Ferndale Proves that “Libraries Rock” with Resources, Events, and More

Ferndale Proves that “Libraries Rock” with Resources, Events, and More (Ferndale Area District Library, April 2, 2019) Check out our “Get Involved Guide” for more stories about local organizations. Thank you to Bosco Lounge for sponsoring this series.  Want to contribute a write up of a group you care about?  Message editor@oc115.com with your idea.…

Pleasant Ridge & Ferndale Evaluating Walking and Biking on Woodward, Survey Available

Pleasant Ridge & Ferndale Evaluating Walking and Biking on Woodward, Survey Available (City of Ferndale, City of Pleasant Ridge, March 30, 2019) How is the experience of walking and biking along Woodward Ave.? That’s precisely what the Cities of Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge aim to find out with a new grant-funded safety audit. The cities…

Skilled Trades Get Spotlight in Presidential Hopeful Beto O’Rourke’s Ferndale Visit

Skilled Trades Get Spotlight in Presidential Hopeful Beto O’Rourke’s Ferndale Visit (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 18, 2019) Ferndale, MI – A former El Paso City Councilperson,whose political career took him to the Texas State House and to Congress before falling shy of taking Senator Ted Cruz’s seat, visited Ferndale as one of his earliest stops…

Ferndale Establishes Rideshare Zones for Lyft and Uber, Royal Oak Declines

Ferndale Establishes Rideshare Zones for Lyft and Uber, Royal Oak Declines (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 15, 2019) Ferndale, Royal Oak, MI – Sometimes connecting with a Lyft or Uber driver can be hard, especially in busy places like Downtown Ferndale. Addresses are close together. Stopping to pick people up can impede traffic. Finding the right…

Ferndale DDA Director Barry Hicks Leaving for Madison Heights Position

Ferndale DDA Director Barry Hicks Leaving for Madison Heights Position (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 15, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale DDA Director Barry Hicks will be leaving his position as Ferndale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Director to work as the Community & Economic Development Director for Madison Heights. Hicks came to Ferndale in 2015 after…

Reporter Food: Capt’n Crunch Chicken n’ Waffles at Bobcat Bonnie’s

Reporter Food: Capt’n Crunch Chicken n’ Waffles at Bobcat Bonnie’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 12, 2019) Ferndale, MI- Brunch is a big deal in Downtown Ferndale, and Bobcat Bonnie’s is among the popular destinations. A friend and I went a few weeks ago and were very happy with our breakfasts – and the build-your-own mimosa…

Andy Meisner Announces Run for Oakland County Executive

Andy Meisner Announces Run for Oakland County Executive (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 5, 2019) Ferndale, Huntington Woods, MI – Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner announced today that he is running for Oakland County Executive.  Meisner is the first to make an official announcement regarding the 2020 election. Meisner is a 45 year old Democrat who…