Royal Oak City Commission approves sale of recreational pot

The Royal Oak City Commission took a big step Monday night by approving the sales of marijuana within their city limits. Over a four-hour zoom call, residents offered their take as commissioners voted to go ahead with located spots where dispensaries could be established.

Royal Oak commissioners approves cannabis sales in city
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The Royal Oak City Commission took a big step Monday night by approving the sales of marijuana within their city limits. Over a four hour zoom call, residents offered their take as commissioners voted to go ahead with located spots where dispensaries could be established.

Arts, Beats and Eats announces virtual, by-appointment and drive-in events for Labor Day weekend

The 2020 Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats has officially been canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, though organizers have announced other events that will take its place in Royal Oak this Labor Day weekend.

Fifth Avenue bar owner in Royal Oak reacts to possible COVID-19 exposure

We talk with the owner of Fifth Avenue in Royal Oak after health officials say three people who tested positive for COVID-19 were at the bar on June 19.

'Literally hundreds of people present,' a warning from Oakland health officials about COVID-19 exposure
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There were hundreds of people present with little social distancing at a Royal Oak bar on June 19. Oakland County's medical director is warning that many of them could have been exposed to COVID-19 and is urging people to be on the lookout for symptoms.

3 people with COVID-19 report being at Royal Oak bar June 19

Three individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 reported being at Fifth Avenue Royal Oak the evening of June 19, prior to the start of symptoms.

Cities unanimously vote to cancel 2020 Woodward Dream Cruise

The status of the Woodward Dream Cruise commencing this year will be decided on Monday when its board will discuss the best direction for 2020.

Emagine Royal Oak defying orders and will reopen for Juneteenth Film Festival

The Emagine Theater in Royal Oak is set to host a Juneteenth film festival June 19-25, honoring the work of Black actors, screenwriters and filmmakers.

Trattoria Da Luigi in Royal Oak has 'ghost dining' to keep social distance guidelines

Owner Luigi Cutraro said his wife came up with the idea. Instead of removing tables from this authentic Italian restaurant, they decided to social distance with ghosts - as white sheets cover some of the chairs creating a safe distance.

No parking wars in downtown Royal Oak yet, as police hand out friendly reminders

"We're giving them these warning letters just as a courtesy and a head's up to let you know that we will be coming back," said Carter, Royal Oak police.

Detroit Zoo to reopen to members on June 8 as part of four-day soft opening

The Detroit Zoo is reopening to members on Monday, as part of a four-day soft opening before general admission tickets can be sold to non-members.

HopCat closing downtown Royal Oak location

HopCat is closing its Royal Oak location, saying an agreement couldn't be made with the landlord.

No visitors means $2.5 million monthly losses for Detroit Zoo as pandemic losses pile on

Like most other institutions, the Detroit Zoo is struggling without a consistent stream of visitors traveling to see the enclosures as it remains closed due to COVID-19. While it waits to reopen, staff are studying the animals to see how they react to fewer visitors