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Royal Oak launches ‘Shots for Shots’ campaign to incentivize vaccinations
Read full article: Royal Oak launches ‘Shots for Shots’ campaign to incentivize vaccinationsThose who come out will receive the Pfizer shot and they will have a second shot scheduled three weeks later. When people get their second shot, they’ll get a second gift certificate.
The Beats Go On -- Arts, Beats & Eats reinvented for the pandemic
Read full article: The Beats Go On -- Arts, Beats & Eats reinvented for the pandemicROYAL OAK, Mich. An annual Labor Day tradition for so many in Metro Detroit has been reinvented for the pandemic. Arts, Beats & Eats in Royal Oak was cancelled, but there is still a way to support the talented people that participate in the event with The Beats Go On.Technology helps some of it go virtual and the rest of it is in-person, by reservation Labor Day weekend. Food trucks will be cruising and popping up in Oakland County neighborhoods for Eats on your Streets.Festival goers can still enjoy the beats with live music by computer, or in-person. Limited tickets are available online for drive-in concerts in Royal Oak, right off Main Street between Sixth and Seventh streets all holiday weekend from Friday through Monday. More detailed information can be found on the Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats website here.
The Beat Goes On -- New way to help artists after Arts, Beats & Eats cancellation
Read full article: The Beat Goes On -- New way to help artists after Arts, Beats & Eats cancellationROYAL OAK, Mich. An annual Labor Day tradition for so many in Metro Detroit has been reinvented for the pandemic. Limited tickets are available online for drive-in concerts in Royal Oak, right off Main Street between Sixth and Seventh streets all holiday weekend from Friday through Monday. With donations and ticket sales, this years Arts, Beats & Eats goes a long way to get musical artists back on their feet. You can come to Arts, Beats & Eats or it can come to you -- just stay tuned and stay connected. More detailed information can be found on the Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats website here.
Ferndale mayor appointed new Oakland County executive after party-line vote
Read full article: Ferndale mayor appointed new Oakland County executive after party-line voteFERNDALE, Mich. - After weeks of partisan battles Oakland County has a new leader. Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter has been appointed the new Oakland County executive. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted along party lines, 11-10. Coulter will have to resign as Ferndale mayor before being sworn in as Oakland County executive. A special meeting is set for Monday morning at the Ferndale City Council chambers.
Oakland County executive decision: Follow meeting updates here
Read full article: Oakland County executive decision: Follow meeting updates herePONTIAC, Mich. - The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is meeting Friday to decide who will be the county's next executive. The meeting is streaming live above. Follow updates from the meeting here:Voting is coming down to party lines. Republicans did not want to accept Woodwards letter of resignation when it was read out loud, saying the separation agreement was signed. Dems are basically going to approve whomever they want since they have the majority.