the building bearing his name in Waterford Aug. 6.

Published August 7, 2019

Van Pelt takes a top spot in county government

OAKLAND COUNTY — Laurie Van Pelt, the Oakland County director of management, budget and chief financial officers, was named the deputy county executive Aug. 5. She is the first woman to hold the title.

Published August 7, 2019

To catch up or get ahead, call a tutor

METRO DETROIT — Nivas Dammalapati, of Farmington Hills, said his 10-year-old daughter, Sasha, began working with a tutor nine months ago.

Published August 7, 2019

Discourage insects from bugging you this summer

METRO DETROIT — Summer is a wonderful time of year where the sun is shining, the water’s warm and cookouts might become a weekly event. Mostly everyone loves summer, and that doesn’t just include friends and family.

Published August 6, 2019

Michigan veteran one of a dozen Indianapolis survivors alive

LANSING — Of the 1,196 men aboard the USS Indianapolis at the time of its sinking on July 30, 1945, during World War II, only 316 survived. Today, 12 are alive — Lansing's Richard Thelen is one of them.

A map identifying the density of phragmites across Michigan shows that southeast Michigan is more negatively affected than any other region.

Published August 6, 2019

Phragmites affect southeast Michigan more than anywhere else

METRO DETROIT — A new federal grant aims to remove invasive phragmites in southeast Michigan, notably in Macomb County, and to control their spread.

Published August 5, 2019

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson dies at 80

OAKLAND COUNTY — Before dawn Aug. 3, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson passed away in his Independence Township home, surrounded by family and friends.