ROYAL OAK — In the mid-1800s, Royal Oak became home to African American freedom seekers Henry Hamer and Elizabeth Hamer.

ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats & Eats 2024 brought roughly 310,000 people to the streets of downtown Royal Oak from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.

ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats & Eats has kicked off the annual Labor Day weekend, and the party has just gotten started. 

ROYAL OAK — A resident has come up with a way to help dog walkers who might find themselves needing supplies while out for a stroll.

ROYAL OAK — Angela Mallory has been appointed to the position of seventh grade assistant principal at Royal Oak Middle School and said she looks forward to sharing her knowledge and skills with teachers and students.

ROYAL OAK — State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, D-Royal Oak, had the opportunity to speak at the Democratic National Convention last week and said it is a memory she will never forget.

METRO DETROIT — A recent 4-3 ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court affecting the state’s laws governing minimum wage and sick time is sending shockwaves through many businesses, including the restaurant industry.

ROYAL OAK — For the first time in the Detroit Zoo’s 96-year history, a baby gorilla has been born at it, and according to the zoo’s experts, the first few weeks of the baby gorilla’s life have been ideal.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Drowning is fast and silent, and it can take less than 30 seconds for someone to drown. In Oakland County, there have been 11 drowning deaths in 2024 alone.

ROYAL OAK — The Woodward Dream Cruise brought nearly a million people to Woodward Avenue to enjoy thousands of classic cars and hot rods Aug. 17.

CLAWSON — For its fourth year in a row, Clawson Fest is returning and preparing for another impressive event.

ROYAL OAK — The iconic, world-renowned Woodward Dream Cruise is preparing for its 29th year, and Royal Oak is ready to welcome thousands of patrons to the area.

ROYAL OAK — Police took a 15-year-old suspect into custody Aug. 5 after an investigation into a break-in at Gatsby Cannabis Co., 5130 Meijer Drive, that resulted in the theft of a great deal of merchandise. 

ROYAL OAK — Following the Aug. 6 primary, incumbent Dave Woodward and Regina Wilk will be the Democrat and Republican candidates, respectively, for Oakland County Commissioner of the 1st District in the November election.

ROYAL OAK — The annual car show hosted by the Royal Oak Historical Society is coming up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at the museum, 1411 W. Webster Road.