Sign Gets to Root of Ferndale’s Love of Trees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 12, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A piece of paper hung for about a week on a large oak tree in front of the empty Wilson School Building in Ferndale with signatures from people who do not want to see the tree cut…
Ferndale Couple’s Cats Break Two World Records (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 11, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The cat is out of the bag and a Ferndale couple could not be more proud that not one, but two, of their beloved pets have officially broken world records. Lauren and Will Powers first met because of their…
Pop’s for Italian Hosting Puppy Kissing Booths Sept 9 and 17 Ferndale, MI – On Saturday, Sept. 9 and on Sunday, Sept 17 from 11am to 3pm Pops for Italian in Downtown Ferndale is hosting a Puppy Kissing Booth. The Kissing Booth is a donation-based fundraiser for local animal rescues. Pop’s for Italian is located…
Rockstar! Show to Benefit Ferndale Middle School 8th Grade Trips Sept. 28 Rockstar is coming to Ferndale! The Ultimate 80’s Hair Band Experience! Rockstar isn’t “just a cover band” – they are were voted best cover band two years in a row by Hour Detroit! Special performance Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7pm at The…
Downtown Ferndale Businesses to Help Hurricane Victims Sept. 9 (Downtown Ferndale, Sept. 5, 2017) Ferndale, MI – On Saturday, September 9th, the Downtown Ferndale business community is coming together to help small downtowns and their businesses get back on their feet following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana. Downtown Ferndale businesses answered…
Como’s Facing Closure Again After Months of Health Violations (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 2, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Less than a year after opening back up after being shut down by the Oakland County Health Division, Como’s Restaurant is facing closure once again for multiple health code violations. On Aug. 22, 2017 Como’s was officially…
Ferndale Library Announces Two New Teen Programs (Ferndale Area District Library, Aug. 31, 2017) FERNDALE, MI – Encouraging teens to frequent their public library more often has always been an uphill battle, but the Ferndale Area District Library’s determined to turn that around this September. Ferndale’s new teen engagement campaign begins with their new…
Southfield A & T’s Offensive Line Gets Haircuts & Life Advice from Detroit Barbers (Sam Gurwin, Aug. 28, 2017) Southfield and Ferndale, MI – One of the Best Football Programs I have heard of is brewing at Southfield Arts & Technology High School. And I came by the knowledge from a unique but not unknown…
Ferndale Pride sets record with $25,000 in grants to local LGBTQ charities FERNDALE, Mich. – Ferndale Pride distributed $25,000 in grants – the most funding it ever has distributed in a single year – to five local LGBTQ charities Monday, Aug. 28, at the Ferndale City Council meeting. The Ferndale Community Foundation, Ferndale Pride’s sponsoring…
2017 Solar Eclipse Pics (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 25, 2017) Oak Park, Ferndale, Ortonville, Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, MI – Throughout Oakland County kids and adults joined with people all over the United States to watch a solar eclipse as it crossed the nation. In Metro Detroit the moon blocked out the sun by about…
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…
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…