2016 Candidate Interview John Randle for OCC Trustee (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI –John Randle Sr. is one of over a dozen people who are running for Oakland County Community College (OCC) Trustee. There are three open seats. This voluntary position helps oversee the administration and the budgeting process of the…
Development Planned for E. 9 Mile and Bermuda in Downtown Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 22, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The development slated for the former St. Paul’s United Methodist Church site made it past the Planning Commission on Wednesday and needs to go to the Zoning Board before breaking ground. The property, located at…
Gala to Support Child Care Center for Homeless Children Sept 23 (EVENT page) PONTIAC, Mich. – Grace Centers of Hope will host its annual Night of Hope gala from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday Sept. 23 at The Reserve located at 325 S. Eaton, Birmingham. The event will raise funds to support the nonprofit organization’s…
Woodward Travelers Can Avoid Transfer at 8 Mile as RTA Announces Reflex Bus Service (Regional Transit Authority, Sept 1, 2016) Detroit, MI – The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) are partnering with The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) to launch a new service called…
Voices of Transgender Pride: Dan Herrle (2 of 15) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 1, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The largest gathering of transgender people in Michigan happens every year in Ferndale with over 200 gender non-conforming individuals and supporters coming together for Transgender Pride in the Park. An unexpected downpour had nearly 100 people huddled…
Downtown Ferndale Gets Artsy with Bus Stops (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 15, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Downtown Ferndale volunteers came out Sunday to start what they hope will be an ever-evolving project of beautifying local bus stops. The Ferndale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has teamed up with Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMARTT) for…
15 Pictures from the Ferndale Green Cruise (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – With legs pumping instead of pistons and wheels being spun with exercise instead of gasoline, the annual Sierra Club Green Cruise in Downtown Ferndale is a demonstration of people-powered transit. The community’s answer to the massive Dream Cruise event…
2016 Election: Candidate Interviews and Issues (ongoing main coverage page) Oakland County, MI – Now that the primaries are over, it’s time to think about the 2016 Presidential Election. There are many local races happening as well, plus ballot issues. The official list is not ready from the County Clerk yet, however we’ve been doing…
Ferndale Adds Bike Repair Stations, Crosswalks to Go with Bike Lanes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 8, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Moves plan moves forward, and bicycle owners are pumped to learn that if they need air for their tires or tools to fix their brakes or keep their seat adjusted there are now…
2016 Candidate Interview Vicki Barnett for Oakland County Executive (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI – The race for County Executive is now down to two people. Democrat Vicki Barnett of Farmington Hills is challenging incumbent L. Brooks Patterson for the position. Barnett is the former Mayor of Farmington Hills and…
2016 Candidate Interview Michael Ryan for County Commission Dist. 19 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2016) Berkley, MI – In the race for County Commissioner for the 19th District there are no competitions in the primary. On Nov. 8 Republican Michael Ryan will be on the ballot against Democratic incumbent Dave Woodward. Ryan is…
Royal Oak Center Street Summer Concert Series Aug. 11 (Event Page) Summer Concert Series Returns to Center Street The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts summer concert series, sponsored by Genisys Credit Union, returns to a ‘pop-up park’ on Center Street through Aug. 18 For six consecutive Thursdays, music enthusiasts are encouraged to grab a…
Royal Oak Center Street Summer Concert Series Aug. 4 (Event Page) Summer Concert Series Returns to Center Street The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts summer concert series, sponsored by Genisys Credit Union, returns to a ‘pop-up park’ on Center Street through Aug. 18 For six consecutive Thursdays, music enthusiasts are encouraged to grab a…
Activist for Transgender Community Darnell Jones Dies of Cancer (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 30, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The LGBTQ community lost an ally and an activist Wednesday as Darnell Jones, Vice President of Gender Identity Network Alliance, died due to complications from cancer. Jones was a pharmacist by day and an activist at night,…
Ferndale Library Director Resigns, Darlene Hellenberg to Serve as Interim (Ferndale Area District Library, June 27, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Area District library Board has been informed that its Director, Jessica Keyser, has accepted a position as the Executive Director of the Grosse Pointe Public Library. Keyser will be working throughout the summer…
HP Police Body Cam Petition Could End up in Court Battle (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 25, 2016) Hazel Park, MI – Oak Park resident Andrew Cissell said he is ready to take The City of Hazel Park to court if they refuse to put an initiative on the ballot to require police officers to wear…
Two Cats Saved & Damage Minimized in Multi-Unit House Fire in Troy (oc115, May 23, 2016) Troy, MI -. Two cats are safe and three apartments were spared damage in a multi-unit house on Brentwood thanks to the efficient work of The Troy Fire Department. According to Assistant Fire Chief Chuck Riesterer the fire was…
Artists Showcase Their Work in Downtown Ferndale Art Walk and Roll (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Thursday evening guests to Downtown Ferndale saw more than the sunny weather, eclectic shops and unique restaurants. Thanks to the Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission there was a bonus amount of art, including live demonstrations.…
Guest Blog: Getting Millennials Interested in Local Government (Samantha Audia, Michigan Municipal League, May 1, 2016) While attending the League’s Capital Conference last month, I had the pleasure of sharing breakfast with local officials from Hazel Park, all of whom took a moment to update me on the new and exciting things happening this year…
Bloomfield Hills Star Sofi K Raising Money for Wish Upon a Teen (press release, May 1, 2016) Sofi K, a sophomore at Bloomfield Hills High School, released her debut album LoveHate last November. Already an accomplished performer and stellar student at the age 14, she has also devoted significant time and energy to help others…