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All southbound lanes of I-75 are closed Tuesday morning at 9 Mile Road due to a crash investigation.

On Friday, authorities revealed details on their investigation into the abduction of a teenager in Ferndale, who had since been safely recovered.

Authorities provided an update during a news conference Friday on their investigation into the abduction of a teenager in Ferndale, who has since been safely recovered.

Six Michigan cities are being recognized by the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization for leading the way in equality and inclusion for the state. Ann Arbor, Detroit, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, Ferndale and Lansing were designated “All-Stars” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, in partnership with the Equality Federation, in its 10th annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI) released Thursday, Nov. 18.

New details are expected Friday from authorities investigating the possible abduction of a Ferndale High School student who has since been safely recovered.

Police in Ferndale are investigating the possible kidnapping of a high school student at a gas station. The student is back home and safe.

An employee at the group home spoke with Local 4 to share concerns about what is happening at the home.

Three children were seriously injured in an early-morning crash Wednesday in Ferndale.

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Three people are in critical condition after their vehicle crashed into a building early Wednesday morning in Ferndale.

Nooksack Elementary, 3333 Breckenridge Road, Everson, and Everson Elementary, 216 Everson Goshen Road, are open as emergency shelters overnight.

Starting Nov. 10 there is going to be a non-binary option for Michigan’s driver’s licenses and state ID cards. Some in the LGBTQ+ community are very supportive of this change.

There’s a new bakery creating buzz in Ferndale, but is a little bit of a twist to this sweet shop because here everything is vegan.

A Muslim woman has sued the city of Ferndale, arguing the city violated her religious rights by forcing her to remove her hijab for a...

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David Jones, 57, is facing criminal charges including attempted murder after allegedly trying to hit deputies with a vehicle believed to have been driven while the pastor was under the influence.

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FERNDALE, MI – A dog has a new name and a new lease on life after being recued from a burning church in Oakland County. Firefighters from the Ferndale Fire Department, Madison Heights Fire Department and the Birmingham Fire Department responded to the vacant church in Royal Oak Township at 10 a.m. on Oct. 3. Upon inspection, a Madison Heights firefighter noticed there was a frightened dog among the blaze. The dog, newly named Miracle, managed to wedge through a small opening and escape with minor burns when approached by rescuers. “She just wanted to be loved.”Miracle was treated for her burns at the Oakland County Animal Shelter.

Week 7 matchups have arrived and there are plenty of great matchups to keep an eye on around Metro Detroit this week. Before we dive into the Week 7 schedule, we have to honor the winner of the Metro Detroit Player of the Week poll for last week’s performances. Viotto had enough votes to edge Woodhaven running back Devin Henry, who finished in second with 11,610 votes. In Western’s largest offensive output of the season, Viotto quarterback had a big night in a 47-6 win over Ferndale. WEEK 5 METRO DETROIT FOOTBALL SCHEDULEHome team is listed first.

Jardon Vocational School instructors are desperate to keep in-person learning going through this next phase of the pandemic.

Ohly, a folk rock act based out of Detroit, dropped a new track on Friday (Sept. 24).

Last year we had no choice but to do everything ourselves from the discomfort of our home. Well, thanks to the return of Ferndale's DIY...

There are new allegations against the Ferndale Police Department after the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said officers forcibly removed a Muslim woman’s hijab for a booking photo.

The city of Ferndale is facing a new lawsuit over claims its police department forcefully removed a Muslim woman's hijab before taking her picture during the booking process.

Three places in Ferndale you and your dog can go to enjoy a nice day out

People from all over came to Metro Detroit for the return of the Woodward Dream Cruise.

The Woodward Dream Cruise is back after the pandemic forced the cancellation of the Cruise last year.

The Woodward Dream Cruise is bringing cars and a crowd to the avenue.

The man could be seen on video hiding a sheet over his hands to obscure the weapon which he then pulls out and fires into the ceiling.

On Thursday, Aug. 12, at 5:50 p.m., Ferndale police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a 7-eleven located at 1040 W. Nine Mile Rd.

Jack Aronson, the man who founded the famous Garden Fresh Gourmet salsa, has died at age 68 after a years-long battle with cancer, those close to him confirmed Tuesday.

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Check out Metro Detroit’s New York Bagel, which has been around for 100 years, this Tasty Tuesday!

