Looking Back on Ten Years of Rust Belt Market Memories
“It’s been 10 years of building community, 10 years of helping creative entrepreneurs get a start, 10 years of being a shopping destination unlike any other in Michigan,” Chris said.
Downtown Ferndale Seeks “Boss Mom” Stories, Encourages Mothers Day Shopping
The Ferndale Downtown Development Authority is delighted to announce the “Ferndale Boss Moms” Campaign.
Seconds Mean Safety for Wheelchair Users Crossing Woodward
Everything seemed to converge at once, with rapid communication between MDOT, city staff at Ferndale, and myself, to identify what we needed to recommend to fix this.
Wednesday Walks in Downtown Ferndale Happen Each Week
Wednesday Walks in Downtown Ferndale Happen Each Week Ferndale, MI – Wednesday Walks is a weekly walk, departing from the City Hall parking lot at 5:30 pm and lasting 30-45 minutes. The start time is designed to be right as people are getting home from work – get a little exercise in before you get…
2 am on Friday, Shots Fired in Downtown Ferndale
2 am on Friday, Shots Fired in Downtown Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 26, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Residents in the area of E. Breckenridge and Woodward Ave woke to the sound of gunshots early Friday morning. The incident happened in front of Bosco Lounge at 22930 Woodward Ave. According to Ferndale Police Chief Vincent…
Reporter Food: Portabella & Mixed Sweet Peppers Po’ Boy at Howe’s Bayou
Reporter Food: Portabella & Mixed Sweet Peppers Po’ Boy at Howe’s Bayou (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Sometimes it can be hard to find an alternative to the meaty burgers and chicken sandwiches that flood the restaurant scene. But Howe’s Bayou at 22848 Woodward in Downtown Ferndale has a fantastic meat-free…
Mixed-Use Parking Deck Negotiations Moving Forward in Ferndale
Mixed-Use Parking Deck Negotiations Moving Forward in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 10, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council is expected to vote Monday on entering into a 150-day Exclusive Negotiation Rights Agreement (ENRA) with a developer for the “dot,” a five-level mixed-used structure to be built at Troy and Allen in Downtown Ferndale.…
Reporter Food: Teres Major Neapolitan Pizza at Pop’s for Italian
Reporter Food: Teres Major Neapolitan Pizza at Pop’s for Italian (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Pizza is the perfect election night food for reporters, since we can scroll our screens for results with one hand, while using the other to sneak in quick bites. For this year’s primary election, I went…
Reporter Food: Pub Burger & Poutine under a Palm Tree at M-Brew
Reporter Food: Pub Burger & Poutine under a Palm Tree at M-Brew (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 26, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Yesterday I had the good fortune to sit in a shady corner of a wrap around porch, sipping a fruity drink and writing with a view of a palm tree. This experience is often…
Reporter Food: Pollo a la Brasa and More at Culantro in Ferndale
Reporter Food: Pollo a la Brasa and More at Culantro in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 20, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Peruvian fare has made its way to Downtown Ferndale with the new Peruvian polleria Culantro at 22939 Woodward Ave. It was a great place for a lunchtime meetup with a friend, though neither of…
Rainbow Run Celebrates Diversity
Rainbow Run Celebrates Diversity (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Over 250 runners donned Michigan-made high rainbow socks and ran through the streets of Ferndale Saturday morning for the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Rainbow Run. Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter welcomed everyone to the event and the crowed warmed up with stretches…
Rainbow Run Celebrates Diversity
Rainbow Run Celebrates Diversity (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Over 250 runners donned Michigan-made high rainbow socks and ran through the streets of Ferndale Saturday morning for the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Rainbow Run. Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter welcomed everyone to the event and the crowed warmed up with stretches…
Videos Show “Faces of Ferndale”
Videos Show “Faces of Ferndale” (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 23, 2018) Ferndale, MI- The Ferndale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has been using online videos to help introduce people to the “Faces of Ferndale.” These quick videos on You Tube and Facebook give glimpses into the businesses and institutions that help make the community great. PJ…
Ferndale Mayor Presents Business Awards
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
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…
Como’s Remains Closed, Auction Set for Equipment Sale
Como’s Remains Closed, Auction Set for Equipment Sale Ferndale, MI – The most recent closure of Como’s Restaurant in Ferndale due to repeated, ongoing health code violations seems to be the last, as the owners are now auctioning off items from the restaurant. Michigan Restaurant Liquidations and Auctions is hosting the online equipment auction on…
Ice Sculptures Remain Through Downtown Ferndale
Ice Sculptures Remain Through Downtown Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 16, 2017) Ferndale, MI – While the Downtown Ferndale Holiday Ice Festival has passed, the spirit – and the sculptures – remain. In years past warm weather melted the temporary artworks, but this year nature has cooperated, leaving the 9 Mile and Woodward area with…
15 Gift Ideas from Rust Belt Market
15 Gift Ideas from Rust Belt Market (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 15, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Looking for holiday gifts? The Rust Belt Market has over 50 small businesses under one roof, including many artists and local small manufacturers. A recent visit showed a variety of gifting possibilities. Some of our favorites included a decorative,…
Downtown Ferndale Businesses to Help Hurricane Victims Sept. 9
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…
Student Art to be Painted by Public at Funky Ferndale Art Fair
Student Art to be Painted by Public at Funky Ferndale Art Fair (Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission, Aug. 7, 2017) Ferndale, MI -The Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission has selected a design by local teen Heaven Guty for this year’s Inclusivity Mural. Each year students are invited to submit a design reflecting their concept…