By Sarah E. Teller VERY RECENTLY, THERE WERE FOUR NEARLY LIFE-SIZED STATUES OF GIRAFFES standing in the last of Ferndale’s large green spaces adjacent to...

By Sarah E. Teller OAKLAND MEALS ON WHEELS is a chapter of the nonprofit organization Meals on Wheels America, in business for over 30 years....

ONE IN SIX PEOPLE IN THE METRO DETROIT AREA faces hunger or food insecurity at some point in their lifetime. Food insecurity is defined...

By: Ingrid Sjostrand Hazel Park is using the power of a word to promote positive, inspiring change in the city and the word they’re wielding...

By Peter Werbe WHEN RESIDENTS FROM THE CITIES SERVED BY FERNDALE FRIENDS attend city council or block club meetings, their greatest concern often isn’t crime,...

Story By Sara E. Teller Feature Photo By David McNair A IS TRUE OF MANY UNIQUE AND NOTABLE START-UPS, THE IDEA FOR SHEHIVE WAS BORN OUT...

Marian McClellan, Mayor of Oak Park Honey Garlic Butter Salmon Even the kids ate this one. INGREDIENTS: •      1/4 cup melted butter •      4 cloves mashed garlic •      1/3 cup...

Story By: Ingrid Sjostrand Photos By: Bernie Laframboise HAVE YOU EVER ORDERED SUSHI AND HAD IT ARRIVE AT YOUR TABLE ON FIRE with literal blue flames...

Story By Rebecca Hammond  Photo By Dwight Cendrowski ONE DOESN’T USUALLY EXPECT A FEELING of mild intimidation associated with the task of interviewing two renowned...

Amy Kruppe, HP Schools Superintendent Foam Custard A family recipe from my grandparents: Good, Southern holiday spirit. Foam Custard INGREDIENTS: • 3 quarts of milk • 1 dozen eggs ,...