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Royal Oak

Oakland County, Michigan

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Today

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Everest Collegiate Varsity Football @ Shrine Catholic

Yesterday

John Scalzi's WhateverYesterday

View From a Hotel Window, 11/6/26: Royal Oak, MI

MLive.comYesterday

Beloved Canadian Doughpuff factory opens its first U.S. location in Metro Detroit

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1620 Woodlawn Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Thursday, November 5

WBOC TVNov 5

MyWorkbelt Founder Sree Kaluva Joins Small Business Association of Michigan Board

PatchNov 5

Popular Canadian Dessert Chain Opens New Royal Oak Shop

FacebookNov 5

Canadian dessert brand Mr. Puffs brings its signature doughpuffs to Royal Oak with a grand opening celebration on Nov. 5. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Provided by Mr. Puffs

Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral DirectorsNov 5

Jean Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Wednesday, November 4

Realtor.comNov 4

808 N Main St Apt 102, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Oakland County 115Nov 4

Showing Up:  The Royal Oak Woman’s Club

Showing Up is a special series by Oakland County Times celebrating the groups and nonprofits that bring Oakland County together. Every day...

Detroit Free PressNov 4

5 of 6 Oakland County school bonds pass, with varying support

Detroit Free PressNov 4

Canadian dessert brand Mr. Puffs crosses into U.S., opens in Royal Oak

The Hollywood ReporterNov 4

What Abdul El-Sayed’s Wild, Historic Ride to the Senate Means to One Michigander

MLive.comNov 4

Detroit Zoo millage results: What it means for homeowners in Metro Detroit

Tuesday, November 3

WXYZ Channel 7Nov 3

Democrat Jeremy Moss wins election in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District

Oakland County 115Nov 3

2026 Election Results

Voters across Oakland County headed to the polls (or to their mailboxes or drop boxes) to cast their ballots in local, state, and federal...

HoodlineNov 3

Mr. Puffs Opens First U.S. Shop in Royal Oak, Michigan

Monday, November 2

Legacy | ObituaryNov 2

Eva Lou Colter Obituary (2026) - Royal Oak, MI - A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors- Crooks Road - Troy

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Nov 2

2026 Royal Oak General Election Results

PatchNov 2

Moss Vs. Baker For U.S. House: MI 2026 Live Election Preview

Sunday, November 1

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews and Ballot Proposals

Candidates interested in doing an interview can reach out to [email protected] for more info.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews: Congress 11th District

In the race for Congress in the 11th District there are four democrats running in the Aug. 4 primary.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Video Interviews with Candidates for Circuit Court Judge: Victoria King and Lisa Marie Neilson

The candidates for this non-partisan position are:  Victoria King, and Lisa Marie Neilson.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Video Interviews with Candidates for Probate Court Judge: Elisabeth Dery and Jessica Ann Hallmark

The candidates for this non-partisan position are: Elisabeth Dery and Jessica Ann Hallmark.

Legacy | ObituaryNov 1

Claudia M. Petras Obituary (2026) - Royal Oak, MI - Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews: Oakland Community College OCC Trustee

In the race for Oakland Community College OCC Trustee there are seven people running for two seats

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Video Interviews with Royal Oak School Board Candidates

In the race for Royal Oak School Board, there are six candidates running for three seats in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Proposals on the Ballot Across Oakland County 

In addition to choosing candidates for federal, state, county and local offices, voters across Oakland County have ballot proposals to...

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interview: Robin McGregor for Oakland Community College Trustee

Robin McGregor is among the candidates running for Oakland County College Trustee. 

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interview: Trina Tocco and Liz Dupee for Royal Oak School Board

In the race for Royal Oak School Board, there are six candidates running for three seats in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Oakland County Dog License Renewals Begin Nov. 1 

Dog owners must provide a current rabies vaccination certificate when purchasing or renewing a license.

Saturday, October 31

MaxPrepsOct 31

Schedule - Shrine Catholic Knights (Royal Oak, MI) Football 26-27

Friday, October 30

Legacy | ObituaryOct 30

Dean Barrick Obituary (2026) - Royal Oak, MI - Gramer Funeral Home - Clawson

MaxPrepsOct 30

Royal Oak Girls Basketball Schedule

Thursday, October 29

MaxPrepsOct 29

Royal Oak Volleyball Schedule

Tuesday, October 27

Legacy | ObituaryOct 27

Brenda Walsh Obituary (2026) - Royal Oak, MI - Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak

Monday, October 26

WJRT ABC12Oct 26

Patrons share fond memories of Royal Oak's Sign of the Beefcarver on its final day

Saturday, October 24

AudacyOct 24

Missing Royal Oak Township teen "located:" MSP

Friday, October 23

Legacy | ObituaryOct 23

Roland A. Radinski Obituary (2026) - Royal Oak, MI - Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak

Legacy | ObituaryOct 23

George H. Karr Obituary (2026) - Royal Oak, MI - Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak

MaxPrepsOct 23

Royal Oak High School (MI) Football

Thursday, October 22

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Oct 22

Sign of the Beefcarver’s final days draw crowds to Royal Oak

Wednesday, October 21

Oakland County 115Oct 21

Royal Oak Seeks Resident and Stakeholder Input in Zoning Update Process

The main purpose of this project is to make the ordinance clearer, more objective, better organized and easier to navigate.

MaxPrepsOct 21

Shrine Catholic High School (Royal Oak, MI) Baseball

Tuesday, October 20

Oakland County 115Oct 20

Oakland County Times Publisher Crystal Proxmire Reaches 1,000th Candidate Interview Milestone

More than a decade later, the project has grown to include candidates from communities throughout Oakland County and beyond.

Heritage Life Story Funeral HomesOct 20

Carole L. Roskiewicz Obituary & Funeral | Royal Oak, MI

Monday, October 19

MLive.comOct 19

Hand-carved roast beef restaurant in Royal Oak shutting down after 7 decades

PatchOct 19

Iconic Metro Detroit Restaurant Closing After 70 Years

Sunday, October 18

CBS NewsOct 18

Royal Oak's Sign of the Beefcarver closing, ending a decades-long operation

Saturday, October 17

Legacy | ObituaryOct 17

David Karolski Obituary (2026) - Royal Oak, MI - Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak

Thursday, October 15

Oakland County 115Oct 15

Halloween and Fall Events Across Oakland County

Halloween is just around the corner, and communities throughout Oakland County have plenty of ways to celebrate!

MLive.comOct 15

Royal Oak summer festival raises its highest amount for charity ever

Tuesday, October 13

Oakland County TimesOct 13

Former Fresard Clock Tower Coming Down Eight Years After Royal Oak Commission's Initial Decision

Friday, October 9

MaxPrepsOct 9

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