Ferndale

Sept. 20 – Public Invited to Live Rosh Hashana Shofar Blowing at Jewish Ferndale

September 16th 2020

The mitzvah on Rosh Hashana is to hear the blowing of the Shofar in person. This year, because the first day is Shabbos, we blow only one day.

Sept. 19 – Zoom Dialogue About the Black Panthers and Gray Panthers

September 16th 2020

Sherry A. Wells, white female activist, and Kennie Kb Bowles, black male actor, will perform a dialogue that she wrote about the two movements, highlighting their common ground.

Sept. 19 – Ferndale Garden Club Mum Sale Fundraiser

September 16th 2020

This helps raise funds for scholarship, public programs and more.

Ferndale Council Sets Limits on Use & Placement of City-Owned Cameras

September 15th 2020

The result was an ordinance that sets clear standards for the circumstances under which cameras can be added and used by the City, with the intent being to limit their use.

Ferndale Police Program to Follow Up with Help for Those Who Overdose

September 14th 2020

The team’s objective is to make contact with the individual who has overdosed, as well as their family.

Enhanced Notification Service Now Available for Crime Victims in Michigan

September 14th 2020

The enhanced MI-VINE service offers users innovative functionality, an improved user experience and expanded access to victim services.

Video Interview: Ferndale Superintendent Talks About 2020 School Year

September 13th 2020

In under 25 minutes, we talked about several important topics including budget questions, classes and extracurriculars, advice for parents, the district’s efforts to combat racism, and more.

Help Oakland County Times Reach Our Monthly Pledge Goal

September 13th 2020

We are currently at about 50% of this goal.  Even a pledge of a few dollars makes a difference.  You can make a one-time gift through PayPal, or set up monthly payments through Patreon. 

$28 Million Approved to Help Schools with COVID-19 Expenses

September 13th 2020

School districts will be able to apply for items that have not been reimbursed by the state or federal government. Funding for the initiative has been made available from the federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds received by Oakland County.  

Ferndale Taking Input for Updating Ferndale Moves! Mobility Plan

September 13th 2020

Residents can share their thoughts with the City in a number of ways, including by using an interactive online map or by visiting upcoming on-street demonstration projects and then sharing feedback. City staff are also available to join community meetings.