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Oak Park's new mural by Desiree Kelly is turning heads. The unveiling this month reveals just how much attitudes have changed towards the vibrant art medium.
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From the beloved Ernie’s Market to new breweries and restaurants, the scene at Oak Park is rapidly growing. Previously a quiet contender next to its popular neighbors Royal Oak and Ferndale, this Oakland County city of over 30,000 has become the place to go for those in the know. We’re here to share its fascinating story.
Housing can help solve economic, health, and educational challenges in Oakland County
An adequate supply of affordable housing can cause many positive social ripple effects, both for the individuals being housed and the communities surrounding them.
Oakland County to host annual showcase for economic development opportunities in these 21 cities
“This event allows investors and developers to engage directly with local leaders and talk about exciting new projects in our communities,” says Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter.
Oak Park’s Nine Mile redesign indicates transformative direction for the city
The City of Oak Park has completely reimagined a large segment of the Nine Mile Road Corridor, ushering new bike lines, pocket parks and economic opportunities into their growing community.
Pages in the Park: Metro-area libraries team up to bring reading outdoors
Following COVID-19, local libraries joined forces to bring reading to kids outdoors. The program was so popular it became its own summer series, featuring local parks.
$20m Oakland County project will improve parks in county’s underserved southern side
The Healthy Communities plan will bring five existing city parks into the county parks system, leading to improved infrastructure and maintenance, and support improvements at several other parks in the county.
‘A city of yes,’ Oak Park celebrates progress with plans for new hub, Juneteenth events
A new social hub, Juneteenth events, and a new fire truck were all revealed at Oak Park's State of the City address. “It is ever more important that we come together as a community to play and celebrate," says Mayor McClellan. "We need to focus on what unites us, not what divides us. That’s what public spaces do for us.”
Oak Park’s Mother Hive helps keep the city sweet
What started as a love for hexagons while studying architecture led Jessica Brady to bees. Now the founder of Mother Hive, an Oak Park small business that specializes in baked goods, Brady's uses honey from her backyard apiary to sweeten her recipes.
Oak Park to showcase new public library redesign this weekend
Oak Park is finishing a library redesign after community input, and will hold a public open day on April 7.
Oak Park public safety officers reflect on the past and future as a new year begins
Blake Woodruff sits down with officers in Oak Park to find out how big changes in the force play out, and what the city can expect this year.
