ROYAL OAK

The city of Royal Oak is celebrating the holidays with several programs and events throughout the month of December during what it calls Jolly Days.

Police believe James Chatman is responsible for burglaries in Royal Oak, Birmingham, Troy and other surrounding areas.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office told Local 4 that they have 23 complaints regarding Superior billing.

Jolly Pumpkin’s Royal Oak location will soon turn into a completely new restaurant, opening in November, the brewery announced on Sunday.

They serve freshly made pasta too, and it’s all available for carry-out

Investigators say they have identified several people of interest in the fatal stabbing of a Detroit synagogue president.

Police say a Detroit synagogue president has been found stabbed to death outside her home.

There’s always a Michigan connection.

He will take the stage at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle

The grant will help Woodward Avenue Shul update its camera security system, fortify windows, add safe rooms, and enhance security doors, among other things.

The skeletons are alive in Northville, plus shop until you drop in Royal Oak.

A doctor from Royal Oak spoke with Local 4 about a specific medical condition that many women are too embarrassed to bring up, but they should know they’re not alone.

The past two-plus decades have flown by for Royal Oak Fire Department Captain Cary Thompson, who is leading the annual Firefighters' Walk to School.

It’s all about the balance of flavors

Kevin Lepine will perform at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle

Police said they searched the man and found pepper spray and two large knives, one in his waistband and one in his coat.

It's time for Arts, Beats, and Eats, the long-time concert and music festival that will be taking place in Royal Oak this upcoming Weekend.

More than 200 performers will play on 9 different stages this Labor Day weekend

The Detroit Zoological Society has announced that four gorillas have moved to the Detroit Zoo’s Great Apes of Harambee habitat.

Colleen Scott has been living without the ability to see, hear or smell for decades after surviving a brutal attack. Now she is getting some much-needed help with hearing.

The 2023 Woodward Dream Cruise is Saturday, August 19. Here’s everything you need to know.

Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a Ford F-150 pickup truck plowing into an apartment building in Royal Oak.

Humphrey, the Bactrian camel who’s lived at the Detroit Zoo for the past nine years, was humanely euthanized after years of mobility issues, zoo officials said.

The northbound lanes of I-75 reopened Friday morning in Oakland County after shutting down Thursday afternoon due to a tanker truck fire.

Artists from across the globe displaying work in Metro Detroit

Events for weekend of July 28-30.

A delivery driver drove right through freshly laid cement in a Royal Oak neighborhood, causing some frustration.

This Tasty Tuesday, we're featuring Trattoria Da Luigi in Royal Oak: An Italian restaurant that's serving up the real deal.

The man accused of killing a woman from Royal Oak after attacking another woman in a Troy Target store parking lot has been charged with murder and held without bond.

There are two days left in Royal Oak’s 2023 Taco Fest event, and organizers released a list of food trucks, taquerias, eateries, and events.

It doesn't take much to hear why residents living and working in Royal Oak want officials to take action as unwanted noise of reeving engines and jammed parking lots have driven them insane.

Lots on tap in Metro Detroit this weekend

After spending 20 years at the Detroit zoo, three beloved gorillas will soon be leaving for a different zoo.

If you want to fire up the grill this summer, you should be prepared to open your wallet. Steaks, burgers, and beer cost more now than a year ago, and shoppers feel it.

Hey folks! I’m off for the week so please enjoy this throwback to a list I made last year for Pride Month -- that’s what’s on the menu for the 66th edition of the Dine In The D Newsletter. (Hi, I’m Michelle!)

Thieves have caught up with the technology, which is why police have turned to an old-fashioned tool in hopes of stopping car thefts.

The FBI is looking for more tips about a well-known Oakland County gymnastics photographer who’s facing child porn charges and admitted to taking barefoot pictures of children.

A community event is back for some family fun while helping local cancer patients.

Surrounded by a crowd of supporters, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed what she calls a “Common Sense" Gun Violence Prevention Legislation.

It’s been more than a year since a baby wallaby went missing from the Detroit Zoo, saddening the community that just celebrated its birth.

Twin polar bear cubs at the Detroit Zoo will soon have a new home in the state of Washington.

A teacher, mother, and a fighter are the words described a Metro Detroit woman who was diagnosed with a rare ovarian cancer.

A woman suspected of painting antisemitic graffiti on an Oakland County synagogue faces multiple charges.

Police have arrested a person who is connected with the antisemitic graffiti that was painted on a Royal Oak synagogue.

According to city officials, "No Mow May" is underway in Ferndale as more than 400 people have registered with the city.

Royal Oak police are seeking who is responsible for antisemitic graffiti on a Jewish synagogue in Oakland County.

Delicious destinations in the city

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Friday this year, and Corewell Health is partnering up with Michigan law enforcement for the day to help collect unused medicine.

A CPL holder from Royal Oak was arrested for waving a gun at another driver during a road rage dispute on a Detroit highway.

Festivities were Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual festival focus on different ways to recycle, repurpose, and reuse materials through vendors, educational activities, live music and food trucks.

After months of criticism from Royal Oak residents, business owners and visitors, the city commission has approved changes to the parking system to help improve the experience.

Offering custom art and clothing designs

Genetic testing is a growing field, and it's already saving lives.

