Woodward Talk

Published June 25, 2021

DDA looking to install murals in ‘dot’ for wayfinding project

FERNDALE — After the completion of The dot last year, the structure now will be the target of a ”high visibility art and wayfinding” project.

Published June 24, 2021

Eastland Center to be demolished

HARPER WOODS — Eastland Center, the long-standing shopping mall located in Harper Woods, has been approved for demolition to make way for new industrial businesses.

Published June 24, 2021

SOCRRA to keep appointment-only policy at drop-off center

OAKLAND COUNTY — While much of Michigan is returning to business as usual — or however close we can get to that — others are keeping their COVID-19 restrictions in place into the future.

Published June 24, 2021

Major construction project coming to I-696

METRO DETROIT — Starting next year, Interstate 696 will join I-75 and the laundry list of other road construction projects as the Michigan Department of Transportation seeks to reconstruct the road to make it safer for those who use it every day.

A rendering shows the proposed 12 Mile Road interchange project at Interstate 75, which will convert the interchange from a partial cloverleaf to a diverging diamond interchange.

Published June 23, 2021

I-75 project to redo 12 Mile Road interchange

OAKLAND COUNTY — Beginning in March 2022, the 12 Mile Road interchange at Interstate 75 will undergo a complete overhaul, part of Segment 3 of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s I-75 modernization project.

Published June 23, 2021

Get shady to chill out on your patio or deck this summer

METRO DETROIT — This is the time of year that many homeowners like to spend as much time as possible outside in the backyard or on the patio or deck.

Published June 23, 2021

Huntington Woods city manager resigns due to illness

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Huntington Woods’ city manager of seven years will be resigning from her job before the end of the month.

Published June 23, 2021

Ferndale police partner with Common Ground for mental health calls

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department is partnering with a crisis services agency to help individuals suffering from mental health issues.

Published June 22, 2021

Pre-pandemic prosperity provides optimistic outlook for Oakland County’s recovery

OAKLAND COUNTY — Previous economic prosperity may help the county fully recover to pre-pandemic levels, according to an economic outlook report conducted and presented by University of Michigan economists Gabriel Ehrlich and Donald Grimes, among other colleagues.

Published June 22, 2021

Ferndale venues prepare to reopen post-COVID restrictions

FERNDALE — Entertainment venues in the city of Ferndale are slowly preparing to open their doors once again.

Published June 21, 2021

Police arrest man who they say committed multiple burglaries in Ferndale

FERNDALE — Ferndale police apprehended a man accused of committing at least three burglaries during the past several weeks.

Published June 21, 2021

Pleasant Ridge sets water infrastructure millage vote

PLEASANT RIDGE — The Pleasant Ridge City Commission approved a ballot proposal for a water infrastructure millage at its June 8 meeting.

Published June 20, 2021

Spring season brings many local champs

METRO DETROIT — With baseball, softball and girls soccer teams concluding their seasons in East Lansing June 18-19, the high school spring sports season is officially complete.

Published June 18, 2021

Michigan Science Center launches new exhibit to make math come alive

DETROIT — Making math fun may sound impossible to some, but the Michigan Science Center is doing just that with its new MathAlive! Program.

Published June 17, 2021

Labor shortages making it tough on businesses

METRO DETROIT — Those who have recently looked to purchase a home may have noticed that the available supply isn’t exactly plentiful.

Published June 17, 2021

Fireworks shows return to metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — The summer skies will be full of color and excitement as fireworks displays return.

Published June 12, 2021

Huntington Woods sets summer start for pavement resurfacing

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Several roads in Huntington Woods will undergo pavement resurfacing later this year.

Published June 10, 2021

Quadriplegic DJ/songwriter’s first music video produced with local foundation’s help

METRO DETROIT — Local 22-year-old DJ and songwriter Anna Pannell, or DJ Malika, from Ypsilanti, has never let the physical limitations of being paralyzed stop her from pursuing her dreams, even when it comes to uncharted territory.