The Local Loop

In a significant move towards inclusivity, Farmington Hills has appointed the first Chaldean members to its boards and commissions. The number of Muslim appointees has also doubled, demonstrating a commitment to ensuring all voices are heard and represented within the community.

For decades, the Grand River Corridor area was neglected, leading to $35 million lost annually and becoming a food desert. Now, Farmington Hills is taking responsibility for maintenance, ensuring all parts of the city reflect pride and care, not trash.

Discover the story of the Warner family's settlement in Farmington during the 1830s. Favorable conditions and accessible land made it an ideal time for a new beginning.

Poor road conditions in Michigan spurred the Plank Road Act of 1850. This act empowered private companies to construct toll plank roads, transforming travel and commerce across the state.

The Stories That Built Farmington with Brian Golden – The Local Loop | Ep. 13

What if every road, cemetery, and historic building in Farmington had a story to tell? Local historian Brian Golden joins us to uncover how Farmington began, the people who built it, Native American trails, Quaker roots, forgotten landmarks, and the history hiding in plain sight. This conversation will make you see the community in a completely different way.

Imagine automated spike strips on every street. While it sounds like a police chase scenario, is it really that dystopian? Let's rethink the analogy.

Don't let the name fool you, this park is a community treasure. Recent efforts have removed invasive species, allowing native plants to flourish along its beautiful trails. Enjoy the lake, wooded areas, and a tributary – perfect for birding.

Farmers killing wolves allowed coyotes to move in. Now coyotes are the top predators because nature adapted.

The deer situation has reached peak levels, causing more problems than usual. Even the USDA had a plan involving hundreds of deer, but 70 already made a significant local impact.

Farmington Hills has 80 deer per square mile, far exceeding the healthy ecosystem's 20. While this cull may have failed, the ecological imbalance is undeniable. Nature usually corrects itself, but our constant need to intervene often creates the very problems we try to solve.