ROYAL OAK/STERLING HEIGHTS — He needed something to light his competitive fire, and bodybuilding was the answer.Throughout his years at Sterling Heights Stevenson High School and Hope College, Royal Oak resident David Clark’s sole focus was being an athlete.

In the Woodward Talk’s coverage area, voters on Aug. 6 will choose candidates for county, state and federal offices who will advance to the general election in November.

BERKLEY — Downtown Berkley brought in thousands of people July 13 for its annual Street Art Fest.

FERNDALE — Downtown Ferndale is looking to add to the public art in the city.

BERKLEY — With summer break currently ongoing, the Berkley School District has been working on projects at different properties.

FERNDALE — Police investigating multiple incidents involving BB or gel pellet guns were able to identify suspects in the case.

ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY — Royal Oak-Berkley M1 boys lacrosse prides itself on facing the toughest competition possible early on in its season, and unfortunately it’s led to a roller coaster of emotions.

BERKLEY — The colorful nature of the Berkley Street Art Fest will make its return this month.

FERNDALE — The taste and smell of barbecue will permeate throughout Ferndale with the return of the Pig & Whiskey festival.

FERNDALE — Over the past month, the city of Ferndale has begun holding open houses to get feedback for a facility at Martin Road Park.

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council recently approved a planned unit development for a big multiple-family project on several properties.

FERNDALE — Influential rock band The Smithereens is ready to hit Ferndale once again with a sold-out show in the city.

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The school years for the Ferndale and Berkley school districts have come to an end, and their respective superintendents are looking back on the year.

BERKLEY — Berkley is ready to celebrate Pride once again with its annual Berkley Pride Block Party.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The city of Huntington Woods is ready to kick off its yearly Fourth of July festivities.

FERNDALE — Fans of the colorfully clad Helen Roper from the television sitcom “Three’s Company” paused for a photo at the Ferndale Elks Lodge #1588 on June 8 during a Mrs. Roper Romp Pub Crawl in downtown Ferndale. 

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council approved a contract for pavement work on many of the city’s roads.

METRO DETROIT — Two metro Detroiters will test their limits by riding bicycles to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness and money to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.

BERKLEY — Berkley’s hometown art fair will be coming back for another go this month.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale’s massive celebration of Pride returned June 1 with thousands of people in attendance.