Pleasant Ridge News

Tech startups, fashion entrepreneurs and medical researchers are helping diversify the economy in Motor City.

Voters in both Pleasant Ridge and Huntington Woods were in an agreeable mood Tuesday, when they approved money proposals on the ballot in both cities.

Tuesday's election confirmed that Michigan voters put a priority on schools. Not a single request to renew a school district millage failed, and some passed by stupendous margins -- almost as if voters went to the polls with their "yes" votes solely in mind.

Voters in Oakland County defeated ballot measures Tuesday that included a new tax to build a new community center in Berkley, a proposal to stop new liquor licenses in Royal Oak and another tax hike for services in Royal Oak Township, the county's most-taxed community.

Berkley - There will be no new recreation center in the city of Berkley's immediate future.

There are several things that distinguish a bond proposal being requested in Huntington Woods from that being requested in Berkley.

PLEASANT RIDGE - Candidates for two four-year terms on the Pleasant Ridge City Commission different somewhat at a recent candidate forum over whether the residents should be allowed a two-meter system for water usage.

At least two dozen mayors are running unopposed Tuesday in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties -- about 50% more than in typical elections -- and political experts said the weak economy is part of the reason for fewer challengers.

He may have used a fake gun, but the charges a Pontiac man faces are very real. He's accused in two different carjackings at area car dealerships this week.

Opening statements are expected this morning in the murder trial of two Pontiac teens accused of beating to death homeless men last year.

Pleasant Ridge -- A Ferndale police officer shot twice at a car theft suspect Wednesday afternoon before arresting him after a short chase through Royal Oak and Pleasant Ridge.

A tiny house made from parts of abandoned homes is part of an art installation traveling the Detroit area.

Artists from the Detroit area Palette Brush Club reveal their "independent vision" in an exhibit of paintings at the Woods Gallery, according to juror Megan Jackson of Pleasant Ridge.

Everyone's talking about money these days, or the lack of it, and that includes towns in south Oakland County.

Strip clubs are legitimate businesses that produce more than $3 million annually in revenue to Detroit.

Tags: Destination Excellence , Office of Residence Life , Residence Halls Students living in residence halls learned how to more influential in their roles and were taught how to be leaders Sunday.

Award-winning, multi-instrumentalists Al Petteway and Amy White will perform their blend of contemporary Celtic- and Appalachian-influenced music, Saturday, Sept.

Caroline Ezop is trying to be green - and save some green - with two barrels that collect rainwater that rolls off the roof of her Pleasant Ridge home from storms like those that moved through metro Detroit in the past few days.

Caroline Ezop is trying to be green - and save some green - with two barrels that collect rainwater that rolls off the roof of her Pleasant Ridge home from storms like those that moved through metro Detroit in the past few days.

Dream Cruisers curious about the next generation of lean, mean, green machines may be disappointed this year.