2012 Ferndale Beautification Awards Presented
Every year the Ferndale Beautification Commission presents awards to residents and businesses that make improvements to their properties. The awards encourage creativity and pride in the community.
Ferndale’s Double Rainbow: Reader Pics
On June 6, 2012 Ferndale was graced with the natural wonder of not one, but two rainbows. Here are some shots by Ferndale 115 News Readers. If you’d like to see yours added to the collection, please email editor@ferndale115.com
Nearly 100 Volunteers Clean the Ferndale Up
With nearly 100 volunteers, the Ferndale Community Foundation orchestrated a massive city-wide cleanup day on May 12, 2012.
Ferndale Police Talk Transgender
This story was quick on the minds of the women who met with a member of the Ferndale Police Department as part of Transgender Day of Empowerment on April 14.
Ferndale State of the City Address
You know, to me Ferndale isn’t just a city, it’s a community in the truest sense of the word, a place where strangers feel welcome and neighbors feel like family. When I moved here 21 years ago, I lived on West Cambourne near Woodward and I remember …
Ferndale Gets Oakland County’s First Planned Parenthood
On April 2, 2012, Planned Parenthood Mid and South Michigan (PPMSM) will open a new health center in Ferndale, Michigan. Located at 23338 Woodward, the new facility is Planned Parenthood’s first in Oakland County.
Time to Plan Prides
Pride planning is now under way around Southeastern Michigan as Hotter Than July and Ferndale Pride both held their first organizational meetings Feb. 23. Both groups had higher than expected turnout and anticipate growing the events this year. HTJ will hold its 17th annual event in Palmer Park beginning Tuesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 29. Ferndale Pride, now in its second year, will take place over Father’s Day weekend beginning Saturday, June 16 through Sunday, June 17.
DDA Planning Meeting looks at Desires for Downtown Ferndale
Some things to look forward to for 2012 include an “art” theme to promotions, the further stabilization of finances and the potential expansion of the TIF area, and an I ♥ Downtown Ferndale campaign to include bumper stickers and viral videos.
Ferndale Embraces the Dreaded New Librarian
And she was right. Among nearly 30 applicants, Pohjola stood out as someone creative, passionate, and as eager to enjoy Ferndale’s newly renovated, eco-friendly Library as the people in the community who helped make the project possible. After a series of interviews The Library Board hired Pohjola..
Record Turnout at Trans Pride in the Park
Organized by Transgender Michigan, the event is large but simple. They brought in the burgers and dogs while guest brought a side dish to pass. A small auction and a jar for donations raised money to cover the cost.
Senator Gregory Visits Ferndale Public Library
14th District State Senator Vincent Gregory, who is from Southfield but represents Ferndale and other neighboring communities, visited the Ferndale Public Library on Thursday, April 14, 2011 to meet with constituents to discuss the State budget and other concerns. Tomiko Gumbleton, Ferndale City Councilperson and current aide to State Representative Ellen Cogen Lipton, was also on hand to answer questions. A handful of interested residents turned out to meet with the Senator.
Transition Ferndale Seeks Those Who Want a Sustainable Future
Members of the newly organized group Transition Ferndale met Thursday to discuss how the group will be structured and what direction it will take in the effort to keep Ferndale moving forward in the face of depleting global resources.
Motor City Pride Seeks Bands and Entertainment
Do you and your band want to be a part of Pride? The event is being held in Hart Plaza in Detroit this year, and the Motor City Pride organizers are eager to bring together entertainers from throughout the region to make this the biggest Pride ever.
More Ferndale Restaurants Go Green, To Go!
Ferndale has proven to be a strong consumer of environmentally-conscious products, according to local food service products business Michigan Green Safe Products. Matt Naimi, General Manager of Michigan Green Safe, says that Ferndale is one of the best places to do business in, with Royal Oak, Ann Arbor and Midtown in Detroit also providing them with a good base of customers.
Perspectives on the Pride Move
Within a week of the announcement that Motor City Pride is moving from Downtown Ferndale to Hart Plaza in Detroit, Ferndalians are engaging in constructive dialogue about the move. Some hope for alternative events in Ferndale, some are calling for a boycott of the event, while others speak of ways to share the Pride throughout the area. Event organizers and City Leaders have come forward with their explanations of the change as they take in the reactions of those who are affected in the community.
Resources for the Struggling in Ferndale
Ferndale is a town well-known for its numerous community groups and nonprofits. But for those who are struggling to make ends meet in this tough economy, it can be hard to know where to turn for help. Here are some of the resources available in the city for those in need. If you know of more we can add to the list, please e mail us at editor@ferndale115.com.
Ferndale Mayor Speaks at U of M Dearborn
Members of the University of Michigan Dearborn Gay Straight Alliance wanted to know everything they could about Craig Covey’s experience as the first openly gay Mayor in Michigan. That’s why they invited him to speak at their Oct. 7, 2010 meeting…. (read more)
SOARing to the Conservative Side of Ferndale
…Lifelong Ferndale resident Sean House is the President of SOAR: The South Oakland Area Republican Club, which meets at the Berkley American Legion. …(read more)
Students Share Ferndale Schools Experience at Community Breakfast
“I love this school so much. My dream is to come back to Ferndale to be a history teacher,” said Ferndale High School senior Bridget Salogar as she and nineteen fellow students answered questions at the annual Ferndale Schools Community Breakfast.
June 2 – Cocktails and Crown Event to Make a Floral Crown and Support Affirmations
Kick off Ferndale Pride with us! Join us for a fun-filled workshop where you’ll learn to create your very own vibrant flower crowns while sipping on delicious cocktails from SOHO!