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Be involved in your hometown in an advisory capacity by volunteering to be a part of a city board, committee or commission.

Did you know there's some cheap and even FREE parking in downtown Royal Oak?

Here's a guide to finding a parking space that is just right for you!

Absentee Ballots are in the Mail

Absentee ballots for the Aug. 4 primary election will soon arrive in the mail for Royal Oak voters who requested one in advance.

Learn more at https://www.romi.gov/163/Elections-Voting or watch the video!

COVID-19 Temporary Use Permit application now available

The COVID-19 Temporary Use Permit application allows existing Royal Oak restaurants, retail and service establishments to make temporary changes outside of their establishment, on private or public property.

Additional Info...

Animal Review Board Meets July 8

NOTICE OF ANIMAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING 

The Royal Oak Animal Review Board will hold a meeting to conduct a public hearing at 7:00p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020

On April 1, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-33, which declared both a st...

Royal Oak Civic Foundation Meets July 8

NOTICE OF CITY COMMISSION MEETING 

The Royal Oak Civic Foundation will hold a meeting at 3:00p.m. Wednesday, July 8,2020 

On April 1, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-33, which declared both a state of emergency and a sta...

Zoning Board of Appeals Meets July 9

NOTICE OF CITY COMMISSION MEETING 

The Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 7:00 pm. 

On March 10, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-04, which declared a state-wide sta...

Retirement Board Meets July 10

NOTICE OF RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING

 The Royal Oak Retirement Board will hold at 8:00a.m. on Friday July 10, 2020 

On April 1, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-33, which declared both a state of emergency and a state of di...

Retiree Health Care Investment Board Meets July 10

NOTICE OF RETIREE HEALTH CARE INVESTMENT BOARD MEETING

The Royal Oak Retiree Health Care Investment Board will hold at 8:30a.m. on Friday July 10, 2020

On April 1, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-33, which declared both a state of emergen...

Royal Oak Makes Plans to Open New City Hall

As COVID-19 restrictions loosen in Michigan, the City of Royal Oak is working on plans to open its new City Hall to the public while continuing to offer services remotely at its present facility.

Construction of the new City Hall facility is winding down. ...

Playgrounds Reopen

As we begin the process to re-open our City’s playground equipment after Oakland County’s Health Division rescinded Emergency Health Order 2020-8, we encourage those to practice safe measures provided by our state and local authorities...

What is the Absentee Voter Process?

WATCH:  Learn how you can apply for an absent voter ballot for the August 4, 2020 Primary, November 3, 2020 General Election or both! 

Learn more at https://www.romi.gov/163/Elections-Voting. 

Job Openings

The City of Royal Oak is a dynamic place to live, work and play. Its central location, multitude of amenities, continued investment in the community and rich cultural and commercial tradition, make Royal Oak a premier community in southeastern Michigan.&a...

How to Start and Maintain a Neighborhood Association

The Royal Oak Crime Prevention Council has put together information on the benefits of starting a neighborhood association.

Learn more:

• Safe Neighborhoods Brochure
• How to Start and Maintain a Neighborhood Association

Signup for Weekly eBlast

The Weekly eBlast is the easiest way to stay up-to-date on the latest news, information and can't-miss events happenings in Royal Oak. We publish every Friday and send directly to your email or cellphone. If you want to increase your knowledge on what is ...

Royal Oak DDA considers aid to downtown businesses during pandemic

Though there are federal, state and county resources for some businesses and employees, the city’s Downtown Development Authority is also considering aid to local businesses, said Sean Kammer, DDA manager.

MoGo bike share system announces station locations in Oakland County

...the nonprofit bike share system says it will add 31 new stations and 140 bikes to central northwest Detroit, as well as Ferndale, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Berkley, and Huntington Woods, according to a news release...

Live Music Thursdays return for the summer in downtown Royal Oak

Royal Oak to implement on-street handicapped parking

Royal Oak to implement on-street handicapped parking

By: Sarah Wojcik | Royal Oak Review | Published July 9, 2019

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ROYAL OAK — There is scanty on-street handicapped parking in Royal Oak.

But that&rsqu...

New Royal Oak grant opportunity announced

The Royal Oak City Commission has set aside $265,263 of its special allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG-CV) from the enactment of the CARES Act to provide financial assist to small businesses in Royal Oak effected by COVID-19.The R...

Gallery: Royal Oak Restaurants Emerge From Covid Hibernation

Deadline Detroit photographer Michael Lucido traveled up and down Woodward and on Main Street in Royal Oak to see how things are progressing.

COVID-19 Temporary Use Permit application now available

The COVID-19 Temporary Use Permit application allows existing Royal Oak restaurants, retail and service establishments to make temporary changes outside of their establishment, on private or public property.

