By Rachel Moulden For Digital First Media David Small and Sarah Stewart have talents and interests that complement each other. That works out well for the married couple, who collaborate on children’s books. Both say they have always had a passion for books and telling stories. “I loved to write as a kid. I had… Continue reading Author & illustrator share the joy of reading in “This Book of Mine”
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Vintage fashion collector brings annual pop-up market to Ferndale
Emily Schwartz also created the Ferndale Vintage Fashion Market, now in its sixth year. This annual pop-up event, started in 2013, will be May 9-12 at the Rust Belt Market in Ferndale. This year’s show features 20 vendors from throughout the Midwest, providing some of the best vintage apparel in the Metro Detroit area.
Detroit Book City brings diversity to the reading community
Rachel Moulden for Digital First Media Husband and wife Reginald and Janeice Haynes recognized a need in their community and did something about it. Late last year, the couple opened Detroit Book City in Southfield, an independent bookstore that amplifies diverse voices by local and independent authors in the Metro Detroit area and beyond. … Continue reading Detroit Book City brings diversity to the reading community
Decorate your home with stylish antiques from Bloomfield Charity show
The show is set up in the church with a country café serving homemade food items. The 37 antique dealers will offer a variety of items from the 18th through and 20th centuries and educate patrons on the history of items for sale.
Ferndale Radio puts community first in local broadcasting
Ferndale Radio 100.7-FM is bringing the power of local radio to the community without the clutter that you hear on most stations.
Huntington Woods artist shares environmental concerns in mosaic art
Deborah Hecht uses her talented skills to compose beautiful mosaic pieces made up of ordinary objects.
Farmington painter believes in the power of art to heal the world
Ann Loveland's current exhibition “The Still Life,” is on display on Farmington Hills City Hall. The exhibition consists of 12 watercolor paintings of objects and people, inspired by things she sees in everyday life.
Herb Boyd surveys the rich history of the city in new book “Black Detroit”
Rachel Moulden for Digital First Media Herb Boyd lives a busy life as an activist, author and academic. He keeps one foot in the classroom by teaching history and culture at City College of New York, and spends the rest of his time writing, researching and demonstrating — which he’s done for the past 32… Continue reading Herb Boyd surveys the rich history of the city in new book “Black Detroit”
Local Author Releases Newest Book in Bestselling Mystery Series
By Rachel Moulden for Digital First Media Ferndale author Donald Levin has always had a strong passion for the written word. Originally born in Massachusetts, the writer moved to Detroit as a small child and spent his days weaving together exciting fiction stories. In his thirties, he left Michigan to move to New York where… Continue reading Local Author Releases Newest Book in Bestselling Mystery Series
Huntington Woods author to discuss her book about disability and inclusion
Rachel Moulden for Digital First Media Huntington Woods resident Janice Fialka is a speaker and activist who fights for inclusion for those who live with disabilities. Fialka is the mother of two adult children, daughter Emma and a son, Micah, who lives with an intellectual disability. As a social worker, she spent 40 years working… Continue reading Huntington Woods author to discuss her book about disability and inclusion