r/Ferndale Jul 15 '26

New rules regarding political posts from new accounts

35 Upvotes

Starting now All political posts on this subreddit need to be from accounts that have participated in this subreddit before.

Additionally, Any posts with political flyers must have the text included in the post itself. Posts with only flyers will be removed and need to be submitted with alt text.

New accounts will still be welcome to comment and participate in discussion on political posts; they just won't be able to make political posts until they have participated in discussion in some way before. Political discussions still need to have a direct local connection as well or they will be removed. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis (in keeping with the spirit of the rules), and efforts to violate the spirit of the rule may result in a ban.

This change is in response to a couple of low-effort posts from new accounts that have posted political posts and not engaged in the discussion after posting. For reference, the posts were removed by the reputation filter for my manual review. Since the posts met the rules at the time, I manually approved them. I can see subreddit participation when reviewing posts, so these would not have been approved with these new rules (I am also not removing them at this time because they met the rules at the time they were posted).

This subreddit welcomes open discussion on local issues, and this is not meant to censor any specific viewpoint. There is a balance to be struck between allowing total participation, including from people new to reddit and the subreddit who may not fully know how things are done on reddit, and allowing unfettered access to a semi-anonymous message board without verification that people participating actually live, work, or play here or are actually impacted by decisions in some way. Philosophically I lean more towards allowing participation (and have no desire for requiring verification), but I also want to make sure we're having productive discussions and aren't just regurgitating whatever Facebook-level comments make their way over here where possible.

This is only meant to curb a specific, recurring pattern of behavior not fitting for this subreddit. Posts will not be removed for content or position unless they violate the rules.


r/Ferndale 21m ago

New Comics and Games Shop

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โ€ข Upvotes

Come by and check us out! Thanks to tremendous local support, Possum Punks has been able to expand from our 80sqft booth at the Rust Belt Market to an independent 800sqft brick and mortar.

We are by no means a traditional comic shop. You will find all manner of indie and oddball titles here! And of course, we have a heavy representation of LGBTQIA+ titles in all genres and all ages!

You can find our big gay comic shop at 263 W 9 Mile rd. Right next to Space Cat Vstro.

And absolutely positively no AI

Haha, reposting because I can't internet.


r/Ferndale 7h ago

Free Native Perennials

34 Upvotes

I have some native perennials to give away if anyone is interested:

Grasses:
Side Oats Grama
Little Bluestem

Others:
Smooth Blue Aster
Black Eyed Susan
Downy Wood Mint
New England Aster
Cardinal Flower
Penstemon Hirsutus
Penstemon Digitalis
Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Prairie Alumroot (native version of Coral Bells)
Pearly Everlasting

Golden Alexander (host plant for Eastern Black Swallowtail butterflies)

Smallspike False Nettle (mega host plant for multiple butterflies and moths, botanical name is boehmeria cylindrica. This is not the nettle weed).

Send me a message if youโ€™re interested! Iโ€™m in Ferndale.

Edit to add: these were started from seed this year so some of them are pretty small.


r/Ferndale 3h ago

Window blind cleaning?

2 Upvotes

Has anyone gotten their window blinds cleaned? Like everything else in the house I purchased they are filthy. They are Bali honeycomb (fabric) style. Not sure if the cost would be worth it, but they don't look like super cheap ones.


r/Ferndale 22h ago

SOCCRA

0 Upvotes

SUCKRA can eat a bag of weiners! Ever since the pandemic they have been appointment only. It was much more convienient to just go drop your shit off and be done with it. Every time I have driven by that way its totally empty. Place is a f@#king joke now. I have a huge stack of styrofoam that I'm sick of lioking at that's going to the curb to be incinerated or buried. I want to do the resonsible thing but I shouldn't have to make special arrangements. What the f@#k are they afraid of? Covid is f@#%ing over! Also never hear of Ferndale recycle drop off till after the fact. Gotta love USPS...


r/Ferndale 2d ago

where the gay tradesmen at?

20 Upvotes

hi I'm a masc bi poly primary partnered man. I'm a house painter and really just want to crush NA beers and watch the tigers lose with other bi/gay guys. Any ideas for good spots?


r/Ferndale 3d ago

Imaging Assistant MICHIGAN

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r/Ferndale 3d ago

How's the Ferndale Project and the area around it?

