BERKLEY — A longtime Berkley business is looking to close up shop after decades of operation. George’s Shoe Repair, located at 3442 12 Mile Road, was built in this location in 1945 by Goran Georgeff. For over 80 years, the business has remained in the city and in the same family.

FERNDALE — A man found guilty of the murder of a DoorDash driver last year in Ferndale presumably will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

FERNDALE — A fire that ignited a Ferndale home Jan. 29 was strong enough to force its eventual demolition.

PLEASANT RIDGE — The topic of short-term rentals in Pleasant Ridge came forth again at a recent City Commission meeting.

FERNDALE — Ferndale will be busy keeping its roads maintained this year. The City Council, at its Jan. 12 meeting, approved a $70,990 contract for its pavement joint and crack sealing program.

BERKLEY — Berkley’s annual event celebrating the winter season will be back next month. Berkley’s WinterFest will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, outside the Berkley Community Center, 2400 Robina Ave.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — It’s looking like Huntington Woods voters will have a major decision on their hands during the August primary election.

METRO DETROIT — The winter months of the year often get gloomy with the lack of sun and greenery outside, which leads people to sprucing up the insides of their homes to make them lively.

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley is in the midst of working on its parks and recreation master plan.

FERNDALE — The state of automated license plate reader cameras in Ferndale is in limbo while the city devises its surveillance policy.

OAKLAND COUNTY — As a new year dawns, leaders in Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods and Pleasant Ridge are looking ahead to what they want to focus on in 2026.

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON/BERKLEY — The Royal Oak, Berkley and Clawson school districts, and their cities,  are all continuing to share the message that Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19 is “a day on, not a day off.” 

FERNDALE — More than $30,000 will be given to local charities as part of the fundraising from this year’s Ferndale Pride.

PLEASANT RIDGE — Pleasant Ridge’s discussion of short-term rentals in the city will continue. The topic of short-term rentals, such as Airbnb and Vrbo, has been ongoing in Pleasant Ridge over the course of the year. At its Dec. 9 meeting, the City Commission heard potential ideas on how to regulate short-term rentals through an ordinance.

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The snowfall hit southeast Michigan a bit earlier than some cities anticipated, but Ferndale and Berkley were ready to battle the inclement weather.