Royal Oak ice rink opens Friday with holiday celebration
The Rink at Royal Oak opens Friday with a celebration featuring live music, visits with Santa, carnival rides, and more.
Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo starts this weekend -- What to expect this season
Wild Lights, an annual holiday tradition at the Detroit Zoo, kicks off this weekend.
Welcome Inn prepares for another winter helping homeless in Starr Presbyterian Church building in Royal Oak
The South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless (SOCH) Welcome Inn Day Center opens Dec. 2 at the former Starr Presbyterian Church in Royal Oak. The nonprofit now has access to the whole building after the church closed in October.
Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams: Flashlights needed to light up Corewell Health Children's Hospital this December
Each year, crowds gather outside Corewell Health Children's Hospital in Royal Oak to spread cheer to kids spending the holidays in the hospital. This year, flashlights are needed to help make Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams a success.
Royal Oak foundation helping those released from prison get back on their feet
It's only been three weeks since Lavone Hill had his wrongful conviction overturned, but he speaks about his future with remarkable clarity. Part of his support comes from the Here to Help Foundation
No one injured as Babcock Co-op catches fire in Royal Oak
Neighbors say a woman and her son live in the unit, but no one was home at the time of the fire.
Corewell nurses on verge of unionizing with vote coming in November
"We just had enough," Johnson said. "We need to stand together and be the checkpoint for that greedy corporation that we call Corewell, and need to take care of business."
Stolen Taylor Swift tickets scam victimizes woman, threatens dream vacation
“I’m losing sleep over this. It’s horrible," she said. "They took thousands of dollars of my money.”
Registration open for Royal Oak Ruck 22 March in support of veterans
Spend the Saturday before Veterans Day rucking in Royal Oak to help support veterans in Metro Detroit. The Ruck 22 March will collect food, personal items, and cash to help vets.
Rolls Royce shot up by suspects in Dodge Charger on Woodward during Royal Oak chase
They had just left an establishment in Birmingham, and claimed a car pulled alongside of them - then just started shooting.
Prominent Muslim and former Democratic candidate kicked out of Harris event in Royal Oak
Dr. Ahmed Ghanim previously ran in the Democratic primary against Haley Stevens and had planned on being in the audience before a Harris event in Michigan. But before she entered the stage, he was asked to leave.
Detroit Zoo announces new 7-acre immersive experience where guests can pet stingrays, brush goats
The Detroit Zoo plans to open Discovery Trails, an immersive seven-acre experience featuring up-close encounters with numerous animals and educational experiences, in 2026.
Rolls-Royce shot up as drivers chase each other through Royal Oak
Suspects drove through Royal Oak shooting at another vehicle that was chasing them early Sunday, police said. The occupants in one of the vehicles got out and fled, while the occupants who were in the vehicle that was shot were initially uncooperative.
Royal Oak man shoots ex-girlfriend after she stabs him in self-defense in Madison Heights home
A woman stabbed her ex-boyfriend in self-defense after police say he hid in her Madison Heights home and confronted her with a gun Saturday night.
Pontiac man fatally struck by Amtrak train in Royal Oak
According to the Royal Oak Police, the man disregarded the crossing signals and tried to cross the tracks as the train was approaching.
Royal Oak resident: Oakview Cemetery's mausoleum has serious problems
The mausoleum at Oakview Cemetery is in bad condition, according to a man who has several family members buried there. Sewer flies cover the building, mold can be seen on the carpet, and the roof is leaky.
'We love this community': Sidetrack Bookshop expanding after successful first 2 years in Royal Oak
What started as a plan to open an independent bookstore in Florida a few years ago morphed into creating a Metro Detroit bookshop that quickly became a beloved spot for book lovers – and it doesn't stop there. Sidetrack Bookshop in downtown Royal Oak is expanding.
'Don’t give up': Beating lung cancer one step at a time
Over 900 people walked 1.5 miles through the zoo, which began with a ribbon-cutting and loud cheers from the crowd.
Royal Oak Library reopens after cockroach in DVD case caused temporary closure
The Royal Oak Public Library reopened Monday afternoon after a cockroach in a DVD case led to it being closed over the weekend.
2024 Arts Beats and Eats officially kicks off Labor Day weekend with something for everyone
From howling guitars and pulsating grooves, to piping hot snacks and cool sips.