Woodward Talk

Published October 6, 2020

Economists say Oakland County primed for economic recovery from COVID-19

OAKLAND COUNTY — At the epicenter of Michigan’s first wave of COVID-19 in southeast Michigan in March, Oakland County’s economy took hit after hit.

Published October 6, 2020

Online learning poses phys ed class obstacles for families

METRO DETROIT — Wake up. Log in. Listen to a teacher over headphones and communicate with classmates through a screen. Log out.

Published October 6, 2020

Sellers’ market is ‘scorching hot’

METRO DETROIT — According to local real estate agents, the housing market this time of year has never been hotter for those interested in putting their homes up for sale.

Published October 6, 2020

Ferndale begins search for new fire chief

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale will be seeking a new fire chief for its Fire Department now that its current chief has announced his resignation.

Published October 6, 2020

Voters to choose candidates, decide state and local proposals

In the Talk’s coverage area, voters in the Nov. 3 election will choose candidates for local, state and federal offices.

Published October 6, 2020

‘Dot’ could be completed within several weeks

FERNDALE — According to Ferndale city officials, the construction of “The dot” could be completed within the next several weeks.

Published October 6, 2020

Berkley holding socially distanced Halloween events for residents

BERKLEY — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, local cities have seen countless events canceled that would’ve taken place in a normal calendar year.

Published October 6, 2020

Woman faces murder charge for fatal service drive crash

PLEASANT RIDGE — A 54-year-old Huntington Woods woman was charged in the death of a Royal Oak man in a four-vehicle crash that occurred in August.

Published October 6, 2020

Berkley reveals scores for marijuana business applicants

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley has revealed its scores for businesses that have applied for marijuana business licenses, and three will be moving forward to the site-planning phase.

Published October 5, 2020

State, Oakland County see uptick in substance abuse during COVID

OAKLAND COUNTY — Long before the United States was battling the COVID-19 pandemic, an epidemic plagued our neighborhoods and took lives without prejudice.

Published October 2, 2020

Guild forms to examine Father Gabriel Richard for sainthood

DETROIT — Roman Catholic Church officials have begun the process of examining the life of Father Gabriel Richard to see if he qualifies for sainthood.

Akins Team Wellness Center is expanding the availability of its opioid treatment program and ensuring that there are no wait times for those seeking help.

Published October 2, 2020

Team Wellness Center expands opioid addiction services

METRO DETROIT — Treatment options for those suffering from opioid addiction are now easier to obtain as Team Wellness Center is launching an expansion of its opioid treatment programming.

Published September 22, 2020

Chevy Bel Air is always cruise-ready

WARREN — Each time Bob Geib revved his 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, five of his closest buddies would tag along for the ride. Sadly, all five friends have passed away, but the spirit of the group lives on whenever Geib goes cruising.

Published September 22, 2020

Some parents leave distance learning in favor of homeschooling

METRO DETROIT — Some parents who never would have considered taking their kids out of the classroom are parting ways with local school systems in favor of homeschooling this year.

Published September 22, 2020

To keep hungry kids fed, the Designers’ Show House must go on

DETROIT — COVID-19 has caused the cancellation of scores of important events, but the Junior League of Detroit’s 23rd biennial Designers’ Show House isn’t one of them.

Published September 22, 2020

Police urge residents to refrain from politically driven vandalism

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — As the 2020 political season hits its stride with less than two months until Election Day, local police have noticed an uptick in crimes related to political expression.

Published September 22, 2020

Pleasant Ridge reviews Woodward Heights traffic calming study

PLEASANT RIDGE — In the middle of the summer, the city of Pleasant Ridge tested traffic-calming projects on Woodward Heights.

Published September 22, 2020

Ferndale to regulate surveillance cameras as ‘The dot’ nears completion

FERNDALE — With The Development on Troy, or “The dot,” to be completed before the end of the year, the Ferndale City Council took up an issue related to the project: public surveillance technology.

Published September 22, 2020

Gym, fitness studio owners in Ferndale speak on reopening after 6-month closure

FERNDALE — After many months of closures, gyms and fitness studios across Michigan were allowed to reopen Sept. 9.

Published September 22, 2020

Berkley at final stages of reviewing marijuana business applications

BERKLEY — The end of June marked the conclusion of the period for businesses to submit applications to the city of Berkley for a marijuana business license.