Woodward Talk

Published August 26, 2019

On the trail: A dive into Michigan high school recruiting

METRO DETROIT — On a hot summer day toward the end of July, Jordan Turner sits at a table on the campus of Farmington High surrounded by a pile of letters from college football teams all over the nation. The recruiting process for Turner began his sophomore year.

Published August 26, 2019

Chambers named first female chief deputy county executive

OAKLAND COUNTY — Not long after former Ferndale Mayor David Coulter was named the new Oakland County executive, he announced his pick for his chief deputy.

Published August 22, 2019

St. Clair Shores man arrested after threatening to harm '200 police'

A 30-year-old St. Clair Shores man is behind bars after allegedly making threats against three local police agencies to a former college classmate.

Published August 21, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 23-25

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published August 21, 2019

Energy companies offer advice to keep bills down and stay cool

METRO DETROIT — Summer weather can make it tough to beat the heat, but running an air conditioner can make it even tougher on the electric bill.

Published August 21, 2019

How flat track roller derby is taking the sports industry by storm

METRO DETROIT — It’s the fastest growing sport in the world, but you don’t need to be a superstar athlete to play roller derby.

Quinn and Grace Gould, of Rochester Hills, show off a black walnut tree found in Rochester Hills.

Published August 20, 2019

Michiganders invited to enter state’s Big Tree Hunt contest

ROCHESTER HILLS — Families and individuals across the state can head outside to explore the great outdoors as part of the Michigan Big Tree Hunt contest.

Published August 20, 2019

Ferndale business owner must pay restitution to defrauded clients

FERNDALE — The owner of a Ferndale business that defrauded customers of thousands of dollars has been ordered to pay more than $77,000 in restitution.

Published August 19, 2019

Cities look at Woodward Avenue lane reduction, two-way bike path

FERNDALE — Ferndale could be looking at reducing Woodward Avenue by one lane in the future.

Published August 19, 2019

Car lovers, Mustang drivers celebrate 25 years of the Dream Cruise

FERNDALE — Nine Mile Road once again was the center of attention this past weekend as the Woodward Dream Cruise celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Published August 19, 2019

Berkley CruiseFest Parade celebrates 24 years

BERKLEY — The streets of downtown Berkley were packed with people as thousands lined 12 Mile Road to take in the 24th annual CruiseFest Classic Car Parade on Friday, Aug. 16.

Published August 19, 2019

Ferndale council to appoint new mayor Sept. 9

FERNDALE — At a special early morning meeting of the Ferndale City Council Aug. 19, Mayor Dave Coulter resigned in order to accept his appointment as the new Oakland County executive.

Published August 16, 2019

Ferndale’s Coulter appointed county executive

OAKLAND COUNTY — From strategic resignations to furtive text messages, the battle to hold the majority of power in Oakland County has been a brutal one for the past several weeks.

Published August 15, 2019

Remembering Woodstock

METRO DETROIT — “By the time we got to Woodstock, we were half a million strong.” Those words, written by Joni Mitchell and made famous by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, helped define a generation.

Published August 14, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 16-18

Your guide to this weekend's events.

Published August 14, 2019

Are part-time jobs still part of adolescence?

METRO DETROIT — Is a part-time job a rite of passage for students, or a thing of the past?

Published August 13, 2019

Woodward Dream Cruise celebrates 25 years in Ferndale and beyond

FERNDALE — The Woodward Dream Cruise, born in Ferndale, is celebrating its silver anniversary. On Aug. 15-17, the cruise will return to Woodward Avenue and the downtown for its 25th year of existence.

Published August 13, 2019

CruiseFest to host hundreds of classic cars on 12 Mile in Berkley

BERKLEY — Just before the Woodward Dream Cruise gets underway, downtown Berkley will have its own annual celebration of classic cars.

Published August 13, 2019

Born and raised on Detroit jazz

METRO DETROIT — Hugh Smith III, the co-owner of Baker’s Keyboard Lounge in Detroit, said he sifts through hundreds of emails a day from musicians around the country who want to play at his club.

Published August 13, 2019

Detroit Jazz Festival continues to make meaningful musical moments

DETROIT — It’s had different names over the years — including the Detroit International Jazz Festival and the Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival — but no matter what it’s been called, it’s an event that has attracted thousands to see jazz legends and emerging talent.