Villages of Lake Orion and Holly Considering Non-Discrimination Ordinances

Villages of Lake Orion and Holly Considering Non-Discrimination Ordinances (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 17, 2016) Holly, MI – At least two Oakland County municipalities are considering whether to adopt LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinances, also known as human rights ordinances.  The ordinances would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of things that cannot be…

Downtown Ferndale Gets Artsy with Bus Stops

Downtown Ferndale Gets Artsy with Bus Stops (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 15, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Downtown Ferndale volunteers came out Sunday to start what they hope will be an ever-evolving project of beautifying local bus stops. The Ferndale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has teamed up with Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMARTT) for…

Voices of Transgender Pride: Andrea from Indiana (1 of 15)

Voices of Transgender Pride:  Andrea from Indiana  (1 of 15) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug 15, 2016) Ferndale, MI –  The largest gathering of transgender people in Michigan happens every year in Ferndale with over 200 gender non-conforming individuals and supporters coming together for Transgender Pride in the Park. An unexpected downpour had nearly 100 people…

15 Pictures from the Ferndale Green Cruise

15 Pictures from the Ferndale Green Cruise (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – With legs pumping instead of pistons and wheels being spun with exercise instead of gasoline, the annual Sierra Club Green Cruise in Downtown Ferndale is a demonstration of people-powered transit. The community’s answer to the massive Dream Cruise event…

Holly Area Murder Still Unsolved, Family Raises $20,000…

Holly Area Murder Still Unsolved, Brueger Family Raises $20,000 for Funeral (CrystalA. Proxmire, Aug. 13, 2016) Holly, MI – A pile of running shoes and flowers forms a memorial on Fish Lake Road where 31-year-old Alley Brueger [Alexandra Nicollette Brueger] was shot four times in the back while she was on her daily 10-mile-run on…

Restaurant Worker at Social in Birmingham Tests Positive for Hepatitis A

Restaurant Worker at Social in Birmingham Tests Positive for Hepatitis A (Oakland County Health Division, Aug. 10, 2016) Birmingham, MI – Oakland County Health Division and Wayne County Wellness Services Division, in coordination with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, have identified Hepatitis A infection in a food service worker at the Social…

Berkley Gearing Up for Cruisefest Classic Car Parade Aug 19

Berkley Gearing Up for Cruisefest Classic Car Parade Aug 19 (Event Page) Berkley, MI – Start your engines! Organizers are revving up for the Woodward Dream Cruise kickoff event.  The City of Berkley CruiseFest Planning Committee, city officials and volunteers are working hard to finalize arrangements for the 21st Annual Classic Car Parade that will…

2016 Candidate Interview State Rep Tim Greimel 29th District (video)

2016 Candidate Interview State Rep Tim Greimel 29th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug 9, 2016) Auburn Hills, MI – Democratic State House Chair and the State Representative for the 29th District Tim Greimel is running for re-election.  He has served for nearly five years and is eligible for one more term. Greimel is being…

Dems Nominate Suzanna Shkreli to Replace Gilbert on 8th District Congressional Ballot

Dems Nominate Suzanna Shkreli to Replace Gilbert on 8th District Congressional Ballot (Compiled  Aug. 8, 2016) Clarkston, MI – With actress Melissa Gilbert being unable to run due to medical issues, the Democratic Party has nominated Suzanna Shkreli of Clarkston to serve as the Democratic nominee against Republican incumbent Mike Bishop. A statement by the…