Beaumont's new precautions in place as we continue to fight COVID-19
As the state and nation fought the spread of COVID-19, hospitals took precautions to help contain the virus.
As the state and nation fought the spread of COVID-19, hospitals took precautions to help contain the virus.
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.
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.
"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.
With capacity limits and hand sanitizer stations, Detroit Zoo reopens to members Monday
The Detroit Zoo has reopened to members only as part of its soft opening approach amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Detroit Zoo has reopened to members only as part of its soft opening approach amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
HopCat is closing its Royal Oak location, saying an agreement couldn't be made with the landlord.
Royal Oak 4-year-old turns rocks into works of art to spread kindness
Ida puts the rocks in front of her Royal Oak home and there's a sign telling people what to do.
Ida puts the rocks in front of her Royal Oak home and there's a sign telling people what to do.
All-American Pet Resorts in Royal Oak take care of dogs owned by front line COVID-19 workers
These lucky dogs know nothing of COVID-19 but many of their owners are on the frontlines at nearby Beaumont Hospital facing life and death situations every day.
These lucky dogs know nothing of COVID-19 but many of their owners are on the frontlines at nearby Beaumont Hospital facing life and death situations every day.
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
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
Royal Oak considering safety measures for Woodward Dream Cruise this summer
Although Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Stay at Home Order expires at the end of May, concerns over the spread of the virus will likely stick around well into the summer and beyond.
Although Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Stay at Home Order expires at the end of May, concerns over the spread of the virus will likely stick around well into the summer and beyond.
Proving Grounds coffee shop in Royal Oak stays open with help from Payroll Protection
The Proving Grounds Coffee Shop has been in Milford for three years. This January they opened a second location in downtown Royal Oak where Gayle's Chocolates used to be.
The Proving Grounds Coffee Shop has been in Milford for three years. This January they opened a second location in downtown Royal Oak where Gayle's Chocolates used to be.
Enjoy a virtual visit to the Detroit Zoo with classes, webcams during pandemic shutdown
Employees are working hard but also working six feet apart and with masks on. They are watching the animals closely that are for the first time living at the zoo minus the 15,000 summer daily visits from humans.
Employees are working hard but also working six feet apart and with masks on. They are watching the animals closely that are for the first time living at the zoo minus the 15,000 summer daily visits from humans.
Royal Oak realtor holds Virtual Drag Queen Bingo events on Facebook
"We were trying to figure out what we could do to pivot and someone said bingo - and I went, drag queen bingo - that's exactly what would be awesome," said Shaffer of Jim Shaffer and Associates.
"We were trying to figure out what we could do to pivot and someone said bingo - and I went, drag queen bingo - that's exactly what would be awesome," said Shaffer of Jim Shaffer and Associates.
Royal Oak city commissioner arrested for shoplifting at Meijer
She allegedly tried to leave without paying for items at a self-checkout station. She was given a ticket for a misdemeanor.
She allegedly tried to leave without paying for items at a self-checkout station. She was given a ticket for a misdemeanor.
Royal Oak firefighters buy 5,000 lbs of food for 400 hungry families
With the rain pouring on Wednesday, Royal Oak Firefighters were loading up thousands of pounds of food for 400 families.
With the rain pouring on Wednesday, Royal Oak Firefighters were loading up thousands of pounds of food for 400 families.
Royal Oak's Made in the Mitten store's funny bathroom signs are a hit
The store is of course closed right now, but people are still ordering fun things and the signs have been especially popular.
The store is of course closed right now, but people are still ordering fun things and the signs have been especially popular.
Windsor nurse won't let COVID-19 stop him from battling on front line at Beaumont Royal Oak
The border can be a dividing line. Here we see healthcare workers as heroes, but back at home they can face scrutiny. Some think healthcare workers are bringing the virus to Windsor where it is not as widespread.
The border can be a dividing line. Here we see healthcare workers as heroes, but back at home they can face scrutiny. Some think healthcare workers are bringing the virus to Windsor where it is not as widespread.
Royal Oak Commissioner Kim Gibbs refuses to step down after attending protest
The commissioner says she has no plans on stepping down.
The commissioner says she has no plans on stepping down.
VIDEO: Suspects drive through yards, crash into tree, arrested after 100 MPH chase from Detroit through Oakland County
A police chase that started in Detroit ended in Sterling Heights after a driver who at times hit 115 MPH crashed into a tree in the median.
A police chase that started in Detroit ended in Sterling Heights after a driver who at times hit 115 MPH crashed into a tree in the median.
Royal Oak man uses his 3-D printers to make medical masks for hospitals
The mechanical engineer works at a local 3-D printing company, Geofabrica. But it is now deemed non-essential, forced to close up shop. Nicholas saw a need, and has the skills to help.
The mechanical engineer works at a local 3-D printing company, Geofabrica. But it is now deemed non-essential, forced to close up shop. Nicholas saw a need, and has the skills to help.