Race in Community Project Asks: What Does Diversity in Ferndale Mean? (Guest View by Kathleen LaTosch, Dec. 1, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Everyone says diversity is good for us. Business leaders expound upon the economic benefits of having a diverse workforce – the creativity, the increased problem-solving ability. Liberals say it’s “the right thing to…
Local Magic Love: Can you handle the truth? (Guest View by Jacki Smith, Coventry Creations and Candle Wick Shoppe, Dec. 1, 2015) “Often, we know the truth but do not want to see it.” Truth is a very sticky subject, because it is so subjective. There is your truth, their truth and the universal truth,…
Crime at the Motorama Motel, Part One Part One of a Three-Part Series (Crystal A. Proxmire) Ferndale, MI – How common is crime at the Motorama? This question comes up from time to time as the public hears about the most serious of cases, including a heroin-related death earlier this year. On April 20, 2015…
Kids Help Metalliclaus and Mayor Light the Ferndale Tree (C. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2015) The holiday tree in the median of 9 Mile and Woodward has officially been lit, in pure “Ferndale Normal” style, with a black-bearded cynical Santa named Metalliclaus helping to rock the tradition. Children and adults stood in awe as Metalliclaus strummed…
Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Ferndale Dec. 13 (EVENT page) Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Ferndale Dec. 13 6pm-7pm Kulick Community Center 1201 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 48220. Featuring State Rep. Robert Wittenberg and a performance by Ferndale Community Concert Band. Free event is open to all. There will be fresh donuts and hot Chazzano Coffee. For more…
Bridging 8 Mile Program Dec 5 (EVENT page) Bridging 8 Mile Program Hosting Day-Long Program Dec 5 Dec. 5 Community Challenge Day scheduled in Detroit DETROIT – The Association for Youth Empowerment, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing transformational programs to schools and communities in southeast Michigan, will host a Community Challenge Day from 9 a.m.…
Ferndale: How to Select the Right Dog for You Dec. 9 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Wed. Dec. 9, 2015, 6:30pm Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220. It’s a tough choice when you want to find the right four-legged best friend. The Ferndale Library has partnered with Fido Personal…
Downtown Ferndale Small Saturday Deals Nov. 28 (EVENT page) Downtown Ferndale is your one-stop shop for creative gift buying this holiday season 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 the metro-Detroit area. Downtown Ferndale…
Ferndale Holiday Ice Festival Dec. 12 (EVENT page) The Annual Holiday Ice Festival December 12th! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means it’s time again for Downtown Ferndale’s annual Holiday Ice Festival, Saturday, December 12th from 10am to 6pm! Come for plenty of traditional holiday-time activities for the whole family to enjoy, as…
Metalliclaus to Light Ferndale’s Tree Nov. 28 (EVENT page) UPDATE: Tree lighting time has been changed to 6pm per Metalliclaus. Here is the event page on Facebook for the latest – https://www.facebook.com/events/596328780505894/. Saturday, Nov. 28 6pm in the median of 9 Mile and Woodward Ave. in Downtown Ferndale. To kick off the holiday season and…
Build a Gingerbread House at Ferndale Library Dec. 19 (EVENT page) Ferndale Library 222 E. 9 Mile, Ferndale, MI 48220 Dec. 19, 2015 from 12:30-2pm. Come to the library to sip hot cocoa and build your very own gingerbread house. All materials will be provided. Registration is REQUIRED. Younger children will need adult supervision…
Ferndale Breakfast With Santa Dec. 5 (EVENT page) Dec 5, 2015 Sat. 8am to 10am Location: Gerry Kulick Community Center Facility: The Dales Fee for up to 12 years old: $8.00 Fee for 13 or more years old: $4.00 Bring your little ones out to the Kulick Community Center to enjoy a hot breakfast and…
Detroit Unplugged Featuring Her Dark Host, Ferndale Nov. 30 (EVENT page) Last month Hip In Detroit kicked off their new series of events called Detroit Unplugged. This endeavor features some of Detroit’s best bands playing completely unplugged. No amps, no reverb, no electronics. Just a band, their instruments, and a room full of people. The…
New Way Bar Holiday Jazz Night Dec. 8 (EVENT page) Tuesday December 8 we have Jazz Night at the New Way Bar: Holiday Edition! featuring the Nighthawks Jazz Orchestra Celebrate the season with swinging renditions of the holiday classics. Musicians, bring your instruments and sit in with band. It’s a 10 piece Jazz band playing…
Search is on for New Ferndale Housing Director, Wilson Settlement Reduced (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 21, 2015) It’s been one year since the first rays of sunshine began to hit the shrouded operations of the Ferndale Housing Commission. Subsequent months of media and HUD investigations brought to light a system of mistreatment, theft and oppression…
Holiday Inspiration at Blumz’s Ladies Night Out (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 21, 2015) A festive time was had by all as scores of women (and some men too) flocked to Blumz by JR Designs in Ferndale for the annual Ladies Night Out celebration. The event is the kickoff to the holiday season for the floral,…
Affirmations names new Executive Director: Susan Erspamer (Affirmations Press Release, Nov. 20, 2015) Affirmations’ Board of Directors has announced that Susan Erspamer will join the organization as its next Executive Director. Erspamer is a Michigan native with 21 years of executive experience in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Before joining Affirmations, she was the vice…
2015 Chamber Awards Celebrate Ferndale Businesses (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 17, 2015) The stars of Ferndale’s business community came out Thursday night as the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual Gala. The event is the group’s most elegant gathering each year, which includes a massive silent auction and awards. The festivities took place…
Groups Collecting Clothes for Homeless Vets: Hazel Park, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Pontiac & Waterford November 13, 2015 This holiday season, the Ferndale Elks, Hazel Park Eagles, and Detroit Tough gym are partnering up to collect new or gently used clothing and blankets to be distributed among the nearly 2,000 homeless veterans in the Detroit area.…
FREE Ladies Night Out at Blumz in Ferndale Nov. 20 (EVENT page) Blumz by JRDesigns will once again be hosting their annual Fun, Festive, and FREE Ladies Night Out at their Ferndale store (503 E. Nine Mile Rd.) on November 20th, 2015. The event will feature over 20 local vendors selling their handmade items…