Woodward Talk

Published September 22, 2020

Artists create Backyard Art Fair at homes to reach customers

OAKLAND COUNTY — Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the local large-scale craft and art fairs around Ferndale, Berkley and other neighboring cities were canceled this year. However, as the summer season wraps up and fall begins, a group of local artists have decided to organize a small art fair in four Oakland County cities.

Published September 22, 2020

Ferndale police, Families Against Narcotics partner to help overdose victims

FERNDALE — At a press conference Sept. 14, the Ferndale Police Department and the nonprofit organization Families Against Narcotics announced a new partnership to help those in the city struggling with addiction.

Published September 22, 2020

Local veteran discusses ‘The Greatest Generation’

OAKLAND COUNTY — When Ray Owen hears the term “The Greatest Generation,” he says he can’t help but feel “kind of proud of it.” Owen, who lives in Northville, near Farmington Hills, turns 99 in December.

Published September 21, 2020

Annual Men’s Health event moves online, drive-thru

METRO DETROIT — If the COVID-19 crisis has taught us anything, it’s that our health is never something to take for granted.

Published September 18, 2020

Regina to host virtual The Verve Pipe concert

WARREN — On Oct. 16, Regina High School will host a virtual concert with alternative rock band The Verve Pipe, beginning at 7 p.m. Anyone who purchases a ticket will receive an access code with a link to the concert.

Published September 18, 2020

New program offers tuition-free classes to essential workers

LANSING — Michigan employees considered essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic this past spring will now have the opportunity to enroll in college classes at no cost.

Published September 18, 2020

LLS Light The Night set for Oct. 1

METRO DETROIT — On Oct. 1, the Michigan Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will “Light The Night.” The virtual event — to be held statewide from 7 to 8 p.m. — is dedicated to supporting patients living with blood cancers, remembering loved ones no longer here and celebrating blood cancer survivors.

Published September 17, 2020

When school, life go online, cyber danger increases

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard recently said online predators are a “new reality” facing children.

Published September 17, 2020

Food distribution needs grow with pandemic, schools reopening

METRO DETROIT — The 11th year of the “Mow Down Hunger” campaign may be the most important of them all.

Thomas, left, and Joseph Martin, of Grosse Pointe Woods, are ready for virtual learning this semester in the Grosse Pointe Public School System.

Published September 11, 2020

Preparing for virtual learning for the 2020-21 school year

METRO DETROIT — With many local students returning to school in a virtual learning environment because of COVID-19, parents are setting up areas at home specifically for school instruction.

Published September 9, 2020

Biden addresses autoworkers in battleground Warren

WARREN — Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden made a campaign stop in Warren on Sept. 9 where he addressed union autoworkers and pledged to fight for them if he’s elected President of the United States in November.

Published September 8, 2020

Chevy Bel Air is a dream cruiser come true

METRO DETROIT — In the early 1960s, Gretchen Peterson enjoyed cruising Woodward Avenue with all the other hot-rodders and car buffs.

Researchers from Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, shown here, are participating in the study.

Published September 8, 2020

Beaumont researchers join NCI to study relationship between cancer, COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — In the age of COVID-19, a global virus that is known to more adversely affect those who are immunocompromised or who have other comorbidities, researchers are looking at how the virus impacts those also living with and being treated for cancer.

Published September 8, 2020

Gyms, pools can open, sports resume

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel is hoping a new state order will allow community citizens, businesses and other departments and organizations to operate in a proactive manner moving forward.

Published September 8, 2020

Berkley begins road improvement program, will last until 2021

BERKLEY — Two years after its approval, the city of Berkley began its road improvement program, which will last until the end of 2021.

Published September 8, 2020

Ferndale to go ahead with West Marshall Street resurfacing in 2021

FERNDALE — West Marshall Street between Woodward Avenue and Allen Road is set to receive a major overhaul next year.

Published September 8, 2020

Berkley’s Oxford/Merchants project to cost more than originally anticipated

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley is moving forward with its upgrades at Oxford/Merchants Park after officially selecting a contractor for the project.

Published September 8, 2020

Royal Oak man dies in 4-vehicle crash in Pleasant Ridge

PLEASANT RIDGE — A 30-year-old Royal Oak man died Aug. 19 after a woman crashed into the back of his Jeep Cherokee while he was stopped at a red light in Pleasant Ridge.

Published September 8, 2020

Ferndale council approves affordability, inclusive housing plan

FERNDALE — At its Aug. 24 meeting, the Ferndale City Council approved its long-in-the-works Community Affordability and Inclusive Housing Action Plan.

Published September 4, 2020

Ferndale teachers talk first week of virtual school experience

FERNDALE — Aug. 31 marked the first day of school for Ferndale Public Schools, and with it, a foreseeable future of students learning virtually via online instruction.