The northbound lanes of I-75 in southern Oakland County will be closed this weekend for emergency repairs.

A man was arrested after police said he tried to sexually assault a clerk inside a 7-Eleven store early Tuesday morning in Ferndale.

Drinking in the streets is becoming the norm for many metro Detroit downtowns... and we're not mad about it. Royal Oak is the latest city...

There’s no need to leave your stylish accessories at home on your next vacation.

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Outdoor dining isn’t just a thing in Detroit, the metro area has tons of cool places to check out!

According to authorities, a man is posing as a DTE Energy employee and a general contractor in order to rip off the elderly.

In terms of the post COVID economy for small businesses, you could consider bridal salons and dress shops among those most hurt.

Affirmations, an LGBTQ+ community center in Ferndale, is making some changes.

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For years, Ferndale has been the epicenter of Pride Month events in Metro Detroit.

This Friday, June 4th, is National Cheese Day. Now you’ve probably seen how to pair wine with cheese, and maybe even beer with cheese... but how about pairing cheese with other accouterments like nuts, berries, and jam? How do you make a killer charcuterie board at home?

Two people were shot Wednesday morning at a hotel on 8 Mile Road in Royal Oak Township, Michigan State Police said.

Check out Pop’s for Italian off of Nine Mile Road in Downtown Ferndale.

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It’s like a community-wide garage sale, but for art.

Cute, Colorful, and full of crave-worthy food. Detroit Fleat has it all and then some as a restaurant, food truck rally hybrid.

WXYZ — April is Autism Awareness Month, and police departments are jumping into action. According to the Autism Alliance of Michigan, Michigan has the fifth largest autism population in the U.S.More than 16,500 students in Michigan have been diagnosed with autism. Police departments are using calming bags, stickers, and undergoing training -- to help spread awareness across metro Detroit. Troy Police are handing out autism awareness stickers, and they serve a great purpose. Support for autism awareness in Northville is growing every day.

Here are the all-league boys basketball selections for the Oakland Activities Association. Athletes were nominated by coaches in each OAA division. Congratulations to all those selected. OAA RED DIVISIONTrey Lewis – FerndaleJason Drake – FerndaleDeon Hayes – North FarmingtonBasheer Jihad – North FarmingtonKeegan Wasilk – ClarkstonMike DePillo – ClarkstonRobert Davis Jr – FarmingtonRyan Hurst – West BloomfieldKeon Henderson – Oak ParkAshton Henderson – Oak ParkCoach of the Year: Tim Wasilk (Clarkston) and Juan Rickman (Ferndale)OAA WHITE DIVISIONTrevor Smith – Stoney CreekAlex Reiter – Stoney CreekBrody Parker – TroyEthan Emerzian – TroyDaniel Lee – GrovesCaleb Banks – Southfield AT&TNoah Adamczyk – Bloomfield HillsMason Canfield – Bloomfield HillsJonathan Ursuy – AdamsJustice Mims – AdamsCoach of the Year: Phil Kurajian - Bloomfield HillsOAA BLUE DIVISIONMason Mulholland – OxfordArshad Walker – BerkleyJacob Thomas - BerkleyAlden Ritt - Lake OrionBrennan Jones - Lake OrionJonny Cross – SeaholmJacob Thorton – AthensJordan Sebagh – AthensMichael Justice – AthensCoach of the Year: Dave Scott – AthensOAA GOLD DIVISIONDylan Hoffmann - Royal OakMatt Stone - RochesterLouis Bowes – RochesterArmaan Hussaini - RochesterJeremy Neal - AvondaleJy Smith - AvondaleJavonn Carter – AvondaleShawn Jones - PontiacOctave Lawrence - PontiacCoach of the Year: Damon Odneal – Pontiac

Some of the guys have been well-established names within the high school basketball landscape while others continue to rise through the ranks. Ferndale's Treyvon Lewis (5) dribbles up the court during their high school basketball game against North Farmington at Ferndale High School in Ferndale, on Thursday, March 11, 2021. He has offers from top programs across the country, including Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Florida State, Louisville, Maryland, Wisconsin and Syracuse. Clarkston's Keegan Wasilk (0) dribbles up the court during their high school basketball game against Ferndale at Ferndale High School in Ferndale, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Detroit Martin Luther King's Chansey Willis Jr. (2) celebrates after a 3-pointer during their high school basketball game against Frederick Douglass at Frederick Douglass High School in Detroit, on Friday, February 26, 2021.

