Woodward Talk

Published January 9, 2019

Snowless fun can be done outside in metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — What do you do when the weather outside is not so frightful and there is no snow on the ground to be found? Go outside and frolic in the nothingness of winter’s chill, of course. From local skating rinks to sprawling hiking paths, these activities don’t depend on wintry weather, according to Farmington Hills’ Heritage Park programmer, Carol Fink.

Published January 8, 2019

DIA’s new Asian Wing immerses visitors in history and culture

DETROIT — Artworks with religious and cultural significance are displayed thoughtfully in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ reinstalled Robert and Katherine Jacobs Asian Wing. From centuries-old pieces to contemporary ones, the wing includes work from China, Korea, India and Southeast Asia, and joins the recently reopened Japanese gallery. There’s also a gallery devoted to Buddhist art from various parts of Asia.

Published January 8, 2019

Ferndale chooses developer for skate park project

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council recently approved a bid proposal for a developer to design and build a skate park.

Published January 8, 2019

City closes crosswalk after second teen hit by vehicle

BERKLEY — A 15-year-old boy was taken to the hospital last month after being hit by a vehicle in the crosswalk at the same intersection where a 14-year-old girl was hit by a vehicle at the end of October. The crosswalk is now closed.

Published January 8, 2019

Local athletes prepare for Michigan Senior Olympics winter games

METRO DETROIT — Former cyclist turned competitive walker Michael Cushnier has been competing in the Michigan Senior Olympics for over 20 years, and he has no plans to slow down.

Published January 8, 2019

Royal Oak, Berkley to celebrate ‘a day on, not a day off’

ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY — The cities of Royal Oak and Berkley will host their third annual joint Martin Luther King Jr. Day community service event at Royal Oak High School Jan. 21.

The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have partnered to hold food drives this month at various Kroger stores across southeastern Michigan.

Published January 4, 2019

Gleaners to hold food drives at Kroger stores

METRO DETROIT — The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have once again teamed up to fight hunger this winter.

Published January 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 2, 2019

Oakland County crime briefs of the year

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local crime briefs from 2018.

Published December 28, 2018

Running groups offer events, support

METRO DETROIT — William Hill doesn’t just make small talk. What began as a throwaway conversation for the Farmington resident with his neighbor became a transformative idea that has changed the lives of many people in the Farmington area and beyond.

Published December 28, 2018

Pantone names ‘Living Coral’ 2019 color of the year

METRO DETROIT — Pantone recently announced living coral, a warm salmon hue with a golden undertone, as its 2019 Color of the Year.

Published December 28, 2018

Learning to cook can save money, trim waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Shelly Kemp, the executive director of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, likes to lend her hand in the kitchen at Mirepoix Cooking School in Holiday Market.

Published December 28, 2018

Realtors report 2018 was a seller’s market

METRO DETROIT — Real estate professionals are saying 2018 strongly leaned toward being a seller’s market in southeast Michigan, but they added that this could begin to shift in 2019.

Published December 27, 2018

Take a look back at key Woodward Talk stories from 2018

FERNDALE/BERKLEY/HUNTINGTON WOODS — Here’s a look at several stories that shaped the last 12 months in the Woodward Talk’s coverage area.

Talia Mulcrone and Simon Miladinovic pet Duke the reindeer during the 2017 Holiday Ice Festival. The city’s new guidelines prohibit the displaying or performances of wild or exotic animals, so this will not be allowed anymore in Ferndale.

Published December 27, 2018

Ferndale bans exotic animal displays or performances

FERNDALE — After Ferndale received a request from an event to hold pig racing, the city made moves to ban that and other forms of showcasing exotic animals in town.

The Huntington Woods City Commission decided to refer the conversation of allowing recreational marijuana businesses in town to the Planning Commission for review at its Dec. 18 meeting.

Published December 27, 2018

Huntington Woods directs Planning Commission to review recreational marijuana businesses

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The Huntington Woods City Commission referred the issue of recreational marijuana businesses to the Planning Commission for review.

Published December 27, 2018

New parks and training facilities, roadwork top 2019 wish list

OAKLAND COUNTY — From Pleasant Ridge to Holly, Hazel Park to Farmington Hills, 2018 was a good year for Oakland County, officials said. For many at the helm of the county’s various departments, the new year will be largely about staying the course: keep up the economic growth, the safe communities and impeccable public services.

Published December 20, 2018

Supporters, city reject effort to shut down Drag Queen Story Time in Huntington Woods

HUNTINGTON WOODS — A Huntington Woods Public Library program gained much attention this past week after local and out-of-state critics wanted to end it.

Geary Park improvements to the tune of $250,000 were approved by the Ferndale City Council Dec. 17. Some of those improvements include a walking path, outdoor fitness equipment, landscaping updates and a basketball court.

Published December 20, 2018

Ferndale OKs Geary Park improvements and budget

FERNDALE — A master concept plan for Geary Park improvements and its budget were approved 4-0 by the Ferndale City Council at its Dec. 17 meeting.

The Ferndale City Council approved a bid package of almost $3 million to complete work in preparation for construction of “The dot,” a parking structure with residential, retail and office space slated to be built on West Troy Street.

Published December 20, 2018

Ferndale approves almost $3M for ‘dot’ site prep construction

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council approved a bid package of close to $3 million to various contractors to complete work in preparation for construction of “The dot,” a parking structure with retail, office and residential space, on the West Troy Street parking lot.