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It can be alarming to see brown water coming out of the faucets of your house, but it’s likely to happen at some point due to water pressure fluctuations for a variety of reasons—construction, a broken water main, fire hydrant maintenance, etc. The good news is that most of the time there is no reason to worry and it's typically an easy fix. View this article for active water main breaks, hydrant uses, or brown water reports in your area.

The results of the Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Primary Election are in: Ferndale voters have approved Charter Amendment 1 and Charter Amendment 2. Please note: These results are considered unofficial until certified by the Oakland County Board of Canvassers.

Ferndale City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, August 5, and Thursday, August 6, 2026, due to BSA Portal updates and finance training.

Beginning August 24, 2026, changes will be made to permit parking availability in the Northeast Quadrant of downtown Ferndale. These changes are intended to improve parking availability during peak demand periods while continuing to provide parking options for downtown employees. Learn more ->

The City of Ferndale will conduct a software update to improve the BSA System from Wednesday, August 5, to Monday, August 10, 2026. During this time, the system will experience some temporary interruptions.

The Ferndale Fire Department awarded Ava Hansen a Certificate of Appreciation. On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Ava and her grandfather were out riding their bikes when Ava spotted a small fire on a porch. She stayed calm and told her grandfather, “We need to do something.” Together, they called 911 and kept an eye on the situation. After the incident was resolved, Ava told her grandfather her dream was to become a firefighter.

Notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held on vehicles that have been deemed abandoned by the Ferndale Police Department. The auction will be held at Monaghan’s Towing Inc., 21680 Fern St., Oak Park, MI. 48237, Tuesday, July 28, at 10:00 a.m. A list of vehicles for auction can be found on the City of Ferndale’s website at www.ferndalemi.gov. Terms of Sale: Cash - As - Is - Condition.

THANK YOU, FERNDALE! Over the past 60 days, we launched a community crowdfunding campaign to help fund the renovation of the Harding Park Inline Skating Rink. While we didn't reach our crowdfunding goal, we are incredibly grateful for the support our community showed throughout this campaign. Together, we raised $29,566 to help fund the Harding Park Inline Rink Renovation Project. Every donation—large or small—along with every share, conversation, and word of encouragement, helped build momentum for this project.

UPDATE: Masks are now available to pick up at Ferndale City Hall, located at 300 E Nine Mile, or at Fire Station #1, located at 1635 Livernois St. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued a Statewide Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, 2026, due to higher levels of tiny particles in the air (PM2.5) from Canadian wildfire smoke.

The Martin Road Splash Pad is closed today, Thursday, July 16, 2026, due to poor air quality alerts. We apologize for the inconvenience!

An assessment team from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) will arrive on Friday, July 24, 2026, to examine all aspects of the Ferndale Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. As part of this final On-Site Assessment, the public is invited to provide comments via email.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Ferndale, County of Oakland, will be in session at City Hall, 300 E. Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220 on the following date/time: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

NOTICE: The Planning Commission Public Hearing and regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, are cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The Community and Economic Development Department will post an additional notice in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (Public Act 110 of 2006) in the event a future public hearing is requested by the applicant. For more information, please contact the Community and Economic Development Department at 248-546-2366 Ext. 3 or ced@ferndalemi.gov.

In the summer, less than half of your taxes fund City services. If you live in the Ferndale School District and have a principal residence exemption (PRE), here is how each dollar of your summer property taxes is used.

Since the launch of Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service, the City of Ferndale has seen an increase in commercial drone activity within our limits. Because Ferndale falls within the radius of the Regional Fulfillment Center, delivery activity in our skies has increased. Below is helpful information and frequently asked questions.

Have you heard the news? The Ferndale Communications Department is launching a new monthly e-newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox at the start of every month. Sign up at bit.ly/ferndale-enewsletter and stay in the loop with the latest City news, programs, activities, events, and more.

The Primary Election is on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The City of Ferndale has two local ballot proposals to amend the City Charter.

The City of Ferndale, Michigan, is under a heat advisory from Tuesday, June 30, to Friday, July 3, 2026. Please view the following tips to stay cool, hydrated, and healthy.

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, at approximately 12:52 p.m., Ferndale police officers and Fire Department personnel responded to the area of 22230 Woodward Avenue (near the intersection of Woodward Avenue and College Street) on a report of a crash involving a truck and an e-bike.

The City of Ferndale has updated its phone menu to make calling easier and more efficient for everyone. All phone numbers and extensions are the same, but the menu options have changed. A customer service line at Ext. 111 has been created so residents can reach the Communications Department directly if they need help.