Warm Day Made for Cool Time at Ferndale Ice Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 13, 2015) Ferndale, MI – A warm day made for a cool time in Downtown Ferndale as the annual Holiday Ice Festival brought people out for shopping, fun and festivities. Over 40 ice sculptures lined 9 Mile and Woodward. Most were…
Ferndale: 13th Anniversary of Edit Edit visibilityPeace Rally to Include Diversity Messages Dec. 21 (EVENT page, DAPNJ) Ferndale, MI – At last week’s Detroit Area Peace with Justice Network (DAPJN) meeting it was decided to hold a rally in support of refugees, our Muslim neighbors, and democracy itself. The best time for this was Monday…
Affirmations, State’s Largest LGBT Center, Ends Helpline Program (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 10, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Where can LGBT people, and those seeking information about LGBT issues, turn when they need someone to talk to about the unique problems faced by being in the queer community? For the last 27 years, that answer has…
Ferndale Has a Happy Holiday Showplace & Santa Breakfast (C. Proxmire, Dec. 9, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Holiday crafts and kids sharing their Christmas wishes with Santa. What more could you expect from a festive Holiday Showplace in Ferndale? The tradition helps fund Ferndale Recreation programs, and gives families the chance to connect with neighbors…
LGBT Community Considers 2016 Ballot Initiative (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2015) Ann Arbor, MI – In Michigan it is illegal to discriminate against people based on factors such as race, religion, age and disability. However, discrimination continues against people in the LGBT community because it is legal to do so. In Michigan people…
Ferndale Beautification Accepting Nominations for Holiday Light Awards (Ferndale Beautification Commission, Dec. 8, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Holiday Lights!!! Celebrate the season and Join in the fun!! Nominations for the Holiday Lights Award are open until 12/15. Have a neighbor with festive lights, nominate them, or even nominate yourself! Its easy and you don’t even…
Dog Aide Event Combines Mead, Fundraising, & Animal First Aid Dec. 12 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Paws for the Dog Aide Cause, Saturday Dec. 12 from 1pm to 5pm B. Nektar Meadery 1511 Jarvis, Ferndale, MI 48220 Save 1 CPR has gone to the dogs! Come join us in raising money for a great…
Motives of Existence Band Fights Armed Gunmen with Laundry Basket (Compiled, Dec. 7, 2015) Ferndale-based rock band Motives of Existence is in the news this morning after members reported having fought with armed gunmen at a home on Livernois in Ferndale. According to WDIV, the men had just wrapped up rehearsal Saturday night when two…
Ferndale Schools Seeking New Board Member (C. Proxmire, Dec. 6, 2015) Ferndale, MI – With Raylon Leaks-May being elected to City Council, a vacancy on the Ferndale School Board will be coming open at the beginning of the year. Residents who live in the Ferndale School District (which includes part of Ferndale, part of Oak…
Guns & Hoses Holiday Party Benefiting Toys for Tots, Dec. 17 (EVENT page) LJPR and Wayne Oakland Police bring you the 2015 Guns & Hoses Party Benefitting Toys for Tots. Twist, 22901 Woodward, Ferndale, MI 48220. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 starting at 5:30 pm. $20 cover charge. Cash bar. 50/50 raffle. For more info contact…
Ferndale Rotary Pancake Breakfast (at M-Brew) Dec. 12 (EVENT page) Ferndale. MI – It’s that time of the year! Ferndale Rotary’s annual pancake breakfast will be on Saturday December 12th from 8-11 AM at M-Brew in downtown Ferndale at 177 Vester Ave. For only $10 for adults and $5 for kids, you’ll be treated to…
Man Shot on E. Hazelhurst in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 3, 2015) Ferndale, MI – A man has been shot in the face on E. Hazelhurst in Ferndale in front of a home near Wanda Park, in the 1700 block. Lt. William Wilson released the following statement on Dec. 4, 2015: “At about 8:10…
Sheriff’s Dept. and Local Police Agencies Return Military Items to the Feds (C. Proxmire, Dec. 3, 2015) Pontiac, MI – Across the county, local law enforcement agencies are turning in their armored vehicles, grenade launchers, bayonets, high caliber rifles and other items that are now prohibited or controlled as acquisitions from Federal agencies due to…
Ferndale Community Concert Band Hometown Holiday Dec. 13 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Please join us as we celebrate the holiday season! The Ferndale Community Concert Band will play a collection of holiday tunes, including a piece that will be conducted by the Farmington Community Band conductor and our guest, Damien Crutcher. We are thrilled…
The Grand Opening of Green Space (Crystal A. Proxmire, some photos courtesy of Ann Warner, Dec. 2, 2015) Healthy food. Plant-based diet. These are not labels that necessarily makes the average diner’s mouth water, but cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn and his son Daniel are making that happen with the grand opening of Green Space Café…
Race in Community Project Asks: What Does Diversity in Ferndale Mean? (Guest View by Kathleen LaTosch, Dec. 1, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Everyone says diversity is good for us. Business leaders expound upon the economic benefits of having a diverse workforce – the creativity, the increased problem-solving ability. Liberals say it’s “the right thing to…
Local Magic Love: Can you handle the truth? (Guest View by Jacki Smith, Coventry Creations and Candle Wick Shoppe, Dec. 1, 2015) “Often, we know the truth but do not want to see it.” Truth is a very sticky subject, because it is so subjective. There is your truth, their truth and the universal truth,…
Crime at the Motorama Motel, Part One Part One of a Three-Part Series (Crystal A. Proxmire) Ferndale, MI – How common is crime at the Motorama? This question comes up from time to time as the public hears about the most serious of cases, including a heroin-related death earlier this year. On April 20, 2015…
Kids Help Metalliclaus and Mayor Light the Ferndale Tree (C. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2015) The holiday tree in the median of 9 Mile and Woodward has officially been lit, in pure “Ferndale Normal” style, with a black-bearded cynical Santa named Metalliclaus helping to rock the tradition. Children and adults stood in awe as Metalliclaus strummed…
Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Ferndale Dec. 13 (EVENT page) Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Ferndale Dec. 13 6pm-7pm Kulick Community Center 1201 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 48220. Featuring State Rep. Robert Wittenberg and a performance by Ferndale Community Concert Band. Free event is open to all. There will be fresh donuts and hot Chazzano Coffee. For more…