All I-75 lanes between Eight Mile Road and I-696 will close at 11 p.m. on Friday and will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI-- Four teams punched their tickets to the MHSAA state championship for boys basketball on Thursday at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comDetroit Douglass senior Javantae Randle (0) blocks the shot attempt of Mt. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comMt. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comDetroit Douglass senior Pierre Brooks II (1) gives a thumbs to fans after defeating Mt. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)Joel Bissell | MLive.comMt.

GRAND RAPIDS – Catholic Central is kicking around the idea of walking to the Van Andel Arena for Thursday’s 3 p.m. state semifinal game against Ferndale. Catholic Central (18-0) knocked off Benton Harbor 83-72 in Tuesday night’s Division 2 state quarterfinal game at Calvin University in a game that pitted the No. It was a rematch of the 2018 state championship game that saw Benton Harbor beat Catholic Central for the title, but the Cougars got the better of the Tigers this time. Catholic Central led by as many as 21 points in the second half. Sophomore guard Kaden Brown led Catholic Central with 24 points, while junior Jack Karasinski added 21 and Durral Brooks 13.

DIVISION 1At Orchard ViewForest Hills Northern 66, East Lansing 56FHN advances to Thursday’s 5:30 p.m. state semifinal game against Grand Blanc at the Breslin Center in Lansing. DIVISION 2At Calvin UniversityCatholic Central 83, Byron Center 72Catholic Central advances to Thursday’s 3 p.m. state semifinal game against Ferndale at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Division 3At Kalamazoo Loy NorrixSchoolcraft 59, Covenant Christian 47Schoolcraft advances to Thursday’s 12:30 p.m. state semifinal game against Iron Mountain at the Breslin Center in Lansing. Division 4At VicksburgTri-unity Christian 56, Webberville 44Tri-unity advances to Thursday’s 10 a.m. state semifinal game against Rudyard at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Three people were hospitalized after a serious crash involving a tanker truck and car that happened shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday in the area of 8 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue in Ferndale.

Things are about to get a lot more intense when the boys basketball region tournament starts Tuesday evening across Metro Detroit and the rest of the state. There are 12 regions involving teams from the Metro Detroit coverage area and I’ve made my picks for the team that will win each of them. Boys Basketball Regional 7 Hosted By Warren De La Salle Collegiate (D1, Quarterfinal 4)This is a fantastic region as each team should be considered a contender. PURCELL’S PICK: Detroit U-D JesuitMarch 29: Detroit U-D Jesuit (10-0) vs Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (8-4), 5:00 PMMarch 29: Detroit Martin Luther King (15-2) vs Warren De La Salle Collegiate (11-3), 7:00 PMMarch 31: Region championship, 7 p.m. Boys Basketball Regional 15 Hosted By Livonia Clarenceville (D2, Quarterfinal 8)This region has two state title contenders in Chandler Park Academy and Ferndale.

DETROIT – The pandemic has wreaked havoc on so many small businesses, but with the vaccines available now there is light at the end of the tunnel. Business-owner Liz Blondy has an idea for everyone to get back to business. The dog grooming, day care and boarding business in Detroit was lucky to stay open during the pandemic. READ: Why you need to prepare your dog for after the COVID-19 pandemicBut it’s not business as usual. Finally, each employee will get $100 if everyone on in the Detroit and Ferndale locations get vaccinated.

Despite the ups and downs of the shortened and unorthodox basketball season, we have reached the state tournament. This will be the final regular season installment of MLive’s top 25 boys basketball rankings. Orchard View senior Ke'Ontae Barnes (0) prepares to shoot a free throw during the Orchard View at Western Michigan Christian Lakes 8 Activities Conference game at Western Michigan Christian High School on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Norton Shores. Grand Blanc (8-2)Division 1Last Week: 11Grand Blanc has not played since its loss to Flint Carman-Ainsworth back on March 12. PREVIOUS RANKINGSTop 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for March 15Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for March 8Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for March 1Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for Feb. 22First top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for 2021