Sidetrack Bookshop in Royal Oak held a children’s event called Drag Queen Story Time on Saturday, which led to protests from both supporters and opponents of the event.

The parking situation in Downtown Royal Oak has frustrated residents, business owners and visitors since the city updated it.

A big mess ensues in Royal Oak alongside the construction project on I-75 as a stretch of Stephenson Highway between 11 Mile Road, and Lincoln is open, but residents wonder if it’s safe to drive.

A Warren man will go to trial in connection with the strangling death of a Royal Oak woman inside a hotel room, officials said.

Whether you want things gluten-free, vegan, or loaded up with meat, they can make it for you

As we get closer to the spring, police are seeing more dangerous driving and drag racing through city streets, especially along Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak, as it is a big problem there.

Shop in Royal Oak sells permanent jewelry

Royal Oak High School has been named a Unified Champion School by the Michigan Special Olympics.

If you are a pop culture junkie, then the event “Bruce-O-Rama” might be up your alley.

Love Cosmik Fries from HopCat? Well, if you don’t have any plans this Saturday and want a free year supply of the side dish, make sure to check out the restaurant’s Royal Oak’s grand opening.

Some are certainly taking advantage of recent snowfall -- check out this polar bear cub at The Detroit Zoo!

Police in Clawson and Royal Oak are looking into a rise in vehicle break-ins and thefts. One hot spot is near 14 Mile Road and Hampton Boulevard.

The event was scheduled for Feb. 3 through Feb. 5, 2023, but predicted frigid temperatures caused organizers to postpone. Winter Blast Royal Oak will now be held downtown from Feb. 17 through Feb. 19, 2023.

After the city of Royal Oak installed a new parking system in 2021, the hope was to improve parking violations and accessibility. But it appears that the parking issues have only gotten worse.

The abrupt closure of two popular gyms in Oakland County at the end of 2022 has left members confused -- especially those who just signed deals last month.

A popular Royal Oak fitness destination shut down abruptly, and members want their money back.

The city says over the past four years, Detroit’s increases are greater than surrounding cities like Southfield, Royal Oak, and Warren.

A Common Sense Media survey found the average age that most kids were exposed to porn is 12 years old; 15% first saw porn when they were 10 years old or younger.

Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams cut the season short due to the winter snowstorm that is headed for southeast Michigan.

A 46-year-old woman has been charged after leading Royal Oak police on a long chase that continued even after spike strips had flattened her tires and an officer had fired at her, authorities said.

The Bottomless Toy Chest, a non-profit organization, is hosting a toy drive in Royal Oak this weekend for sick children.

A woman driving with her son in the car led Royal Oak police on a long chase that continued even after spike strips had flattened her tires and an officer had fired at her, authorities said.

The Detroit Zoo says it sadly had to euthanize a beloved trumpeter swan that was dealing with health issues.

The artisans behind some of the best fresh bread in Detroit are expanding their brand’s footprint into the metro area this week.

The holidays can be a great time to reflect on the year that has passed and to start looking ahead to new goals for the new year. Some of those goals could be inspired by the gifts you give and receive.

This holiday season, make sure to give some love to local shops, especially when looking for a last-minute gift.

Michigan State Police are looking for suspects who used a white Jeep to pull an ATM from the wall and steal money.

Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams is returning to Beaumont (Corewell), Royal Oak campus this December after a two-year hiatus during the COVID pandemic.

Winter Blast Royal Oak presented by the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort will return next year.

Dishes typically taste better when they are made by hand - that is the mentality at Pastaio in Royal Oak where they make fresh pasta and pizza daily.

“Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams” is returning to Beaumont, Royal Oak campus this December after a two-year hiatus during the COVID pandemic.

Honorable Judge Jamie L. Wittenberg of the 44th District Court in Royal Oak passed away on Sunday at the age of 48.

An ice skating rink opened in Downtown Royal Oak on Saturday, here’s what you should know if you plan on going skating.

A Royal Oak man who lured a 14-year-old to his home over Snapchat, left another teenage girl in a Detroit parking lot after raping her, and had a runaway hiding naked under his bed has been sentenced to federal prison.

It’s the unthinkable to happen to a senior citizen as a hit-and-run accident took the life of 72-year-old Michael Thomas on I-96 in Detroit.

Whether you’re sipping on it while chatting with friends or it’s warming you up on a cold day, tea has been around for centuries. However, fresh flavors and options are always popping up, including what’s being served at The Fern, a new tea shop in Royal Oak.

60,000 children are hospitalized with RSV every year and according to officials, there were more cases per week in October than any other week in 2020.

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for Royal Oak on Nov. 8, 2022.

A Royal Oak mom says her newborn baby may have saved her life after she refused to breastfeed.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

The first self-serve taproom opens its doors in Metro Detroit.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit has a lot of spooky family fun going on.

Michigan’s first self-serving taproom has finally opened and is located in Royal Oak.

A Troy man is facing multiple charges in connection to four alleged armed bank robberies around Oakland County.

Oakland County hosted its first gun buy-back event in Royal Oak on Saturday, attendance was so high the police department ran out of gift cards that were offered as an incentive.

A shop in Royal Oak is selling albums, 45s, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, VHS tapes and more.

The beloved holiday light display strewn throughout the Detroit Zoo each year is returning next month and will last through the holiday season.