Blue Parking Meters Mean More Handicap Spots in Downtown Birmingham (City of Birmingham, Oct. 7, 2016) BIRMINGHAM, MI – On Saturday, October 8, the City of Birmingham will begin the on-street installation of approximately 70 brand new designated accessible parking spaces throughout the Central Business District. The new spaces are the result of the City’s…
Royal Oak Library Showing “The Automatic Hate” Oct. 22 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Saturday, October 22 @ 2p. The RO Public Library Independent Film Series continues with The Automatic Hate.The film is 97 minutes long, shown in English and appropriate for ages 18 and older. Admission is free. For more information, contact the…
Royal Oak: Austen Brantley Studio Hosting Fundraiser for Teen Arts Program Oct. 14 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Friday, October 14. Austen Brantley, a 20 year old Royal Oak artist who is a regular at the Clay, Glass and Metal Show as well as other events produced by Integrity Shows, is hosting a fundraiser…
2016 Candidate Interview Congressperson Brenda Lawrence (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 7, 2016) Southfield, MI – United States Congressperson Brenda Lawrence is seeking her second term representing the 14th District. Also running for the seat are Republican Howard Klausner, Libertarian Gregory Creswell and Green Party Candidate Marcia Squier. Congressperson Lawrence has represented the public in…
Huntington Woods Residents Ponder Senior Housing, Discussion Continues Oct. 15 (EVENT page) Huntington Woods, MI – Dozens of residents came out to the Recreation Center last Wednesday to discuss the state of housing in Huntington Woods for older adults who may want to remain in the community as they age. They learned about Universal Design,…
Rochester Hills: Van Hoosen Farm’s Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival Oct. 8 (EVENT page) Rochester Hills, MI – The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will host its annual Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 8th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The presenting sponsor for this event is Genisys Credit Union with event…
Holly-Ween Oct. 29 in Downtown Holly (EVENT page) Holly, MI – FREE EVENT: Trick or treating in Holly’s downtown area with our awesome merchants PLUS horse rides, petting farm, face painting, bounce houses, and more provided by The River Church. Plus come see the giant man eating pumpkin on display! More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/536776136513861/?active_tab=highlights ****** For…
Video Shows Peeping Tom Suspect in Ferndale (Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police, Oct. 6, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Police are looking for a “Peeping Tom” who has been plaguing a neighborhood near Martin Rd. Park for the last month, particularly at the house of one particular woman. His image has been caught on private…
Hazel Park’s Artober Art Walk Oct. 22 (EVENT page) The Hazel Park Arts Council is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Artober Art Walk, being held on October 22nd, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event highlights the thriving art community that exists in Hazel Park and is part of Hip Hazel Park’s…
Oak Hill Cemetery Walk to Feature Historic Figures Oct. 15 (EVENT page) Pontiac, MI – Better Pontiac Community Development Corporation is organizing its second Oak Hill Cemetery Walk. The event is a strolling tour through the historical cemetery that features actors who portray notable individuals of Pontiac’s history. This event is titled The Pioneers of…
State Superintendent’s Hazel Park Visit Focused on Students (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 5, 2016) Hazel Park, MI – State Superintendent Brian Whiston has been on the job for just over a year. And though he has a lot of administrative work to do, he takes time to visit students across the state to hear from…
Ferndale Homecoming Parade, Tailgate and Game Oct. 7 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – You’re Invited! 3rd annual Ferndale High School Homecoming parade and tailgate! Friday, October 7th, 5pm! This year’s theme is the “Roaring 20’s”! The parade begins at 5pm at the corner of Planavon and 9 Mile road. It will proceed west down…
Guernsey Farms Recalls Milk and Ice Cream Products (Michigan Dept. of Agriculture, Oct. 6, 2016) Northville, MI — Out of an abundance of caution, Guernsey Farms Dairy, of Northville, is conducting a voluntary recall of certain dairy products produced by the company due to the failure of equipment used to verify proper pasteurization during processing.…
Ferndale Voters Have Write-In Options for Library and School Boards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Looking at the ballot for Ferndale Public Library Board of Trustees, voters may notice there are six names running for seven seats. Mary Riegle has registered with the Clerk’s Office to be an official write-in candidate…
Crowd at Chazzano’s Celebrates Gilmore Girls with Luke’s Diner Takeover (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 5, 2016) Ferndale, MI – According to Katelyn Moore and Olivia Demarco of Hazel Park, the best part of Gilmore Girls is Luke’s Diner. Demarco says it’s because “Luke is a hottie.” But Moore said that it’s really the perfect setting…
Man Crushed While Tearing Down Storage Tank in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2016) Ferndale, MI – A demolition worker is hospitalized after an industrial-sized storage tank buckled and pinned him between the tank and a tank that was next to it. The accident happened at a vacant Polar Chemical site at Wolcott and…
Reporter Food: Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork Pasty at M-Brew (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Let’s say you need someplace to work that is cozy with good internet, often has other people working, and has a nice selection of comfort food. One such place is M-Brew in Downtown Ferndale (177 Vester…
Hazel Park Police Seek Suspect in Hit and Run Death of Cyclist (Compiled, Oct. 4, 2016) Hazel Park, MI – A 54-year-old man had been crossing John R. on his bicycle at Woodward Heights when he was fatally hit by a dark-colored SUV. The hit and run happened at around 11pm Monday according to The…
Royal Oak Spooktacular Oct. 30 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Downtown Royal Oak presents the 33rd Annual Spooktacular event for the whole family! Parents are invited to bring their children in their Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating at downtown businesses on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 1-4. p.m.! NEW THIS YEAR: Main Street will close…
Auditions to be held Oct 11 and 13 for “Strawberry – What Party?” (EVENT page) Dearborn, MI – Holding auditions for Strawberry – What Party? on Oct. 11 and Oct. 13 from 6pm to 10pm each day at Henry Ford College MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, 5101 Evergreen Rd., Dearborn, MI, 48128. Show opens Jan. 20,…