Robot guard dog unleashed in Ferndale
Some people get nervous when they're around the robotic dogs, creeped out by their lifelike features, an employee said. And that's before they start to run. "It sounds like a horse's gallop," one worker said.
Ferndale home with urinals in kitchen, Jager tap in shower hits market
A home for sale in Ferndale features a few unusual additions, including urinals in the kitchen and Jager taps in the bathroom.
Own a piece of Eastern Market Brewing Co. as brewery launches investment campaign
Eastern Market Brewing Co. has launched an investment campaign to help grow self-distribution, expand the new Royal Oak self-serve taproom, and kick off a project to build out the Detroit location.
Shop local during the Holiday Market at the Rust Belt Market in Ferndale
“You can just find such unique things for Christmas here and I love supporting people that have the ambition to start their own businesses and actually create something and then sell it."
Woman sentenced for role in kidnapping of teen at Ferndale gas station
A woman was sentenced to probation for her role in the kidnapping of a teen girl at a Ferndale gas station.
2 Ferndale High School students arrested after back-to-back threats
A teen girl and teen boy were arrested this week after making threats against Ferndale High School.
Girl arrested after threat against Ferndale High School; sheriff issues warning about making threats
A 16-year-old girl was arrested Monday after authorities say she made threats that closed Ferndale middle and high schools. Other area schools also received threats to start the week.
Ferndale high and middle school closed due to social media threat
The threat was made through an anonymous account on social media.
Ferndale's The Loving Touch hosting sober pre-Thanksgiving party
This year, The Loving Touch in Ferndale is giving people who don't drink the chance at a night out, sans the alcohol, on the biggest bar night of the year.
Part of Woodward Ave to be permanently narrowed to 3 lanes; closures start Monday, Oct. 17
It's here. The narrowing of Woodward Avenue in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge is starting on Monday, Oct. 17 and will include a permanent change to one of the most famous road's in the state.
Woodward construction starts Oct. 17 with new bike lanes, better visibility, and 2 fewer lanes
The biggest change coming to Woodward in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge is the loss of two lanes to make room for bikes and better visibility.
Police: Man posing as electrician scams Ferndale resident out of $500 in supplies
A man posing as an electrician on the website Angi is facing charges after police say he scammed a Ferndale homeowner out of $500 worth of supplies.
Oakland County approves $45K gun buyback program
Several police departments from Ferndale to Auburn Hills expressed interest in hosting a buyback program. The first events are expected in October.
Ferndale man files false police report that wife hit him with frying pan hours after he assaulted her
The 31-year-old man strangled his wife at her Hazel Park home early Wednesday morning before filing the false report. He later returned to her home and broke into it.
Woodward Dream Cruise parking options in Birmingham, Pontiac, Royal Oak, and Ferndale
The official dream cruise goes all day Saturday, but there's events scheduled Friday that will help kick off the rolling car show like Mustang Alley and the Ford Bronco show.
Ferndale splash pad opening with circus-themed celebration this weekend
Ferndale's new splash pad opens with a celebration this weekend.
Ferndale Pride Festival held it's 12th event downtown on Saturday
Keynote speaker Attorney General Dana Nessel and attendees, including Governor Whitmer, came out to celebrate and protect the LGBTQ+ community.
Ferndale police settle with Muslim woman over hijab removal lawsuit
The woman was arrested for having a taser without a permit in 2021. However, the lawsuit pertained to what happened after she was taken into custody.
Ferndale's Honey for Moms provides workspace and childcare
“Now that it’s available, I would have loved to have done this with all my kids, to be honest," she said. "Having your baby be able to be close to you, it’s amazing - if they’re having a hard time feeding her - they can bring her out to me.”
Ferndale Public Schools reinstates mask mandate as COVID-19 rates climb in Michigan
Most of Southeast Michigan is now in the category of high transmission after COVID-19 case rates rose in the state's most populated areas.