Mixed-Use Parking Deck Negotiations Moving Forward in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 10, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council is expected to vote Monday on entering into a 150-day Exclusive Negotiation Rights Agreement (ENRA) with a developer for the “dot,” a five-level mixed-used structure to be built at Troy and Allen in Downtown Ferndale.…
Fun Times at HollyDays Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 10, 2018) Holly, MI- The Holly community came together over the weekend for three days of community spirit and fun for the HollyDays Festival. Events included a Color Run to raise money for the Holly Area Community Coalition, a parade with over 50 entries, vendor booths,…
2018 Candidate Interview: Debra Nance for 46th District Court Judge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 10, 2018) Southfield, Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, and Franklin, MI- Judge Debra Nance is running for re-election to Judge for the 46th District Court. Nance is unopposed in the Nov. 6, 2018 election. This is a nonpartisan position. Check out…
2018 Candidate Interview: Dan Christ for Judge of Circuit Court (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 10, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Dan Christ is running for Circuit Court Judge in the Sixth Circuit. This is a county-wide non-partisan position. The election is Nov. 6, 2018. Also on the ballot is Jake Cunningham. Check out the interview with Christ…
Explore: Yates Cider Mill (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 9, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI- An autumn tradition continues as Yates Cider Mill in Rochester Hills is serving up family fun and fresh-pressed apple cider. In 1863 William and Caroline Yates moved to Michigan from New York and purchased 80 acres of land on the Clinton River.…
WONder Woman Dinner to honor Cooper, Riley, Van Oeyen and Waterman Sept. 27 Troy, MI – The Women Officials Network Foundation will honor four extraordinary women at the WONder Woman Awards banquet September 27, 2018 at 5:30 PM at the San Marino Club in Troy, MI. The award honors women who have improved the quality…
Ferndale Garden Club Mum Sale Fundraiser Sept. 15 Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Garden Club will host their annual mum sale to raise money for a Blue Star Memorial. The sale will be held on Saturday, September 15, from noon to 4 p.m. at two Ferndale locations: Kulick Community Center (1201 Livernois) and the Ferndale…
Highland Fall Festival Oct 6 Highland, MI- Highland Fall Festival featuring a pancake breakfast (starting at 9 am), kids zone, crafts, artists and makers as well as a chili cook-off. Join us at the Highland Township Field from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, Oct. 6. More info: FACEBOOK ****** Visit the Event Page for other…
PatchWork Collective Celebrates Grand Opening (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 7, 2018) Ferndale, MI- PatchWork collective creators Benjamin Long and Lisa Schmidt were joined by members of the local business community for a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting on Aug. 29. The membership-based co-working space is located at 22007 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale at the…
Meadowbrook Writing Camp a Royal Experience for Seventh Grader (Isabelle Deng, Aug. 7, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI- If you have ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and live in a castle from days of old, you do not have to travel far from home to have that experience. Meadow…
Artists Get Cozy at Franklin’s Art in the Village (Mel Corrigan, Sept. 7, 2018) Franklin, MI- The Village of Franklin is a cozy community of some three thousand residents nestled in a quiet, wooded area in south Oakland County. Thousands of people gather in downtown Franklin every year on Labor Day to partake in its…
Zeke’s Rock n Roll BBQ in Ferndale Announces Closure (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 7, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Zeke’s Rock n Roll BBQ announced Thursday night on Facebook that they would be closing their doors. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce Zeke’s will be closed permanently beginning September 13th, 2018. These past…
Explore: The Parks Over I-696 in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 6, 2018) Oak Park, MI- Driving along I-696 between Lincoln and Coolidge in Oak Park and Southfield, one might not even realize they are driving underneath parks – complete with trees, pathways, and playground equipment. Two of those parks – Victoria Park and…
Reporter Food: Chicken Salad Sandwich at The Lunch Café, Berkley (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 5, 2018) Berkley, MI – When I was having my first meal ever at The Lunch Café at 3116 Twelve Mile Rd in Downtown Berkley, the women behind the counter randomly started singing along with an upbeat love song. They greeted…
Sylvan Lake Fuel Spill Cleanup Complete. WRC Says Source Undetermined (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 5, 2018) Sylvan Lake, MI- Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash announced that the cleanup of spilled fuel in Sylvan Lake has been completed, and that the source has not been determined. According to the press release, “The Oakland County Water Resources…
Pontiac Silverdome Signs to be Auctioned, Here’s How to Bid (MDOT, Sept. 5, 2018) Pontiac, MI- It was the home of the Detroit Lions for a quarter century and the Detroit Pistons for a decade. It hosted the Super Bowl, the 1979 NBA All-Star Game, regional NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament games, WrestleMania III,…
County and Local Officials Learn About Human Trafficking Prevention (Sam Gurwin, Sept. 5, 2018) Farmington Hills, MI- Theresa Rich & Samantha Steckloff of the Farmington HIlls City Council were sparked to educate the public on the local level on the challenge of stopping Human Trafficking after they attended a panel on the subject and noticed…
Madison Hts. Calendars Featuring Contest Winners Now Available (City of Madison Heights, Sept. 5, 2018) Madison Heights, MI- Grab your very own copy of the 18 month Madison Heights This is Home Calendar presented to you by the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee! This awesome calendar runs through December 2019 and it contains ALL of…
Dumpsters, Chickens, & Wind Turbines under Consideration by Holly Twp. (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 5, 2018) Holly Twp, MI- The Holly Township Planning Commission is considering regulations for dumpsters, backyard chickens, and wind turbines. Each discussion is still in the early stages, with staff working on research and drafting of ordinances. And each will have…
Madison Heights Moving to Regulate Hotels in Hopes of Reducing Crime (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 4, 2018) Madison Heights, MI- The City of Madison Heights is in the process of adopting a new section in their Code of Ordinances that would regulate hotels in the city and give them the power to shut down those…