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The ChamberofCommerce.org released a report ranking the best cities to live in Michigan that Royal Oak ranks #2!The ranking is based on data covering employment, housing, education, health, and quality of life for over 2,500 U.S. cities. See the ...
Please help spread the word! Zero-interest loans and grants of up to $10,000 are available through the city’s Housing Office to help qualified homeowners repair their homes.
The Home Improvement Program is intended to maintain and improve the cit...
Congratulations to us! Royal Oak was named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Foundation in honor of our commitment to effective urban forest management.
Last year, using funds from the community development block grant program, 688 trees were purchased and...
When a person living alone calls 911 and is unable to open the door, firefighters must break through a door or a window causing costly damage to the person's home and wasting valuable time.
The Royal Oak Fire Department’s residential lockbox program is des...
Want quick access to the latest city news? Signing up for Royal Oak's Weekly eBlast is the easy way to keep up with news and information from the City of Royal Oak.
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The Royal Oak Insight magazine is delivered to Royal Oak residents quarterly and provides activities for you and your family to enjoy.
Read current and past issues online at: https://www.romi.gov/440/Recreation
Help us recognize employees that have gone above and beyond to provide a more customer centric culture by nominating them for our Outstanding Customer Service Award.
The Customer Centric Culture Team (CCCT) will revi...
When considering the best location to succeed with a new craft brewery, cities in beer-mad Colorado, Washington and Oregon may come to mind. A new study, however, finds an unlikely winner: Somerville, Massachusetts.
Somerville, a city with about 80,000 res...
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (WXYZ) — For years, Downtown Royal Oak has been known for the walk-ability to a variety of new restaurants and fun nightlife.
However, as photojournalist John Ciolino tells us, there is one business's sweet success that has survi...
an unprecedented decade long run of openings. As a result, the craft beer trade group the Brewers Association determined that 85 percent of drinking-age adults now live within 10 miles of a brewery. So it’s fair to say that most Americans now have conveni...
These days, the community’s motto of “Life Now Playing” is an endless loop of work, fun, and entertainment. For starters, there are at least 50 city parks comprising 310 acres; a tasteful and eclectic collection of eateries; movies and l...
Oakland County brewery institution Royal Oak Brewery is preparing to undergo a $200,000 renovation this month with a focus on freshening up the exterior and interior of the building, per a release.
Owner Drew Ciora, who founded t...
There's a new way to get around downtown in Royal Oak and it's free. The Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority (DDA) approved a resolution to fund a private pedicab service, Skoop, that will provide free rides in downtown during a free parking promotio...
ROYAL OAK, MI — The popular national restaurant Bar Louie has opened in Downtown Royal Oak, occupying the former Blackfinn space at 510 South Main Street. The new location's manager, Chad Apap, is excited to be a part of the Royal Oak community.
"One ...
A new coffee and ice cream shop is poised to open this summer in downtown Royal Oak. Milford-based roaster Proving Grounds Coffee confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that the owners have leased the former Gayle’s Chocolates building ...
The $70 million Henry Ford Health Systems project in Royal Oak represents the largest investment project in Oakland County through the first four months of 2019.
Park in a downtown Royal Oak parking garage, receive incentives from local businesses
The 12th season of the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program kicks off May 24, 2019. With 440+ participating destinations MAP truly offers something for everyone. Get out and enjoy all that Michigan has to offer but be sure to print your MAP pass first!
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Creativebug is your go-to resource for high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos. With this resource you get on-demand access to a full library of 1,000+ art and craft classes for artists and makers of all levels. All classes are taught ...
The Royal Oak Public Library Homebound Service program helps fulfill the library’s mission by offering services to residents who are homebound due to disability or illness and are physically unable to visit the library. Patrons must have a ROPL library ca...
Did you know the library has plenty of resources available for homeschooling families? Visit the Homeschooling Resources section at ropl.org (located under the Parent and Teacher Resources tab) for links to homeschooling pages and information. Check with ...
The Library Network has teamed up with 313 Presents, the Detroit Red Wings and Emagine Theaters to provide special offers on ticketed events at area theaters and Little Caesars Arena. These prices are not available to the general public, so don't miss out...
The 2019 Royal Oak Area Preschool and Child Care Directory provides information on over 40 area facilities which includes area preschools, child care programs, K-8, educational approaches, special needs programs and specialty programs.
2019 Royal Oak Area ...
Each year the Royal Oak Public Library compiles a list of places that can provide assistance for the following: temporary day and overnight shelter; groceries; meals; clothing; referrals; transportation; and housing.
Helping Hand 2019 (PDF)
Use your Senior Tuesdays discount card on Tuesdays before 6 p.m. at the following downtown Royal Oak restaurants and enjoy a 20 percent discount:*
The City of Royal Oak offers two beautiful community centers where mature adults aged 50 and better can enjoy opportunities for lifelong education, fitness, nutrition and leisure activities. Supportive services that promote independence and quality of lif...
Click here to find out what's cooking at the Mahany/Meininger Senior Center.
Need a Ride? Service is available: 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Call dispatch number at 248-246-3914 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., up to two weeks ahead, to schedule your appointment.
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