It’s easy to understand that our DDA and recently elected officials are less than desirable and rarely focused on anything other than social issues - but this Valet story in the paper is a showcase of math not mathing. Does this story catch anybody else’s attention: https://www.candgnews.com/news/ferndale-to-begin-valet-parking-service-in-downtown-11069
Hi guys, I just moved to Ferndale back in October and I still haven’t found a doctor. The two I have called that were “accepting new patients” are booking for August 💀 I need to see someone a little sooner than that. Any recommendations? (I have United Healthcare)
I’m fine with driving to MH, RO, Troy, etc. TIA!
Just saw a large dog, possibly a Shepard or Mix, spotted on Woodward at nine mile headed towards Royal Oak. It had a reddish collar and tags but it dodged people trying to help.
Sorry if this is your pup but I hope it’s reunited with its owner soon.
I heard close sirens (started as one, then after a couple popping and banging noises, followed by a few more) a roaring engine, and multiple banging sounds (didn’t sound like gunfire, started as pounding on a door, then a couple popping noises with around 30 seconds in between each pop) I’m around E Lewiston and Leland and I heard it really close by (like 2 or 3 houses away). Anyways I’m just curious if anyone knows what happened. Was it a speed chase? Just a sequence of coincidences? Is everyone okay? I didn’t see anything on the news.
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At the May 11th Ferndale city council meeting Ferndale City manager Colleen O'Toole told council that the developer for the DOT mixed use development "are in breach of contract".
The comment came during discussion of financing for the city's proposed mixed use parking garage on 9 Mile.
The revelation fuels ongoing speculation that the city is or will be seeking legal action against the developer Versa Wanda LLC.
Versa Wanda was contracted to build office space on top of the structure, apartments on the west side of the structure and retail on the bottom floor. To date only the retail has partially been completed. The no bid deal was orchestrated by former Ferndale city manager and now fired Royal oak City Manager Joe Gacioch in 2019 after the city was unable to find a developer through the bidding process.
Currently the cities once profitable Auto parking fund is functionally bankrupt having to rely on the general fund to balance the books. In 2025 the auto parking fund had a $333,618 deficit.
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Hey all, question for my lovely fellow citizens. I am relatively new to Ferndale and this is my first Movement festival. I’m curious how usable bus transit is for the festival instead of driving to downtown and parking.
Curious if you have thoughts or if you think driving is better where you recommend to park.
Thanks all!
Hi all! I’m a recently licensed hairstylist in the Madison Heights/Warren area, and I’m looking for hair models! I had a last minute cancellation, and I have a spot open for this Wednesday at 1pm! I’m looking for somebody interested in a highlight and haircut, or a full head color and haircut. A full highlight/trim would be $145, a partial highlight/trim would be $120, and a full head color/trim would be $100. If you’re interested, feel free to comment or send me a message :)
At the May 11th Ferndale city council meeting a non-binding letter of intent with Cypress partners concerning a 250 space parking garage with a 86 unit apartment building on top was given the thumbs up unanimously by council.
The plan would see the current city owned parking lot behind Como's combined with the adjacent vacant property and a seven story planned unit development be built. The building would feature three stories of parking and four stories of apartments with the city owning the parking garage and Cypress owning the apartments.
The estimated cost for the parking garage is approximately 12 million dollars which would be paid for in part by property taxes from the apartments (including library and school funds) captured by a TIF fund (tax increment financing) and given back to the city.
A town hall meeting is being planned for the future to discuss the project.
Here are 6 pop up/art markets in the Metro Detroit area this week that are worth checking out during Mother's Day weekend. These are just some of the markets that are going on, but there are other Mother's Day events happening that you can check out at https://eventsinthed.com/mothers_day_events
Ferndale Vintage Fashion Market at Rust Belt Market. Fri 12-8pm. Sat 11am-7pm. Sun 11am-6pm
Mother's Day Market at Urbanrest Brewing Company. Sat and Sun 1-5pm
Mother's Day Night Market at Royal Oak Farmer's Market. Sat 5-10pm.
Spring Popup Market at Stumblebum Beer Co. Sat 12-6pm
Royal Oak in Bloom (Flower Plant and Garden Show) in Downtown Royal Oak. Sun 7am-2pm
Art Birmingham (Art Festival) in Downtown Birmingham (Shain Park). Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Back Yard Art Fair in Ferndale/Oak Park/Pleasant Ridge. Sat 11am-6pm
Gays Eating Garlic Bread at the Park is happening this Saturday on Belle Isle! This is a free community meet up. We’ve got Shelter 5 reserved and will even have a plant swap happening at from 3-6 as well there.
We've got lots of titles by local artists, too!
Does anyone know what happened to the amazing lady that ran the Sunday brunch kitchen at Club Barts? Is she, and her amazing French toast, hanging somewhere else in town?
Does anyone know anywhere in Ferndale that has jobs open for midnight shifts?! I want to work closer to home now, it would be great. Take any suggestions, thanks.
I'm new to the area and looking for places to get new clothes, like decent everyday pants (I'm M24). I don't want to go to chain-type places like H&M, would rather go to smaller shops. I'm in hazel park, but don't mind going to other areas. Not looking for anything stupid expensive, but don't want trash either. Any recos??
hi! I have a friend's wedding coming up and wanted to get an outfit for it secondhand. the only store I know of is value city and they don't have any dressing rooms 🤕 what other places do you guys recommend?? thank uuu
How many books do you think you can read this summer? Our Summer Reading Kickoff Party is June 6! Swing by and sign-up!
Hey community, was hoping you might bless the internet with your Ferndale knowledge- which places are serving mocktails and NA drinks?
I don't go to bars or eat out often (who can afford it?), so I'm not really in the know. Looking for some options.
As a new Ferndale resident I just wanted to SO that the backyard art fair was so cool and I feel very grateful to live in a community that can pull something like this off with so many people volunteering their yards to help local artists! It was a blast despite the rain hitting towards the later half. Met some really cool people and just had a blast in general! Can’t wait for next year! Stay rad, Ferndale!
A diverse cross section of Ferndale citizenry was on display Thursday evening as Ferndale city council met in special session to hear 5 minute presentations from the 15 of the 24 applicants for the open council seat who opted to speak before council.
Among the applicants were former appointed council member Dennis Whittie, LGBTQ organizer Ricky Bricknell and Facebook provocateur Jim Mcluckie.
The number of applicants more than double the 11 who applied the last time a council seat was vacated.
In comments at the end of the meeting mayor pro tem Laura Mikulski said she was "shocked and excited" by the number of citizens who responded. Councilwoman Rolanda Kelly said the applicants "blew me out of the water" and councilman Eddie Sabatini stated that he found the presentations "inspiring".
Council will deliberate their choice at the regularly scheduled May 11th council meeting with a decision expected at that meeting.