Woodward Talk

Published August 21, 2018

Create the best study space for a new semester

METRO DETROIT — Attending college may be one of the most stressful things a person does in their lifetime.

Published August 21, 2018

Schools prep learners to thwart sexual attackers, active shooters

METRO DETROIT — Safety in the classroom and around local campuses has always been a priority for educators. But in the age of active shooters and rampant sexual assault reports, the task of keeping students out of harm’s way can seem daunting for school and law enforcement personnel.

Published August 21, 2018

Ferndale man charged with sexually assaulting woman he met on dating site

FERNDALE — A Ferndale man charged with sexually assaulting a woman faces potentially more than a decade in prison. Jeffrey Felch, 31, was arrested July 30 for allegedly assaulting a woman he met on a dating website.Read More

Published August 21, 2018

New Berkley High principal calls job ‘dream come true’

BERKLEY — The Berkley School District is about to begin a new year, and its high school is about to start the school year with a new principal.Read More

Published August 21, 2018

Ferndale, Berkley schools get new drinking fountains in countywide initiative

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The summer installation of 650 modern filtered water bottle refilling stations in Oakland County schools is underway, with schools in both Ferndale and Berkley benefiting from a special program.Read More

Published August 21, 2018

Skate park funds get approval, possibly new location

FERNDALE — Ferndale moved one step closer to adding a skate park to its city, though where it will be located now is up in the air. The Ferndale City Council approved at its Aug.Read More

Published August 19, 2018

Mustangs galore highlight Ferndale Dream Cruise

FERNDALE — Cars, trucks and vehicles of all shapes, sizes and years descended upon Woodward Avenue once again for the annual Dream Cruise.

Published August 18, 2018

Residents, visitors celebrate Berkley Cruisefest Classic Car Parade

BERKLEY — Classic car after classic car traveled down 12 Mile Road as thousands of people watched during the Berkley Cruisefest Classic Car Parade Aug. 17.

Published August 17, 2018

Swing downtown for great jazz over Labor Day weekend

DETROIT — Audiences from all over the world will again converge on downtown Detroit to enjoy legendary jazz artists performing free concerts during the 39th annual Detroit Jazz Festival over Labor Day weekend.

Published August 15, 2018

Cities see high voter turnout for primaries

OAKLAND COUNTY — Cities across Oakland County saw some of their highest turnouts ever for an August primary election, with several Woodward Talk cities hitting a turnout of over 40 percent.Read More

Published August 15, 2018

Subaru promotes smarts with school science campaign

METRO DETROIT — With the new school year on the horizon, local Subaru dealerships in the metro Detroit area are embarking on a campaign this month to help make students smarter in science.

Published August 15, 2018

Interior designer transforms living spaces with comfy flair, wins award

METRO DETROIT — When Farmington Hills resident Linda Darwish’s large family room was not living up to its full potential, she called Veronica Simmons, of Simmons + Co. Design, to transform her space anew.

Published August 15, 2018

Local tailgaters dust off the coolers ahead of fall football

METRO DETROIT — The excitement of true sports fans just can’t be contained by a set of bleachers. It spills onto the field, past the souvenir stand and out into the parking lot.

Published August 15, 2018

Berkley Cruisefest, Classic Car Parade to celebrate 23rd year

BERKLEY — Close to 400 classic cars once again will be making their way down 12 Mile Road for the city’s annual Cruisefest Classic Car Parade. The 23rd annual edition will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, on 12 Mile Road between Coolidge Highway and Greenfield Road.

Published August 15, 2018

Ferndale, Berkley clerks address primary ballot shortages

OAKLAND COUNTY — A larger-than-expected turnout during the Aug. 7 primary election led to Berkley and Ferndale running out of ballots. Precincts in both Ferndale and Berkley had periods where they had run out of ballots provided to them by Oakland County on election day.Read More

Published August 13, 2018

Local primary winners look ahead to general election

METRO DETROIT — Candidates in local and statewide races have their eyes on November.

Published August 13, 2018

Ferndale officers help woman deliver baby in vehicle

FERNDALE — Ferndale police officers were in the right place at the right time after a Detroit woman started going into labor in her vehicle.

Published August 8, 2018

Incumbents Wittenberg, Zack, Woodward move on to November election

OAKLAND COUNTY — The August primary election has come and gone, and Democratic incumbents Robert Wittenberg and Helaine Zack spoke to the Woodward Talk about their primary victories.

Published August 8, 2018

Indecent exposure defendant sentenced to year in jail

FERNDALE — A local man who was charged with exposing himself to a Ferndale woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a year in jail. Nicholas Stocker pleaded guilty to aggravated indecent exposure July 16, according to the Oakland County Circuit Court. He was sentenced on Monday, Aug.Read More

Published August 8, 2018

Teen artist creates design for newest Ferndale mural installation

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission has selected a new mural design that will be painted on the wall of the Cupcake Station on Nine Mile Road.Read More