Ferndale

Yoga with cats brings the mental health we need right now

Yoga with goats got us through a pandemic, but now there's a new fur-friendly option happening in Ferndale. Yoga classes with cats are taking off, and it's just the zen we've been looking for.

Shepherd House, a new affordable housing development catering to LGBTQ+ seniors in Ferndale.
How does affordable housing get built in Oakland County?

The process of building new housing with affordable rents is often long and complex. We dug into it with several local experts.

Livernoise Avenue in Ferndale.
Oakland County to host annual showcase for economic development opportunities in these 21 cities

“This event allows investors and developers to engage directly with local leaders and talk about exciting new projects in our communities,” says Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter.

Martin Road Park in Ferndale.
Pickleball courts (and lots more) coming to this Ferndale neighborhood park

The next round of improvements slated for Ferndale’s Martin Road Park is underway.

Trending in 2024: 10 unique wellness spaces in Metro Detroit

Self-care might conjure images of cream-covered facials with cucumbers laying ever-so-gently on the eyeballs, but unique Michigan businesses are bringing new things to the world of wellness. From mindfulness to medical treatments, here are 10 spaces that have taken Metro Detroit by storm. 

“RainSmart Rebates embodies our commitment to sustainable urban development and community resilience,” says Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash.
Up to $2K in rebates available for green stormwater projects in these Oakland County communities

“RainSmart Rebates embodies our commitment to sustainable urban development and community resilience,” says Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash.

Above Livernois Avenue in Ferndale in 2019.
Ferndale awarded $226K for sidewalk modernization project linking residents to city parks

"Connected pathways empower community connections," says Melanie Piana, City of Ferndale Mayor.

The reimagining of this particular stretch of one of the country’s most iconic commercial corridors is expected to be completed in the late fall of 2023.
Construction on Woodward Avenue ‘road diet’ set to resume in Ferndale

The reimagining of this particular stretch of one of the country’s most iconic commercial corridors is expected to be completed in the late fall of 2023.

High art: New Pride-inspired mural unveiled in downtown Ferndale

“For them to hire me for this specific project and give me free rein on design, it not only shows their trust in my process, but it also shows their openness to having a queer artist freely express themselves without restrictions on something that is not only personal to me but also to many others in Ferndale and beyond,” says artist Joey Salamon.

8 Things: Outdoor fun to squeeze into your summer

Metro Detroit SHINES in the summer, and we know how to do it well. Here are eight ways to get out and embrace the season before it comes to an end. 

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