Ferndale Pride Announces Multiple Fundraisers, Seeks Volunteers (Ferndale Pride, Feb. 28, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Preparations are under way for Ferndale Pride, which takes place June 2, 2018 in Downtown Ferndale. In the meantime, here is information on volunteering and on fundraisers leading up to the event: Committee meetings with volunteers, location to be determined:…
Reporter Food: New Menu at Rosie O’Grady’s in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 26, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Rosie O’Grady’s in Downtown Ferndale has long been an advertising sponsor of Oakland County Times, so it was exciting to be able to bring people from Pontiac, Holly, Davisburg and Royal Oak there for lunch when Main…
Reporter Food: New Menu at Rosie O’Grady’s in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 26, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Rosie O’Grady’s in Downtown Ferndale has long been an advertising sponsor of Oakland County Times, so it was exciting to be able to bring people from Pontiac, Holly, Davisburg and Royal Oak there for lunch when Main…
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Does your community need more fiber? The answer is likely yes according to Emily Dabish of Rocket Fiber who was among the speakers at Main Street Oakland County Main Street’s “Connected Downtowns” Conference on Feb. 15. Fiber is the foundation…
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Does your community need more fiber? The answer is likely yes according to Emily Dabish of Rocket Fiber who was among the speakers at Main Street Oakland County Main Street’s “Connected Downtowns” Conference on Feb. 15. Fiber is the foundation…
M Contemporary Art Cuts Ribbon, Features Detroit From Above (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 24, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Downtown Ferndale welcomed the newest art gallery M Contemporary Art last Friday with a ribbon cutting and artist reception. After a soft opening in Jan, the Feb. event featured Brian Day, a photographer who uses a drone to…
Building Ferndale’s Future: Council to Consider Zoning Changes (Crystal A. Proxmire Feb. 21, 2018) Ferndale, MI – What will development in Ferndale look like moving forward? According to draft zoning changes approved on first reading by the Planning Commission Wednesday, Ferndale will be more walkable, more transit-friendly, and with taller buildings to accommodate more mixed…
Building Ferndale’s Future: Council to Consider Zoning Changes (Crystal A. Proxmire Feb. 21, 2018) Ferndale, MI – What will development in Ferndale look like moving forward? According to draft zoning changes approved on first reading by the Planning Commission Wednesday, Ferndale will be more walkable, more transit-friendly, and with taller buildings to accommodate more mixed…
Building Ferndale’s Future: Council to Consider Zoning Changes (Crystal A. Proxmire Feb. 21, 2018) Ferndale, MI – What will development in Ferndale look like moving forward? According to draft zoning changes approved on first reading by the Planning Commission Wednesday, Ferndale will be more walkable, more transit-friendly, and with taller buildings to accommodate more mixed…
Royal Oak Dog Walkers Gets New Spot in Ferndale, Seeks Help with Name (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 22, 2018) Ferndale, MI – When Catherine Adamo got her Masters of Social Work in 2014, she started walking dogs while she was waiting for her certificate and looking for jobs. “I realized that it made me very…
Royal Oak Dog Walkers Gets New Spot in Ferndale, Seeks Help with Name (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 22, 2018) Ferndale, MI – When Catherine Adamo got her Masters of Social Work in 2014, she started walking dogs while she was waiting for her certificate and looking for jobs. “I realized that it made me very…
Candle Wick Shoppe Celebrates a Decade of Candles and Community (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 21, 2018) Ferndale, MI – “Without your team, you don’t have anything.” That’s one of the biggest lessons that Jacki Smith has learned being co-owner of the Candle Wick Shoppe in Downtown Ferndale. As the magical little store on W. 9…
Candle Wick Shoppe Celebrates a Decade of Candles and Community (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 21, 2018) Ferndale, MI – “Without your team, you don’t have anything.” That’s one of the biggest lessons that Jacki Smith has learned being co-owner of the Candle Wick Shoppe in Downtown Ferndale. As the magical little store on W. 9…
Ferndale Community Concert Band Musical Kaleidoscope Feb. 25 Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Community Concert Band presents ”A Musical Kaleidoscope” Concert, featuring twelve ensembles from 2 to 80 musicians, on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. All concerts are performed in the Ferndale High School Auditorium at 881 Pinecrest, Ferndale. Admission is free. Ed…
Ferndale Community Concert Band Musical Kaleidoscope Feb. 25 Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Community Concert Band presents ”A Musical Kaleidoscope” Concert, featuring twelve ensembles from 2 to 80 musicians, on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. All concerts are performed in the Ferndale High School Auditorium at 881 Pinecrest, Ferndale. Admission is free. Ed…
Smoke Bomb to Remove Skunk Causes Fire in Ferndale Home (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 20, 2018) Ferndale, MI – An attempt to remove a skunk from a Michigan basement led to a fire that destroyed a home in Ferndale Monday. Fire Chief Kevin Sullivan said the occupant had lit a rodent-killing smoke bomb in the…
Smoke Bomb to Remove Skunk Causes Fire in Ferndale Home (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 20, 2018) Ferndale, MI – An attempt to remove a skunk from a Michigan basement led to a fire that destroyed a home in Ferndale Monday. Fire Chief Kevin Sullivan said the occupant had lit a rodent-killing smoke bomb in the…
Business Coach Shares Four Keys to Success at Ferndale Event (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Less than 10% of small businesses succeed and less than 4% actually thrive. The big reason for this, according to Tom Powers, is that entrepreneurs are often good at the product or services they provide, but…
Ferndale Mayor Presents Business Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale is home to many great businesses, including retail, restaurants, other services, technology and manufacturing. And each year the Mayor’s Business Council honors some of those company’s achievements. This year the awards were presented at The Corner, which is the restaurant…
Ferndale Mayor Presents Business Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale is home to many great businesses, including retail, restaurants, other services, technology and manufacturing. And each year the Mayor’s Business Council honors some of those company’s achievements. This year the awards were presented at The Corner, which is the restaurant…