News

October 24, 2023
East Side Water Shutoff Update
The Oakland County Water Resources Commission (WRC) conducted a test-shutoff of 7 valves along Woodward this morning and afternoon. The test shutoff was related to the need to move a fire hydrant as part of the Woodward streetscape project. All valves have been reopened and the t...
October 10, 2023
Community Survey Results

The 2023 community survey is now closed. Survey results are available in the online document library. You can also review the raw results of the survey here.

October 5, 2023
Community Survey Closes Tomorrow

The window to complete our community survey is coming to a close tomorrow. Join the conversation and make your voice count today! Take the survey here.

September 21, 2023
Sylvan Traffic Calming
We have some exciting news to share! Effective immediately, parking is now permitted on both sides of the street on Sylvan between Indiana and the Woodward alley. This change comes as a result of the City Commission’s decision at the last meeting, September 12, 20...
September 21, 2023
September 20, 2023 – Woodward Streetscape Update
We’re sad to have to cut down these five trees along Woodward between Wellesley and Devonshire, but our expert arborist advised us that they are too damaged from recent construction to preserve. Too much of the root structure has been compromised. We know this is a tough dec...
September 15, 2023
Absentee Ballot Applications Available
Absentee ballot applications for the November 7, 2023 election are now available.  If you have previously registered to be on the permanent application list, an application has been mailed to you. If you have not yet received your application, it will be coming soon. With recent ...
September 12, 2023
We want to hear from you!
At the City of Pleasant Ridge, your voice matters. We believe that understanding the attitudes, concerns, and values of our local community is critical in fulfilling the responsibilities of government. That’s why we’re conducting a survey to recognize and then take ac...
June 23, 2023
Reduced City Hall Hours – Week of June 26
City Hall will be open from 8 am – 3 pm Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 29 due to staffing limitations. City Hall will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Tax bills will be mailed soon. Payments may be mailed, left in th...
June 20, 2023
Northbound Woodward Streetscape Construction Update – June 20
Construction of the Woodward streetscape and cycle track will start during the week of June 26, 2023. For more information about the project, including renderings of what the streetscape will look like when completed, please refer to the project webpage at: www.cityofpleasantridg...
June 5, 2023
City-Wide Concrete Repair
The City’s annual concrete repair program will begins this week (the week of June 5). Hartwell Cement, the City’s contractor, will start in the northwest quadrant of the City and move south. This year we are doing street repairs and replacing deficient sidewalk flags....
May 4, 2023
Woodward Construction Update – May 4
Construction in Pleasant Ridge and FerndaleMDOT is preparing to switch from double left lane closures to double right lane closures on Woodward from I-696 to 8 Mile starting Wednesday, May 10 through the end of June. This work will also result in the temporary closure of SMART bu...
March 23, 2023
Pleasant Ridge Arts Council
The new Pleasant Ridge Arts Council seeks civic-minded, art-loving individuals who want to support the community and bring positive change to Pleasant Ridge. The Pleasant Ridge Arts Council will be dedicated to enriching the culture of our City by providing civic, educational and...