Woodward Talk

Published February 18, 2020

Ferndale council approves $1 million for ‘dot’ after portion wasn’t budgeted

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council unanimously approved spending up to $1 million to fund a previously unpriced portion of the fourth floor of The Development on Troy, also known as “The dot,” Feb. 10.

Published February 18, 2020

SE Michigan real estate market still sitting pretty, experts say

BIRMINGHAM — Good news: 2020 is looking like another fabulous year for both commercial and residential real estate purchases.

Published February 17, 2020

Coulter: Oakland County drives Michigan economy

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Executive David Coulter outlined his agenda, “Oakland Together,” during his 2019 State of the County address Feb. 12.

Published February 17, 2020

Oakland County plans to expand public health care services

OAKLAND COUNTY — At 907 square miles, Oakland County isn’t as big as some of our rural neighbors to the north.

Published February 17, 2020

Ferndale vehicle chase ends with 1 dead, 3 injured

FERNDALE — One person has died and three people were sent to the hospital following a vehicle chase that saw one man arrested by the Ferndale Police Department.

Published February 15, 2020

Ferndale vehicle chase ends with 4 in hospital

FERNDALE — Four people have been sent to the hospital following a vehicle chase that saw one man arrested by the Ferndale Police Department.

Published February 14, 2020

DIA making presentations about upcoming millage renewal vote

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts is out in the community trying to raise awareness of the millage that has been helping support the museum since 2012.

Published February 14, 2020

Exhibition spotlights the highs and lows of Orchestra Hall’s history

DETROIT — It’s renowned for its remarkable acoustics and as the home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, but Orchestra Hall very nearly met with the wrecking ball in the 1970s.

Dispatch centers, such as the Southeast Regional Emergency Services Authority, pictured, are using the Smart911 system. Smart911 allows users to submit additional information to first responders, who can access the information during emergencies.

Published February 14, 2020

First responders urge residents to subscribe to Smart 911 service

METRO DETROIT — Local first responders are trying to get the word out about Smart911, a new service that allows police and fire departments to access details selected by the caller in the event of an emergency.

Published February 13, 2020

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Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 11, 2020

Experts offer tips to stay on top of New Year’s resolutions

METRO DETROIT — January is gone, and we’re now into the nitty-gritty of New Year’s resolutions. While some people may be finding it easy to keep up with their goals this year, others undoubtedly may be feeling the stress of staying the course or may have already fallen off course.

Published February 11, 2020

Friends of the Rouge promote master rain gardener program

METRO DETROIT — Heavier amounts of rainfall in the past few years are making springs in southeast Michigan wetter and have become a rising problem for the region’s waterways and properties.

Published February 11, 2020

Two men hit, killed by vehicles on I-696

OAKLAND COUNTY — Two people were killed in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Feb. 11, after a crash on Interstate 696.

Published February 11, 2020

Seniors stay on the clock in their golden years

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s to fatten the wallet, to be social or simply to maintain a sense of accomplishment, many seniors are choosing to stay in the workforce after retirement.

Published February 11, 2020

Readers dish on best, worst and weirdest dates

METRO DETROIT — Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and with it a tidal wave of nuanced emotion and expectation. While some dismiss Feb. 14 as another Hallmark holiday, others pine for the perfect surprise.

Published February 11, 2020

How to maintain a gardening hobby during the winter

METRO DETROIT — The cold of winter may be gripping Michigan, but that’s no reason that gardening enthusiasts can’t keep up their hobby or get a head start on the spring.

Published February 11, 2020

Huntington Woods to study municipal fees for all departments

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The Huntington Woods City Commission approved a study that will review the city’s municipal fees and rates.

Published February 11, 2020

Berkley approves point system for marijuana business licenses

BERKLEY — After several delays, the Berkley City Council approved its merit-point system for marijuana business licenses.

Published February 11, 2020

Cities focus on unsolicited materials delivered to homes

BERKLEY/HUNTINGTON WOODS — The city of Berkley is working on an ordinance to regulate the placement of unsolicited written materials on private property, while Huntington Woods has passed its own ordinance on the subject.