Here are the top 10 Metro Detroit boys teams this week. Detroit Cass Tech (13-1)Division 1Cass Tech added wins over Mumford and Lake Orion last week before its game against Belleville was canceled. Ferndale (8-3)Division 2Last week was a tough one as Ferndale suffered losses to St. Mary’s and North Farmington. North Farmington (7-2)Division 1North Farmington kept its OAA Red title hopes alive with a win against Ferndale last week. EcorseMOREMetro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of March 8Metro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of March 1Metro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of Feb. 22Metro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of Feb. 15First Metro Detroit high school boys basketball rankings for 2021 season

There is plenty of movement in MLive’s top 25 boys basketball rankings, including a few newcomers to the rankings. Ferndale (8-3)Division 2Last Week: 6Last week was a tough one as Ferndale suffered losses to St. Mary’s and North Farmington. Grand Rapids Christian's Kobe Bufkin sits on the bench in the first quarter of a game at Grand Rapids Catholic Central on Saturday night, Feb. 20, 2021. Ann Arbor Huron (11-0)Division 1Last Week: 2Huron beat Pioneer, Skyline and Monroe last week to remain unbeaten. PREVIOUS RANKINGSTop 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for March 8Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for March 1Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for Feb. 22First top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for 2021

Most scores are reported through the Associated Press and the MHSAA. Charles Turner led the Cubs with 22 points while Chris Mutebi had 11 points in the winning effort. The Pilots were led by a strong 30-point effort by Linden Holder while Mike Sulaka registered a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Teammate Ariela Boboc nearly had a double-double with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Whitmore Lake was led by 12 points from Brooke Craven.

Thanks to outstanding defensive effort, North Farmington was able to limit the OAA Red’s top offensive team for a 39-35 win over the Eagles. Both teams have two OAA Red game remaining. “I think more importantly, we needed a win,” Negoshian said. Still, North Farmington was efficient with the ball, shooting 9-for-18 in the first half and 15-for-32 overall. “Keep Jason Drake and (Treyvon Lewis) without scoring.”Both juniors, Lewis and Drake combined to score 34 against North Farmington in the first meeting this season.

Checker Bar: Irish beer, drink specials, swag and Grand Trunk Pub Reuben sandwiches. Great Baraboo Brewing Company: Irish food and drink specials all day. Ireland's Pub: Green beer, drink specials, all day giveaways, bagpipers, and live music. McVee's Pub & Grub: St. Patrick's Day party, food and drink specials. March 17: St. Patrick’s Day also featuring Irish food and drink specials.

For today’s Take-out Tuesday, Jason got the chance to talk with the crew at J’s Penalty Box about their loyal following, and some of their specialty dishes. Owner Janice Semma said J’s Penalty Box is a woman-owned sports bar in Ferndale, serving all scratch-made food. Bar Manager Jordan Semma said making it through lockdown was challenging, but they were lucky enough to adapt and keep their staff. “We created new positions to keep everybody still working and with us to help out our community,” Semma said. To find out where you can order, watch the video above.

Detroit Cass Tech (11-1)Division 1Cass Tech added wins over Detroit CMA, Detroit Collegiate Prep and Roseville last week. Warren De La Salle (6-1)Division 1De La Salle returned to action last week after quarantine forced the team to miss two weeks of games. Detroit Martin Luther King (9-2)Division 1King picked up a win against Detroit Pershing before dropping a hard-fought 59-55 loss to Orchard Lake St. Mary’s a night later. Jesuit has its highly anticipated first meetings with Warren De La Salle and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s this week. EcorseMOREMetro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of March 1Metro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of Feb. 22Metro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of Feb. 15First Metro Detroit high school boys basketball rankings for 2021 season

BOYS PREP BASKETBALLSUMMARIESOrchard Lake St. Mary’s 81, Ferndale 40Top-ranked St. Mary’s left no doubt in this one. Edison was led by 13 points from Bryce Eaton and 12 points from Dave Hughes. Taylor Trillium Academy 69, University Prep Math & Science 23Trillium’s victory secured the MMAC Black Division Championship for second consecutive year. Trillium was led by Joveon Coleman’s 25 points, 12 rebounds and 5 steals. Derrell Woods Jr. added 15 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists while Elijahjuan Fishburn had 15 points.

