Woodward Talk

Published October 23, 2019

Day of the Dead comes alive through color and celebration

METRO DETROIT — Hope, sadness, love and loss. Those are among the feelings that come up when viewing a Day of the Dead ofrenda that paints a picture of a loved one who has died.

Published October 23, 2019

Cook up a kitchen renovation

METRO DETROIT — After years of daily use and food preparation, a home’s kitchen can start to look like stale leftovers. But when it’s time to cook up something new, professional renovators are dishing out some design tips based on common sense and the latest trends.

Published October 23, 2019

Ferndale, Berkley voters to elect mayors, council members

In the Talk’s coverage area, voters Nov. 5 will elect candidates for local offices and decide on three proposals.

Published October 23, 2019

Dueling banjos and some ukulele music

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”

Published October 22, 2019

Men allegedly steal bikes immediately after release from custody

BERKLEY — Two men were arrested by Berkley police within an hour of being released from custody for allegedly committing a previous offense.

Published October 22, 2019

Ferndale becomes 3rd Michigan city to ban ‘conversion therapy’

FERNDALE — Ferndale has become the third city in the state of Michigan to ban the scientifically discredited practice of so-called conversion therapy.

Published October 22, 2019

Ferndale, Berkley to host Halloween-themed events for children

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Halloween is right around the corner, and the cities of Ferndale and Berkley have events planned that residents can enjoy.

Published October 22, 2019

Ferndale schools looking at bond proposal in March

FERNDALE — In March 2020, there likely will be a bond proposal from Ferndale Public Schools for voters to consider on the ballot.

Published October 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 16, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Reunited and it feels so good

In 1971, Mike Karagozian, of Sylvan Lake, bought a 1972 Honda CB450 — his first motorcycle.

Published October 16, 2019

Elementary robotics programs inspire students to build a better future

METRO DETROIT — With the number of high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields growing by the day, many schools and businesses across the nation are providing more opportunities for students to engage in robotics, building STEM skills at an earlier age than ever before.

Published October 16, 2019

Today’s menu: tech with a side of chitchat

METRO DETROIT — Now in her senior year at Lutheran North Christian High School in Macomb Township, Emma Schulz, 17, started showing up to school a few minutes earlier than normal this fall.

Published October 16, 2019

Proper lawn care will leave grass greener when winter ends

METRO DETROIT — Whether the grass is truly greener on the other side is a debatable question for the ages, but experts say there are things you can do to make sure your grass is healthier on the other side of winter.

Published October 14, 2019

Berkley tables ordinance that would establish Board of Ethics

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council has — for the time being — tabled an ordinance that would establish a Board of Ethics to evaluate any questionable conduct by city officials.

Published October 14, 2019

Seniors working with Berkley students to set up transportation options

HUNTINGTON WOODS/BERKLEY — Seniors who would like to use ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, can work with high school students to get past any technological obstacles.

Published October 14, 2019

Ferndale Planning Commission approves Vester Square project’s site plan

FERNDALE — A huge piece of land near downtown Ferndale is being eyed for a multiphase, mixed-use development project featuring office, retail and residential space.

Published October 14, 2019

Three suspects who allegedly committed LFAs heading to circuit court

FERNDALE — Some of the individuals arrested for allegedly stealing from a large number of vehicles have had their cases bound over to circuit court.

Published October 14, 2019

Churches in Ferndale, Berkley celebrating 100 years

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Two houses of worship in Ferndale and Berkley, respectively, are celebrating their 100th anniversaries within a few of weeks of each other.

Published October 14, 2019

Berkley marijuana ordinances tabled for continued work

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council declined to move forward with a first reading of ordinances needed to allow marijuana businesses, deciding instead to gather more information on several topics.