Woodward Talk

Published September 26, 2018

Police investigate after anti-LGBTQ letters sent to Ferndale businesses, residents

FERNDALE — Anti-LGBTQ letters sent to the businesses and homes of Ferndale residents have led to a police investigation.

Published September 26, 2018

OktoBEER Festival returns to Ferndale for third outing

FERNDALE — For as much beer is poured into the mouths of Ferndale patrons on a regular weekend, the beginning of October will see even more beer flowing than usual in the city.Read More

Published September 26, 2018

Ferndale adopts fee for credit card payments on city bills, taxes

FERNDALE — Residents who pay their city bills with credit cards will now have to pay a fee on top of their total. The City Council approved new fees for certain licenses and transactions at its Sept.Read More

Published September 26, 2018

Berkley eyes major lane change reduction on Coolidge

BERKLEY — A 1-mile stretch of Coolidge Highway could see a major change next year.Read More

Published September 26, 2018

Tick tock, get your appetite on a clock

METRO DETROIT — The concept of intermittent fasting is that when you pack all of your calories into a smaller period of time each day, you tend to consume fewer of them.

Published September 26, 2018

Check for potential problems and head off large water bills

METRO DETROIT — Leak-proofing a home is generally not something gnawing at homeowners’ minds — until something happens, like an unexpectedly large water bill.

Published September 25, 2018

Fall offers chance to see leaves in color

METRO DETROIT — Don’t leaf the occasion for fall tree viewing by car off your schedule until it’s too late.

Published September 24, 2018

Roadwork remains stalled as union, contractors hold fast in dispute

METRO DETROIT — There’s hope that this week, according to Gov. Rick Snyder’s office, the two sides of the roadwork lockout will sit down to find an agreement that will get workers back on the job to finish projects around the state.

Published September 24, 2018

Looking Back: 1939 tornado twists through Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — June 10, 1939, saw some crazy weather wreak havoc across Oakland County.

Published September 21, 2018

Behind the Wheel: After long career, firetruck finds new home in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — Doug Thompson, of Royal Oak, has owned a variety of classic vehicles over the years, but out of all of them, he said, nothing beats the fun factor of owning a firetruck.

Published September 19, 2018

Huntington Woods hopes for sponsorships to cover MoGo bikes

HUNTINGTON WOODS — In July, the bike-sharing program MoGo announced that Ferndale, Berkley and Huntington Woods were three of several cities it would be expanding to in 2019.Read More

Published September 19, 2018

Local city clerks detail how to apply for absentee ballots

OAKLAND COUNTY — The November midterm election is right around the corner, and for people who fear they might not make it to the polls, there are absentee ballots.Read More

Published September 19, 2018

Police arrest woman for allegedly embezzling from 7-Eleven

FERNDALE — A Hazel Park woman who allegedly embezzled almost $4,000 from a 7-Eleven store was apprehended after police were notified that she already was in court across the street.Read More

Published September 19, 2018

Huntington Woods removes moratorium on short-term rentals

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The Huntington Woods City Commission has rescinded an earlier decision to place a 180-day moratorium on short-term rentals. The commission had passed the moratorium in July after receiving an inquiry on whether Huntington Woods allowed Airbnb rentals.Read More

Published September 19, 2018

Ferndale library to host active shooter response training for civilians

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Area District Library will hold a training seminar dealing with active shooter situations in early October. The training will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road. Led by Sgts.Read More

Published September 19, 2018

Ferndale agrees to exclusive negotiations with developer for ‘The dot’

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale might have found a developer for its long-gestated, mixed-use parking structure in the downtown area. At its Sept. 10 meeting, the City Council approved an exclusive negotiation rights agreement between the city and developer Versa Wanda LLC.Read More

Published September 18, 2018

New book highlights less heroic tales of Detroit’s creation

METRO DETROIT — "I think we have such a deep history, in Detroit in particular, that can be told better through our missteps than our triumphs,” said local historian Mickey Lyons. “In this case, it’s the history of Detroit as told through bad guy biographies.”

Published September 18, 2018

Fall into a new home this season

METRO DETROIT — While many think that spring is the best time to start shopping for a home, local real estate agents say that better deals can be found in the fall, with less stress.

Published September 18, 2018

Chamber Music Society of Detroit brings expanded programming to region

METRO DETROIT — The Chamber Music Society of Detroit is celebrating its 75th anniversary this season by expanding its programming to make its acclaimed concerts more easily accessible to the entire region.