The top 10 teams in the Michigan Associated Press high school boys basketball poll, with first-place votes and records in parentheses and total points in poll. Ferndale's Trenton Ruth (3) drives against Clarkston's Keegan Wasilk (0) during their high school basketball game at Ferndale High School in Ferndale, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Grand Rapids Christian (8-2) -- 425. Schoolcraft’s freshman Shane Rykse (32) tries to work around the court at the Schoolcraft vs. Pewamo Westphalia basketball game in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday, March 6, 2021. RELATED READINGMichigan Associated Press girls basketball state rankings for March 8How to become a 1,000-point high school basketball scorerDivision I football and baseball stars loom large in basketball winWatch buzzer-beater celebration -- with a round-off back tuck

East Lansing (5-0)Division 1Last Week: 24A lot of Lansing-area teams have gone into quarantine recently and East Lansing is one of them. Detroit Cass Tech (11-1)Division 1Last Week: 20Cass Tech added wins over Detroit CMA, Detroit Collegiate Prep and Roseville last week. Clarkston (9-3)Division 1Last Week: 20Clarkston looks like it has moved on from its back-to-back losses after three wins last week. Saginaw Arthur Hill (8-1)Division 1Last Week: 14Arthur Hill suffered its first loss last week in a three-point decision against Benton Harbor. PREVIOUS RANKINGSTop 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for March 1Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for Feb. 22First top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball team rankings for 2021

Detroit Southeastern, Detroit Pershing and Detroit Cristo Rey are all on the slate this week. Hamtramck (6-2)Division 1Hamtramck was brought back down to Earth last week with losses to Orchard Lake St. Mary’s and Detroit University Prep. North Farmington (5-1)Division 1After notching another win over Farmington, the Raiders lost a key OAA Red matchup against Ferndale, 60-55. Detroit Edison Public School Academy (7-0)Division 2Wins over Detroit Community and Warren Michigan Collegiate last week keep the Pioneers undefeated. DearbornMOREMetro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of Feb. 22Metro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of Feb. 15First Metro Detroit high school boys basketball rankings for 2021 season

FERNDALE, Mich. -- It is safe to say things are going Treyvon Lewis’ way on the basketball court lately. A game after Lewis scored 50 points in a win over Detroit Douglass, the 6-foot-5 junior guard led the way for the Ferndale boys basketball team on Wednesday night with 23 points in a 51-43 win over Clarkston. After collecting 12 points and 14 rebounds in the 60-53 win over Clarkston on Feb. 16, Lewis has been been scoring at a much higher clip. Lewis scored six points in a 12-0 run by Ferndale to open the second quarter, turning an 11-8 deficit to a 20-11 lead. Junior guard Keegan Wasilk led the way for Clarkston with 12 points while junior guard Zach Austin added 11 points.

Detroit Davis Aerospace, Detroit King and Detroit Central are all up this week. Detroit Edison Public School Academy (4-0)Division 2Edison beat Detroit Catholic Central and Southfield Bradford last week. This week, Detroit Community, Warren Michigan Collegiate and Detroit Leadership Academy are on the schedule. Losing only to Detroit U-D Jesuit, King has Goodrich, Detroit Douglass and Detroit East English Village on its schedule this week. BellevilleMOREMetro Detroit area boys basketball rankings for week of Feb. 15First Metro Detroit high school boys basketball rankings for 2021 season

Troy (2-0)Division 1Last Week: 13Troy has not played since Feb. 11 and has canceled its games through Thursday this week. De La Salle travels to Okemos on Thursday and then hosts Orchard Lake St. Mary’s on Saturday. This week, Detroit Community, Warren Michigan Collegiate and Detroit Leadership Academy are on the schedule. St. Mary's Kareem Rozier dribbles the ball while Grand Blanc's RJ Taylor defends during the boys varsity basketball game between St. Mary's and Grand Blanc in West Bloomfield Township on Wednesday Feb. 17, 2020. Still, St. Mary’s returns to action on Tuesday when it hosts a ranked Hamtramck team that is turning heads as of late.

DETROIT – Haith and Henry Johnson started Le’Host Hair in their basement and after years of hard work, they now have their products on the shelves of major stores. Le’Host products caught the eye of Walmart executives and the products now are on the shelves of the world’s largest retail store. She took the products she had been developing and selling at her brick-and-mortar store to Walmart, where she won a pitch contest to get her natural-hair and wig friendly products into stores. AdLe’Host products are currently in about 200 Walmart stores, but they’ve been flying off the shelves. Read more: Local and national business headlinesMore information on Le’Host Hair & Wigs can be found on its official website here.

