FERNDALE
There aren’t many Metro Detroit intersections more happening than Woodward and Nine Mile. The once-sleepy hamlet of Ferndale has become the arbiter of hip in Metro Detroit. Great shopping, dining and people-watching meet affordable housing a mere jump away from Detroit and Royal Oak. Location, location, location. Ferndale is a Main Street Oakland County Community.
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The Right Way
Book a tasting tour at Valentine Distilling Co. in Ferndale, and as you sip your craft spirits, you’ll notice a tropical palm tree rising from among the copper pots....
Dine in a Heated Outdoor Igloo at These 5 Metro Detroit Restaurants
If you’re looking to enjoy the coziness of the snow and winter weather without having to endure the bitter breeze, or you’re just looking for a unique foodie experience,...
Oakland County Non-Discrimination Policy Bolsters Opportunity, Quality of Life
Oakland County Executive administration and the Board of Commissioners collaborated to adopt the county’s first comprehensive non-discrimination policy.
Miscellaneous Resolution 19250, approved by the Board of Commissioners on November 20...
Holly’s Venerable Union Depot Train Station Competes for $2 Million in National Contest
The Village of Holly and its Union Depot are vying for a share of $2 million to help rehabilitate and transform the building into a welcome center touting Holly’s...
The Secrets Behind Detroit Cookie Co.’s Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Founder of Detroit Cookie Co., Lauren Roumayah, was a fashion merchandising student at Wayne State University when she decided to turn her baking hobby into a career in 2015....
Dig Into These 6 Gourmet Hot Dogs
What is Detroit without the Coney dog? Ever since Gust Keros opened American Coney Island in 1917, the beef frankfurter nestled inside a warm bun, topped with chili, mustard,...
A Feast of Flavors
In Oakland County, the prospects for finding any kind of food you desire are luscious, endless and diverse. With so many nationalities represented, you could probably dine on a...
Metro Detroit’s Got Spirits
When owner Rafino Valentine opened his eponymous Ferndale distillery in 2007, he had a hard time selling anyone on the merits of small-batch booze. “No one knew what a...
Drawn to Houses
By Megan Swoyer
Scott Iulianelli of Ferndale became a computer-aided house-portrait illustrator by accident.
He first designed some T-shirts that featured recording gear that the company he works for, Ferndale-based Vintage...
Destination Downtown
When Doug Jones decided to open a wine bar, he couldn’t have picked a better location. Wine Social, located in downtown Lake Orion, overlooks the picturesque Paint Creek and...
From chair volleyball to dulcimer lessons, Oakland County seniors find lots to do
When it comes to keeping active, Oakland County’s nearly half-million people ages 60 and up are a fortunate group. Virtually every municipality has a senior center, or even two,...
Happy holidays from Oakland County Prosper!
The holidays are here once again, if you can even believe it! (We certainly can't.) We here at Prosper would like to wish you and yours a safe, happy,...