From chair volleyball to dulcimer lessons, Oakland County seniors find lots to do
Oakland County has many activities for senior citizens that go far beyond potluck meals and exercise classes. Here are some enriching programs across the county.
Royal Oak
Taking tech to our trails
A unique application of technology allows people better enjoy southeast Michigan's 800 miles of bike, hike, and water trails.
Co-working spaces thrive in Oakland County
Across Oakland County, a diverse array of Metro Detroiters are using co-working spaces to get the job done. Lawyers, marketing agencies, engineers--even an acupuncturist—have set up shop in shared workspaces.
What will the presence of Henry Ford Health Center mean for downtown Royal Oak?
Henry Ford Health System has signed on as the sole tenant of the City Center office building in downtown Royal Oak. We asked Economic Development Manager Todd Felton all about it.
Oakland County consultants foster corporate parenting experience
Two Oakland County working mothers have launched SIX Corporate Parent Experience Consulting, which teaches corporations how to accommodate working parents to reduce turnover and increase morale.
Royal Oak builds up day time office worker numbers with the opening of new Gongos Inc. HQ
The move is a significant shift from a car-centric suburban locale to a decidedly much more walkable downtown.
Robotics programs in Michigan can receive $3 million in grants
Michigan schools have until November 8 to apply for more than $3 million in grant money to expand their robotics programs. The grants will be awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.
Royal Oak is turning its alleyways into pathways
While still making room for deliveries and dumpsters, the alleys will be cleaned up and made attractive to pedestrians, with public art and hanging cantina lights.
Carefully-planned mobility makes transportation accessible for all
Mobility innovation can create economic opportunity for disadvantaged populations if users' needs are a priority during the planning phase. We look at the critical importance transportation has on social and economic equity in the age of advanced mobility.
DDOT+ MoGo = easier Detroit travel
Detroit Department of Transportation and MoGo partner to move Detroiters around Detroit.