Carmelo Harris added 16 points, eight rebounds, six assists and five steals. Davison 63, Bay City Western 53Dane Coleman scored 16 points to lead Davison (2-1). Midland fell to 1-2. Olivia Dirkse was the Cardinals’ leading scorer with 16 points. Grand Blanc 46, Midland 41Grand Blanc (3-0) outscored Midland 21-10 in the fourth quarter after trailing 31-25 through three periods.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- Fashion merchandising wasn’t cutting it for Lauren Roumayah. “I just want to make cookies,” Roumayah told him, “and he said, ‘Let’s do it.’”Nearly four years ago, she opened the Detroit Cookie Company in Ferndale and as of Wednesday began running another shop in Ann Arbor, located at 609 E William St. in the former Hunter House Hamburgers. Roumayah aspired to open a bakery in Detroit but high costs led her down the road to Ferndale, which came with a fully-equipped space. The bakery will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Chipotle to open restaurant on Ann Arbor’s west sideNew Ann Arbor golf facility uses biomechanics tech to measure performanceL’Occitane closes store in Ann Arbor’s Briarwood Mall

click to enlarge Peas & Carrots HospitalityBeloved Ferndale pizza spot Como's will expand to Bloomfield Hills with a pop-up opening on Friday.The pop-up, located next to the Maple Theater at 4135 W. Maple Road, will offer Detroit-style pizzas, salads, wings, sandwiches, desserts, cocktails, and draft beers. While the restaurant will offer 32 seats for indoor dining, it expects to do most of of its business as carryout and delivery. "Ever since we revitalized Como's, our Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham guests have told us how much they love our pizza, but not so much the drive," Peas & Carrots Hospitality's Josh Humphrey says in a statement. "We're looking forward to bringing the familiar feel of Como's to this community. After a string of health code violations, it reopened with Peas & Carrots Hospitality as its new owners in 2019 with an overhauled menu by chef Zack Sklar.Orders can be placed by calling 248-997-4779 or at comosrestaurant.com Peas & Carrots Hospitality also runs Social in downtown Birmingham, Mex in Bloomfield Hills, Beau's Grillery in Bloomfield Hills, and Bernie's in Chicago.

There is a speakeasy in Ferndale that lets people indulge in creative cocktails minus the alcohol. That place is Oakland Art and Novelty Company. This bar has been in Ferndale for the last decade, offering creative handcrafted cocktails and a selection of whisky and wine. Sandy Levine, the owner of Oakland Art and Novelty, joined Kim DeGiuilio live from his bar to show how to make one of the Oakland’s popular mocktails, a non-alcoholic Paloma. For step by step instructions, or to learn more about Oakland Art and Novelty, check out the video below.

HIGHLAND PARK, MI – A suspect who struck a police officer with a vehicle led police in a high-speed chase early Thursday before attempting to flee on foot. The incident began around 2 a.m. on Jan. 14 when a Highland Park Police officer was hit by a Dodge Ram pickup truck during a traffic stop, WWJ Newsradio 950 reports. Police pursued the vehicle through Highland Park and into Ferndale, where they lost sight of it. After city police lost the trail, a trooper spotted the vehicle on 8 Mile Road near Woodward Avenue. MSP is investigating the vehicle pursuit while Highland Park is handling the original incident, police said.

click to enlarge Gage Cannabis Co.Gage Cannabis Co.'s Grand Rapids location. Gage Cannabis Co. is set to open a new location in Grand Rapids on Friday, Jan. 15.The 4,018-square-foot store is located at 3075 South Peregrine Rd., Grand Rapids. "As a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids, I’m thrilled to introduce my hometown to Gage," Drew McCarthy, Gage’s store manager and local Grand Rapids media personality, said in a statement. I’m proud to be part of a company that cares about its employees, cares about its products and cares about the community. "Gage will also distribute vouchers encouraging patients to visit and shop at other local Grand Rapids businesses, while supplies last.it's Gage Cannabis Co.'s sixth location, following locations in Adrian, Ferndale, Lansing, and Traverse City.

As you celebrate the holidays, you may want an activity to keep the holiday spirit going and there’s a creative way you can have fun with family and friends, even if you are apart. Host Tati Amare chatted with Jacqueline Cook, a painter from Painting With A Twist in Ferndale about how you can celebrate the holidays with family and friends even if you live apart. Painting With A Twist is fun art that is all about having a great experience. You order online or you can pick it up from the Ferndale or Farmington studios. Watch the video to learn how you can enjoy this festive holiday experience.

