Secretary of State Offices Now Accept Visa Credit Cards

The State and Visa resolved issues that had previously prevented Visa from being accepted at the counter.

Appeals Court to Help Clear Haze Surrounding Jobless Pay Rights of Medical Marijuana Users

Is unemployment pay an entitlement for workers dismissed for using medical pot, or should businesses be protected against claims “for all persons involuntarily unemployed”?

Voters May Face Dueling Wolf Hunt Ballot Questions in 2014

A petition drive launched this week would leave hunting decisions with the state's Natural Resources Commission.

Support Building for State to ‘Butt Out’ of Outdoor Restaurants’ Smoking Policies

A state representative has gathered 12 co-sponsors in his effort to rescind the ban on smoking at outdoor restaurant patios and sidewalk cafés. What do you think?

Abortion Insurance Rider and More on Michigan Legislature's End-of-Year Agenda

Lawmakers could approve a bill that requires women to purchase separate insurance for abortion coverage.

Woodward Ave Rapid Transit Project

Lawmakers Hosting Affordable Care Act Discussions Monday

A special presenter from the Michigan Universal Health Care Access Network will be on hand to answer health-care coverage concerns with area residents.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

If You Had a Politician’s Ear, What Agenda for Michigan Would You Share?

What’s your vision for Michigan’s future? Share it in a Community Conversations event on Nov. 19.

Oakland County Program Helps Veterans Returning to the Work Force

Oakland County is recruiting current county employees who are veterans to assist the interns, by mentoring them, and providing further assistance in their transition from the military.

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Extend Civil Rights Protections to LGBT Community

"On the job, what matters is your work, not your gender or skin color or faith or your sexual orientation," said Sen. Carl Levin (D- Mich.) on the floor of the Senate.

Metro Detroiters Vote in Favor of Marijuana and Human Rights

Check out the top Election Day stories from around southeast Michigan.

Ferndale 2013 Election Results

Get unofficial updated election results as they come in.

UPDATED: Ferndale Residents Now Able to Roll One Up After the Votes Roll In

Ferndale voters will weigh in on a burning question Tuesday: Should it be legal for residents 21 years and older to possess small amounts of marijuana?

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

No Decision in Michigan Same-Sex Marriage Case

U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman set a trial that would start Feb. 25.

MDOT: Autumn Driving Safety Tips

Michigan Department of Transportation offers the following safe driving tips for fall.

Michigan Pint Bill Hopes to Eliminate 'Beer Fraud'

Voter Registration Deadline for November Election is Monday

Find out how to register and request an absentee ballot application.

Discuss Affordable Care Act With Sen. Vincent Gregory

The state lawmaker invites residents to join him for a coffee hour Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Ferndale Public Library.

Court, Police Department Renovations Kick Off

The project is expected to wrap up next spring.

Immunization Certificates Required For Michigan Students Entering 7th Grade

Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Monday that moves the immunization requirement from sixth grade to seventh grade.

Head Lice and Cockroaches Are More Popular Than Congress

On the other hand, Congress is thought of more highly than the Kardashians.

W5 Sustainability Partnership to Reveal Roadmap

Residents and business owners in Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge and Royal Oak are invited to a final stakeholder meeting Monday, Sept. 30.

Are You Registered to Vote, Ferndale?

Here are 6 facts you need to know ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5.

Oakland County Flu Shots Available Starting Tuesday

The Health Division will offer vaccinations for $20 starting Sept. 17 at its offices in Pontiac and Southfield; countywide community outreach clinics kick off Sept. 25.

9 Things to Know About The Flu

Did you know the virus can live on surfaces for up to 8 hours at room temperature?

Legislators Invite Ferndale Residents to Discuss Medicaid Expansion, Other Issues

Sen. Vincent Gregory and Rep. Ellen Cogen Lipton will hold a coffee hour Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Ferndale Public Library.

Ferndale Fur Protester, ACLU Settle Suit Against Birmingham for $20,000

The city of Birmingham announced the settlement late Tuesday afternoon, and must draft a written First Amendment policy.

Michigan Senate Passes Medicaid Expansion Bill

The bill will provide health care for 470,000 additional low-income Michigan residents.

MDOT to Curb Construction Over Labor Day Weekend

Find out which Michigan work zones will remain active before you hit the road.

Ferndale Seeks Residents' Input on Parks

A survey that will provide guidance on improvements is available to take through Aug. 31.

Oakland County Votes to End Millage if Detroit Sells DIA Art in Bankruptcy

“This resolution sends a strong message that we shall protect ... taxpayers from any decision that would use the DIA’s millage or assets to satisfy Detroit’s creditors,” Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson says.

'War on Drugs' Debate Hits Home in Ferndale

Federal policy factors into discussion of a measure that would decriminalize marijuana in Ferndale during Monday night's City Council meeting.

UPDATED: Ferndale to Vote on Decriminalizing Marijuana in November

The City Council declined Monday to adopt a proposed ordinance alteration that would allow adults age 21 or older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana on private property, thus sending it to the ballot.

Ferndale City Council to Consider Marijuana Legalization Petition

Council members will decide whether to adopt the ordinance alteration within 20 days or put it on the November ballot.

Craig Covey Joins Ferndale Mayoral Race

The former city leader will join Sherry Wells and incumbent Dave Coulter on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Ferndale Reacts to News of DIA Art Appraisal

Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr's office announced Monday it will pay Christie’s auction house $200,000 to evaluate Detroit Institute of Art artworks owned by the city as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.

5 Tips to Save Money on Your Water Bill

Ferndale Water System Supervisor Dan Harper and Public Works Director Loyd Cureton offer suggestions for how to reduce your use.