Woodward Talk

Published October 16, 2019

Elementary robotics programs inspire students to build a better future

METRO DETROIT — With the number of high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields growing by the day, many schools and businesses across the nation are providing more opportunities for students to engage in robotics, building STEM skills at an earlier age than ever before.

Published October 16, 2019

Today’s menu: tech with a side of chitchat

METRO DETROIT — Now in her senior year at Lutheran North Christian High School in Macomb Township, Emma Schulz, 17, started showing up to school a few minutes earlier than normal this fall.

Published October 16, 2019

Proper lawn care will leave grass greener when winter ends

METRO DETROIT — Whether the grass is truly greener on the other side is a debatable question for the ages, but experts say there are things you can do to make sure your grass is healthier on the other side of winter.

Published October 14, 2019

Berkley tables ordinance that would establish Board of Ethics

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council has — for the time being — tabled an ordinance that would establish a Board of Ethics to evaluate any questionable conduct by city officials.

Published October 14, 2019

Seniors working with Berkley students to set up transportation options

HUNTINGTON WOODS/BERKLEY — Seniors who would like to use ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, can work with high school students to get past any technological obstacles.

Published October 14, 2019

Ferndale Planning Commission approves Vester Square project’s site plan

FERNDALE — A huge piece of land near downtown Ferndale is being eyed for a multiphase, mixed-use development project featuring office, retail and residential space.

Published October 14, 2019

Three suspects who allegedly committed LFAs heading to circuit court

FERNDALE — Some of the individuals arrested for allegedly stealing from a large number of vehicles have had their cases bound over to circuit court.

Published October 14, 2019

Churches in Ferndale, Berkley celebrating 100 years

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Two houses of worship in Ferndale and Berkley, respectively, are celebrating their 100th anniversaries within a few of weeks of each other.

Published October 14, 2019

Berkley marijuana ordinances tabled for continued work

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council declined to move forward with a first reading of ordinances needed to allow marijuana businesses, deciding instead to gather more information on several topics.

Published October 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 9, 2019

Metro Detroit sites conjure tales of ghosts, ESP and the unexplained

METRO DETROIT — Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, there are several places in metro Detroit that have alleged hauntings, including The Whitney in Detroit, Stagecrafters in Royal Oak and the Trowbridge Road Bridge in Bloomfield Hills.

Published October 9, 2019

Experts advise asking before petting strange dogs

METRO DETROIT — Hey, we get it. Some temptations in life are too irresistible to pass up: chocolate cake, splashing in puddles, celebrity gossip rags.

Published October 9, 2019

Police offer advice to protect your vehicle at home

METRO DETROIT — Larcenies from vehicles, damage to vehicles and vehicle thefts are an ongoing problem and can be heartbreaking to experience, causing feelings of violation and mistrust.

Published October 8, 2019

Officials warn motorists to beware of deer

OAKLAND COUNTY — Deer dart across the roadway all year in Michigan, but for the next three months, officials are asking motorists to be extra cautious.

Published October 8, 2019

Tigers great going to bat against his biggest opponent: Parkinson’s disease

METRO DETROIT — For an elite athlete like baseball legend Kirk Gibson, injuries and aches come with the job, but the problems he started experiencing around 2007 were different.

Published October 8, 2019

Ferndale High band gets big donation from Arts, Beats & Eats

ROYAL OAK/FERNDALE — On Oct. 2, Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats, presented by Flagstar Bank, announced the grand total that this year’s festival awarded to its more than 50 local charity partners — $233,049.26, a 12% increase from last year.

Published October 8, 2019

Yearlong assessment leads to recommendations to improve lives of senior residents

FERNDALE — Ferndale is looking to improve the lives of its senior population after reaching out to residents to hear about what they need and want from their city.

Published October 8, 2019

Ferndale to host drop-off recycling station with SOCRRA

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale and the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority, or SOCRRA, will be hosting a recycling drop-off station in the downtown area from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in the parking lot between the library and City Hall.

Published October 8, 2019

Ferndale Planning Commission recommends approval for marijuana zoning changes

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale continues to work toward allowing recreational marijuana businesses.

Published October 7, 2019

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?