Woodward Talk

Published August 7, 2019

Crowds gather to say goodbye to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson

OAKLAND COUNTY — Hundreds waited in line to say their final goodbyes to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in the conference center of the building bearing his name in Waterford Aug. 6.

Published August 7, 2019

Van Pelt takes a top spot in county government

OAKLAND COUNTY — Laurie Van Pelt, the Oakland County director of management, budget and chief financial officers, was named the deputy county executive Aug. 5. She is the first woman to hold the title.

Published August 7, 2019

To catch up or get ahead, call a tutor

METRO DETROIT — Nivas Dammalapati, of Farmington Hills, said his 10-year-old daughter, Sasha, began working with a tutor nine months ago.

Published August 7, 2019

Discourage insects from bugging you this summer

METRO DETROIT — Summer is a wonderful time of year where the sun is shining, the water’s warm and cookouts might become a weekly event. Mostly everyone loves summer, and that doesn’t just include friends and family.

Published August 6, 2019

Michigan veteran one of a dozen Indianapolis survivors alive

LANSING — Of the 1,196 men aboard the USS Indianapolis at the time of its sinking on July 30, 1945, during World War II, only 316 survived. Today, 12 are alive — Lansing's Richard Thelen is one of them.

A map identifying the density of phragmites across Michigan shows that southeast Michigan is more negatively affected than any other region.

Published August 6, 2019

Phragmites affect southeast Michigan more than anywhere else

METRO DETROIT — A new federal grant aims to remove invasive phragmites in southeast Michigan, notably in Macomb County, and to control their spread.

Published August 6, 2019

Medical alert forms could help Huntington Woods emergency responses

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The city of Huntington Woods is introducing a new service for residents that can help inform first responders of pertinent medical information while they are responding to an emergency.

Published August 6, 2019

MDOT project on service drive to reconfigure lanes, improve road

PLEASANT RIDGE/ROYAL OAK — The Michigan Department of Transportation recently started a million-dollar project on the eastbound Interstate 696 service drive on 10 Mile Road, near Pleasant Ridge and Royal Oak.

Published August 6, 2019

Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge classic car owners reflect on vehicles, Dream Cruise

FERNDALE/PLEASANT RIDGE — The sun has risen on the month of August, which means the classic vehicles of years past will soon ride up and down Woodward Avenue once again.

Published August 5, 2019

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson dies at 80

OAKLAND COUNTY — Before dawn Aug. 3, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson passed away in his Independence Township home, surrounded by family and friends.

Published July 31, 2019

Alleged killer of Tyler Wingate arrested in Detroit

DETROIT — The suspect in the beating death of 24-year-old Berkley native Tyler Wingate in Detroit has been arrested.

Published July 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 2-4

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 31, 2019

How to pass the time when temporarily homebound

METRO DETROIT — People recovering from surgery, an injury or illness at home know they have to take it easy, rest and follow their doctor’s orders in order to heal.

The MyFitnessPal app is one of several that nutritionists recommend to help clients find accountability in their diet. Some apps have the ability to scan bar codes and instantly upload the items’ nutrition information for accurate tracking.

Published July 31, 2019

Make the most of your ‘app’etite

METRO DETROIT — By the time we’ve grown into adults, we should probably have figured out how to properly nourish our bodies and eat right.

Published July 31, 2019

Painful memories, concerns persist 5 years after 2014 flood

METRO DETROIT — As the five-year anniversary of the devastating Aug. 11, 2014, flood nears, we take a look back at the initial panic, mounting loss and long-lasting damage.

Published July 29, 2019

Rollover crash on 8 Mile results in injuries to 5 people

FERNDALE — A rollover crash involving two vehicles on Eight Mile Road in Ferndale resulted in injuries to five individuals.

Published July 29, 2019

Recreational marijuana: Do’s and dont’s

LANSING — In November 2018, nearly 56% of voters approved a ballot proposal that would regulate marijuana like alcohol. Now, the state is finally offering both business owners and residents a glimpse of what they can expect once adult recreational use licenses become official.

Published July 29, 2019

La Salette project returns to Planning Commission for zoning request

BERKLEY — A project at the site of the former Our Lady of La Salette School returned to the Berkley Planning Commission for the first time since last year.

Published July 29, 2019

Berkley pays tribute to Tyler Wingate after tragic death

BERKLEY — The Berkley community has been reeling since the killing of Tyler Wingate in the city of Detroit.

Published July 29, 2019

Election filing deadline sees open seats, newcomers enter races

FERNDALE/BERKLEY/HUNTINGTON WOODS/PLEASANT RIDGE — The filing deadline for the November election passed July 23, and almost all races in the Woodward Talk’s coverage area will be contested.