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…
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…
River Street Anthology’s Listening Party at Ferndale Library, Oct 6 Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Library’s monthly local music concerts return on Fri., Oct 6, with a special live recording session and listening party hosted by the River Street Anthology. This grassroots music documentation project was started by Michigan singer/songwriter Matt Jones back in 2014, out…
Flower Power Celebrated at South Lyon Pumpkinfest (Jon A. Berz, Sept. 26, 2017) South Lyon, MI – For the past 33 years, South Lyon businesses and families have staged the annual Pumpkinfest, coinciding with the changing seasons, the coloring of the leaves and autumnal harvest. While this year’s weather made it feel more like a…
Art at the Royal Oak Historical Museum Opening Oct. 1 Please join us in welcoming the South Oakland Art Association to the Museum for their 6th year, juried Art Exhibit of paintings, sculpture, ceramic’s and pottery art at the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum. The Art on exhibit will be juried by Jennifer White a…
Blumz is Looking for Vendors for Ladies Nights in Holly and Ferndale in Nov (Blumz, Sept. 25, 2017) Holly, Ferndale, MI – Blumz by JRDesigns is looking for vendors for our back to back Ladies Night Out parties in Ferndale (Nov 9th) and Holly (Nov. 10th)! Please click on the links below to find out…
2017 Candidate Interview: Bin Qamruzzaman for Novi Mayor (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2017) Novi, MI – Bin Qamruzzaman is one of three candidates running for Novi Mayor in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. Also on the ballot are Jason G. W. Dorsch and incumbent Mayor Bob Gatt. Qamruzzaman is a former Marine who now…
2017 Candidate Interview: Southfield City Councilperson Michael Ari Mandelbaum (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2017) Southfield, MI – Southfield City Councilperson Michael Ari Mandelbaum is running for re-election on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot. There are eight candidates running for four seats. The three highest vote-getters will get a four year term and the fourth…
2017 Candidate Interview: Dan Lauffer for Walled Lake City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2017) Walled Lake, MI – Dan Lauffer is one of five candidates running for three seats on the Walled Lake City Council in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. Also on the ballot are Gabriel Costanzo, Bennett Lublin, John Owsinek and…
Ferndale Gets Artsy with DIY & Funky Ferndale Festivals (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Local art, music and food fills the streets of Downtown Ferndale this weekend for the annual DIY Street Fair and Funky Ferndale Art Fair. Both continue through Sunday on opposite sides of Woodward Avenue at 9 Mile…
2017 Candidate Interview: Pleasant Ridge Commissioner Bret Scott (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 19, 2017) Pleasant Ridge, MI – Pleasant Ridge City Commissioner Bret Scott is running for re-election on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot. There are two seats available for four year terms. Also running are Sean Campbell, Alex Lenko and Amanda WWahl. Commissioner Scott…