OAKLAND COUNTY — City officials are celebrating a commitment by Oakland County to invest heavily in municipal parks and recreation, with about $20 million split across destinations such as Ambassador Park in Madison Heights and portions of Beech Woods Park in Southfield.

OAKLAND COUNTY/WAYNE COUNTY — During the general election Nov. 8, Mike McFall, the mayor pro tem of Hazel Park, prevailed in his bid for the newly redrawn 8th District of the Michigan House of Representatives.

ROYAL OAK — Rochester Road will be undergoing a big change in 2023, though some residents are not a fan of what’s to come.

ROYAL OAK — On May 9, 2021, Ellen Rabideau gave birth to her baby girl, Tatum, on a very special Mother’s Day.

HUNTINGTON WOODS/ROYAL OAK — A late September day for a volunteer animal foster parent turned out to be a lucky one for a newborn kitten.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Oct. 7, local politicians learned what it’s like to be firefighters for the day.

ROYAL OAK — Pink socks, pink shirts, pink gloves and pink hats; it’s all in recognition of breast cancer awareness month in October.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The cities of Berkley, Huntington Woods, Oak Park and Royal Oak are partnering to attain a grant for a “reconnecting communities pilot” project on 11 Mile Road.

ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 8, Royal Oak voters will have to vote yes or no on three millage proposals.

OAKLAND COUNTY — A suspect has been charged in connection with four bank robberies in Oakland County after being arrested in Las Vegas.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission approved a proposal to place an ice rink downtown.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Police Department is searching for a suspect in the robbery of a local bank.

In the Royal Oak Review’s coverage area, voters on Nov. 8 will elect candidates for local, state and federal offices.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Local cities in Oakland County are preparing to put on their Halloween events and give residents and children a chance to show off their costumes, get candy and have fun.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Nothing stops Joey Gallagher from doing what he is determined to do.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Gleaners Community Food Bank will begin a new biweekly food giveaway in collaboration with the Oakland County Farmers Market beginning Wednesday, Oct. 19.

ROYAL OAK — An intersection at the border of Royal Oak and Beverly Hills will be turned into a roundabout next year.

ROYAL OAK — Members of the Royal Oak Fire Department were called to a grocery store Oct. 3 after a truck backed into an electrical pole. Firefighters were called to Hollywood Markets at ​​714 N. Main St. at 1:41 p.m.

EASTPOINTE/ROYAL OAK — Kevin Lepine is returning to his roots for one night only.

CLAWSON — The year 2022 marks a big milestone for the Clawson Fire Department as it celebrates its centennial.