Ferndale Appoints Members to 2024 Finance Committee
The 2024 Finance Committee will meet through the end of the year, and present recommendations in January or February.
Ferndale Mayor Piana Recognizes Many Community Contributors in State of the City Address
Ferndale Mayor Melanie Piana, who has announced she won’t be seeking re-election, gave what is likely to be her last State of the City address on May 9 at 215 W.
Jewish Ferndale Celebrates Hanukkah with Menorah Lighting
Jewish Ferndale Celebrates Hanukkah with Menorah Lighting (Sam Gurwin, Dec. 21, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A celebration of light and faith was shared with the community Monday at Jewish Ferndale hosted their annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony in honor of Hanukkah. Rabbi Herscel Finman and his wife Chana run the organization, which offers a community center…
Ferndale Council to Hear Parking Structure Update
Ferndale Council to Hear Parking Structure Update (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 12, 2017) Ferndale, MI – As the City of Ferndale moves forward with plans for a mixed use parking structure in the W. Troy Parking Lot, there will be an update at the March 13 City Council meeting. Research and plans for a deck…
Funding Approved for Ferndale Apartments, Design Changes Made
Funding Approved for Ferndale Apartments, Design Changes Made (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 16, 2017) Ferndale, MI – After criticism from the Planning Commission about the lack of ground level features, developer Wolf River has revised plans for the Ferndale Apartments and gotten approval for Brownfield Redevelopment Funding. The four-story apartment building will be constructed at…
Couple Terrarium and Wine Class at Blumz Feb. 21
Couple Terrarium and Wine Class at Blumz Feb. 21 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the experience seeker in your life? How about attending a class together? Blumz by JRDesigns is holding a couples only terrarium + wine class Feb. 21st at 7 pm for all the couples…
15 Goals from Ferndale’s New Master Plan
15 Goals from Ferndale’s New Master Plan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 20, 2017) Ferndale, MI – What does the future hold for the City of Ferndale? On Wednesday the Planning Commission approved a Master Plan that sets over 180 goals for the next five years, covering everything from land use, recreation, city services and economic…
Ferndale Passes Resolutions on Pipeline Protest and Being Bat-Friendly
Ferndale Passes Resolutions About DAPL Protests and Bats (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 20, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Fendale City Council passed two resolutions Monday night. One proclaims the city to be bat-friendly and establishes Oct. 31 as “The Night of the Bat.” The other resolution “proclaims support for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s opposition to…
Berkley Counselors Offering Free Sessions for those Impacted by Ferndale Woman’s Murder
Berkley Counselors Offering Free Sessions for those Impacted by Ferndale Woman’s Murder (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 29, 2016) Berkley, MI – The death of Amy Brede sent shock and sadness through the Ferndale community where the 39 year old woman was strangled to death in her back yard by a male acquaintance. The killer Matthew…
We Got This #2: Jaye Spiro, Owner of Mejishi Martial Arts in Ferndale
We Got This #2: Jaye Spiro, Owner of Mejishi Martial Arts in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Women from around the world gathered in Washington DC on June 14 for the United State of Women Summit. The event featured a series of speakers celebrating the successes of women while also…
Interview: Dan Martin, Candidate for Ferndale… (video)
Interview: Dan Martin, Candidate for Ferndale City Council Re-election (video) (C. Proxmire, Sept. 2, 2015) Incumbent City Councilperson (and current Mayor Pro Tem) Dan Martin is seeking re-election to the Ferndale City Council. If re-elected this will be Martin’s third term. Martin is one of three candidates running for two seats. Raylon Leaks-May and William…