Community Corner

News Nearby: Police Find Man Sleeping in Strange Car in Birmingham and More

Here are this week's most interesting stories from nearby towns.

Every Sunday, Patch will help you catch up with the big news happening in nearby towns, bringing you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites along Woodward Avenue and beyond.

Here's what's been happening nearby this week:

BIRMINGHAM:

Find out what's happening in Ferndalewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Officers arrest two teens after breaking up a large fight downtown while a driver returns to their car to find a strange man sleeping in the backseat.

ROYAL OAK:

Find out what's happening in Ferndalewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

From a new parking station ordinance to the decision to eliminate volunteers, Arts, Beats & Eats is taking heat for changes in festival parking plans.

FERNDALE:

Police have arrested a Detroit man after a chase through parts of Ferndale and Detroit. He fled the scene with a tot in his arms. Police said he was driving a stolen car.

BERKLEY:

Crawlers visited seven bars and restaurants during the annual Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce event Thursday.

CLAWSON:

Mom aims to bring in $5,000 for the Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan, a nonprofit that supports people with the condition and their families.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

More from Ferndale