Woodward Talk

Published July 7, 2020

METRO DETROIT — Medical experts will tell you that, as of now, it’s hard to say how each patient will react to the COVID-19 virus. But for Mother Nature, the prognosis is good.

Jacob Kubicz, 5, bursts from the tent while playing with supervisor and Registered Behavior Tech Kathleen Murphy at the Spark Center for Autism in Farmington Hills.

Published July 7, 2020

WSU, MSU professors author autism toolkit to guide centers amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The novel coronavirus pandemic has, without a doubt, forced many sectors of Michigan’s workforce to adapt and change how they operate.

Published July 6, 2020

Cities see increase in fireworks complaints

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The Fourth of July holiday is bound to bring many nights of fireworks in cities across Michigan, though residents in Ferndale might have heard enough before the day even arrived.

Published July 6, 2020

All local libraries offering curbside pickup for residents

OAKLAND COUNTY — Libraries have slowly begun to open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but it might be a while longer before they are open to the public.

Published July 6, 2020

City halls work on reopening to public

OAKLAND COUNTY — Local municipalities currently are trying to figure out how to reopen their cities, and that includes their main offices at all four city halls.

Published July 6, 2020

Ferndale council approves up to $2 million loan for unpriced ‘dot’ construction

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council approved at its June 22 meeting an interfund loan that will cover the costs of a previously unpriced portion of the Development on Troy, also known as “The dot.”

Published July 6, 2020

Woodward Dream Cruise board cancels event

FERNDALE/OAKLAND COUNTY — Every August, Woodward Avenue is filled with visitors for the annual Dream Cruise, a celebration of classic vehicles and the people who love them.

Published July 6, 2020

COVID-19 pandemic forces delay of Ferndale park projects

FERNDALE — Heading into the spring of 2020, the city of Ferndale was expecting to tackle improvement projects for two of the city’s parks.

Published July 6, 2020

Henry Ford Health System resumes normal surgeries and procedures

METRO DETROIT — A tumultuous period for local and national hospitals, such as Henry Ford Health System, has been learned from and is being used to advance in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 6, 2020

Ferndale, Berkley councils ease outdoor dining, sales restrictions

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — To help local businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, both the Ferndale and Berkley city councils passed resolutions for temporary outdoor seating and sales programs.

Published July 6, 2020

Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission applicant pool cut from thousands to 200

LANSING — On June 24, a random drawing of 200 semifinalists took place to narrow down the field of Michiganders who would like to serve on the state’s first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Published July 2, 2020

Baby chimpanzee hand-reared by Detroit Zoo staff makes debut

ROYAL OAK — On June 25, 5-month-old chimpanzee Zane made his public debut at the Detroit Zoo’s 4-acre Great Apes of Harambee habitat, never far from his adoptive mom, Trixi, 50.

Published July 2, 2020

Local credit union helps to feed children

METRO DETROIT — Lunch is on us. That was how members of Community Choice Credit Union continued its tradition of helping local school children.

Published July 2, 2020

Fire causes 2 explosions at Ferndale rail yard

FERNDALE — A fire in the CN rail yard July 1 caused two explosions, according to the Ferndale Fire Department.

Published July 1, 2020

Pediatrician group wants to see students return to school

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published June 23, 2020

Organizers cancel 2020 Ferndale Pride, DIY Street Fair

FERNDALE — Due to uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and hoping to support the continued decline of the disease in Michigan, the organizers of the Ferndale Pride festival and the DIY Street Fair have canceled the events for 2020.

Published June 23, 2020

Ferndale arson suspect’s case sent to circuit court

FERNDALE — In mid-May, a 34-year-old man was arrested by local police for allegedly causing multiple fires in an unoccupied town house.

Published June 23, 2020

Man allegedly involved in 2019 shooting outside lounge to return to court

FERNDALE — A man who allegedly was involved in a shooting outside a Ferndale nightclub last year will have his next court date at the end of June.

Published June 23, 2020

Police say former Durst Lumber employee allegedly embezzled more than $75,000

BERKLEY — A 21-year-old Macomb Township man has been charged with felony embezzlement from a Berkley business and faces up to 15 years in prison.

Published June 23, 2020

Berkley aiming for late summer start date on park project

BERKLEY — The development of Oxford/Merchants Park has been long-gestating for Berkley, but the city is hopeful that the project can get underway later this year.