Tough Conversations, Deep Commitments Come Out at Affirmations Board Meeting (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 27, 2016) Ferndale, MI – It’s no big secret that Affirmations, the LGBTQ community center in Downtown Ferndale, has some issues. But it also has a mix of people who care enough to continue being part of discussions and solutions, even…
Ferndale Artist in You Program Seeks Funding for Student Art (Press Release, Jan. 28, 2016) WHAT IT IS: Ferndale High School and CASA student artists compete to have their artwork converted into public art. The three top scoring students will be eligible for a $500 scholarship. Six students’ work will be selected to be enlarged,…
Ferndale Garden Club: Stop Deer and Rabbits Feb. 11 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Garden Club: Presentation on “Taking Back Your Garden: Stop Browsing Deer and Rabbits from Devouring Your Garden” by Julia Hofley. Thursday, February 11, 7 p.m. Kulick Community Center, 1201 Livernois. Guests are welcome. For more information, call 248-541-6427. For more…
Ferndale Pride Seeks Sponsors (Ferndale Pride Press Release, Jan. 28, 2016) Summer kicks off in Ferndale with its annual Ferndale Pride event. In its 6th year, Pride is a time for people who are in gender and sexuality minorities to celebrate life and love with their allies. Pride is a free event for all who…
Ferndale Students Get Visit from The Profit’s Marcus Lemonis (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 26, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Teachers have a special way of calling on kids and making them squirm but also helping them grow. That is the same skill that Marcus Lemonis brought to the auditorium of Ferndale High School on Tuesday when…
Interview: Carole Kimbrough, First Black Female Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 22, 2016) Ferndale, MI – It was 1974 when Carole Kimbrough first took a job as a Deputy with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, working in Oakland County Jail. Over the course of two decades she moved up the ranks…
Pop Up Ice Skating Spots in Royal Oak and Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 22, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – The City of Royal Oak and the City of Ferndale have added some wintery fun to local parks – creating makeshift ice skating rinks for residents and visitors. The City of Royal Oak announced today…
New York Bagel Delivery Van Left Running Stolen (Ferndale Police Department, Jan. 22, 2016) Ferndale, MI – On 01/21/06 at about 3:40 a.m., Ferndale Police responded to a report of a delivery van stolen from New York Bagel on Woodward. An employee of the store said that a white male entered the bagel shop and…
Officials Call for Repeal of Ban on Sharing Information about Ballot Proposals (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 21, 2016) Roseville, MI – “There is a stereotype of librarians as being quiet and meek. I hope that our presence today helps to debunk that stereotype. And if they want to throw us in jail for sharing…
From Ferndale to Flint: Places to Drop Off Water Donations (Liz Lamoste, Jan. 18, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The residents of Flint, Michigan have been subject to a horrific water crisis. They are struggling not only for access to clean water in the short term, but for justice and sustainable solutions going forward. A group…
Ferndale Master Land Use Public Meeting Feb. 6 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Please “Save the Date” for an open house focused on Ferndale’s Master Land Use Plan on Saturday, February 6th at Rust Belt Market from 11am-3pm. The event will be an open house format to give easy feedback with short presentations at 11:30am…
Interview: Mike Lennon Remembers 37 Years of Service in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – It’s time for Mike Lennon to kick back, make some popcorn, and watch city council meetings on TV from the comfort of a special chair that was left for him in his driveway. After 12 years…
Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash talks about Water Quality (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 13, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – Turning on the faucet and having clean water come out is something easily taken for granted. They wash their hands, take a shower, brush their teeth, cook, clean, and drink without stopping to think about…
Suspected of Several Larcenies, Teen Tries Selling Stolen Property to PR Cop (Pleasant Ridge Police, Jan. 13, 2016) Pleasant Ridge, MI – Rhyonn Lee Eggen was arraigned on Jan. 3, 2016 on several charges related to larcenies from buildings and vehicles. His pre exam conference is scheduled in 45th District Court for 1 p.m. tomorrow…
Ferndale: Clothing Swap Fashion Fundraising Event Feb. 6 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Clothing Swap Fashion Fundraising Event Feb. 6 $20 entry with minimum 5 fashionable clothing or accessory items to swap. Enjoy free services like nails, hair, henna hand art, chair massages, deserts and drink specials. This fifth annual event benefits JFK PTA. The…
Ferndale Fills Police Captain Position, Palazzolo Promoted (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 12, 2016) Ferndale, MI – After about five years of being vacant, The City of Ferndale has filled the Captain position for the Police Department. Vincent Palazzolo was promoted to the position, which involves operations management, managing patrol and budgeting, or as Chief Tim…
Ferndale Announces Paid Paternity Leave for Employees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 12, 2016) Ferndale, MI – At their Jan. 11 meeting, Ferndale City Council voted to add paid paternity leave to the benefits package for employees, giving new moms and dads time off when a new kid comes. The idea is that offering paternity time…
How to Donate Water to Flint (Compiled, Jan. 10, 2016) Flint, MI – Residents of Flint are suffering from a lack of water due to contamination. Much has been written about the causes of the dangerous, lead-contaminated water, the question on many people’s minds is how to help. The Rachael Maddow Show compiled a list…
Suspect in Ferndale Shooting Caught in Texas, Suspected of Other Area Crimes (Compiled, Jan. 9, 2016) Bloomfield, Twp – A man accused of shooting a man in the face in Ferndale on Dec. 3, 2015 is also the suspect in other Metro Detroit crimes, according to a report in The Daily Tribune. The report states…
Heart of a Leader Women’s Health Panel Feb. 3 (EVENT page) Southfield, MI – Heart of a Leader Women’s Health Panel Feb. 3 Name: Heart of a Leader Date: February 3, 2016 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST Register Now Event Description: In recognition of Women’s Heart Health Month, Ferndale, Madison Heights/Hazel Park, Royal…