Leslie and Walter Czarnecki have opened LaundroLab, a new laundromat concept, at Oakland Pointe Plaza in Pontiac. Farbman Group, a commercial real estate company, made the announcement.

• Pontiac Praise Festival is 1-7 p.m. Aug. 28, on the grounds of Wisner Stadium, 441 Cesar E Chavez Ave., Pontiac, featuring live gospel music, free food, children’s activities and backpack ...

It’s Pontiac’s turn to shine, writes Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. Here's how local and state governments are partnering on redevelopment.