MDOT Survey Asks for Input on Woodward Avenue Loop Conversion in Pontiac
The public is invited to provide input through an online public survey, ending at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10.
Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Vehicle on Woodward in Ferndale
On July 6, 2022 at approximately 11:44 a.m., Ferndale police officers responded to northbound Woodward Ave at E Lewiston on a personal injury accident.
Swan Stops Traffic on Woodward, Ferndale Crew Steps in to Help
A frightened swan found itself on Woodward during the morning commute…
VIDEO: Ferndale and PR Mayors Talk about Plans for Woodward Ave.
Oakland County Times spoke with Mayor Melanie Piana of Ferndale and Mayor Bret Scott of Pleasant Ridge about the project – including…
As Dream Cruise Nears, History Center Gives Nod to Woodward Avenue’s Past
Here is what Oakland County’s road commissioners wrote in 1926…
Multiple Cars and Train Involved in Crash on Woodward
The vehicle was subsequently struck by an oncoming train.
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.
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.
Beaumont Announces Plans for 13 & Woodward, Including Meijer and Hotel
Beaumont Announces Plans for 13 & Woodward, Including Meijer and Hotel (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- Beaumont Health has announced plans for their property at 13 Mile and Woodward Avenue, just east of their existing hospital. According to their statement: “Woodward Corners by Beaumont, a 117,000-square-foot commercial development located at the…
Huntington Woods Surprises Former Mayor with Name on Community Center
Huntington Woods Surprises Former Mayor with Name on Community Center (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 12, 2018) Huntington Woods, MI- “Whoa!” That’s what former Huntington Woods Mayor Ron Gillham said when surprised with the news that his name was placed in limestone above the Gillham Recreation Center that he helped get constructed during his time in…
Crash on Woodward in Pontiac Overturns Vehicle, Damages Sheriff Cruiser
Crash on Woodward in Pontiac Overturns Vehicle, Damages Sheriff Cruiser (Aug. 3, 2018, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office) Pontiac, MI – At approximately 10:43 am today a Sheriff’s Office Detective was traveling north bound on Woodward Ave. in Pontiac. The Detective was being followed by another Sheriff’s Office Detective. Both were stopped for a red light…
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…
Family Guide to the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise
Family Guide to the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise By Karen Evans, Publisher, Macaroni Kid Ferndale-Royal Oak Royal Oak, Ferndale, Berkley, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Berkley, Clawson, Bloomfield Area, Pontiac – The Woodward Dream Cruise is upon us — you have probably already seen people setting up lawn chairs along Woodward Ave to catch a glimpse…
Flagstar Banks Commits $10 Million to Investing in Pontiac
Flagstar Banks Commits $10 Million to Investing in Pontiac (City of Pontiac, Oct. 2, 2016) Pontaic, MI – Troy-based Flagstar Bank announced on Monday, September 19, 2016, a $10 million investment into the City of Pontiac. Speaking at the event was representatives from the city, county and state, which included, Mayor Deirdre Waterman; U.S. Senator…
SMART Bus with Flames on Side has Fire on Woodward
SMART Bus with Flames on Side has Fire on Woodward (C. Proxmire, June 15, 2016) Huntington Woods, MI – A fire on a bus this morning backed up traffic on SB Woodward at 11 Mile Road around 8 am. According to Huntington Woods City Manager Amy Sullivan, the bus had a mechanical issue that resulted…
The Future Look of Woodward and I-696: Public Meeting Feb. 17
The Future Look of Woodward and I-696: Design Public Meeting Feb. 17 (City of Pleasant Ridge, Jan. 29, 2015) Please join us at the Community Center on Tuesday, February 17 at 4:30pm or 7:30pm to review draft concepts for improvements to the Woodward/I-696 area. The City is participating in a study being led by the…
Public Invited to Learn about Transit Options for Woodward Avenue
These events are aimed at giving local residents, business owners, and community, government, and agency leaders opportunities to learn about, and give their input on, possible mass transit options for the Woodward Avenue corridor.
Taco Bell Rebuilding in Ferndale x 2
The location at 21900 Woodward will be demolished and rebuilt first, from approximately March 2013 to June 2013. The construction at the 1045 West 9 Mile Road location is expected to begin in June when the Woodward location is complete.
Royal Oak Aerial Shots
Here are some of the best pictures taken from inside the tiny airplane of Royal Oak. You can see the Ferndale pictures at https://oaklandcounty115.com/2012/08/21/ferndale-from-1350-feet-above/. In the coming weeks we will also post our pictures from Detroit and St. Clair, plus Dream Cruise photos from the neighbors further to the north.
2012 Dream Cruise Video and Pictures
The 18th annual Woodward Dream Cruise took place Aug. 17, 18 and 19, 2012. It’s one big party in celebration of cars and the cruising culture that attracts over a million people to the Woodward Avenue suburbs. Find out more about this tradition at www.ferndaledreamcruise.com. Watch the video below: