2017 Candidate Interview: Berkley City Councilperson Colleen Graveline (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2017) Berkley, MI – Berkley City Councilperson Colleen Graveline was appointed to her position a year and a half ago and is running to retain her seat. There are five people running for three seats. Also on the ballot are incumbents…
2017 Candidate Interview: Mary Jo Ahern & Beverly Miller for Auburn Hills Library Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2017) Auburn Hills, MI – There are three candidates on the Nov. 7 ballot for Auburn Hills Library Board’s two partial term seats. Mary Jo Ahern and Beverly A. Miller had both been appointed to the…
2017 Candidate Interview: Perry Earl Jr. for Pontiac Library Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Perry Earl Jr. is one of ten people running for six seats on the Pontiac Library Board on Nov. 7. Also on the ballot are Aleda J. Brisbon, Vernita L. Duvall, Janiece Gage, Mattie McKinney Hatchett,…
2017 Candidate Interview: Mike Kroll for Baldwin Library Board in Birmingham (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2017) Birmingham, MI – Mike Kroll is one of four people running for three seats on the Baldwin Public Library Board in Birmingham on Nov. 7. Also on the ballot are Ashley Aidenbaum, Melissa S. Mark and Frank Pisano.…
Book Release Party for Josh Malerman’s “Goblin” at Ferndale Library Oct. 26 Just in time for Halloween, Earthling Publications will release Josh Malerman’s Goblin, a novel in six novellas, all of which are set in the fictional town of Goblin where dark forces and the pall of endless rainfall keep the town, the townspeople, and…
Downtown Rochester Trick or Treat Oct. 21 ROCHESTER, Mich. On Oct. 21, join your friends and neighbors in downtown Rochester for Trick-or-Treat Downtown, a costume parade, a spaghetti dinner and a Halloween edition of Movies in the Moonlight! Kids are encouraged to dress-up and Trick-or-Treat Downtown from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Over 50 businesses…
Volunteers Join Forces with C.A.R.E.S. in Farmington Hills (C.A.R.E.S., Sept. 29 2017) Farmington Hills, MI – On a hot Sunday summer afternoon, more than 20 members of Hope Lutheran Church turned out to scrub floors and clean out a creek bed at the former St. Alexander site in Farmington Hills. Boosted with an Action Grant…
City of Southfield seeking nominations for Greg Kennedy Community Service Award (City of Southfield, Sept. 29, 2017) SOUTHFIELD, MI – The city of Southfield is seeking nominations for the Greg Kennedy Community Service Award to honor members of the community who exemplify the characteristics of the late Greg Kennedy. All nominations are due by November…
Coolidge Hwy. Resurfacing to Begin Oct. 2 (City of Berkley, Sept. 29, 2017) Berkley, MI – Pavement Maintenance Systems, LLC, will begin the Resurfacing and Pavement Marking Replacement Project on Coolidge Highway between 11 and 12 Mile Roads during the week of October 2, weather permitting. The project will reconfigure pavement markings to meet current…
ArtOber Art Walk and Alley Party in Hazel Park Oct. 7 Kick Off Event October 7th, 5-8 pm Self walking / biking tours through the end of the month. Alley Party with music, refreshments, and food on the 7th. Sculptures, window displays, open galleries and studios. Over 20 Artists throughout the city. Artists include: Mark…
Hilton Fall Festival in Ferndale Oct. 7 Ferndale, MI – The City of Ferndale Parks and Recreation Department’s Fall Festival will return this October: Sat., Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Activity Center at Ferndale’s Martin Road Park. The annual event draws hundreds of area youth for the trick-or-treat trail, pumpkin and face-painting, carnival…
Mug Shots, Paper Flames & More Part of Banned Books Week at Berkley Library (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 28, 2017) Berkley, MI – Throughout history, people have used the written word to share ideas, express opinions, document facts, and connect people to far off places and new experiences. Yet there has also been the pull…
Overture to Opera at Affirmations Oct. 10 Ferndale, MI – Join Michigan Opera Theatre at Affirmations for an exciting evening of opera and show tunes! Artists from MOT will perform operatic hits that highlight the 2017-18 MOT season as well as music from Broadway and the Silver Screen. An opportunity to meet the artists will…
Vice President Pence Visits Michigan to Talk About Tax Policy (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sep. 28, 2017) Waterford, MI – Vice President Mike Pence came to Michigan Wednesday for a series of events to promote the Trump administration’s tax reform plan to constituents. Pence arrived on Air Force Two, then took a motorcade to a GOP…
Murder at the Grand Gatsby Mystery Dinner Oct. 27 Highland, MI – Murder at the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy- Includes Dinner, Mystery, Beer and Wine! $50 per person, Table of 8 for $400. All proceeds to Benefit Blessings in a Backpack- Holly Area Schools. Friday, Oct. 27 at 6:30pm at 59West 786 W Highland Rd, Highland,…
City of Ferndale Temp Employee Accused of Credit Card Theft (City of Ferndale, September 27, 2017) Ferndale, MI—On Tuesday, Sept. 26, the City of Ferndale learned that a temporary staff member—a City Hall front-counter cashier/customer service assistant employed by Robert Half/Account Temps—had been accused of a potential theft crime. On Sept. 23, the Ferndale Police…
Troy Community Coalition Swears in Officers (Troy Community Coalition, Sept. 27, 2017) Troy, MI – The Troy Community Coalition held their annual Swearing-In Ceremony for all Executive & Advisory Board members. The Coalition’s general membership meeting followed the event. Congratulations to our 2017-2018 Executive and Advisory Board members! Pictured: front row, from left to right:…
Hazel Park Candidate Forum Oct. 12 Hazel Park, MI – Please join the South East Oakland Democratic Club to meet all candidates who are running for Hazel Park Mayor and City Council. Hazel Park City Hall, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. Door will be open at 6:30 p.m. for question submissions. The event will start at…
Ferndale Bad Mom’s Night Out Fundraiser Nov. 4 Royal Oak/Ferndale, MI – Get your tickets early, because this event sold out a week early last year! It’s the sequel you all have been waiting for. Come see “A Bad Moms’ Christmas” with close to 200 of your mommy friends. Tickets are $25, which includes the…
HAVEN’s Detroit Lions Tailgate: Tackling Domestic Violence Oct. 15 IT’S ON US. Detroit Lions + HAVEN + YOU Team up with HAVEN and the Detroit Lions at the 5th Annual HAVEN Tailgate. Cheer alongside former Lions Legends and HAVEN supporters for the Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints game on October 15! Registration at 12:00…