News

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...
March 17, 2023
Michigan Public Service Commission Power Outage Town Hall Meetings
The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a series of town hall meetings to take public comments on power outages from the recent winter storms. The MPSC is the regulatory agency with oversight over utillities such as DTE. These public hearings are an opportunity for you t...
December 20, 2022
Coyotes
We have received a few reports of coyote sightings in the City. We have been in contact with Oakland County Animal Control and the DNR. Coyotes are highly adaptable and are found in every county in Michigan.  For more information about Coyotes refer to the following resources fro...
September 9, 2022
Woodward Heights Project Update
Community Survey and Existing Conditions Report The results of the community survey, a summary of the public engagement events from July,  and Toole  Design’s existing conditions report are available online on the project homepage at cityofpleasantridge.org/woodwardheights....
April 25, 2022
Citizens Advisory Committee Recommendation
The Water Infrastructure Citizens Advisory Committee has completed its work and delivered a recommendation to the City Commission. The City Commission received the recommendation on April 12, and is taking that under advisement as it develops the City’s June 30, 2022 throug...
August 24, 2020
Woodward Heights Speed Hump
The final test project on Woodward Heights is a speed hump, located at Bermuda (south) by the Heights Market. This location was chosen as it is a gateway entrance into the City. The speed hump will slow down traffic entering the City. The City Commission will be considering wheth...
June 22, 2020
Wellness Center Re-Opening Plan
Our wellness center re-opening continues to be dependent upon the Governor’s order, and the resolution of the issues in the Courts. Our wellness center will open when permitted by the Governor. You can review our operating plan for the wellness center at the following link:...
June 9, 2020
Pleasant Ridge Statement on Racism, Systemic Bias, and Policing
The City of Pleasant Ridge City Commission and Police issued the following statement at the June 9 meeting: The Pleasant Ridge City Commission and Police condemn the senseless and heartbreaking killing of George Floyd. This and other related incidents have sparked an unprecedente...
June 2, 2020
Pool Update – June 2
June 2, 2020 Yesterday the Governor issued Executive Order 2020-110 ending the stay at home order, and allowing certain businesses and activities to resume, including pools at 50% capacity. Oakland County had previously ordered all public pools closed, but will be revising their ...
June 1, 2020
Pool, Wellness Center, and Summer Camp Update
June 1, 2020The Governor issued Executive Order 2020-110 today ending the stay at home order, and allowing certain businesses and activities to resume. Of particular note to Pleasant Ridge residents will be sections of Order 110 regarding public pools, gyms, and summer day camps....
May 21, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Available
Oakland County is offering free COVID-19 testing to all adult residents – with or without COVID symptoms.  There is no prescription necessary and testing locations are available in Southfield, Pontiac, and Novi.  Appointments must be made through the County’s nurse on call ...