Ferndale Pizza Palooza Fills Tummies, Raises Money to Fight Cancer (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 16, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A dozen local restaurants donated pizza for an epic tasting event to benefit Ferndale Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society. Pizza Palooza took place Wednesday night at Ferndale High School. Nearly 100 people placed…
Funding Approved for Ferndale Apartments, Design Changes Made (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 16, 2017) Ferndale, MI – After criticism from the Planning Commission about the lack of ground level features, developer Wolf River has revised plans for the Ferndale Apartments and gotten approval for Brownfield Redevelopment Funding. The four-story apartment building will be constructed at…
Public Input Meeting on Wilson/UHS Development in Ferndale Feb. 28 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – The developer for the Wilson (formerly University High School – UHS) building has scheduled a public meeting on Tuesday, February 28th – 6:30 PM at City Hall (300 E. 9 Mile, Ferndale). The meeting is scheduled to provide an update…
Downtown Ferndale Stores Host Indoor Sidewalk Sale Feb 17-19 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI -The movement to support local communities by shopping local has taken hold across the country in the form of programs such as “Small Business Saturday”, held annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Building on this concept, and recognizing that showing support of…
Couples Enjoy White Castle’s Valentine Tradition (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Heather Cobb and Heather Johnson-Bonds of Hazel Park shared smiles, French fries and sliders with their kids Jasmine and Earl for Valentine’s Day. But this was not just a normal visit to the Ferndale White Castle (just north of 8…
Guest View: Loving Thy (Immigrant) Neighbor (Rev. Jim Pool, Renaissance Vineyard Church in Ferndale, Feb. 14, 2017) In all my miles of walking, I’ve learned one simple lesson: you’ve got to start somewhere. It’s little use only wishing you had walked the whole city or wondering if the new guy that moved in next door…
Boys & Girls Clubs Looking for Volunteer Tutors (Alissa Malerman, Feb. 14, 2017) Ferndale, Royal Oak, and Southfield, MI – Looking for a way to share the love this Valentine’s Day? The Boys & Girls Club says becoming a volunteer tutor for Ferndale students is a great way to give a heartfelt gift that will…
Public Invited to Meeting About Ferndale Parking Deck Feb. 22 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Students from University of Michigan’s Citizen Interaction Design program will be hosting a meeting about Ferndale’s Parking Deck Development. The purpose is to “Provide feedback on the information tool Provide feedback on the information tool we are designing to connect…
Royal Oak and Ferndale Officials to Vote on Immigration Stances (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 12, 2017) UPDATE – Both Royal Oak and Ferndale approved their respective proposals at their Monday night meetings. Royal Oak and Ferndale, MI – Officials in Royal Oak and Ferndale are expected to vote Monday evening on measures that show support…
Hundreds Line Woodward to Support Planned Parenthood (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 11, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Jerry Travis of Hazel Park said he hadn’t been to a protest since the Bush Era, when he’d go to anti-war demonstrations. But Saturday he wore his long brown hair down and donned a Jesus robe to show…
Pizza Palooza to Support Relay for life Ferndale Feb. 15 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Join us as we find out who has the best pizza in the Ferndale Area! Take a break from cooking to support Relay For Life of the Ferndale Area by enjoying the best pizza Ferndale has to offer! As the…
15 Lovely Gift Ideas from Blumz in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2017) Ferndale, MI – As Valentine’s Day approaches, the folks at Blumz by JRDesigns are ready with an abundance of flowers, candies, cards, fuzzy animals, balloons and other items to demonstrate affection. Items can be bought in the store or delivered to…
Suspects Arrested After 7-Eleven Robberies in Ferndale, Oak Park & Madison Heights (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2017) Ferndale, Oak Park, and Madison Heights, MI – According to Ferndale Police St. Baron Brown there were four 7-Eleven robberies on Tuesday, that ended with the arrest of two suspects in Madison Heights. According to St. Brown…
Mardi Bras Event to Collect Hygiene Products Feb 28 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Celebrate Mardi Bras by giving to women in need in our communities while celebrating Mardi Gras at The Loving Touch on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6-10pm. Please bring: Bras (new) Underwear (new) Tampons Pads Menstrual cups Panty liners Wet wipes/feminine wipes…
15 Lovely Gift Ideas from Modern Natural Baby in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 6, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Family love can be just as important as romantic love for those that celebrate on Feb. 14. For those who want to spread hearts and hugs here are 15 lovely gift ideas for parents or kids…
Fire on E. Saratoga in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2017) Ferndale, MI – At about 11:45 pm on Sunday, firefighters from Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights and Royal Oak were dispatched to 341 E. Saratoga (between Woodward Ave. and Paxton) for a fire. The fire appears to have originated in the upper level…
Ferndale School Board Secretary Twomey Shares View on Advocacy Conference (Karen Twomey, Feb. 5, 2017) Ferndale School Board Secretary Karen Twomey traveled to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28-31 for the National School Board Association Advocacy Conference. Here is her account from the trip. When our district sends me to a conference I always feel this…
15 Lovely Gift Ideas from Candle Wick Shop in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Love is in the air all year round at Candle Wick Shop in Downtown Ferndale. Located at 175 W. 9 Mile this store is full of candles, crystals, and other elements to help shoppers connect with…
Ferndale Man Killed Near Fort Campbell KY (Compiled, Feb. 5, 2017) Oak Grove, KY – According to ABC News, Ferndale native Christopher Ryan Hoch, 28, was killed along with Pricilla Ann East, 32, in a home in Oak Grove, Kentucky near Fort Campell on Thursday night. Both were soldiers at Fort Campbell. Police say Jeremy…
Business Leaders Share Advice with Mumford Students (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 4, 2017) Auburn Hills, MI – Dr. Cleamon Moorer Jr’s dad gave him some advice about college: “Struggle now so the rest of your life can be easier.” The advice, at first, did not sink in. Moorer, who is now the Dean of College…