Oakland County
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 Oakland County, Michigan
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Joined June 2009
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Representing 20% of Michigan’s economy, #OaklandCounty’s strength is found in every one of our 62 cities, villages and townships. From connecting families to essential care to fostering the innovators building our future, we lead with a commitment to service and transformation.
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Spooky season is around the corner, and adults looking to celebrate can find seasonal thrills across the county. From local themed bar crawls and festive night-out events to unique fall activities for grown-ups, get details on the #OaklandCounty blog: ow.ly/1NGU50ZOVFJ. 👻

Halloween and Autumn Adventures for Adults

Discover seasonal thrills in Oakland County! From haunted houses to Oktoberfests, enjoy spooky adventures this fall. Plan your visit today!

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Join #OaklandCounty Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash for the 2026 Regional Stormwater Summit on Friday, Oct. 16, at @LawrenceTechU in @Southfield_Gov. Connect with regional experts on stormwater challenges and technology. Register: ow.ly/KK0G50ZM6HC.
Graphic inviting RSVP for the Regional Stormwater Summit on Oct. 16 at Lawrence Technological University with registration details and fees.

ALT Graphic inviting RSVP for the Regional Stormwater Summit on Oct. 16 at Lawrence Technological University with registration details and fees.
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Public transit is growing across #OaklandCounty, as more residents rely on it for daily commutes, appointments and errands. The #OaklandTransit team is connecting with communities to share travel options. Find your provider and plan your ride: ow.ly/Nfr350ZR7Sm. 🚍
Oakland Transit encourages all residents to use public transportation with a bus arriving at a stop.

ALT Oakland Transit encourages all residents to use public transportation with a bus arriving at a stop.
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Breathing new life into the seat of Oakland County is a community effort. Share your thoughts and ideas about our efforts to redevelop, revitalize and reconnect downtown Pontiac: ow.ly/Al9E50ZMCyM #InvestedInPontiac
A group photo shows top state and county officials from Oakland County at the county's downtown Pontiac construction site in July 2026.

ALT A group photo shows top state and county officials from Oakland County at the county's downtown Pontiac construction site in July 2026.

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Happy first day of fall, #OaklandCounty! From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to seasonal harvest festivals and haunted houses, incredible autumn activities for all ages are waiting right in your backyard. Check out our family-friendly fall guide: ow.ly/2kTJ50ZOVuY. 🎃
Family enjoying a sunny fall day, surrounded by golden leaves and smiling warmly outdoors.

ALT Family enjoying a sunny fall day, surrounded by golden leaves and smiling warmly outdoors.
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That routine “I am not a robot” check online could be a trap. Scammers are using fake CAPTCHA prompts to trick users into running malicious keyboard shortcuts. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect your computer: ow.ly/ZiJ850ZPNSV. 🔐

Don’t Fall for the Click: The Rise of Fake CAPTCHA Scams

Cybercriminals are exploiting fake CAPTCHA scams to trick users into granting control of their computers through deceptive prompts. Unlike legitimate CAPTCHAs, these scams often present urgent mess…

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Public Health Oakland@publichealthOC
Sep 21
Oakland Connects provides shelter and housing resources. Give us a call at 800-848-5533. ow.ly/CMeM50ZOUEl
Hands holding a blue house.

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OaklandCountyMI.gov is officially live! 🖱️ Only verified U.S. government organizations can use a .gov domain, helping residents identify official county information and avoid lookalike websites. Explore the site today. ow.ly/Hr2P50ZPKfS
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#OaklandCounty Michigan Works! career advisors and #Oakland80 career and education navigators are eager to meet with you and discuss pathways to success! Join our expert advisors during one of this week's virtual workshops. Browse offerings and RSVP at tinyurl.com/5493f38k.
Upcoming Oakland County Michigan Works! Virtual Events: 9/21: The Language of LinkedIn: Using the Popular Career Tool (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 9/21: Personal Branding (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) 9/22: Virtual Interviewing: Making a Great Impression (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) 9/22: Oakland80: Planning and Saving for Post-Secondary Education (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) 9/22: Oakland80: Where's the Money?! How to Search for Scholarships (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) 9/23: Resumés: A Deeper Dive (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 9/25: Navigating Career Choices (11:30 AM - 12:00 PM)

ALT Upcoming Oakland County Michigan Works! Virtual Events: 9/21: The Language of LinkedIn: Using the Popular Career Tool (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 9/21: Personal Branding (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) 9/22: Virtual Interviewing: Making a Great Impression (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) 9/22: Oakland80: Planning and Saving for Post-Secondary Education (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) 9/22: Oakland80: Where's the Money?! How to Search for Scholarships (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) 9/23: Resumés: A Deeper Dive (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 9/25: Navigating Career Choices (11:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
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G'mar Chatima Tova to all observing Yom Kippur across #OaklandCounty, as the holiest day on the Jewish calendar begins at sundown today and concludes at sundown tomorrow.
Illustration of a man blowing a shofar horn, symbolizing Yom Kippur, with text wishing G'mar chatima tova.

