Royal Oak Review

Published January 14, 2019

North American International Auto Show spotlights award-winning vehicles

DETROIT — Start your engines! The North American International Auto Show, one of Detroit’s most visited and popular events, has returned to Cobo Center in Detroit.

Published January 9, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 9, 2019

Experts, charities can help organize your home for the new year

METRO DETROIT — The holidays have come and gone, and with the new year upon us, folks may be wondering how to get their homes organized in 2019. Gary Dion, the owner of Closets by Design — which in addition to organizing closets also organizes garages, home offices, laundries, pantries and hobby rooms — said that redesigning storage space is key.

Published January 9, 2019

Snowless fun can be done outside in metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — What do you do when the weather outside is not so frightful and there is no snow on the ground to be found? Go outside and frolic in the nothingness of winter’s chill, of course. From local skating rinks to sprawling hiking paths, these activities don’t depend on wintry weather, according to Farmington Hills’ Heritage Park programmer, Carol Fink.

Published January 8, 2019

DIA’s new Asian Wing immerses visitors in history and culture

DETROIT — Artworks with religious and cultural significance are displayed thoughtfully in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ reinstalled Robert and Katherine Jacobs Asian Wing. From centuries-old pieces to contemporary ones, the wing includes work from China, Korea, India and Southeast Asia, and joins the recently reopened Japanese gallery. There’s also a gallery devoted to Buddhist art from various parts of Asia.

Published January 8, 2019

Local athletes prepare for Michigan Senior Olympics winter games

METRO DETROIT — Former cyclist turned competitive walker Michael Cushnier has been competing in the Michigan Senior Olympics for over 20 years, and he has no plans to slow down.

Published January 8, 2019

Water main, resurfacing work to last all year on 14 Mile Road in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — Congestion will be coming to 14 Mile Road, as water main work is slated to begin this month and construction, including resurfacing of the road, will last throughout 2019.

Published January 8, 2019

Royal Oak, Berkley to celebrate ‘a day on, not a day off’

ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY — The cities of Royal Oak and Berkley will host their third annual joint Martin Luther King Jr. Day community service event at Royal Oak High School Jan. 21.

Published January 8, 2019

Clawson hires firm to find new city manager

CLAWSON — On Jan. 2, the Clawson City Council voted 4-0 to hire Ypsilanti-based Amy Cell Talent as the executive search firm responsible for finding a new city manager.

Published January 8, 2019

Police seek Walgreens armed robbery suspect

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 11:09 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, Royal Oak police received a 911 call from a Walgreens employee and responded to the store, located at 30852 Woodward Ave., south of 13 Mile Road, on a report of an armed robbery.

The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have partnered to hold food drives this month at various Kroger stores across southeastern Michigan.

Published January 4, 2019

Gleaners to hold food drives at Kroger stores

METRO DETROIT — The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have once again teamed up to fight hunger this winter.

Published January 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 2, 2019

Oakland County crime briefs of the year

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local crime briefs from 2018.

Published January 2, 2019

Royal Oak rolls out 30-minute parking pilot program

ROYAL OAK — On Dec. 21, the city of Royal Oak installed parking meter signage on five parking spots along Main Street, between 11 Mile Road and Fourth Street, denoting them as 30-minute “quick” spaces as part of a pilot parking program.

Published January 2, 2019

Rescued otter is newest Detroit Zoo resident

ROYAL OAK — On Dec. 20, 7-month-old female otter Kalee made her debut at the Detroit Zoo’s recently expanded Edward Mardigian Sr. River Otter Habitat.

Published December 28, 2018

Take a look back at 2018 in Royal Oak and Clawson

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — Some of the biggest news out of Royal Oak and Clawson in 2018 included progress on the Royal Oak civic center project, the opening of a new athletic facility at Royal Oak High School, fatal shootings by Royal Oak police officers, and the sudden departure of Clawson’s longtime city manager.

Published December 28, 2018

Running groups offer events, support

METRO DETROIT — William Hill doesn’t just make small talk. What began as a throwaway conversation for the Farmington resident with his neighbor became a transformative idea that has changed the lives of many people in the Farmington area and beyond.

Published December 28, 2018

Pantone names ‘Living Coral’ 2019 color of the year

METRO DETROIT — Pantone recently announced living coral, a warm salmon hue with a golden undertone, as its 2019 Color of the Year.

Published December 28, 2018

Learning to cook can save money, trim waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Shelly Kemp, the executive director of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, likes to lend her hand in the kitchen at Mirepoix Cooking School in Holiday Market.

Published December 28, 2018

Realtors report 2018 was a seller’s market

METRO DETROIT — Real estate professionals are saying 2018 strongly leaned toward being a seller’s market in southeast Michigan, but they added that this could begin to shift in 2019.