Green Cruise Bike Rides Sept. 9 Ferndale, MI – The Green Cruise Bike Rides are set for Saturday, September 9th, 2017, starting from the Ferndale City Hall, 300 East 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 To purchase a ticket for the 8am 42-mile bike ride to Belle Isle, click here 42-mile 8am Belle Isle ride. $10 + $1.52 handling…
Pride in the Park Brings Transgender People Together (Julia Music, Aug. 22, 2017) Transgender Michigan is celebrating its 20th year as a non-profit advocacy group for transgender people in the state of Michigan. This year their annual event, Transgender Pride saw record breaking crowds as more than 500 people gathered in Geary Park to celebrate…
State Police Chase Tire-Stealing Suspects From Royal Oak to Southfield (Michigan State Police, Aug. 22, 2017) Royal Oak and Southfield, MI – On August 21, 2017 at approximately 9 00 PM, troopers from the Metro South Post troopers were contacted by Western Wayne CRT to assist with the arrest of suspects involved in a Larceny…
Ferndale Welcome Monarchs with Milkweed and Way Station (Becky Hammond, Aug. 21, 2017) Ferndale, MI – “I want another one!” Day two of butterfly releases at the Ferndale Library during Children’s Hour, and a third monarch had just left the finger of one enchanted little girl, a butterfly raised in the library from an egg…
15 Adorable Pictures from Ferndale Cat Shelter (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 16, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The world is full of cats and kittens that need love, and the Ferndale Cat Shelter is among the rescue organizations that tries to find homes for those that need them. The Catfe Lounge is located at 821 Livernois,…
Ferndale School District Announces Food Restrictions (Dania H. Bazzi, PhD, Superintendent Ferndale Schools) For the 2017-2018 school year the Ferndale Early Childhood Center, Ferndale Lower Elementary School, and Ferndale Upper Elementary School will be peanut, tree nut, and sesame restricted. Safety is the top priority of our school family. This year we have had several…
A Neighborhood View of Lights & Sirens Parade in Ferndale (video) Ferndale, MI – The Woodward Dream Cruise kicked off Friday evening in Ferndale as a parade of firetrucks and police vehicles drove proudly from E. 9 Mile Road, along Woodward Avenue and back through the east side neighborhood. Vehicles from several generations and locations…
Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties and Tips to View Safely (Oakland County Health Division, Aug. 18, 2017) Oakland County Health Division encourages residents to view the upcoming solar eclipse safely. A partial solar eclipse will be viewable in Oakland County on Monday, August 21, between 1:02 p.m. and 3:46 p.m., with the maximum eclipse visibility at…
Reporter Food: Poutine and Fancy Sliders at Dino’s Lounge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 21, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Some exciting changes are coming to Dino’s Lounge and I was lucky enough to have lunch with entrepreneur extraordinaire Dean Bach the other day to hear all about his big plans. Dino’s Lounge and M-Brew are about…
Family Guide to the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise By Karen Evans, Publisher, Macaroni Kid Ferndale-Royal Oak Royal Oak, Ferndale, Berkley, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Berkley, Clawson, Bloomfield Area, Pontiac – The Woodward Dream Cruise is upon us — you have probably already seen people setting up lawn chairs along Woodward Ave to catch a glimpse…
Join the Fun with Go Comedy! Dream Cruise Bingo (Go Comedy, Aug. 16, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Some people love the Dream Cruise, others not so much. But however you feel, if you’re out and about people-watching you may enjoy this fun BINGO game designed by the comedians at Go Comedy in Ferndale. Keep your…
Presentation to Recall History of 1975 Fire in Downtown Ferndale Sept. 14, 2017 The President of the Ferndale Historical Society, Garry Taylor, will join with local author Donald Levin to present a talk, “Ferndale History & Mystery,” at the Ferndale Area District Library on Thursday, September 14, from 6:30 P.M. till 8 p.m. Mr. Taylor…
Hundreds Gather in Ferndale to Stand up for Love, Share Ideas (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Over 500 people packed the First United Methodist Church of Ferndale and the lawn in front overlooking Woodward Ave. Sunday evening to share a message of love and justice following violence in Charlottesville, VA connected…
Ferndale Fall Vintage Fashion Market Sept. 22 Ferndale, MI – Metro Detroit’s premier vintage shopping event! Join us September 22-24th for a vintage shopping experience unlike anything else in Metro Detroit. For three days the event space at the Rust Belt Market will be transformed into a vintage clothing boutique. FRI 2pm-9pm SAT 11am-7pm SUN…
Firefighters Stop Flames in Ferndale Home (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 7, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Mutual Aid was called for a fire on Kenton in Ferndale Monday evening. The home on the corner of Kenton and Albany caught fire around 6:40pm and the Ferndale Fire Department was quick to respond. Hazel Park Fire and Madison…
Firefighters Stop Flames in Ferndale Home (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 7, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Mutual Aid was called for a fire on Kenton in Ferndale Monday evening. The home on the corner of Kenton and Albany caught fire around 6:40pm and the Ferndale Fire Department was quick to respond. Hazel Park Fire and Madison…
Student Art to be Painted by Public at Funky Ferndale Art Fair (Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission, Aug. 7, 2017) Ferndale, MI -The Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission has selected a design by local teen Heaven Guty for this year’s Inclusivity Mural. Each year students are invited to submit a design reflecting their concept…
Chickens of Oakland County, Where Does Your Community Stand? (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 3, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Jackson Clementz loves his chickens. The five year old spends time chasing and petting the three black New England Reds and three Red Sex Links that live in a pen in his grandfather’s backyard in Holly.…
OC Times & White Castle Celebrate Event Page Launch (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A slider-tastic time was had by all Wednesday as Oakland County Times readers gathered at the White Castle restaurant in Ferndale to celebrate the launch of the White Castle Bold Moves Event Page on the local news…
Ferndale Planning Commission to Hear Parking Deck Plans Aug. 2 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Plans are moving ahead for Ferndale’s anticipated new mixed-use parking deck. The project is now being called “The dot,” or “The Development on Troy.” Located at W. Troy and Allen, the city-owned project is expected to…