ALT Illustration of a man blowing a shofar horn, symbolizing Yom Kippur, with text wishing G'mar chatima tova.
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If you have been considering opening your heart and home to a furry friend, you are in luck because the #OaklandCounty Pet Adoption Center is participating in @BISSELLPets Empty the Shelters event until Sept. 30, allowing you to adopt for a reduced fee. 🐾 ow.ly/SCPR50ZPeiE
Happy black and white dog with a pink bandana standing on grass promoting Bissell Pet Foundation's reduced-fee adoption event.

ALT Happy black and white dog with a pink bandana standing on grass promoting Bissell Pet Foundation's reduced-fee adoption event.
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More than 60 job seekers gathered in #OaklandCounty for the Carpenters Combine to demonstrate their skills live for a chance to work on the Pontiac Redevelopment Project. After completing intensive hands-on tests, applicants met face to face with employers. #InvestedInPontiac
Group of construction workers in safety vests gathered near a mobile hiring trailer with 'Step Up. Stand Out. Get Hired.' signage on a gravel lot.

ALT Group of construction workers in safety vests gathered near a mobile hiring trailer with 'Step Up. Stand Out. Get Hired.' signage on a gravel lot.

Top-down view of a construction worker in a white helmet and yellow vest assembling a wooden frame on gravel ground.

ALT Top-down view of a construction worker in a white helmet and yellow vest assembling a wooden frame on gravel ground.

Construction worker in safety gear drilling a whiteboard set on an easel in a gravel parking lot with others observing nearby.

ALT Construction worker in safety gear drilling a whiteboard set on an easel in a gravel parking lot with others observing nearby.
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Stop into the #OaklandCounty Michigan Works! Troy office today and hear their #WhyApply Day stories. Our staff can also connect you with #Oakland80 resources designed to help you on your own path to post-secondary education! Learn more at Oakland80.com! 🎓
The Oakland County Michigan Works! Troy team on Why Apply Day.

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September is #NationalPreparednessMonth. Severe weather, power outages and emergencies can happen anywhere, making planning essential. Take time this month to review emergency checklists and safety resources provided by @OakGovEM: ow.ly/sJs850TwmlJ. #OaklandCounty
Hexagonal icons representing emergency preparedness items like rain, first aid, radio, shield, hurricane, batteries and vaccine under National Preparedness Month banner.

ALT Hexagonal icons representing emergency preparedness items like rain, first aid, radio, shield, hurricane, batteries and vaccine under National Preparedness Month banner.

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Ensuring residents get timely and accurate info about emergencies is part of our public safety goal. That’s why I’m excited about a new effort that will allow local communities to send our OakAlert tips directly to their neighbors: ow.ly/7MeN50ZOMHP #AllWaysMovingForward
A newsletter header and photo graphic for the September 2026 edition of Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter's All Ways Moving Forward newsletter shows a green and blue OakAlert emergency notification system graphic with white font. The graphic includes an image of a siren.

ALT A newsletter header and photo graphic for the September 2026 edition of Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter's All Ways Moving Forward newsletter shows a green and blue OakAlert emergency notification system graphic with white font. The graphic includes an image of a siren.
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Calling all fourth and fifth graders! Entries for the 22nd annual Kids’ Clean Water Calendar Contest are open. Share your artwork about keeping our waterways clean for a chance to be featured in the 2027 calendar! Details: ow.ly/88aN50ZJ0fB. #OaklandCounty
Group photo of Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash along with recipients of the 2025 Kids Clean Water Calendar Contest.

ALT Group photo of Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash along with recipients of the 2025 Kids Clean Water Calendar Contest.
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Join @publichealthOC for their community discussion on suicide prevention on Thursday, Sept. 24. This gathering will address how digital tools create both new opportunities and fresh challenges in prevention efforts. Register: ow.ly/KFVQ50ZM5I3. #OaklandCounty
Public Health Oakland@publichealthOC
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#OaklandCounty Suicide Prevention Task Force is hosting a community discussion event on September 24 from 9 a.m to 12 p.m. to learn the impacts of technology on suicide prevention. Breakfast will be provided. Register to attend here: ow.ly/XaEk50ZqKy9
"Community Discussion. Digital Innovation in Suicide Prevention." Oakland County Suicide Prevention Task Force logo. An adult cupping their hands around another person's hands in comfort.

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Protecting children is every parent's top priority. Know your kids' school and childcare evacuation plans, update contact info, and designate emergency contacts. #NPM2026 #OaklandCounty
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Public Health Oakland@publichealthOC
Sep 17
Due to a special event, our offices will close early today at 4:00 p.m. We will reopen Friday, September 18 at 8:30 a.m.
our offices will close early on Thursday, September 17 at 4:00 p.m. We will reopen Friday, September 18 at 8:30 a.m.

ALT our offices will close early on Thursday, September 17 at 4:00 p.m. We will reopen Friday, September 18 at 8:30 a.m.
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Cider mills, hayrides and fall festivals are underway across #OaklandCounty! 🍂🎃 Plan your weekend outings by using our comprehensive local event list: ow.ly/oJ9q50ZOs8B.
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