Big changes are coming to the Woodward-8 Mile intersection, to both the walls and the people that live there

Ferndale and Detroit have targeted both poverty and the concrete walls in a new effort to beautify the busy intersection, which is often used by panhandlers and as a shelter. New pictures of the design were released this week.

Bobcat Bonnies to close every restaurant for one week to give staff paid vacation

Restaurant staff have dealt with closings, reopenings, limited capacity, more takeout, and so much more over the past 15 months. To reward employees, the owner of Bobcat Bonnies is closing all of his locations for one week at the end of June.

Someone stole a Taco Bell employee's bike in Ferndale. So local police gave him a new one

When Tyreese Taylor learned his stolen bike was getting replaced, he first thought it was a joke. "I was surprised." For Ferndale police officer Christopher Wiacek, "It was just one person being nice to another person."

Patio Zones: Drink, stroll downtown Ferndale

Patio Zones allow for drinks to be taken out of bars and restaurants while you walk around downtown Ferndale.

Ferndale's Walking Lightly opens for customers to refill body wash bottles

Tessa Benzinger has lived a more sustainable lifestyle for a while but always struggled with bath products. Now she's filling the need with her new store, Walking Lightly.

Detroit, Ferndale project targets poverty at Woodward and 8 Mile

Residents of both cities have complained about the design of the intersection, and the people that use it for shelter and panhandling for years. A new partnership between the two cities targets both poverty and mobility there.

Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge move to reduce travel lanes on Woodward Avenue

Two Metro Detroit cities have approved a grant application to improve Woodward Avenue by shrinking travel lanes and increasing cycling and pedestrian space. The construction would happen along with planned improvements from MDOT.

Michigan restaurants work to adapt amid closing of indoor dining

Michigan restaurants can't offer indoor dining for the next three weeks and in Metro Detroit, they said they plan to adapt but are concerned about the future of their businesses.

High lead levels found in some Ferndale water samples, free filter kits available

The Oakland County Health Department will be giving out free water filter kits in Ferndale after high levels of lead were recently found in water samples. 

Cities unanimously vote to cancel 2020 Woodward Dream Cruise

The status of the Woodward Dream Cruise commencing this year will be decided on Monday when its board will discuss the best direction for 2020.

Kids rally for justice in Ferndale

On a picture perfect day, families gathered in downtown Ferndale supporting Black Lives Matter and standing up against police brutality. This march is different because it’s geared towards our youngest generation.