Mike Koury
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RTA finalizing master plan on area’s transit needs
OAKLAND COUNTY — For the past several months, the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan has been holding open houses to gather information for an update to its regional master transit plan. → Read More
Woodward Dream Cruise makes big return in downtown Ferndale
FERNDALE — The Woodward Dream Cruise made its official return on Saturday, Aug. 21, and thousands of people poured into downtown Ferndale to mark the occasion. → Read More
Cities ready to bring back Dream Cruise events
METRO DETROIT — After the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation last year, the Woodward Dream Cruise is returning to metro Detroit this month. → Read More
Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge moving ahead with Woodward Avenue road diet plans
FERNDALE/PLEASANT RIDGE — The cities of Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge are moving forward toward a major change to their sections of Woodward Avenue. → Read More
Woman faces murder charge for fatal service drive crash
PLEASANT RIDGE — A 54-year-old Huntington Woods woman was charged in the death of a Royal Oak man in a four-vehicle crash that occurred in August. → Read More
Attorney: Southfield woman declared dead, found to be alive after two hours in body bag
SOUTHFIELD — The family of a 20-year-old Southfield woman previously declared dead is looking for answers after she was found to be alive at a funeral home. → Read More
County’s 12 Mile Road resurfacing in Berkley to start in spring
BERKLEY — Starting this spring, 12 Mile Road from Greenfield Road to Coolidge Highway will undergo a $2.3 million project by the Road Commission for Oakland County. → Read More
Voters approve Ferndale Public Schools’ $124.8 million bond
FERNDALE — A $124.8 million bond has been passed by residents in the Ferndale Public Schools district, which will be used to fund major projects and renovations over the next decade. → Read More
Huntington Woods passes millage to fund police, fire pensions
HUNTINGTON WOODS — The residents of Huntington Woods have approved a ballot proposal to establish a pension and retirement system for the firefighters and police officers in the city. → Read More
Piana elected Ferndale mayor
FERNDALE — Ferndale has a new mayor, but she’s not new to the City Council. → Read More
Terbrack reelected mayor, Price joins incumbents on Berkley council
BERKLEY — Daniel Terbrack will continue on as mayor of Berkley. → Read More
Woodward Dream Cruise celebrates 25 years in Ferndale and beyond
FERNDALE — The Woodward Dream Cruise, born in Ferndale, is celebrating its silver anniversary. On Aug. 15-17, the cruise will return to Woodward Avenue and the downtown for its 25th year of existence. → Read More
Construction of billboard has nearby Ferndale residents upset
FERNDALE — The construction of a new billboard near Interstate 696 and Hilton Road, and what some said was a lack of communication from the city, has upset residents who live close by. → Read More
How to protect your house when you’re not at home
METRO DETROIT — Outside of the tiny moments this year when the summer hasn’t been hit with heavy rainfall, residents might be finding some time to go on vacation. → Read More
Berkley drivers learning to navigate Coolidge Highway’s redesign
BERKLEY — Coolidge Highway recently underwent a major makeover in which the lane markers between 11 Mile and 12 Mile roads were restriped. The roadway now has one lane each for northbound and southbound traffic, with a permanent middle lane for left turns. There also is a bike lane and increased space for parking on the street. → Read More
Huntington Woods on verge of allowing chickens in backyards
HUNTINGTON WOODS — A long-discussed ordinance that would allow Huntington Woods residents to keep chickens in their backyards was on the verge of passage at press time. → Read More
Baker College ends negotiations for downtown Ferndale campus
FERNDALE — A proposed downtown Baker College campus will not happen in the city of Ferndale. → Read More
Royal Oak, Berkley to celebrate ‘a day on, not a day off’
ROYAL OAK/BERKLEY — The cities of Royal Oak and Berkley will host their third annual joint Martin Luther King Jr. Day community service event at Royal Oak High School Jan. 21. → Read More
Missing Berkley woman found dead
BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department confirmed Dec. 20 that a Berkley woman who had not been seen since Dec. 17 has been found dead. → Read More
Ice sculptures, Santa coming to Ferndale
FERNDALE — Rolling into the early days of December, the holiday celebrations will continue in Ferndale with the 18th annual Holiday Ice Festival. → Read More