Singer Austin Mahone - Principal at FHS For The Day? CONTEST DETAILS!

Have you heard that singer Austin Mahone may be principal at Ferndale High School for a day? Well, There's a chance...But FHS needs your help to vote so they can WIN!

What is Your Favorite Thing About Fall?

Ferndale Patch blogger Tyler Beltz want's to know what your favorite thing about Fall is and explains to us what blogs you can expect to see from him soon!

DIY Tips for a Cause

While you're at DIY this weekend, leave a tip for the FEF. It's that easy.

3 Helpful Tips for Success in Domestic Cases Involving Children

This article offers three tips that may serve as key difference makers between success and failure of the goals in domestic cases with children.

Ferndale's Voice of Reason

Ferndale's Voice of Reason A Libertarian/Objectivist stance on current events.

Dropping Your Alarm Monitoring

There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.

A Brief Background about Personal Protection Orders. Ask a Family Law Attorney.

This article gives a brief background about personal protection orders (PPOs).

Finally! Governor Snyder Signs Bills Allowing Biological Fathers the Right to Seek Paternity of Their Children. Ask a Family Law Attorney.

How recent enactment of the Revocation of Paternity Act, under limited circumstances, allows an alleged father to seek the revocation of a prior paternity determination or presumption.

How can I Afford a Divorce if my Spouse Controls all the Money? Ask a Family Law Attorney.

This article describes how a party to a divorce might obtain initial financial assistance until a final award of assets and/or support is issued.

Get More Time With Your Child by Lowering the Burden of Proof. Ask a Family Law Attorney.

This article highlights the distinction in standards between modification of custody and modification of parenting time.

Don't sweat through another sticky summer with high air conditioning bills

Baby it’s getting hot outside! If you want your house to be cool in the summer, you can spend a lot of money on air conditioning or insulate and air seal your home.

The Life of A Ferndale Schools Volunteer

The life of Ferndale schools volunteer is an exciting one...but we always need more!

Hospice Volunteering: An Activity For Your Heart

To say "I'm a hospice volunteer" is something to be proud of.

BULLY (Movie): A Sad and Powerful Message…Something HAS to be DONE!

The movie 'Bully' has finally been released after controversy over the film's ratings. This movie is very sad and very powerful. MUST SEE movie! Schools should show this film all across the world.

Is the Ferndale Golden Eagle Marching Band Ever on an 'Off' Season?

What does the Ferndale Golden Eagle Marching Band and staff do when it's not "marching season?" You'd be surprised... the answer is not "nothing!"

What Kids Go To Ferndale Schools?

This may sound like an obvious question, but people often ask me, "What kids go to Ferndale schools?"

Your Ferndale Citizens for Better Education Blog

Ferndale's Citizens for Better Education has been working to promote Ferndale schools for over 30 years!

Giving and Receiving for Education

Thank you for making the FEF Dinner/Auction a success!

Your FEF Donation Makes a Difference

Our dinner/auction Thursday night helps support projects like a district conference that prepares high school students for their careers.

Will it be your lucky night?

The Ferndale Education Foundation auction/dinner at Boogie Fever is coming March 15.

The Ferndale Millage Proposal – Creating a Brighter Future for Ferndale Schools

Vote YES on February 28th for Strong Schools!

No goal? No plan? No millage (Part 4)

Our children are 30-45 percent less prepared for college and their futures than the average Oakland County student--to say nothing of international competition.

No Goal? No plan? No millage. (Part 3)

Let's pretend your monthly mortgage payment (principle and interest) is $1,000 and you have only two more years to go before your mortgage is paid-off.

No goal? No plan? No millage (Part 2)

In the Feb. 12 issue forum discussing the school bond, Robert Bokram said Ferndale citizens had never said no to a school bond. Not true--it's happened more recently than you may guess.

No goal? No plan? No millage. (Part 1)

Pro-bond supporter, Robert Bokram, insisted Ferndale's K-12 program is 87 percent in-district students. If that number is correct, our district's performance is worse than we thought.

Young Detroit Show Campaign: Write to Ignite!

Learn more on how you can take a few minutes out to make a difference in someone else's life and how you can help get the YDS on Anderson Cooper to help spread the word about making a difference!

FEF is Proud to Support Our Schools

The Camp Skyline trip for Ferndale High School students is just one of the many programs the Ferndale Education Foundation helps fund throughout the year. What are your memories of Camp Skyline?

'One of Those'

Sometimes, havin' scruples ain't easy.

We Need to Stop Bullying!

Bullying is a major problem in the world today and the Internet has made it much easier for bullies to target their victims. Please help us work to prevent and stop bullying.

Part Three: Going Vegan? Already One? There's an App for That!

I recently downloaded 16 "vegan" apps for the Apple App Store. Some were paid, some were free. In this final chapter, I rate the worst ones and explain my reasoning for labeling them so.

How YOU Can Help the Ferndale Marching Band without Spending a Dime!

Help the Ferndale Marching Band receive a grant for $50,000 by giving us your daily vote!

The Golden Eagle Season Ends with Another State Championship!

The season is finally over for the Ferndale Marching Band. It was a long, but fun journey!

Recycling 101: Saving the Planet, Ferndale and Money

It's so easy to recycling. If you don't believe me, check out the FESC's Recycling 101 at the Ferndale Public Library

Part Two: Going Vegan? Already One? There's an App for That!

I recently downloaded 16 "vegan" apps from the Apple App Store. Some were paid, some were free. In this installment I rate the best and tell what I loved about them.

The Last Week of the Ferndale Golden Eagle Marching Season

Our Ferndale Eagle Marching Band is gearing up for the last week of their season.

The Halloween 'Hook' Up on Le Soups!

In the center of Ferndale’s downtown- there is a shop that conveys great terror! Or at least a consistent rate of vacancy that in the spirit of the season can seem quite spooky.

Part One: Going Vegan? Already One? There's an App for That!

I recently downloaded 16 vegan apps available for the iPhone. This is the first part.

Keep your Dog Safe this Halloween!

Keep Fido safe on Halloween with these tips!

'Second Chance' or Adopted Dog Transition Tips

Adopting a dog is a wonderful thing but there are bound to be bumps in the road. Here are a few tips to make your dog's transition into your home smooth and successful!

Halloween for a Little Vegan Boy

While Halloween is one of the least "meat centric" holidays of the year, vegan daddies and mommies can find it hard to keep those milk chocolate treats out of their children's trick or treat bag.