ROYAL OAK — Communications is a subject that Royal Oak High School thrives in, considering the past two years of students being nominated for the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Student Broadcast Awards.

ROYAL OAK — Some big changes are being made at the Detroit Zoo to align with the rebranding that took place in 2024, including a revamp of the Zoofari Market involving a coffee shop at the front of the zoo.

ROYAL OAK — Shrine Catholic Schools are in the midst of National Catholic Schools Week Jan. 28 to Feb. 1 and are celebrating with service and activities. 

ROYAL OAK — A new way to work out has given South Oakland YMCA members the motivation needed to continue their New Year’s workout resolutions into the rest of the year.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Fire Department soon will be fighting fires using its brand-new Rosenbauer King Cobra aerial truck. 

ROYAL OAK — David Barnett, a Royal Oak High School science teacher, recently embarked on a journey of more than 4,000 miles with the hopes of learning more about students’ mental health.

ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak has joined a program that involves businesses, community buildings and organizations in the goal of reducing energy.

CLAWSON — In a unanimous vote by the City Council Jan. 7, the planned unit development to build the Clawson Flats will move forward.

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Lions excitement is real leading up to the Super Bowl, and one Royal Oak business owner is hoping to leave the Lions’ mark on a street sign. 

ROYAL OAK — Freezing temperatures are back, which means more fun activities in downtown Royal Oak to enjoy the weather.

CLAWSON — Clawson seniors are working hard to better understand the nature of the technological world and its benefits.

ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters is bringing the heat of rural 1900s Georgia in its production of “The Color Purple” to the main stage of the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Public Library’s brand new library vending machine, “Vicki,” was unveiled on Dec. 19 at the Woodward Corner Market at 30955 Woodward Ave.

ROYAL OAK — The City Commission Dec. 16 unanimously approved the first reading of the rezoning of 723 N. Main St. to a planned unit development.

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo has a giant addition who is sure to turn some heads.