After months of criticism from Royal Oak residents, business owners and visitors, the city commission has approved changes to the parking system to help improve the experience.

Permits were approved for three Royal Oak marijuana businesses after residents packed a five-hour City Commission meeting in protest.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. FIVE15 has purchased neighboring Pronto! Restaurant and Video Bar and plans to add a full-service kitchen, full bar, and dining area for table service. The purchase of the liquor license was approved at the Royal Oak City Commission meeting on Monday, July 27. Five 15s owners intend to make updates to the decor and building, including the outdoor patio space. The Drag Queen Bingo host will keep the Pronto name.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. Michigan may have said YES to recreational marijuana, but cities across Metro Detroit have been struggling with where and how much to allow. After one year of trying to hash it out, the city Royal Oak is discussing the situation. There has been a lot of opposition to putting marijuana businesses along the Woodward Corridor. Royal Oak City Commission cast a series of ordinances that would allow businesses along Woodward. The police chief did say that he doesnt believe marijuana businesses along Woodward would put a drain on his resources.