Waterford, MI - Graphic designers from Oakland County economic development, health and human services, human resources, and parks and recreation were honored recently with 10 American Inhouse Design Awards from Graphic Design USA, a New York City-based national design publication.

Sterling Heights, MI - The Rainbow Connection and Sterling Heights fire fighters are hosting 400 wish family members at their annual summer picnic to celebrate the wish children and their families.

Waterford, MI - Data breaches cost the health care industry over $5 billion every year, destroying the integrity of protected health information and impacting consumer confidence. Cyberattackers continue to develop more sophisticated ways to attack health care information and gain access to private data.

Pontiac, MI - Oakland County is enhancing the safety of residents, guests and businesses by improving the ability of first responders to communicate with each other during emergencies, including seamless interoperability with neighboring counties as well as state and federal agencies, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced recently.

Clinton Twp, MI - Hosted by Macomb Community Action’s Office of Senior Services, the Senior Fun Festival will return for its 30th year at a brand new venue, filled with a variety of community resources and activities for Macomb County seniors and caregivers.

Plymouth, MI - A contaminated property in Plymouth will be redeveloped as a residential townhome community with the help of a $1 million grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).