Woodward Talk

Published October 6, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Studebaker returns home

STERLING HEIGHTS — Bryan Smith never thought he’d see his 1954 Studebaker again.

Published October 5, 2021

With road diet tabled, Pleasant Ridge focused on other Woodward project

PLEASANT RIDGE — Recently, the city of Ferndale made moves on a road diet project on Woodward Avenue to remove a lane on each side of the road and replace the lanes with bike lanes and on-street parking.

Published October 4, 2021

Ferndale Pride brings in thousands for downtown return

FERNDALE — It had been 854 days since the last Ferndale Pride, but after a long hiatus, the festival made its big return Oct. 2.

Published October 1, 2021

No tricks, all treats: Halloween events in 2021

METRO DETROIT — The sun may have set on Halloween events in 2021, but we're always updating our Seasonal Features page.

Published September 26, 2021

Detroit artist paints new murals in Ferndale, Berkley

FERNDALE — The cities of Ferndale and Berkley got a bit brighter with the additions of new murals on downtown office buildings.

Published September 25, 2021

After delays, Ferndale Pride to return Oct. 2 for 10th year

FERNDALE — One of the biggest festivals to take place in downtown Ferndale will return after a long hiatus.

Published September 24, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Owner has a long history with his Corvette

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Bert Bernardi was 23 years old when he purchased his dream car: a 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.

Published September 23, 2021

Huntington Woods artist excited to be featured in ArtPrize

HUNTINGTON WOODS — A resident of Huntington Woods will have a glass mosaic featured in the ArtPrize festival.

Published September 22, 2021

Take small steps now to be prepared when disaster strikes

METRO DETROIT — Fire, flood and storm damage could strike at any time. The difference between disaster and making it through could hinge on how much one is prepared for the worst.

Published September 22, 2021

Oakland County promotes substance use recovery, even during COVID

OAKLAND COUNTY — As the world slowly returns to some form of normalcy, celebrations that were once postponed because of the pandemic can finally be observed, and the anticipation makes them that much sweeter.

Published September 22, 2021

Coping with the pandemic in the classroom

METRO DETROIT — In April 2020 — one month after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer closed schools statewide because of COVID-19 — Warren Consolidated Schools staff members established a social and emotional learning committee.

Published September 22, 2021

Ferndale takes next step in Woodward Avenue road diet

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale has taken its next step for a road diet on Woodward Avenue.

Published September 21, 2021

Band led by Ferndale, Berkley native hopes to make mark in national competition

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — A band led by a former Ferndale and Berkley student is making traction in a big musical competition to open at a famed Los Angeles venue.

Published September 21, 2021

Police investigating allegations against local lawmaker

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A local lawmaker has been stripped of his committee assignments and has been served with a personal protection order by a colleague in the state House of Representatives.

Published September 17, 2021

Hospitals, labs stretched thin as Delta variant surges

OAKLAND COUNTY — There’s no doubt about it: COVID-19, and specifically the virus’s Delta variant, has tightened its grip on metro Detroit, and medical professionals at multiple levels are feeling the squeeze.

Published September 9, 2021

More than 100 days pass since Danny Fenster was imprisoned

FERNDALE — Huntington Woods native Danny Fenster has remained imprisoned in Myanmar for more than 100 days, and his family back home is calling on the military government to release him immediately.

Published September 9, 2021

Funky Ferndale Art Fair, DIY Street Fair to return downtown

FERNDALE — Two major fairs located in the heart of downtown Ferndale will return this month.

Published September 9, 2021

Silver medalist, Berkley native recounts journey that led to Olympic dreams

BERKLEY — More than a month ago, weightlifter Kate Nye was in an arena in Tokyo waiting to go before judges in an attempt to pursue her dreams of becoming an Olympic medalist.

Published September 8, 2021

Experts discuss dorm room glow-ups

METRO DETROIT — As colleges and universities welcome students back, those who opt to reside on campus are faced with the challenge of how to decorate often small and blank-walled dormitories.

Published September 8, 2021

It’s time for a screen time reset

METRO DETROIT — Screen time has been in the spotlight for years, and there are even apps that monitor and enforce limits on the amount of time users spend on a phone, tablet or other electronic device.