Downtown Royal Oak Businesses Awarded $1.3M through Rebound Royal Oak Small Business Program

If a small business wants to reopen, a free 'toolkit' awaits in Oakland County

Small businesses wanting a toolkit can request one at www.oakgov.com

Independent businesses in Royal Oak ready to partially reopen (WDIV)

3,500 Oakland County Businesses To Receive Nearly $14M In Grants

Over 130 Royal Oak businesses will receive grants ranging from $4,000 - $10,000.

17 Art Van stores to become Loves Furniture under new owners

New company to be headquartered in Royal Oak

Nearly 800 Businesses Benefit from Oakland County Small Business Grants

Whitmer approves liquor buyback program as bar, restaurant restrictions extended

A liquor buyback could amount to $20 million in temporary cash assistance for bars and restaurants to restart their operations once the governor's stay-at-home order is lifted.

NEA Opens Grant Program To Support Arts Organizations During COVID-19

Fund aims to give $500 grants to out-of-work restaurant employees

Governor Whitmer announces SBA loans now available for small businesses impacted by COVID-19

The application for disaster loan assistance is available at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/

New Royal Oak brewery offers 66 craft beers on tap, smokehouse cuisine

New shops, restaurants coming, going, moving in southeast Oakland County

New medical center, new daytime vigor in Royal Oak

5 things to know about the new Proving Grounds Coffee in Royal Oak

Hyatt House hotel planned next to Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak

Detroit's New Order Coffee expands to Royal Oak

New City Ramen restaurant in Royal Oak has old kinship with Lafayette Coney Island

LFG now open and Bowlero Lanes opening soon in Royal Oak

First Episode of Royal Oak Chamber TV Has Hit The Airwaves

Royal Oak Poised for a Downtown Building Boom

Ambassador Named "Coolest Places to Work" by Crain's Detroit

Beaumont moving forward on Royal Oak shopping center

Royal Oak DDA in talks for apartment, retail development at Main St. and I-696

Former Citizens Bank building in downtown Royal Oak planned for demolition, mixed-use development

Bistro 82 owner to bring roadhouse-style restaurant to Royal Oak

Cambridge Consulting to Move to Downtown Royal Oak from Troy

Study lists several Oakland County cities among ‘safest’ in Michigan

$15 million Harrison Residences redevelopment brings 75 units close to downtown Royal Oak

The Royal Oak Public Library Launches Contactless Curbside Service

The Royal Oak Public Library is pleased to announce the launching of curbside pick-up capabilities through the myLIBRO application. Curbside service is available and will offer a contactless alternative to traditional methods of accessing library books, m...

Tutor.com is Now Available!

Tutor.com is a fully online tutoring service. You can get a tutor 24/7 in more than 40 subjects including Math, Science, Social Studies, English, AP ® Support, Foreign Languages and Business. Tutoring sessions take place in our easy-to-use online ...

Where To Go For a Helping Hand 2020

Each year the Royal Oak Public Library compiles a list of places that can provide assistance for the following: temporary day and overnight shelter; groceries; meals; clothing; referrals; transportation; and housing.

Helping Hand 2020 (PDF)

Learn a Language with Pronunciator

With 4000 courses available, Pronunciator gives Royal Oak patrons access to 80 languages. The languages range from Afrikaans to Mongolian to Xhousa (and more in between.) The language courses are available in English as well as many other languages. In ad...

Overdrive

With OverDrive, you can borrow and enjoy free eBooks, audiobooks, and more from your library's digital collection. All you need to get started is an internet connection and a library card.

Get Started Here!

2020 Royal Oak Area Preschool and Child Care Directory

The 2020 Royal Oak Area Preschool and Child Care Directory provides information on over 50 area facilities. The information in this directory was supplied by the individual agencies. This list does not contain every preschool and child care facility in th...

Pay Us a Visit!

The City of Royal Oak has a beautiful community center where mature adults aged 50 and better can enjoy opportunities for lifelong education, fitness, nutrition and leisure activities. In addition, supportive services that promote independence and quality...

Senior Times Newsletter

Be the first to know what’s happening at the Mahany/Meininger Community Center and in our community.

• Click here to view or subscribe to the Senior Times newsletter.
• Sign up for Royal Oak’s weekly eBlast, which includes city commission ag...

Meal Program

Tim’s Kitchen at the Senior CenterServiced by Chef Erin Koch

Nutritious & Delicious

Enjoy meals prepared from scratch in the Mahany/Meininger Senior Community Center kitchen Monday - Friday, served at 11:45 a.m. Chef Erin Koch (pronou...

Age-Friendly Royal Oak

The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) estimates the senior population of Royal Oak to grow by at least 34.8 percent by the year 2045. To prepare for the forecasted growth in the senior population, the Royal Oak Senior Services / Aging in ...