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Michigan police build community connections with free ice cream truck | News Channel 3-12

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Michigan police build community connections with free ice cream truck | News Channel 3-12

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By Christiana Ford Click here for updates on this story OAK PARK, Michigan (WXYZ) — Oak Park Public Safety Department officers are using a unique approach to connect with community members, an ice cream truck that delivers free treats throughout the city. Steve Cooper, Director of Public Safety, says it’s about humanizing the badge. The initiative they started in 2017 was the first of its kind in the state. “We wanted to be able to have a po…See the Story

Officials herald newly-beautified Greenfield with even bigger plans on the way

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Officials herald newly-beautified Greenfield with even bigger plans on the way

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The roadway splitting Oak Park and Southfield services tens of thousands of vehicles a day. New gateway signage will be among the improvements greeting the drivers passing through.Read Article

This Michigan EV startup is fighting for survival. It's far from alone

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This Michigan EV startup is fighting for survival. It's far from alone

OAK PARK, Michigan — The electric Bollinger Motors B4 work truck has a lot going for it, including a smooth ride, endless customization options, solid battery range and minimal competition in its segment.Read Article

2025 MHSAA Division 1 girls track & field finals: Oak Park dominates for three-peat

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KENTWOOD, Mich. -- The dynasty continues as the Oak Park girls track and field team claimed its third-consecutive Division 1 state title on Saturday at East Kentwood High School. It also gives the Knights nine titles in 11 seasons -- the canceled 2020 season not included.Oak Park, Michigan · Oak Park Read Article

EV maker Bollinger Motors, low on cash, will be run by court-appointed receiver

Bollinger Motors Inc., the once high-flying Oak Park, Michigan, electric truck maker founded a decade ago, is now struggling to make payroll and a court-appointed receiver is set to take control of its daily operations and remaining assets.Electric Vehicles · Oak Park Read Article

Forgotten Harvest Names Autumn Parrott Chief Philanthropy Officer | Corp! Magazine

OAK PARK, Mich. – Metro Detroit’s food rescue nonprofit Forgotten Harvest welcomes Autumn Parrott as chief philanthropy officer after several months of searching for the right candidate. Parrott comes to the role from Cranbrook Educational Community, having recently served as the Senior Director of Development for the Cranbrook Academy of Art and the Art Museum. […]Oak Park, Michigan · Oak Park Read Article

Family's front yard pantry fights hunger with no questions asked

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By Christiana Ford Click here for updates on this story OAK PARK, Michigan (WXYZ) — An Oak Park family is leading a grassroots solution to hunger through their front yard pantry that has served the community since the pandemic began in 2020. Rutth and Greg Markarian built a little pantry in their front yard at the corner of Seneca and Kenwood streets in Oak Park, offering free non-perishable foods, fruits, vegetables, toiletries and books to…Pandemic · Oak Park See the Story

Former doctor operating out of Oak Park clinic convicted of drug crimes

A former Oakland County doctor has been found guilty of multiple criminal charges for illegally prescribing more than 200,000 opioid pills. At the conclusion of a trial in federal court, a jury convicted Southfield resident Charise Valentine, 69, of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute prescription opioids, including oxycodone and oxymorphone, and 10 counts of illegal distribution of oxycodone and oxymorphone, as announced by Acting United States…Oak Park, Michigan · Oak Park Read Article

I-696 Westbound to Close for 10 Days in May

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Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK OAKLAND COUNTY, April 23, 2025 ~ I-696 Westbound is shutting down for 10 days in May for construction, causing some concerns for commuters. The Michigan Department of Transportation will also tear down the Church Street Plaza in Oak Park as part of the project. The closure, starting on May 9, comes as I-696 Eastbound was closed in March for a two-year-long construction project. PODCAST: April 23, 2025 ~ …Oak Park, Michigan · Oak Park Read Article

Daniel Greenbaum Runs a Shomer Shabbat Dry Cleaner Like His Grandpa Once Did

Metropolitan Cleaners is located on Greenfield Road in Oak Park.Oak Park, Michigan · Oak Park Read Article

Forgotten Harvest Selects Autumn Parrott as the Organization’s New Chief Philanthropy Officer - DBusiness Magazine

Autumn Parrott Forgotten Harvest in Oak Park has named Autumn Parrott as chief philanthropy officer. Parrott comes to the role from Cranbrook Educational Community, having recently served as the senior director of development for the Cranbrook Academy of Art and the Art Museum. “The entire Forgotten Harvest team and our partners are excited to welcome Autumn as she steps into this role,” says Adrian Lewis, CEO of Forgotten Harvest. “With over 20…Oak Park, Michigan · Oak Park Read Article

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