Week in Review: Ferndale Parking Rate Rollback Recommended and More

We know you've been busy, but it's time to catch up. Here's a look at several popular stories on Ferndale Patch over the past week. Click on the title to see the full story.

Ferndale Wins Big in 2013 Main Street Oakland County Awards

The event honors member communities of the Main Street Oakland County program for their downtown development efforts.

DDA board members say a full consensus is needed on the goal of increasing parking spaces before the public should be burdened with increased prices.

New Ferndale Youth Sports Programs Put Focus on Academics

Registration now open for MD Youth Sports, which emphasizes "character, teamwork and integrity."

Rust Belt Market More Than Half Way to Expansion Fund Goal

The Ferndale artisan market has a Kickstarer campaign going on now through March 22 to fund a new 4,000-square-foot event space inside the market.

Officers arrested a 35-year-old Detroit man for fleeing and eluding and failure to pay his Buffalo Wild Wings bill.

Ferndale Housing Prices on the Rise

Lack of inventory is driving certain Ferndale home prices toward peak 2006 levels, says local Realtor Derek Pratley.

Ferndale Library Hosts Local Vonnegut Biographer's Literary Journey on March 27

Ferndale Reads Keynote Speaker Spotlight; Part 3 (of 3): U-D history professor and published author/biographer discusses the valiant defiance of narrative and certain biographical elements that defy language.

Ferndale Meadery Expands with Second Location

B. Nektar Meadery is also planning a spring festival April 20.

Ferndale Alternative High School to be Discussed at Study Session

School board president Jim O'Donnell said board is 'troubled' by recent incidents.

School district's 7th and 8th grade combined orchestra received straight first division ratings at MSBOA District Festival over the weekend.

Now Hiring: Job Openings in Ferndale

A look at jobs recently posted in the area.

Ferndale Businesses Called Out as 'Best of Detroit'

Ferndale boasts 18 winners in Real Detroit Weekly's annual listing of the Detroit area's best bars, restaurants and entertainment.

Pet Patrol: Maine Coon Cat Missing in Ferndale

"Bowser" was last seen on Feb. 28 near Garfield and Hilton.