Public Meeting about Ferndale’s Forthcoming Parking Deck Dec. 13

Public Meeting about Ferndale’s Forthcoming Parking Deck Dec. 13 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Residents, business owners, or anyone who wants to learn more about the parking deck coming to Downtown Ferndale is welcome to the Downtown Parking Deck Public Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 6pm-7:30pm at the Ferndale Library 222 E. 9 Mile,…

End of Prohibition Party at Ferndale Bars to Support Goodfellows Dec. 3

End of Prohibition Party at Ferndale Bars to Support Goodfellows Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Come to Downtown Ferndale for the End of Prohibition Party on Saturday, December 3, 7:00pm – 2:00am. Dress as a 1930’s flapper, rum runner or gangster if you’d like. Badged Volunteers will pass the moonshine jug raising donations…

Pontiac School Board Trustee and Animal Rescuer April Hernandez Dies UPDATED

Pontiac School Board Trustee and Animal Rescuer April Hernandez Dies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 26, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Pontiac School Board Trustee and animal rescuer April Hernandez died Saturday, succumbing to cancer. The Pontiac School Board announced Hernandez’s passing, stating “The Board of Education for the School District of the City of Pontiac would…

Birmingham Education Foundation Launches Annual Fund Campaign

 Birmingham Education Foundation Launches Annual Fund Campaign (BEF, Nov. 26, 2016) Birmingham, MI – The Birmingham Education Foundation has launched its annual fund campaign to raise funds from the community and businesses to support exceptional educational experiences for all Birmingham Public School students. BEF is particularly proud that 100% of all elementary school teachers, plus…

Ferndale-Based Valentine Distilling Releases First TV Commercial

Ferndale-Based Valentine Distilling Releases First TV Commercial (Valentine Distilling, Nov. 25, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Just as its award-winning products are made in Detroit, so was Valentine Distilling Company’s first television commercial. The 30-second ad presents Valentine Vodka as the “World’s Best Vodka” to viewers. Earlier this year, on March 17, The World’s Best Spirits…

Reporter Food: Holly Dogman Brat at Andy’s Place

Reporter Food: Holly Dogman Brat at Andy’s Place (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 25, 2016) Holly, MI – Andy’s Place located at 208 S. Broad Street in Downtown Holly,  is known for their burgers and beer. But something else they have is Holly Dogman Brautwurst.  I had mine served “traditional” style, with sauerkraut, sautéed onion on pretzel…

Downtown Ferndale Full of Deals for Small Business Saturday Nov. 26

Downtown Ferndale Full of Deals for Small Business Saturday Nov. 26 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI – The movement to support local communities by shopping local has taken hold across the country, but few places are more committed to this effort than here in Oakland County. Downtown Ferndale is responding to this support by offering shoppers…