ROYAL OAK — In the midst of summer break, school districts often will take time to make changes to improve buildings and curricula.

ROYAL OAK — The familiar sounds of Bikini Bottom will be making their way to Royal Oak soon.

BERKLEY — The Berkley Street Art Fest will be returning for its sixth year this month.

ROYAL OAK — Amid issues with weather, the second annual Royal Oak Taco Fest was held at the beginning of the month.

News & Notes from the 6/28/23 Royal Oak Review  & Woodward Talk

CLAWSON — Just a couple of years after Clawson Public Schools was able to get approval on one bond proposal, it will be going for another later this summer.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Beginning June 30, a new law will go into effect that is meant to take people’s phones out of their hands while driving their vehicles.

ROYAL OAK — After a successful first year, the Royal Oak Taco Fest is looking to have an even bigger second.

MADISON HEIGHTS/ROYAL OAK — Road construction on Interstate 75 and its northbound service drive has led to more drivers cutting through the neighborhood north of Lincoln Avenue and south of 11 Mile Road, as they try to reach John R and 11 Mile roads.

News & Notes from the 6/21/23 Royal Oak Review

ROYAL OAK/MADISON HEIGHTS — Road construction on Interstate 75 and its northbound service drive has led to more drivers cutting through the neighborhood north of Lincoln Avenue and south of 11 Mile Road, as they try to reach John R and 11 Mile roads. This has led to more traffic violations in the area, from speeding to running stop signs.

ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats & Eats will be making its big return later this year, and along with it, some bigger changes.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland Community College is continuing its partnership with the Detroit Institute of Arts through the DIA’s Inside|Out program.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last November, local residents approved the Oakland County Public Transportation Millage, which authorized the county to levy a millage for the purpose of funding transportation services throughout Oakland County.

News & Notes from the 6/7/23 Royal Oak Review

OAKLAND COUNTY — Police in Oakland County are warning residents to be wary of an uptick in phone scams from people impersonating local police and threatening residents’ arrest because they didn’t show up for jury service.

CLAWSON — For the first time, the Clawson Police Department will be led by a woman.

CLAWSON — Next year, Clawson Public Schools will be welcoming four new furry friends to the district.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Clawson and Pleasant Ridge are two of the cities involved in this year’s Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out program.

News & Notes from the 5/24/23 Royal Oak Review