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From the beloved Ernie’s Market to new breweries and restaurants, the scene at Oak Park is rapidly growing. Previously a quiet contender next to its popular neighbors Royal Oak and Ferndale, this Oakland County city of over 30,000 has become the place to go for those in the know. We’re here to share its fascinating story.
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Arts and Culture
New Oak Park mural marks change in city placemaking
Sierra Okoniewski
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Longform
Community Development
Housing can help solve economic, health, and educational challenges in Oakland County
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Development News
Economic Development
Oakland County to host annual showcase for economic development opportunities in these 21 cities
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Feature Story
Community Development
Oak Park’s Nine Mile redesign indicates transformative direction for the city
Sierra Okoniewski
Monday, September 23, 2024
Feature Story
Kids and Education
Pages in the Park: Metro-area libraries team up to bring reading outdoors
Blake Woodruff
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Longform
Healthy Communities
$20m Oakland County project will improve parks in county's underserved southern side
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Feature Story
Economic Development
'A city of yes,' Oak Park celebrates progress with plans for new hub, Juneteenth events
Blake Woodruff
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Oak Park's Mother Hive helps keep the city sweet
Blake Woodruff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
Oak Park to showcase new public library redesign this weekend
Blake Woodruff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
Oak Park public safety officers reflect on the past and future as a new year begins
Blake Woodruff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Development News
Sustainability
Up to $2K in rebates available for green stormwater projects in these Oakland County communities
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Oak Park seeks to elevate parks with new recreation initiative
Blake Woodruff
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Development News
Technology and Innovation
Innovative new website makes shopping local easier in these 10 Oakland County communities
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, October 12, 2023
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