PLEASANT RIDGE — The Pleasant Ridge City Commission approved a contract for a public art framework plan to help establish public art in the city.

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council approved funding to continue its road rehabilitation project for multiple residential streets.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s new assistant city manager is excited to get to work in the city.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Some cities in the Woodward Talk’s coverage area have decreased their number of polling precincts.

FERNDALE — The majority of the Woodward Avenue streetscape project has been completed since the fall, but some incomplete elements have led to parking issues on the street.

FERNDALE — Back in October, it was announced that Bobbie Hayes Goodrum was stepping down as superintendent of Ferndale Public Schools.

FERNDALE — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments recently announced that it will award more than $2 million in funding for projects across five cities, including Ferndale.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The new year has come, and several elected officials have given their thoughts on what the priorities should be in their respective cities in 2024.

BERKLEY — The first woman mayor in Berkley’s history has died.

OAKLAND COUNTY — School districts in Berkley, Clawson and Royal Oak will be coming together to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual “A Day On, Not a Day Off” event.

CLAWSON — A brand-new business has opened in the main downtown area of Clawson.

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak’s city manager has resigned from his position, and the city has elevated the deputy city manager to serve in the top job for the time being.

PLEASANT RIDGE — At its Nov. 14 meeting, the Pleasant Ridge City Commission received a presentation about a community survey with resident feedback on a host of city issues.

FERNDALE — Three men were arrested this month for allegedly impersonating police officers during an August home invasion.

ROYAL OAK — Throughout the month of December, Corewell Health’s Beaumont Children’s Hospital has been putting on its annual Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams event.