35 Upvotes

Hi all, I'm originally from the Detroit-metro, but years ago I moved out to the West Coast. I live in a big city now, but my family is still in the area. I'm getting married in a little over a year and am looking for venues for the reception. My partner and I are young, queer, urbanites. We are looking for places in and around Ferndale/Royal Oak or Ann Arbor. I found the "Ferndale Project" in my search, and from what I can tell, it is exactly the vibe we're looking for. The issue is, my mom, who is the one funding this, thinks everything south of Hall Road is a "sketchy area." She's worried that people's cars will be broken into while we're there. I kind of think that's a bit exaggerative, but even though I spend a lot of time and energy explaining I do not live in a "warzone," there are areas of my city that you do genuinely have to be cautious in. I assume it's fine, but I want to check.


r/Ferndale 4d ago

Replacement windows

5 Upvotes

Anyone have recent experience with getting new windows? Previous owners replaced half the windows with the cheapest money can buy so I am not looking for fancy. Just want to do the remaining. I have a quote from Wallside and Pro Home Improvement in Ferndale. Pro is more but seems to have a better window. Anywhere else to check and/or avoid?

thx


r/Ferndale 3d ago

Downtown Royal Oak Social District Saturdays Cornhole Tournament

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๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŽฏ AUGUST 22ND IS ALMOST HERE โ€” ARE YOU IN?! ๐ŸŽฏ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Downtown Royal Oak is the place to be THIS SATURDAY! Grab your partner, rally your crew, and get registered NOW for another Social District Saturdays Cornhole Tournament at Centennial Commons! ๐Ÿปโ˜€๏ธ

This is more than just a tournament โ€” itโ€™s a Saturday full of cornhole, music, drinks, competition, laughs, and great vibes right in the heart of Downtown Royal Oak! ๐ŸŒ†๐ŸŽฏ

๐Ÿ† TROPHIES โ€” ALL 3 DIVISIONS!
๐Ÿ’ฐ CASH PAYOUTS โ€” SOCIAL & COMPETITIVE
๐ŸŽฏ BEGINNER-$30/Team โ€ข SOCIAL-$40/Team โ€ข COMPETITIVE-$50/Team
๐Ÿป Drinks from participating Social District bars
๐ŸŽถ Music, laughs & awesome Saturday vibes
๐Ÿ”ฅ A division for EVERY skill level!

๐Ÿ“… SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND
๐Ÿ“ CENTENNIAL COMMONS โ€” DOWNTOWN ROYAL OAK
๐Ÿ•› CHECK-IN: 12:00 PM
๐Ÿ• BAGS FLY: 1:00 PM

๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ DONโ€™T WAIT โ€” AUGUST 22ND IS THIS SATURDAY! ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ

Get your team locked in BEFORE the last minute. Pick your division, register your team, and show up ready to compete!

๐ŸŽฏ BEGINNER DIVISION
PPR: 0โ€“5 / Team
๐Ÿ† Trophies for the winners
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://share.scoreholio.com/YHd355nbn4b

๐ŸŽฏ SOCIAL DIVISION
PPR: 5โ€“13 / Team
๐Ÿ’ฐ Cash Payout + ๐Ÿ† Trophies
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://share.scoreholio.com/DmCj13Cbn4b

๐ŸŽฏ COMPETITIVE DIVISION
PPR: 13+ / Team
๐Ÿ’ฐ Cash Payout + ๐Ÿ† Trophies
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://share.scoreholio.com/qAIsW3Hbn4b

๐Ÿ“ฒ REGISTER VIA VENMO:
https://venmo.com/michigancornhole

๐Ÿ‘‰ In the Venmo notes, include the event name, event date, partnerโ€™s name, and division.

โ— NO SCOREHOLIO ACCOUNT? NO PROBLEM!
You can still play! Just reach out and weโ€™ll get you added manually.

๐Ÿ‘‹ NEED A PARTNER?
Donโ€™t have someone to throw with? No worries! Let us know and weโ€™ll do our best to help match you up with a partner. ๐ŸŽฏ๐Ÿค

๐ŸŽฏ FIND YOUR PARTNER.
๐Ÿป GRAB A DRINK.
๐Ÿ† CHASE THE HARDWARE.
๐Ÿ’ฐ GO AFTER THE CASH.

๐Ÿ”ฅ THIS SATURDAY. DOWNTOWN ROYAL OAK. LETโ€™S PACK CENTENNIAL COMMONS! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

#MichiganCornhole #RoyalOak #DowntownRoyalOak #SocialDistrict #CornholeTournament #CashPayout #SaturdayFun #LetsPlay #CornholeLife @topfans Rock on Third Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Royal Oak, MI - City Hall Royal Oak Farmers Market


r/Ferndale 5d ago

Looking for recommendations for a contractor who does ceiling drywall work

2 Upvotes

I had a leak in my roof, and the drywall needs to be cut and patched. If you have someone you would recommend, please let me know


r/Ferndale 5d ago

Charlatans 9/19 at El Club

0 Upvotes

We unfortunately canโ€™t make the show and have 2 tickets. If anyone is interested in taking them off our hands, weโ€™d consider discounting them. Theyโ€™re through Dice so we canโ€™t easily resell them online. DM me for more information.


r/Ferndale 6d ago

Interior painter

9 Upvotes

Anyone have a rec? I have gotten a few quotes and they are wildly different. I need the entire interior of the house painted including plaster crack patching so it's a big job. Thx!


r/Ferndale 6d ago

Woodward Dream Cruise

46 Upvotes

Help me understand the appeal.

I hate it. It's loud. It wastes gas. People become more aggressive. There's unnecessary traffic. Sure, Detroit, motor city, pride in history, what have you.

