Woodward Construction Between 8 Mile and I-696 Begins March 20
As a reminder, the majority of work will take place from Spring – Fall of this year.
Building Bridges: Ferndale Mayor Earns Spirit of Detroit Award
I view my position as one that strives to improve the quality of life for not only my Ferndale residents but also residents in adjacent cities such as Detroit’s neighborhoods that border 8 Mile.
Suspect Wanted for Hit & Run of Officer Captured in Ferndale Following Chase
The driver was turned over to Highland Park Officers at the scene.
Developers Continue to Refine Plans for 34 Acre Site at 8 Mile and Pinecrest
Developers Continue to Refine Plans for 34 Acre Site at 8 Mile and Pinecrest (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI- The Ferndale Planning Commission heard updated preliminary plans for 34-acre former Hayes Lemmerz location at 8 Mile Road and Pinecrest which would bring a community full of homes, apartments, and other amenities to…
Ferndale Denies Business License Renewal to 8 Wood Motel
Ferndale Denies Business License Renewal to 8 Wood Motel (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council voted Monday night to deny the operating license renewal for the 8 Wood Motel on 8 Mile just west of Woodward. The 8 Wood is located just up the street from the Motorama, which…
Public Hearing on Motorama Business License Appeal March 1
Public Hearing on Motorama Business License Appeal March 1 Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council is set to hear the appeal from Motorama Motel’s business license on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 5:30pm at Ferndale City Hall 300 E. 9 Mile Road. The meeting is open to the public and there will be time for…
Ferndale Council to Vote Monday on Motorama Motel’s License
Police Recommend Not Renewing Motorama License, Council to Vote Monday (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 4, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Motorama Motel could lose its business operating license on Monday depending on a vote of the Ferndale City Council. The Ferndale Police have submitted a report to council outlining the numerous calls for service…
Farmington Hills: Thief Walks Off with Salvation Army Donation Kettle
Farmington Hills: Thief Walks Off with Salvation Army Donation Kettle (Farmington Hills Police, Dec. 12, 2015) Farmington Hills, MI – The Farmington Hills Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for stealing a Salvation Army donation kettle this afternoon. The theft occurred outside the Walgreens located at 27750 Grand River…
Developer Shares Concept for 8 North Project in Ferndale
Developer Shares Concept for 8 North Project in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 14, 2015) A new apartment complex is in the works for Ferndale, to go in just north of 8 Mile on Livernois. A development group called Nexus presented initial concepts to Ferndale City Council on Monday to get a general sense of…
Developer Shares Concept for 8 North Project in Ferndale
Developer Shares Concept for 8 North Project in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 14, 2015) A new apartment complex is in the works for Ferndale, to go in just north of 8 Mile on Livernois. A development group called Nexus presented initial concepts to Ferndale City Council on Monday to get a general sense of…
Police Report: “Fake Cop” Arrested w/ Badge, Handcuffs & Knife
The Ferndale officer became suspicious and arrested LAWSON for not having a license on him. Further investigation showed that LAWSON is not nor ever was a police officer. When arrested LAWSON, the officer found a pair of handcuffs and hunting knife in the compartment on the side of the driver’s door.
Police Report: Racing on 8 Mile with a Pistol
Officers made contact with the driver and returned to their patrol cars to run computer checks. One of the officers notices suspicious movement by Williams and watched him from outside of the car. Williams had a handgun (Smith & Wesson revolver) and tried to hide it under the car seat. The officer arrested Williams.
Ferndale Police Honored for Stopping Suicidal Jumper
Two Department Life Saving Awards were presented at the Ferndale City Council Meeting of May 29, 2012. Officers Jason White and Andrew Wurm were honored for their bravery and quick-thinking when rescuing a suicidal man from the Eight Mile express lane overpass above Woodward.
Meijer, Gateway Marketplace and 900 jobs come to Detroit
Not only Meijer will be located at this 36 acre plaza. Stores that have already signed leases or contracts to locate at the new development include a Marshall’s, K&G Fashion Superstore, Dots (a clothing store), McDonalds, and a PNC Bank branch
Beyond Ferndale: An 8 and Woodward Biking Blog
If there are two streets in Detroit an outsider can name, they’re likely to be Woodward Ave and Eight Mile Road. Woodward from the olden days (think baby boomers and Dream cruisers), and Eight Mile from that rapper fella… We could hardly wait to get there. Even if it was daylight. (check out guest writer Arthur Miller’s amusing observations as he looks for spelling errors and unique features of these well known city streets)
School Board’s Two Projects…
The Board of Education held a special study session on Monday, May 9, 2011 to begin exploring two significant projects, a facilities improvement bond and the possible purchase of property.
8 Mile Boulevard Association Shares Successes…
On Monday, March 14, 2011 Tami Salisbury of the 8 Mile Boulevard Association (8MBA) gave a presentation about how the organization helps to beautify, preserve, and restore the 8 Mile corridor, which forms the southern border of our city. Ferndale is one of 13 communities that partners with the Association, which started in 1993.