So you’re out shopping, you’re busy, it’s coming up on dinner time... where do you go? With lots of delicious food and a large heated outdoor patio, Bobcat Bonnie’s is a welcoming place, and that is exactly what owner Matt Buskard intended. Buskard has spent years working in restaurants and loves it, but Bobcat Bonnie’s is the first place he’s owned. “I used to run everybody else’s restaurants because at a young age I was obsessed with restaurants. Here are all of their locations:Corktown-Detroit1800 Michigan AveDetroit, Michigan 48216(313) 962-1383Wyandotte118 Sycamore St.Wyandotte, MI 48192(734) 530-1806Ypsilanti200 W Michigan Ave.Ypsilanti, MI 48197(734) 879-0663Ferndale240 W Nine Mile Rd.

FERNDALE, Mich. – A police chase that started in Hazel Park ended with a violent crash in Ferndale on Friday. A white Hyundai Sonata was pulled over by police in Hazel Park for a traffic violation. The crash ended on the Ferndale side of 8 Mile Road, not far from the State Fairgrounds in Detroit. After the crash a man ran across the street and was taken into custody. His passenger ran further into Ferndale and is still at large.

One Metro Detroit store decided to put safety first and the response from customers has been more than they ever imagined. Local businesses have had to make some tough decisions over the last few months, but one Ferndale store made the choice to close and customers are rewarding them for it. Emily and John Murray opened Modern Natural Baby on Nine Mile Road in 2009 after having a baby of their own. Their store was able to survive thanks to the loyal customers who shopped online and through social media. John Murray said they’ve been getting orders from customers that don’t have children or grandchildren because they want to support the store.

Normally, Nine Mile Road would be flooded with people going from bar to bar and fighting for parking spots. With the current three-week restriction on bars and restaurants, things were low key. “It doesn’t feel like the day before Thanksgiving,” said Brandon Leclerc of Sterling Heights. Nearly 200 bars and restaurants in the city of Detroit applied for outdoor seating so they can earn some kind of revenue amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Detroit will still allow winter outdoor seating through a new set of permits.

Drifter Coffee is one of our nominees for our Vote 4 The Best Editor’s Pick Patron Safety category. Drifter Coffee (WDIV)When Michigan started to go into Phase 4, Drifter invested in a “safe outdoor space” for their customers. Drifter Coffee (WDIV)The women-run coffee shop is located off Woodward Heights in Ferndale and has recently had its one-year anniversary for this location. Drifter began in 2015 as a mobile coffee shop taking place in a 1971 Serro Scotty trailer. To learn more about Drifter Coffee, follow them on Instagram, and give them a like on Facebook.

FERNDALE, Mich. – Ferndale resident Tyler Tierney, 29, has been charged in connection with recording unclothed victims in a restroom with a hidden camera. Detectives identified and interviewed all the victims of the crimes. The investigation into Tierney’s recordings started in July of 2020. Tierney was arraigned today on five counts of surveilling an unclothed person. He was given a $20,000 personal bond and is scheduled to appear next on Nov. 23.

(CBS DETROIT) – A Detroit man has been charged after robbing a 7-Eleven in Ferndale and then committing a series of armed robberies at other 7-Eleven stores, according to police. Mark Diggs, 57, has been charged with one count of armed robbery, two counts of possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, one count of felon in possession of a firearm, one count of carrying a concealed weapon. Ferndale Police say on Oct. 24 at 4:47 a.m. a Diggs entered the 7-Eleven store located near 9 Mile Road and Hilton. Investigation revealed Diggs went on to commit a series of armed robberies at other 7-Eleven stores in a two-day period in Macomb County. Diggs’ bond is set at $200,000 and he is set to appear in court Nov. 23 at 1 p.m.

click to enlarge Google MapsAfter finding success with spots in downtown Ferndale and Detroit's West Village location, the Red Hook coffee shop is eyeing an expansion into downtown Detroit.The new spot will be located at 2761 E Jefferson Ave., Detroit. It used to house a research clinic for Wayne State University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavorial Neurosciences, but has sat empty in recent years, growing covered in vines.Red Hook owner Sandi Heaselgrave tellsthat the build-out for the downtown location is expected to begin next month. The website lists "winter" as the opening date.A third Red Hook previously operated as a pop-up inside Will Leather Goods in Midtown, but the high-end leather goods store closed in 2019 . A new Italian restaurant, Sauce, is slated to replace it