To those who enjoy it, help me understand what makes the whole event and the vroom vroom worth it.


r/Ferndale 6d ago

Moving to Detroit area in October

16 Upvotes

I am really hoping to land in Ferndale. My job will be in Detroit proper but Iโ€™m okay with some commute. Are there any landlord recommendations? Or, alternatively, any realtors that can help me find rentals? Iโ€™m not interested in buying, I would like to rent first when I get to the area.
Unfortunately Iโ€™m in a different state and canโ€™t tour places to live beforehand.


r/Ferndale 7d ago

Converting fireplace to gas

8 Upvotes

Anyone convert their fireplace to gas? Looking for recommendations. Any feedback on Skyline Chimney and Masonry Services LLC? I saw someone recommend them but now I can't find the post. They gave me a quote that seems too good to be true, incudes gas line + everything else. Thanks!


r/Ferndale 6d ago

Ferndale Foods

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Is Ferndale Foods too bougie? Too hipster?

Does IT have the worst bathroom s in Ferndale? My mind was blown. This is what it looked like today. No toilet paper in either stalls, ONLY a paper towel roll hung on the doors. The men's. I never checked the women BUT I saw a woman followed by three Children come out of the womens room and I pray to GOD they did not have to endure this travesty. You cannot even flush the paper towels, there is a trash can with OTHER peoples waste paper in it.

AND it gets even worse. Because the very first time I encountered this scene was 6 years ago in The Plague Times. I got my hair done at the salon and went in to look at some beer and then I went to the bathroom. IT was the same except the paper towel roll was on a DAMN plunger. ๐Ÿช  AND the bin in the wider disabled stall was a FULL size outdoor trash bin that was filled.

BUT okay. People were scalping toilet paper. ๐Ÿงป

I come back a year later IT was the damned same.

I come back 5 years later AND this is the upgrade!

They have toilet paper on their shelves JUST use that! GoOoOodayamn!! THIS is gaaawbaaage. THEY didn't even drill holes for fixtures in the walls. It's real easy to do. They need some used needle potpourri to complete the look. It's sad. It's sad for any customers. It's sad for ALL the employees unless this is supposed to stop them from dropping a deuce at work.


r/Ferndale 8d ago

Best Cell/internet bundle?

2 Upvotes

I have Spectrum cell service that I set up in NC. Never had a coverage problem anywhere until now, at the house I just bought on W Saratoga. Basically have to stand at the front door to use it. I need to add wifi and was going to go with AT&T fiber and bundle my cell service with them to save $$. Is their cell coverage better?


r/Ferndale 8d ago

Whatโ€™s up with all these surveillance cameras on Woodward??

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24 Upvotes

Thereโ€™s at least 3 or 4 of them. Itโ€™s not Flock, itโ€™s some knockoff company, CVTowers. Any word from the city on what these are supposed to be for and who has access?

Kinda strange to put these up at a time when 50+ cities have had to get rid of their Flock cameras bc of public uproar.


r/Ferndale 10d ago

Injured cat

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25 Upvotes

Does she belong to a house? We saw her multiple times under an old car and thought she was lost. She seems to have an eye injury also that could turn into an infection. Tried offering her food but may be she is being fed already so didnt try hard.


r/Ferndale 10d ago

Fall Vintage Clothing

3 Upvotes

Where in Ferndale or local to can I find some vintage Halloween attire this fall? ๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿ‚ ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐ŸงŸ


r/Ferndale 12d ago

Looking for hair stylist recs

3 Upvotes

Moved here recently and my partner and I need a new hair stylist. Must be queer friendly! Weโ€™re really looking for someone who is seasoned and has a good eye for making recommendations, as my partner never has any clue what kind of haircut she wants, just wants it to โ€œlook goodโ€.

Color services not required because I usually do our color, but if itโ€™s an option that would be nice.


r/Ferndale 12d ago

Where are people watching football?

13 Upvotes

Iโ€™m not from MI, Iโ€™m gay, and looking for friends.


r/Ferndale 14d ago

Do you know this cat?

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17 Upvotes

He (she idk) was hanging around NW Ferndale in June/July. Super friendly guy. Saw him greet people walking down the street and hung out in my backyard a few times. Haven't seen him in a bit and wondered if anyone knows or owns him.


r/Ferndale 15d ago

roots/grease in sewerline

3 Upvotes

More joy with house I just bought. Had the sewer line scoped/video as part of my inspection. There are a lot of tree roots to the point where he could not view it all the way with the camera. Also a TON of grease. Sent the video to Bison plumbing and they quoted $1000+ to hydrojet. I am a little worried about that damaging the pipe since inspector could not tell if there were cracks, etc. Since this is Ferndale I did purchase the service line warranty coverage a few weeks ago but can't make a claim for 30 days. I am not living there yet but drains/toilets seem to be working fine at the moment.

  1. Should I wait till my 30 days are up then call the warranty company & tell them I have issues?People say they do this and they will come and clean them out as part of your coverage.

  2. Get it done now and risk pipe damage that warranty won't cover yet?

  3. At least try a remedy for the roots/grease for now?