Woodward Talk

Published August 25, 2020

METRO DETROIT — The 100 days that fill the gap between Memorial Day and Labor Day may be known as some of the most fun for teens, who spend their summer breaks travelling from one destination to the next, but for public safety experts, those 100 days signify something much different.

Published August 25, 2020

Behind the Wheel: Ford models are a family affair

WARREN — "She’s got her elbow on my car,” Warren resident Bob Gaines teased when his daughter, Dawn Gaines, momentarily leaned on her dad’s 1968 Ford Galaxie 500.

Published August 25, 2020

Conservationist says restoring nature starts at home

METRO DETROIT — Addressing global damage to nature seems overwhelming, but author and researcher Doug Tallamy says that even small changes in your yard can make a difference.

Published August 25, 2020

Ferndale district selects new principals for high schools

FERNDALE — Ferndale Public Schools has hired two new principals to lead its high schools. The district announced that David Gardner and Radhika Issac will take over as the new principals at University High School and Ferndale High School, respectively.

Published August 25, 2020

Suspect arrested in Ferndale road rage shooting

FERNDALE — A 37-year-old Oak Park man has been arrested for allegedly firing a gunshot during a road rage incident.

Published August 25, 2020

Woodward Avenue sees drivers day of Dream Cruise, but not like years past

FERNDALE — Saturday, Aug. 15, marked what was supposed to be the 26th annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Instead, the thousands of classic vehicles that usually populated Woodward Avenue in years past diminished greatly in number.

Published August 25, 2020

Berkley plans fall sidewalk replacements for areas in ‘immediate’ need

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council at its Aug. 10 meeting approved going forward with its sidewalk replacement program.

Published August 25, 2020

After water meter changes, some Ferndale residents hit with higher bills

FERNDALE — At the end of 2019, Ferndale began replacing the water meters in homes across the city. Of residents who’ve received the new meters, some have come forward to say that their water bills heavily increased, and they are not sure why.

Published August 25, 2020

Berkley DDA, school district, city to partner on plaza project

BERKLEY — A vacant lot next to Berkley High School, formerly home to its community garden, will be transformed into a plaza.

Published August 24, 2020

Oakland County seeks to renew, increase millage for parks

OAKLAND COUNTY — Earlier this month, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted to add a 0.35-mill proposal to the Nov. 3 ballot to fund the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department, since the current millage is set to expire next year.

Published August 21, 2020

Michigan State Fair goes virtual this year

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan State Fair is usually an end-of-summer tradition packed with carnival rides, live entertainment, exhibits and much more. This year’s fair, presented by Ram Trucks, is still on.

Published August 14, 2020

Local voter turnout slightly increases, holds steady from 2018

OAKLAND COUNTY — The August primary has never been the election night to get much attention, but over the past four years voter turnout has steadily increased in Oakland County.

Published August 13, 2020

Teen charged in Ferndale carjacking, armed robbery case

FERNDALE — A teenager has been arrested for allegedly committing a carjacking and armed robbery in the city of Ferndale.

Published August 11, 2020

Agriculture experts: Don’t plant unsolicited mystery seeds

METRO DETROIT — While some of the unlabeled seeds have reportedly now been identified as common plants including cabbage, mustard, lavender, rosemary, sage and various flowers, agriculture experts have issued clear guidance about what to do and what not to do if any mystery seeds arrive in your mailbox.

Published August 11, 2020

Cities prepare for cruisers despite Dream Cruise’s cancellation

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Cities in the Woodward Avenue corridor usually spend this time of year getting ready for the annual Dream Cruise.

Published August 11, 2020

Suspect arrested in drive-by shooting of Ferndale home

FERNDALE — Ferndale police arrested a woman for allegedly firing gunshots at a home on Almont Street, north of Nine Mile Road, Aug. 5.

Published August 11, 2020

Local parks focusing on outdoor activities for residents

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — At the beginning of June and in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland County Health Division announced that it was rescinding an emergency health order that had closed down all outdoor playground equipment for children in the county.

Published August 11, 2020

Huntington Woods seeking input on anti-racism plan

HUNTINGTON WOODS — After previously condemning acts of racial injustice and police brutality in June, the city of Huntington Woods announced that it would be developing an anti-racism plan.

Published August 11, 2020

Ferndale looks to approve affordable housing plan in August

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council received at its July 27 meeting an update on its Community Affordability and Inclusive Housing Action Plan.

Published August 11, 2020

MoGo sees positives, negatives in expansion during pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last year it was announced that MoGo, the bike sharing service in Detroit, would be expanding to the cities of Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak and Oak Park.