5 Stories You May Have Missed This Week in Ferndale

We know you've been busy, but it's time to catch up. Here's a look at five popular stories on Ferndale Patch over the past week. Click on the title to see the full story.

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   'Clean the Ferndale UP' will bring residents together to pick up refuse and plant flowers from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 12. Find out how to get involved here.
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   Robotics programs can be the "spark" for many students to pursue careers in engineering, said Ferndale robotics mentor Jeffrey Shewell. Read more about their fundraising efforts to be able to attend the state championship competition.
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   Dave Coulter was recently selected to join the NewDEAL, a national network that highlights innovative ideas from state and local elected leaders.
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   An original painting donated to the Ferndale Public Library in 1954 by award-winning author and illustrator Armstrong Sperry was recently rediscovered almost 60 years later by a library board member.
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   The new Planned Parenthood clinic at 23338 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale opened on Monday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday at the clinic with a celebration afterwards at Affirmations. There was also a .