Councilperson Shares Love for Local Bands with “Ferndale Playlist”
Ferndale is a hot spot for musical creativity, so much so that City Councilperson Kat Bruner James has been growing a Spotify list to honor that spirit.
Cities Hope for Federal Funds, Adjust to Pivoted Roles, Layoffs…
“We’re used to doing more with less, but there is a limit to that,”
Rochester Hills Gives Temporary Pay Bump to Firefighters and Paramedics
“We appreciate the hard work of our fire department, Sheriff Deputies, DPS employees and all essential workers for everything they are doing during this time.”
Coronavirus Update: 361 Oakland County Residents Dead, 1,768 Statewide
Click on the zip codes of the map and check out other stats…
Coronavirus Crisis Complicates Ferndale’s DOT Parking Deck Project
“It’s not a question of if, it’s just when… We will get there.”
Rochester Teen Arrested for Thefts from Cars, Stolen Handgun
The subject, subsequently, admitted to breaking into multiple vehicles.
Drive Thru COVID-19 Testing to Include First Responders, Essential Workers
First responders, essential business employees and Pontiac residents who display symptoms of the coronavirus… should call the Health Division’s “Nurse on Call” hotline at 1-800-848-5533 to schedule an appointment.
Things to See: A Stroll Through Downtown Birmingham
Spotting details on walks is a great way to give your brain and your body a temporary break from the worries of contemporary life.
Governor Approves Buy Back Program for Liquor to Help Bar Owners
“This buy-back program will help our bars and restaurants critical to Michigan’s economy weather the storm through this challenging time in our history.”
Man in Orion Township Admits to Shooting Himself in the Leg
The victim admitted he had shot himself and the weapon was inside the residence.
Drivers License and Vehicle Registration Expiration Dates Extended
“In times of crisis and uncertainty, the last thing you want to think about is having to renew your driver’s license or state ID card,” Gov. Whitmer said.
Self-Employed Can File For Unemployment Beginning…
“We will do everything we can to continue providing emergency financial assistance as quickly as possible to the Michigan working families…”
Suspects on Video Failing to Break Window of Vape Shop…
The suspects attempted to smash the front door glass of the business using a large rock and the blue pipe type object, to no avail.
Grants Available for Companies that Switch to PPE Production
“Saving Business, Saving Lives” grant provides immediate capital for Oakland County companies to ramp up production of PPE
Oak Park’s Taurus Burns Gives “Creation of Adam” a Modern Day Sidewalk Art Twist
Sadly the rain has already begun to wash the powdery colors away, but the pictures are a hit on social media.
Ferndale’s Musical Families Make Neighborhood Memories – at a Distance
The musicians on West Lewiston plan to keep the concerts going through the “stay home, stay safe” order, getting together from a safe distance once a week to jam.
Mail Service Slowed in Some Metro Detroit Cities Due to Coronavirus
We appreciate the patience of our customers and the efforts of employees as conditions change on a day-to-day basis.”
Royal Oak Youth Assistance Helping Families with Emergency Needs
“There are a lot of families that don’t fall under the poverty threshold, but their worlds have been turned upside down,”
Things to See: A Stroll Through Downtown Ferndale
But there is plenty to be seen, including the Downtown Development Authority’s investment in public art…
Baldwin Library Idea Lab Manufactures Face Shields for COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Eleven 3D printers are able to produce the shields at a rate of one shield every 3 minutes.