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click to enlarge Courtesy of Working Class OutlawsFerndale's Imperial. Could the popular Ferndale spots Public House and Antihero be leaving the Working Class Outlaws restaurant group? A pair of liquor license transfers would suggest so, though ownership is tight-lipped for now. reports that the liquor licenses for Public House and Antihero appear to be undergoing a transfer of ownership to an entity registered to Brian Kramer of Kramer Restaurant Group, which owns nearby restaurants including Pop’s For Italian, Rosie O’Grady’s, and One-Eyed Betty’s.Restaurant group Working Class Outlaws owns Public House, Antihero, and the popular taco spot, Imperial. The group was rocked by allegations of a toxic workplace this summer, including allegations of sexual harassment against former WCO operations manager Jeff King.

click to enlarge Jim CohenThe marquee of Ferndale's Magic Bag. Detroit venue owners have been among those lobbying for the legislation "We hope our elected officials come together on COVID-19 assistance in the coming days, not weeks or even months," said Audrey Fix Schaefer, communications director for National Independent Venue Association. "Our small, independent businesses, which normally contribute billions of dollars to local economies, are on the precipice of mass collapse if this critical funding doesn’t come through. "Under the proposal, venues could apply for federal dollars to cover rent, mortgages and utilities and other expenses that have continued to mount during the pandemic.The Save Our Stages Act was introduced in the Senate by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, in July, but its progress was halted amid partisan gridlock and a congressional recess.The House version was introduced by U.S. Reps. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, and Roger Williams, R-Texas.Fix Schaefer said she was "cautiously optimistic" about the prospects of the bill moving forward, adding that every $1 spent on a concert ticket at an independent venue equates to $12 for area restaurants, bars and hotels.Michigan-based NIVA members include:

Thursday night was the soft opening. High school football kicked off around Metro Detroit last night as couple handful of games were played across the region. Tonight, nearly everyone else follows suit while a small group is holding out until Saturday. Three straight days of football to start the football season in Metro Detroit? Here is how the schedule stacks up tonight and Saturday.

click to enlarge Courtesy of Otus SupplyThe coronavirus pandemic has been massively disruptive for both restaurants and music venues — but Ferndale's Otus Supply is figuring out a way for the show to go on.The venue is gearing up for more live music with two new concert series and a retooled menu. Otus Supply recently set up a tent in its parking lot which, will host live music and a small 50-person audience on weekends. The music will also be broadcast inside for guests eating in the dining rooms, where tables have been spread out for social distancing.Inside, the Parliament Room will host live music throughout the week, but without an audience. A recent cover story looked at some of the challenges that local restaurants face in reopening in an industry where profits in good times are already thin. Last year, employees and vendors painted a precarious financial situation at Otus Supply, alleging bounced checks.

This Ferndale eatery and the entire Peas & Carrots Hospitality Group is providing meals for its employees and their families during this difficult time. Gretchen Whitmer: Close their doors until April 13, 2020 or switch to carryout and delivery only as one way to flatten the coronavirus curve. Comos Restaurant in Ferndale opted for the latter. Each day, the chefs prepare dinner for the families of every employee who was recently laid off due to this statewide mandate. These three fine gentlemen are insistent that the employees get taken care of in this time, Smith says.

Sanity-saving toddler play places where you can blow off steam, from Nature's Playhouse in Ferndale to the Detroit Zoo to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Its designed for ages 6 and younger and includes a special play area just for infants. Address: 220 E. Ann St., Ann ArborPhone: 734-995-5439Hands-on is the key word at this popular family attraction, where toddlers will especially enjoy the water tables and kid-sized fire engine in the special Preschool Gallery. Locations in Ann Arbor, Canton, Clinton Township, Farmington HillsThese play destinations have special areas just for tykes younger than 3. Address: 7127 Dixie Highway, ClarkstonPhone: 248-297-5453This indoor play place lets kids creatively explore a gigantic three-story play area while the grown-ups get to take a breather (plus enjoy Wi-Fi and cafe treats).