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Raylon Leaks-May, Ferndale's First Black Mayor, on Her Historic Win and Why She Loves Southeast Michigan's Queer Haven
Queer or not, the mayor of Ferndale is an important figure in Michigan’s LGBTQ+ community. In a city with 19,000 residents that boasts its own LGBTQ+ community [...]Read more about Raylon Leaks-May, Ferndale's First Black Mayor, on Her Historic Win and Why She Loves Southeast Michigan's Queer Haven
Julia Music Appointed to Temporary Seat on Ferndale City Council
Ferndale Pride Executive Director Julia Music was unanimously appointed to fill a temporary seat on the Ferndale City Council at its meeting Monday night. The [...]Read more about Julia Music Appointed to Temporary Seat on Ferndale City Council
Ferndale Pride Gives Back $21,000 to Local LGBTQ Charities
Ferndale Pride organizers are giving back in a big way to local LGBTQ charities following the festival's biggest year yet. On Monday, Oct. 22, Ferndale Pride [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Gives Back $21,000 to Local LGBTQ Charities
Ferndale Pride 2018 Welcomes Volunteer Help
With Ferndale Pride 2018 just around the corner on June 2, festival organizers are still welcoming interested volunteers to help facilitate one of metro [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride 2018 Welcomes Volunteer Help
Ferndale Mayoral, Council Candidates Unchallenged in 2017 Election
BY BTL STAFF Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter with Council Members Melanie Piana and Greg Pawlica. Facebook photo The race for Ferndale's Mayor and two City Council [...]Read more about Ferndale Mayoral, Council Candidates Unchallenged in 2017 Election
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Foundation to host annual 'Taste of Ferndale'
FERNDALE – On Feb. 21 the Ferndale Community Foundation will host its annual "Taste of Ferndale" at Boogie Fever, from 6 – 9 p.m. 22901 Woodward Ave. More [...]Read more about Foundation to host annual 'Taste of Ferndale'
Rainbow Flag Enshrined By Ferndale City Council
BY BTL STAFF Ferndale's Mayor David Coulter led the Rainbow Flag Raising ceremony in the city's council chambers. Pictured (l to r) are City Councilman Greg [...]Read more about Rainbow Flag Enshrined By Ferndale City Council
Ferndale Pride Distributes $25,000 in Grants to LGBTQ Charities
BY BTL STAFF Ferndale City Councilman Dan Martin, Michelle Fox-Phillips with GNA, Gerry Carney, Monica Mills with Matrix Human Services, Susan Crocker and [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Distributes $25,000 in Grants to LGBTQ Charities
Ferndale Mayor to Run Unopposed Again
Dave Coulter's political career dates back some 15 years. Coulter was elected as an openly gay man to the Oakland County Commission in 2002, defeating a [...]Read more about Ferndale Mayor to Run Unopposed Again
Ferndale Pride Donates $11,000 to Local Charities
Ferndale Pride committee members. Photo courtesy of Ferndale Pride FERNDALE – Ferndale's annual celebration of love and diversity for the LGBTQ community – [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Donates $11,000 to Local Charities
Local Leaders Offer the LGBT Community Post-Election Hope
City of Ferndale's Councilman Greg Pawlica and Mayor Dave Coulter at the post-election debrief at Soho in Ferndale on Nov. 10. BTL Photo Kate Opalewski. [...]Read more about Local Leaders Offer the LGBT Community Post-Election Hope
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Ferndale Ready to Celebrate its 'Biggest Pride Ever'
FERNDALE — A larger festival footprint, more vendors and performers, and more related events are planned this year as Ferndale Pride returns for its sixth [...]Read more about Ferndale Ready to Celebrate its 'Biggest Pride Ever'
Local Trans Activist Awarded Ferndale 2015 Good Neighbors Award
BY AJ TRAGER FERNDALE – Every year, Citizens for a Fair Ferndale grants 10 Good Neighbor Awards that identify and honor individuals, organizations and [...]Read more about Local Trans Activist Awarded Ferndale 2015 Good Neighbors Award
MAC Hosts Annual Pub Crawl
By Shelby Clark Petkus Ready to party? Michigan AIDS Coalition hosts its much anticipated 18th Annual Ferndale Pub Crawl on Friday, July 25. The "Original [...]Read more about MAC Hosts Annual Pub Crawl
Ferndale Pride Changes Leadership: Covey Steps Down and Music Steps In
Craig Covey and Julia Music. File photo Crystal Proxmire Ferndale Pride is now under new leadership. Craig Covey has stepped down as Chairperson of the event, [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Changes Leadership: Covey Steps Down and Music Steps In
Detroit And Region Will Grow Vibrant Through Full Inclusion
By Eric Rader Viewpoint The 2013 off-year elections are over and now we look ahead to 2014. Voters in Detroit elected Mike Duggan, the former head of the [...]Read more about Detroit And Region Will Grow Vibrant Through Full Inclusion
Michigan Races On Our Radar
Royal Oak City Commission There are three open seats and four candidates running. The one candidate, Diane Hargan who opposed the Human Rights Ordinance, [...]Read more about Michigan Races On Our Radar
Election Round Up: WIN IN ROYAL OAK
Angelo Berlasi and Caitlyn Stephenson working the polls today in Royal Oak. Photo John Hardwick. One Royal Oak Wins: Human Right Ordinance Affirmed Royal Oak [...]Read more about Election Round Up: WIN IN ROYAL OAK
Ferndale Pride Numbers In, Sets 2014 Date
The Ferndale Pride Committee has announced the date for next year's Ferndale Pride as May 31, 2014. Though the date falls just outside of the traditional June [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Numbers In, Sets 2014 Date
Ferndale Mayor's Reelection May Be Challenged
BTL file photo of Craig Covey and Dave Coulter in January 2011 when they switched jobs. Coulter became Mayor of Ferndale and Covey went on to serve as an [...]Read more about Ferndale Mayor's Reelection May Be Challenged
Meet Volunteer Eddie Mulak
By Crystal Proxmire Between Ourselves The Director of Security for Ferndale Pride is a 30-year-old former farm boy who came to "Faggoty Ferndale" at 18 so he [...]Read more about Meet Volunteer Eddie Mulak
Ford GLOBE employees honored
Twelve members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employee network (GLOBE) at Ford Motor Company were honored during the fourth annual Corporate [...]Read more about Ford GLOBE employees honored
Ferndale Community Foundation Roast
The Ferndale Elks Club will be the scene of a community "roast" on Friday Nov. 19 when a dozen local leaders and personalities gather for a night of hilarity [...]Read more about Ferndale Community Foundation Roast
Greg Pawlica runs for Ferndale City Council
Past and present affiliations, in part: Ford Motor Company GLOBE, Police and Fire Board, Ferndale Community Foundation, Steppin' Out Board of Directors, [...]Read more about Greg Pawlica runs for Ferndale City Council
Geared up
by Jessica Carreras Aj O'Neil is no fool. Granted, his Ferndale-based cafe, nestled in on Nine Mile Road, opened on April Fools' Day of 2007. But what he's [...]Read more about Geared up
Between Ourselves
by Jessica Carreras Greg Pawlica Greg Pawlica volunteers for and serves on the boards of several local organizations in Ferndale, he lives in the city and now, [...]Read more about Between Ourselves
Awardees announced for Pride Banquet
This week, the Pride Banquet Committee announced the 2009 awardees for the 24th Annual Pride Banquet and Awards Ceremony, celebrating the outstanding [...]Read more about Awardees announced for Pride Banquet
