Woodward Talk

Published December 19, 2020

Always home? Reduce energy usage to save money

METRO DETROIT — In the early months of 2020, most children spent their weekdays at school and most adults spent their weekdays at a job, both of which likely meant that the energy needed to heat or cool the air around them, and to power computers, tablets and phones, might have been paid for by someone else.

The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter planned to host a virtual luminaire lighting ceremony Dec. 21, which is the winter solstice. The event honors those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Published December 18, 2020

Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter hosts winter solstice event

METRO DETROIT — With the COVID-19 pandemic still sweeping across the nation, the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter plans to host a virtual event to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Published December 18, 2020

New year, new booze

METRO DETROIT — Is it just us, or has it been cocktail hour for the past… oh, nine months or so?

Published December 18, 2020

Berkley, Ferndale DDAs continue campaigns to help local businesses

BERKLEY/FERNDALE — The downtown development authorities of Berkley and Ferndale are looking to continue their shop local campaign pushes through the end of December and beyond.

Published December 18, 2020

COVID pushes ‘The Nutcracker’ and Shakespeare to the web

METRO DETROIT — On a blustery cold afternoon in December, 17-year-old Jenna Altman braved the freezing elements in a tiara and pointe shoes to perform the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Published December 17, 2020

Ferndale criminal sexual conduct suspect involved in armed Royal Oak standoff with police

FERNDALE/ROYAL OAK — An armed standoff between a 47-year-old Ferndale man and local authorities ended nonviolently after several hours.

Published December 17, 2020

Go Comedy! releases Christmas-themed album

FERNDALE — The people behind the Go Comedy! Improv Theater in Ferndale have released a Christmas comedy album, and the proceeds will go toward funding the venue through the pandemic.

Published December 16, 2020

Oakland County Brownfield Consortium receives $600,000 EPA grant

OAKLAND COUNTY — Six municipalities across Oakland County are set to receive grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA.

Volunteer Tarring Lim rings the bell seeking donations for the Salvation Army at the Kroger on Nine Mile Road in St. Clair Shores.

Published December 15, 2020

Pay it forward: A guide to safely donating this holiday season

METRO DETROIT — ’Tis the season for gift giving and a little extra generosity. As people begin to gather gifts and prepare to spread some holiday cheer, they may be wondering how they can help someone less fortunate this year

Published December 15, 2020

Mental health issues, COVID-19 contribute to homelessness

OAKLAND COUNTY — There is never a good time to be homeless, but with the arrival of cold weather, life has gotten even tougher for some Michiganders.

A digital poster created for Oakland County’s “The Only Way To Beat It Is To Face It” campaign reminds residents to mask up and follow other COVID-19 safety protocols.

Published December 15, 2020

New Oakland County campaign hopes to reinforce COVID-19 safety guidelines

OAKLAND COUNTY — A new multimedia public education campaign created by Oakland County officials aims to reinforce the health safety guidelines issued for the COVID-19 pandemic in hopes that the county can continue to slow the spread of the virus.

Published December 14, 2020

Oakland County installs 10 freezers after FDA clears Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use Dec. 11, paving the way for an initial shipment of about 2.9 million doses of the vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. over the next week.

Farmington Hills could look to spend a portion of the $60,000 it received through grants funded by the EPA along Orchard Lake Road and other major thoroughfares throughout the city.

Published December 8, 2020

Oakland County Brownfield Consortium receives $600,000 EPA grant

FARMINGTON HILLS/SOUTHFIELD — Six municipalities across Oakland County are set to receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant funding.

Published December 8, 2020

Oakland County offers free grocery delivery to seniors through Shipt

OAKLAND COUNTY — Keego Harbor resident David Emmings, 61, and his wife’s last worry in the midst of this pandemic has been their bi- or tri-weekly trip to the supermarket for groceries.

Published December 8, 2020

Less money, more time helps make the season bright during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families are being asked to celebrate the holiday season in a more intimate way as they stay at home amid COVID-19, making this the perfect year to start new traditions and make lasting memories together.

Published December 8, 2020

Ferndale adopts 5-year capital improvement plan

FERNDALE — At its Nov. 23 meeting, the Ferndale City Council adopted a capital improvement plan for the next five fiscal years.

Published December 8, 2020

Holiday light shows make season bright amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families across the country are being asked to stay home to help curb COVID-19. But as we’ve all experienced by now, too much together time can easily dampen the Christmas spirit.

Published December 8, 2020

Ferndale continues process to secure funding for lead line replacements

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council approved a resolution of intent to issue up to $25 million in revenue bonds to fund the replacements of lead sewer lines in the city.

Published December 8, 2020

Avoid getting scammed when shopping from home this season

METRO DETROIT — With Michiganders following state guidelines to stay home, wear masks and limit social interactions, online shopping is perhaps more popular than ever this holiday season.