Check Out the 2021 Ferndale Holiday Lights Map
The Ferndale Beautification Commission has set up an online map for holiday decorated houses.
Seconds Mean Safety for Wheelchair Users Crossing Woodward
Everything seemed to converge at once, with rapid communication between MDOT, city staff at Ferndale, and myself, to identify what we needed to recommend to fix this.
Holiday Light Awards Given by Ferndale Beautification Commission
Holiday Light Awards Given by Ferndale Beautification Commission (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 27, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Beautification Commission has announced the winners of the holiday light contest. One home from each quadrant of the city was selected, plus Fern and Dale’s Salon at 23344 Woodward was also honored as the business winner.…
Downtown Holly Sparkles with New Lights in Battle Alley
Downtown Holly Sparkles with New Lights in Battle Alley (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2018) Holly, MI – It’s the quaint little details that make Downtown Holly a memorable place for visitors, and a recent addition is shining even more light on what the community has to offer. An installation of lights strung across Battle…
Berkley Adopts Complete Streets Ordinance
Berkley Adopts Complete Streets Ordinance (City of Berkley, March 27, 2018) Berkley, MI- In an effort to enhance the quality, safety, and usability of streets in the City of Berkley, a Complete Streets ordinance was unanimously adopted by the Berkley City Council on March 5. “With our Complete Streets ordinance now in place, we have…
Berkley Adopts Complete Streets Ordinance
Berkley Adopts Complete Streets Ordinance (City of Berkley, March 27, 2018) Berkley, MI- In an effort to enhance the quality, safety, and usability of streets in the City of Berkley, a Complete Streets ordinance was unanimously adopted by the Berkley City Council on March 5. “With our Complete Streets ordinance now in place, we have…
Madison Heights Tree Lighting Nov. 23
Madison Heights Tree Lighting Nov. 23 (EVENT page) Join in the excitement on Monday, November 23rd as Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive to turn on the City Holiday Lights! This festive beginning to the holiday season will be held in the Civic Center Plaza starting at 6:30 pm. The Mayor will welcome Santa and…
Ferndale Businesses Light the Town (w/video)
Downtown Ferndale businesses have decked their storefronts for the holidays, a season kicked off by the DDA’s Third Thursday “Light the Town” event. DDA volunteers gave away hot coco while the Chris Brass Band played carols on the West 9 Mile sidewalks.
Bruce Baron’s Holiday Light Walk
Last weekend he journeyed around his neighborhood to appreciate the holiday lights. “Most are from the west side of Woodward from Fielding in the south to Woodland in the north and Pinecrest in the West. A few are on the east side of Woodward but not many,” Baron said.
Downtown Ferndale Lights the Night (video)
One of the season’s first chilly nights was made merry by the Downtown Ferndale’s Third Thursday Light the Night Event. Businesses along 9 Mile and Woodward got decked in a way they haven’t for years, with an abundance of lights and festive window displays.
Green Tuesday: Save Money and Stay Warm this Winter Oct 11
Are you interested in saving money and staying warm this winter? Then join the Ferndale Environmental Sustainability Commission for the Green Tuesday Seminar Series on Tuesday, October 11th, from 6:30-8:00pm at the Ferndale Library (222 E 9 Mile Rd in Ferndale) to learn more about how to weatherize your home for the winter and save money and electricity in the process.
Walking in Downtown Ferndale
It’s a solution has been considered for over ten years. The city of Ferndale, with a population of over 20,000, and key location on Woodward Avenue, has contemplated the idea of creating elevated walkways across Woodward Avenue, the state highway that divides the city in half.
Ferndale Neighborhood Picked for Better Buildings Grants
A section of Ferndale has been selected to be the first in the State to receive Federal Funding for the Better Buildings for Michigan Program. The program gives homeowners access to incentives, affordable loans and improvements at a reduced cost to help bring down energy consumption community-wide.