Outdoor Movie in Ferndale: Pretty in Pink, Sept. 21 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Join the Ferndale DDA on the Third Thursday in July, August & September! The event is entirely FREE to you, your friends and the entire community. We hope you will join in the activity and enjoy an evening of outdoor entertainment.…
Outdoor Movie in Ferndale: Pretty in Pink, Sept. 21 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Join the Ferndale DDA on the Third Thursday in July, August & September! The event is entirely FREE to you, your friends and the entire community. We hope you will join in the activity and enjoy an evening of outdoor entertainment.…
Honey: A Sweet Space for Moms with Classes and Support (Cheryl Weiss, June 18, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Motherhood changes a woman. From changes in your body, to changes in your brain, to changes in your priorities, and changes in your schedule, nothing is the same after you have a baby. That can be isolating,…
Ferndale Says Cheers to Public Art with Art of Cocktail Event (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 17, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Patrons hit the town Thursday night in Downtown Ferndale to raise money – and their glasses – in support of public art. The Art of the Cocktail event took place at M-Brew and Valentine Distilling…
Ferndale Says Cheers to Public Art with Art of Cocktail Event (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 17, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Patrons hit the town Thursday night in Downtown Ferndale to raise money – and their glasses – in support of public art. The Art of the Cocktail event took place at M-Brew and Valentine Distilling…
Ferndale Approves Skateboard Park, Detroit City Skateboards Relocating (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A group of kids was really happy Monday night when Ferndale City Council voted to proceed with plans for a skate park at Wilson Park near Hilton and Marshall. The young people took turns speaking at the podium,…
Ferndale Approves Skateboard Park, Detroit City Skateboards Relocating (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A group of kids was really happy Monday night when Ferndale City Council voted to proceed with plans for a skate park at Wilson Park near Hilton and Marshall. The young people took turns speaking at the podium,…
Two Lanes of WB I-696 to Remain Closed for Repair After Fire (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – The Michigan Department of Transportation has issued a travel advisory impacting the Royal Oak area, stating: “WB 696 from 75 to Woodward, the left lane remains closed till end of the week for concrete repair…
Two Lanes of WB I-696 to Remain Closed for Repair After Fire (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – The Michigan Department of Transportation has issued a travel advisory impacting the Royal Oak area, stating: “WB 696 from 75 to Woodward, the left lane remains closed till end of the week for concrete repair…
Video Shows Driver of Van Stopping Suspect in Ferndale Police Chase (Ferndale Police, June 13, 2017) Ferndale, MI – On Friday, 06/09/17 at about 9:30 p.m. Ferndale police arrested a man who fled in a vehicle, and was caught after a citizen ran head on into the suspect in order to stop him. The arrested…
Tanker and Two Cars Crash and Burn on I 696, No Fatalities Reported (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 12, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Cleanup continues on I-696 W just before Woodward Avenue after a tanker truck and two passenger vehicles that ended with explosions and fire. Firefighters on the scene said there were no…
Reporter Food: Loaded Mac n’Cheese from Zeke’s Rock n Roll BBQ in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Before diving into an afternoon of Ferndale Pride coverage, a friend and I grabbed lunch at Zeke’s BBQ, which is right in the heart of Downtown Ferndale. I had the loaded mac n’…
Two Options Presented for Ferndale Parking Structure (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 8, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Over 60 people came out for a two-hour meeting to discuss the two parking deck options presented by the City of Ferndale. Some residents and business owners have called for a simple deck with no retail space. As officials…
Former Manager Accused of Robbing Rosie’s, Police Seek Info (Ferndale Police, June 8, 2017) Ferndale, MI – 38 Year Old TIMOTHY MARTIN of Willis Village Michigan has been arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering Rosie O’Grady’s bar. Martin is an ex-manager of the bar who left employment there about a month ago. On Sunday…
Pictures from the 2017 Ferndale Rainbow Run (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Runners, walkers, joggers, stroller-pushers and leash-pullers wove through the streets Downtown Ferndale for the annual Rainbow Run. The event coincides with Ferndale Pride, both of which celebrate diversity. Over 400 people came out to get splattered with multiple colors…
New Ferndale Chamber Director Matt Zook Brings Tourism Background to Town (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 5, 2017) Ferndale, MI – When asked what his wish for Ferndale would be, the new Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Matt Zook said “People here in Metro Detroit know about Ferndale. What I want is for people outside the…
SOCRRA Communities Get Mixed Recycling, New Bins on the Way (SOCRRA, June 5, 2017) Troy, MI – Recycling is about to get a lot easier for residents in SOCCRA communities. This summer SOCRRA will deliver a 65 gallon recycling cart to every single family household in its member communities. And because SOCRRA is converting to…
SOCRRA Communities Get Mixed Recycling, New Bins on the Way (SOCRRA, June 5, 2017) Troy, MI – Recycling is about to get a lot easier for residents in SOCCRA communities. This summer SOCRRA will deliver a 65 gallon recycling cart to every single family household in its member communities. And because SOCRRA is converting to…
2017 Ferndale Pride Pictures (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The sunshine and the crowds came out Saturday for the annual Ferndale Pride Festival, celebrating the LGBTQAI community and diversity. The festival opened with youth releasing rainbow colored balloons in memory of Peter Cooper, a community activist who passed away in the…
Ferndale Library Free Concert: The Theatre Bizarre Orchestra Aug. 8 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Nothing sweeter than some fine live music in a serene setting during the soft-glowing sunset of a summer’s eve! The Ferndale Library’s Summer Concert Series has always strived to expose library visitors to music that is new and exciting in…