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BERKLEY
Spirit of CruiseFest fills Berkley
On August 15, Berkley’s annual CruiseFest classic car parade returned to 12 Mile Road. Even away from the main celebration, the entire city was buzzing as residents celebrated the Woodward Dream Cruise in their own laidback way. |
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FERNDALE
Dream Cruise has plenty to offer,
from classic cars to family-friendly activities
It all came and went in a blur as thrilling as an old hot rod with its accelerator pushed to the floor. And just like that, this year’s Ferndale Dream Cruise weekend was gone. |
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ROYAL OAK
Electric cars on display at the Dream Show
Among the rows and rows of classic cars and hot rods in the Northwood Shopping Center Aug. 16 sat Jack Beatty and his 1916 Anderson electric car. |
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ROYAL OAK
Cruisin’ through Royal Oak
Gail Wakeen had a grin on her face as she watched all the classic cars cruise down Woodward on Aug. 16. She couldn’t help but recall her youth. |
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PLEASANT RIDGE
Residents embrace green technology at NextCruise
Not content to simply sit back and let their neighbors in Ferndale and Royal Oak have all the fun, this year Pleasant Ridge decided to get in on the Woodward Dream Cruise celebration by launching its own event: the inaugural NextCruise. |
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Ferndale gears up for 14th annual
Woodward Dream Cruise
It won’t be long now. In fact, if you listen closely, you can probably hear the familiar sound of classic car lovers tuning up their babies for their big day out, that time each summer when the Motor City proves that it is the one and only rightful owner of its long-standing title. |
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Cruisers invited to come see what’s ‘next’
Those looking for a middle ground between the Woodward Dream Cruise and the Ferndale Green Cruise this year may find the perfect answer lurking in Pleasant Ridge’s Memorial Park. |
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Berkley, Woods ready to go cruising, too
In celebration of the Woodward Dream Cruise, the cities of Berkley and Huntington Woods will each be holding their own festivities on the evening of August 15. |
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Dream Cruise to host car show that
features ‘green’ vehicles
Along with celebrating muscle cars and hot rods of yesteryear, the 2008 Woodward Dream Cruise will be keeping an eye on the possible future of hot rods — changing ordinary cars into electric, hybrid or alternative-fuel vehicles. |
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Bloomfield Township to hold
classic car show on Woodward
For the fourth-straight year, Bloomfield Township has staked out a little spot to party during the Woodward Dream Cruise, which falls Aug. 16 this year. |
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Bloomfield man creates ‘classic’ tunes for Cruise
A local artist, musician and entrepreneur is making sure that the Woodward Dream Cruise will have a soundtrack to go along with the roaring engines. |
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Retired car designer
makes cruise logo go-go
Turning a hot rod into a hot logo might seem like a cinch if you’ve had four decades of car design experience. But when Woodward Dream Cruise organizers sought the talents of Dick Ruzzin, they wanted to forge a new path. |
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Mustang Alley to celebrate 10th anniversary in style
At this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise on August 16, fans of a classic American muscle car will ring in a decade of tradition — one that, in fact, flies right in the face of the caveat given by Wilson Pickett 32 years ago. |
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Grand National race celebrating 20th year
Professional drivers of quarter-scale, radio-controlled NASCAR-type cars will be returning to Royal Oak, as the Royal Oak Grand National will celebrate its 20th year during the Aug. 16 Woodward Dream Cruise. |
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Emergency Vehicle Show
adds flair to Dream Cruise
There’s nothing fun about seeing a police officer’s blue and red lights in the rearview mirror. But seeing them up close and personal, from the side of the road, with friends and family around … well, that can be a blast. |
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Weekend remains committed to charities
While cars are still a big part of the Ferndale Woodward Dream Cruise Weekend, the annual three-day event — held Aug. 15-17 — is really about sticking to its roots: And that means helping charities. |
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Group of amateur radio operators helps out police at event
Thirty-five amateur radio operators who will be stretched out between 10 Mile and 14 Mile roads along Woodward Avenue in case of emergency. |
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Afterglow Car Show held this week, benefits kids
The city’s annual Afterglow Car and Motorcycle Show will be held this week to help raise money for kids activities and to give car cruisers another shot to show their vintage vehicles following the Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise. |
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