ROYAL OAK — The City Commission March 9 unanimously approved a request to apply for a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Passport Grant to fund Fernwood Park playground equipment. 

ROYAL OAK — On March 6, the 44th District Court announced that it is going to unveil a permanent memorial wall honoring the late Judge Jamie Wittenberg. 

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce will host the State of the Chamber and an awards ceremony 9-10:30 a.m. March 26 at the Red Run Golf Club, 2036 Rochester Road. 

ROYAL OAK — Follow the story of Jershua Abbott and Jervis Pendleton in “Daddy Long Legs,” taking the second stage March 20-29 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. 

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Schools announced in a press release that it has been awarded a $4.45 million Clean Bus Energy Grant from the Michigan Department of Education. 

ROYAL OAK — On March 14, the annual Royal Oak St. Patrick's Day Parade will return to honor Irish heritage and bring fun for the whole family, according to parade organizers. 

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission on Feb. 23 unanimously approved putting a charter amendment proposal on the Aug. 4 primary ballot that if approved would give the city the ability to levy 4.6 mills per year for 10 years starting in 2027 to provide funds for police, fire and emergency medical services.

CLAWSON — Residents are being invited to an open house to discuss Consumers Energy’s Four Cities Metro Pipeline Project from 5 to 7 p.m. March 4 at the Hunter Community Center, 509 Fisher Court in Clawson.

ROYAL OAK — Downtown Royal Oak is currently in the middle of Royal Oak Restaurant Week, where local restaurants are showcasing their cuisine and specially crafted menus. 

ROYAL OAK — As winter turns to spring, homeowners are beginning to see the effects that snow, ice, and the cold have had on their homes. 

ROYAL OAK — If you are a Royal Oak resident and live in a 100-year-old home, it’s possible to recognize the history of the walls you live in. 

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, posted its fiscal year 2024-2025 annual report on its website, ropl.org. 

ROYAL OAK — Planned ramp closures at the Interstate 696 and Interstate 75 interchange will begin Feb. 28 as part of the next phase of the multiyear I-696 Restore the Reuther project. 

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Fire Department will be offering free wellness checks from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 20, March 20 and April 17 at the Leo Mahany/Harold Meininger Royal Oak Senior Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave. 

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoological Society announced Feb. 9 the hiring of Tracy Utech as its new chief development officer.