Woodward Talk

When the Berkley Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop closed earlier this year after 70 years, former doll doctors at the shop Janet Powell, left, and Holly Mize decided to continue the legacy of the business with their own business, the Berkley Doll Hospital.

Published October 26, 2018

Former Doll Hospital doctors continue legacy of Berkley business

BERKLEY — Earlier this year, a staple of downtown Berkley disappeared when the Berkley Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop shut down after 70 years of business.

Published October 25, 2018

A look at the redistricting proposal for voters

LANSING — Voters throughout Michigan have been given an option on the Nov. 6 ballot: Do they want to pass a proposed constitutional amendment that allows citizens to adopt district boundaries for Michigan legislators, or do they want to keep things status quo?

Published October 25, 2018

Gubernatorial candidates share platforms on public schools, health care

METRO DETROIT — In the final stretch leading up to the Nov. 6 general election, the six candidates running for governor have laid out their plans for the people of Michigan, including funding for public education and health care, and how to keep schools safe, if elected.

Published October 24, 2018

Voters to choose candidates, decide state and local proposals

In the Woodward Talk’s coverage area, voters in the Nov. 6 election will elect candidates for local, state and federal offices, and they will decide on three state proposals and a number of city proposals. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected.

Published October 24, 2018

Ferndale Pride to donate more than $20,000 to 5 local charities

FERNDALE — After another successful festival this past June, Ferndale Pride announced that it is making charitable donations of more than $20,000.Read More

Published October 24, 2018

Prospective La Salette School developer, city official speak on stagnant project

BERKLEY — In July, the Berkley City Council rejected an application to build an apartment project at the location of the former Our Lady of La Salette School.Read More

Published October 23, 2018

Get a grip on the road this winter with good tires, brakes

METRO DETROIT — Icy roads and slippery conditions this upcoming winter will mean that you’ll need to rely on your vehicle’s tires and brakes to come to a stop. And vehicle service specialists are giving tips on how to maximize your traction.

Published October 23, 2018

Extend your garden season into the fall with different species

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club hosted a presentation, “The Late Show,” on the topic of how to extend your garden into the fall with different types of species Oct. 11 at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township.

Published October 23, 2018

Ditch the masks and tour a real haunted space this fall

METRO DETROIT — Detroit is about three and a quarter centuries old, with countless landmark buildings standing — almost untouched — for a majority of that tenure.

Published October 23, 2018

Berkley High student taken into custody for allegedly making social media threat

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department took a 15-year-old student into custody after he allegedly made “general threats” of violence on social media.Read More

Published October 23, 2018

Berkley officer starts challenge to sign up people to bone marrow registry

BERKLEY — After seeing the Lip Sync Challenge being performed across the country by law enforcement officers, a Berkley Public Safety Department officer decided to come up with his own challenge to benefit something personal to him.

Published October 19, 2018

Behind the Wheel: 1991 Ford SkyRanger convertible is a rare find

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On any given day, it’s fairly common to spot a Ford Ranger on the road, but when it comes to the Ford SkyRanger — a unique variation from the early ’90s — a sighting is nearly impossible.

Published October 18, 2018

Candidates for governor reveal platforms for auto issues

METRO DETROIT — Between the taxpayer cost for road repairs and the increases in auto insurance rates, driving is expensive for many Michiganders. But the state’s gubernatorial candidates who will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot say their plans could change things for the better.

Published October 17, 2018

Set the stage to sell your home

METRO DETROIT — Ditch that dish rack and put away the family photos before you show your home to sell, a number of local experts agree.

Published October 17, 2018

Pros dish on hearty fall flavors to savor by the spoonful

METRO DETROIT — When Sarah Yi thinks of fall, family and flavors readily come to mind, along with robust soups at her family gatherings. In particular, kimchi jjigae, a Korean soup that brings back the memories.

Published October 16, 2018

Leaf pickup to begin and run through early December

OAKLAND COUNTY — Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods and Pleasant Ridge residents will have to collect their leaves at the curb or bag them for pickup during the next several weeks. Ferndale residents will see their leaf pickup begin Oct.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

‘Stop for pedestrians’ signs become permanent on Ridge Road

PLEASANT RIDGE — After testing two “stop for pedestrians” signs at the crosswalks of Ridge Road and Oakland Park Boulevard for a number of weeks, the Pleasant Ridge City Commission voted to make the installations permanent. Approved at the Oct.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Ferndale ramping up communications as ‘dot’ groundbreaking nears

FERNDALE — After Ferndale agreed to an exclusive negotiation rights agreement with a developer for The Development on Troy, the city is looking to ramp up communications with residents and businesses for the forthcoming project.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Ferndale initiating pilot program for ‘smart’ waste recycling units

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale is upgrading its recycling practices by initiating a pilot program for “smart” waste receptacles in two municipal parking lots. At the City Council’s Oct.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Public Participation Plan continues to develop in Berkley

BERKLEY — For almost a year, the city of Berkley has been developing a Public Participation Plan to help guide communications and participation with residents and stakeholders during a project’s development and planning review process.Read More