City of Ferndale Launches New Website
The goal was to provide a user experience that makes basic information like this easy to access while also featuring standout departments, initiatives, programs, and people.
The goal was to provide a user experience that makes basic information like this easy to access while also featuring standout departments, initiatives, programs, and people.
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.
Join Ferndale Mayor Melanie Piana for the annual State of the City Address
In her time on City Council, Piana has been active both in Ferndale and beyond…
Artists are encouraged to submit a concept proposal based on the theme “You Belong Here.”
Seven people were celebrated for their incredible work!
2017 Candidate Interview: Ferndale Councilperson Greg Pawlica (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 2, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Councilperson Greg Pawlica and Ferndale Mayor Pro Tem Melanie Piana are unopposed in the Nov. 7, 2017 election, as is Mayor Dave Coulter. Yet the election will go on and the candidates continue to connect with voters about…
Man Hospitalized after Armed Robbery at Citgo in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A midnight shift clerk is hospitalized with a minor concussion after being struck on the back of the head with a pistol during a robbery early Saturday morning, according to the manager of the Citgo gas station…
What’s Being Built in Ferndale? Check Out These Developments (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 16, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale is the hot spot for development these days, with several apartment buildings and other construction projects in the works. If all these projects are successful, there will be at least 428 apartments as well as an…
Guest View: Loving Thy (Immigrant) Neighbor (Rev. Jim Pool, Renaissance Vineyard Church in Ferndale, Feb. 14, 2017) In all my miles of walking, I’ve learned one simple lesson: you’ve got to start somewhere. It’s little use only wishing you had walked the whole city or wondering if the new guy that moved in next door…
Mid-Winter Break Week of Fun at Ferndale Library Feb 20-24 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Library wants to help kids of all ages let off some steam during their school’s mid-winter vacation. With snow on the ground, families feeling a bit cooped up in their houses can rely on the library as a destination…
Bowling Fundraiser for Citizens for Fair Ferndale Feb. 11 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Join Citizens for a Fair Ferndale at Luxury Lanes for bowling, food, and FUN! Saturday, February 11 at 2 PM – 4 PM Luxury Lanes 600 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 $25 for advance registration; $30 at the door.…
Ferndale Police Launch Hope Not Handcuffs to Assist Addicts with Recovery (City of Ferndale, Feb. 1, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Residents suffering from addiction will have better access to treatment without fear of jail time with the launch Tuesday of the Hope Not Handcuffs program. The program is being implemented across Macomb County and through…
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…
Ferndalehaus Gets Approval for Phase Two of Development (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 19, 2017) Ferndale, MI – With shovels in the ground for the first phase of construction at the former Save-a-Lot property in Downtown Ferndale, developers of Ferndalehaus are ready to move forward with phase two after getting approval from the Planning Commission on…
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…
15 Things to Love at Candle Wick Shop in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Candle Wick Shop in Ferndale has been a longtime sponsor of the Oakland County 115 News and we’re happy to bring you 15 things to love from their store. Since moving to the ground level…
Reporter Food: Breakfast from the Daily Dinette (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 17, 2016) Ferndale, MI – I’m not usually a morning person (because I stay up so late writing), but if I do get up for early meetings, I enjoy popping into Daily Dinette as a quick breakfast option that is higher quality than fast…
Clean the Ferndale Up Gives Kulick Center Some Care (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 21, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Over 100 people came to Clean the Ferndale Up on Saturday morning at the Ferndale Kulick Center, including a self-reported “super hero in disguise.” As the volunteers donned comfy yard-work-style clothes and t shirts custom made for…
Reporter Food: A First Timer Tries Detroit Bubble Tea (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 9, 2016) Ferndale, MI – This one time while visiting a Chinese bakery a friend of mine’s kid got a “bubble tea.” It was made out of iced green tea and little tapioca balls at the bottom. At the time I was…