Green Cruise Honors Slow Roll Founder, Celebrates People Power (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug 9, 2015) Two great movements came together Saturday as the Sierra Club presented Detroit Slow Roll founder Jason Hall with the Green Cruiser of the Year Award at the 11th annual Green Cruise in Downtown Ferndale. Hall started the Slow Roll five…
Summerfest Celebrates Oak Park Community (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 8, 2015) A beautiful summer weekend doing activities with neighbors. That’s what Oak Park residents and guests got to enjoy at the community’s annual Summerfest. On Saturday children burned off energy running and playing in the bounce houses and aiming for the top of the rock…
Big Rig Gig a Blast for Kids in Orion Twp (Dave Page, photographer, Aug. 8, 2015) When you’re little and the world seems big, an event like the Big Rig Gig in Orion Township can seem extra impressive. Friendship Park was full of big toys for youngsters and adults to explore on Friday, including the…
Knitters Needed to Yarn Bomb Birmingham (Birmingham Public Arts Board Press Release, Aug. 8, 2015) The Birmingham Public Arts Board is seeking volunteers to participate in its “Birmingham in Stitches” public art yarn bombing project. This project will involve knitting/crocheting large-scale objects for placement onto trees, parking meter posts, light posts, bicycle racks and benches.…
Guest View: How I Spent My Summer Vacation Being Monarch Momma (Alice McKeage, Aug. 8, 2015) Actually just kidding…I am retired, so every day is vacation! I became interested in the plight of the monarchs a number of years ago. My first move was to make sure my lawn feeding each year did not include…
Transgender Woman Found Murdered in Detroit (C. Proxmire, Aug. 8, 2015) A 20 year old transgender woman was found murdered this morning according to a statement by Equality Michigan. The release states: The body of 20-year old Amber Monroe was found murdered in Detroit this morning. Early reports claim that she was shot, but information…
Another Year of Ferndale Pub Crawl Memories Made (Larry Mills, photographer Aug. 8, 2015) The 2015 Ferndale Pub Crawl went smoothly on July 31 with about 500 registered crawlers participating. Groups met at Twist Night Club and headed out to enjoy the nightlife of Downtown Ferndale. Dino’s Lounge, M-Brew, Soho and Secreto were among the…
A Grand New Entrance to Pontiac High Thanks to GM Student Corps (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 6, 2015) “These kids are never going to look at their school the same again,” said Lew Elbert, a retired engineer who helped lead a group of ten Pontiac High School students through a summer of hands-on learning…
Man Shoots Self in Face with Gun He Thought was Unloaded (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Aug. 7, 2015) FROM DAY SHIFT: 08-06-2015 THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 08-07-2015 INCIDENT: 0639 Hours – City of Pontiac – Accidental Shooting #15-126251 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Ridgemont for a reported shooting victim. Upon arrival Deputies discovered…
Dirty Basement Blues Band at Southfield Library Aug. 19 (event listing) Dirty Basement Blues will perform at the Southfield Public Library on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library’s Meeting Room. General admission is $5 or $3 for Friends of the Southfield Public Library members. There is no charge for children under 12.…
Oakland County International Airport 30th Annual Air Show Aug. 23 (event listing press release 2015) The Oakland County International Airport (OCIA) Open House & Air Show soars to new heights as it marks its 30th year Sunday, Aug. 23. This family-friendly event, which runs 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., will coincide with the grand opening…
Interview: Raylon Leaks-May, Candidate for Ferndale City Council (video) (C. Proxmire, Aug. 6, 2015) After living in Ferndale for 25 years, being an active parent to five children, and serving on the Ferndale Board of Education for over two and a half years, Raylon Leaks-May has decided to run for City Council in the Nov.…
Meet Peyton Meyer of “Girl Meets World” at Oakland Mall Aug. 22 (event listing) PEYTON MEYER “Lucas” on Disney Channel’s “Girl Meets World” SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND 12PM at Center Court MEET & GREET Meet your favorite Disney Channel star, Peyton Meyer, at Oakland Mall. This is a FREE event – no ticket required. Peyton will…
Pleasant Ridge Issues DTE Tree Trimming Information (City of Pleasant Ridge, Aug. 6, 2015) DTE is in several communities doing tree trimming. This information is from the City of Pleasant Ridge, but may be useful for surrounding cities as well: The City has received word from DTE that they will soon be starting tree work…
Pontiac Election: A Perfect Example of Why Voter Turnout Matters (Guest View by Kurt Metzger, Detroit’s Data Guru, Aug. 5, 2015) Yesterday, voters in the Pontiac School District, which currently is under a consent agreement with the state to address a massive deficit, asked voters to allow for the creation of a special fund —…
Dream Cruise 2015: Birmingham Event Info – Aug. 15 (event listing, cp) Birmingham is getting ready for the world’s largest one-day automotive event, the Woodward Dream Cruise. It’s the time of year when 40,000+ classic cars and more than one million people line Woodward Avenue to celebrate the automobile. The Birmingham Cruise Event, scheduled for…
State Rep Hosting Town Hall on Redistricting Aug. 12 (event listing) State Representative for the 27th District Robert Wittenberg will be hosting a “Town Hall” on Wednesday, August 12th at the Berkley High School Collaborative Center (2325 Catalpa Dr.). This event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will cover topics including redistricting, gerrymandering and proposals…
Election Results: HP Police Millage Passes, Losses in Pontiac and Madison School Districts (C. Proxmire, Aug. 4, 2015) Hazel Park Election results are in, with Hazel Park voters supporting police services with a 10-year 2.8 mil assessment. The millage will bring in about $431,000 and is the main source of funding for police services. This…
CN Rail Agrees to Quiet Zone, New Entrance in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 3, 2015) Discussions between The City of Ferndale and Canadian National Railroad (CN) have led to a couple of changes that residents are likely to notice. A public meeting was held Monday to talk about what residents can expect and…
Pontiac: Shoot Out During Robbery Sends Two Men to Hospital (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Aug. 4, 2015) INCIDENT: 14:39 hrs. – Aug 4, 2015) City of Pontiac – Attempted Armed Robbery/Shooting #15-124495 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 30 block of Stowell Street for a shooting victim. Upon their arrival, deputies observed a trail of…