Woodward Talk

Published October 22, 2021

Two local friends learn they are both in need of a kidney transplant

OAKLAND COUNTY — For years, Royal Oak resident Mallory Milavec has been helping raise money for the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.

Published October 22, 2021

Grocery stores, food pantries feel impact of supply chain crisis

METRO DETROIT — We’ve seen it before — empty store shelves, purchase limits and skyrocketing prices — and, unfortunately, experts say these things aren’t going anywhere soon.

Published October 14, 2021

Motor City Comic Con to make grand return Oct. 15-17

OAKLAND COUNTY — The biggest comic and pop culture convention in Michigan will be returning to the tri-county area this weekend.

Published October 13, 2021

Coming in from the cold

METRO DETROIT — It’s tough to let go of the plants that you’ve grown to know and love over Michigan’s sweet summer months, and you don’t always have to.

Published October 13, 2021

Smaller apple crops can’t hinder the fun at local orchards, cider mills

METRO DETROIT — Fall has officially arrived, and the cooler weather is drawing many local families to apple orchards and cider mills for some outdoor entertainment.

Published October 13, 2021

Former Roosevelt school building celebrates 100 years

FERNDALE — Ferndale Public Schools has gone through many changes over the years, but one thing that has remained consistent has been the former Roosevelt school.

Published October 13, 2021

Berkley tables decision on exemption for La Salette project

BERKLEY — A decision on a commercial rehabilitation exemption certificate for a project at the former Our Lady of La Salette School was delayed.

Published October 12, 2021

Residents to vote on candidates for local office, proposal on ballot in Pleasant Ridge

FERNDALE/BERKLEY/HUNTINGTON WOODS/PLEASANT RIDGE — In the Talk’s coverage area, voters Nov. 2 will elect candidates for local offices, as well as vote on one municipal proposal.

Published October 12, 2021

Pleasant Ridge voters to decide on water infrastructure millage in November

PLEASANT RIDGE — A big millage proposal will be on the ballot in Pleasant Ridge for the November election.

Residents lined up outside the Novi Fire Station Oct. 7 for a drive-thru vaccine clinic, hosted by Oakland County Health Division.

Published October 8, 2021

Third shot’s the charm

Oakland County’s health director explains who should get another dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and when

The Sanctuary, located in Royal Oak, offers a three-week residential program, outpatient counseling and trauma-informed care to youth and families in crisis. It is part of Common Ground, a nonprofit organization that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Published October 7, 2021

Common Ground celebrates 50 years

OAKLAND COUNTY — As Common Ground celebrates its first 50 years and looks forward to the next, it hopes to raise funds for a behavioral health urgent care center to address the increasing demand from people facing stress, addiction and other emotional well-being issues.

Published October 7, 2021

Hands-on lab sets out to engage Oakland students

OAKLAND COUNTY — This week, as you’re sitting down to read this article, sixth graders in the West Bloomfield Schools District are experiencing the latest innovations in science, technology, engineering and math first hand.

Published October 7, 2021

Pleasant Ridge reviews resident petition to close Woodward Heights to through traffic

PLEASANT RIDGE — Following a petition from residents on Woodward Heights, the Pleasant Ridge City Commission held a discussion on what could be done to quell concerns.

Published October 7, 2021

Geary Park gets outdoor fitness equipment installed

FERNDALE — Geary Park in Ferndale received a significant upgrade recently when outdoor fitness equipment was installed.

Published October 6, 2021

Halloween events coming to Ferndale, Berkley throughout month

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Residents in the neighborhood of Ferndale and Berkley have an eventful October ahead of them.

Published October 6, 2021

A deeper look at our wider waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing may keep us from contracting COVID-19, but it could also make many of us more likely to succumb to a different national public health crisis: obesity.

Published October 6, 2021

Like the weather, fall has slightly cooled housing market

METRO DETROIT — Bidding wars, appraisal guarantees, cash-only offers.

Published October 6, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Studebaker returns home

STERLING HEIGHTS — Bryan Smith never thought he’d see his 1954 Studebaker again.

Published October 5, 2021

With road diet tabled, Pleasant Ridge focused on other Woodward project

PLEASANT RIDGE — Recently, the city of Ferndale made moves on a road diet project on Woodward Avenue to remove a lane on each side of the road and replace the lanes with bike lanes and on-street parking.