Woodward Talk

Published January 15, 2019

Employee allegedly leaves apology note for embezzling $3,000 from Ferndale Pizza Hut

FERNDALE — A Detroit man who allegedly embezzled more than $3,000 from the Ferndale Pizza Hut in 2017 was apprehended at the end of last year. Michael Love-White, 34, was charged with embezzlement by agent greater than $1,000, less than $20,000, for allegedly taking $3,287.09 from a Pizza Hut where he was employed at the time.

Published January 15, 2019

Ferndale city manager leaving for University of Detroit Mercy position

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council soon will be on the hunt for a new city manager. It was announced Jan. 10 that April Lynch, Ferndale’s city manager for the last seven years, will be moving on to a new job as associate vice president for human resources at the University of Detroit Mercy. Her last day with the city will be Feb. 28.

Published January 15, 2019

Coolidge Highway to undergo major lane restriping

BERKLEY — Coolidge Highway is on its way to seeing a major change in a few months. The Berkley City Council unanimously passed a resolution at its Jan. 7 meeting supporting an evaluation for a lane reduction on the major roadway, from four lanes to two with a middle left-turn lane, bike lanes and additional parking, between 11 Mile and 12 Mile roads.

Published January 14, 2019

North American International Auto Show spotlights award-winning vehicles

DETROIT — Start your engines! The North American International Auto Show, one of Detroit’s most visited and popular events, has returned to Cobo Center in Detroit.

Published January 11, 2019

Anderson Middle School girl allegedly stabs student with scissors

BERKLEY — A 13-year-old boy was stabbed with a pair of scissors in an incident at Anderson Middle School Jan. 8, according to the Berkley Public Safety Department.

Published January 9, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 9, 2019

Experts, charities can help organize your home for the new year

METRO DETROIT — The holidays have come and gone, and with the new year upon us, folks may be wondering how to get their homes organized in 2019. Gary Dion, the owner of Closets by Design — which in addition to organizing closets also organizes garages, home offices, laundries, pantries and hobby rooms — said that redesigning storage space is key.

Published January 9, 2019

Snowless fun can be done outside in metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — What do you do when the weather outside is not so frightful and there is no snow on the ground to be found? Go outside and frolic in the nothingness of winter’s chill, of course. From local skating rinks to sprawling hiking paths, these activities don’t depend on wintry weather, according to Farmington Hills’ Heritage Park programmer, Carol Fink.

Published January 8, 2019

DIA’s new Asian Wing immerses visitors in history and culture

DETROIT — Artworks with religious and cultural significance are displayed thoughtfully in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ reinstalled Robert and Katherine Jacobs Asian Wing. From centuries-old pieces to contemporary ones, the wing includes work from China, Korea, India and Southeast Asia, and joins the recently reopened Japanese gallery. There’s also a gallery devoted to Buddhist art from various parts of Asia.

Published January 8, 2019

Ferndale chooses developer for skate park project

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council recently approved a bid proposal for a developer to design and build a skate park.

Published January 8, 2019

City closes crosswalk after second teen hit by vehicle

BERKLEY — A 15-year-old boy was taken to the hospital last month after being hit by a vehicle in the crosswalk at the same intersection where a 14-year-old girl was hit by a vehicle at the end of October. The crosswalk is now closed.

Published January 8, 2019

Local athletes prepare for Michigan Senior Olympics winter games

METRO DETROIT — Former cyclist turned competitive walker Michael Cushnier has been competing in the Michigan Senior Olympics for over 20 years, and he has no plans to slow down.

Published January 8, 2019

Royal Oak, Berkley to celebrate ‘a day on, not a day off’

ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY — The cities of Royal Oak and Berkley will host their third annual joint Martin Luther King Jr. Day community service event at Royal Oak High School Jan. 21.

The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have partnered to hold food drives this month at various Kroger stores across southeastern Michigan.

Published January 4, 2019

Gleaners to hold food drives at Kroger stores

METRO DETROIT — The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have once again teamed up to fight hunger this winter.

Published January 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 2, 2019

Oakland County crime briefs of the year

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local crime briefs from 2018.

Published December 28, 2018

Running groups offer events, support

METRO DETROIT — William Hill doesn’t just make small talk. What began as a throwaway conversation for the Farmington resident with his neighbor became a transformative idea that has changed the lives of many people in the Farmington area and beyond.

Published December 28, 2018

Pantone names ‘Living Coral’ 2019 color of the year

METRO DETROIT — Pantone recently announced living coral, a warm salmon hue with a golden undertone, as its 2019 Color of the Year.

Published December 28, 2018

Learning to cook can save money, trim waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Shelly Kemp, the executive director of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, likes to lend her hand in the kitchen at Mirepoix Cooking School in Holiday Market.

Published December 28, 2018

Realtors report 2018 was a seller’s market

METRO DETROIT — Real estate professionals are saying 2018 strongly leaned toward being a seller’s market in southeast Michigan, but they added that this could begin to shift in 2019.