Friday, August 17, 2012
Here's what you need to know to stay safe and avoid getting into trouble during Woodward Dream Cruise 2012.
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- Art Aisner
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Friday, August 17, 2012
There are many ways to enjoy the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise, but if there's anything local police are trying drive home to participants this year is that Saturday is a family affair. And that it's alcohol free. "Remember, this is a family event, minimize the alcohol intake, maximize the viewing pleasure of the nostalgic cars and don’t entice the cruisers to spin their tires," said Chief Richard Matott of the Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety. "Spinning tires enhance the “Wow” factor but the public is in greater danger than they realize by being in such close proximity to a car spinning it’s tires that could go out of control." Of Interest: Officers will be looking for cruisers who are driving recklessly on Woodward Avenue, …
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Woodward Avenue has reopened after a thunderstorm that rolled through the area Saturday, downing wires and trees, forced a brief closure.
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Saturday, August 20, 2011
The Woodward Dream Cruise is in high gear through Patch communities along Woodward, from Ferndale to Bloomfield Township. Come along with us as we live blog and link to coverage throughout our sites. Despite storms, cruise watchers are die-hards on Woodward Fans of the Woodward Dream Cruise weren't deterred by the strong storms that rolled through Saturday afternoon, as hundreds of cruise fans packed the sides of Woodward Avenue Saturday night in Birmingham, watching the increasing number of cars still cruising despite the official closure of the Dream Cruise. Full story 10:03 p.m.: Approximately 60,000 DTE customers lost power after Saturday's severe weather, spokesman Alejandro Bodipo-Memba said, adding that Clawson and Royal Oak were …
Friday, August 19, 2011
With an emergency vehicle show, the Berkley Cruisefest and a ribbon-cutting this evening, the Dream Cruise was off to a busy start before the official "cruise" down Woodward even kicked off.
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Friday, August 19, 2011
The Woodward Dream Cruise is a little more than 12 hours away. But who's kidding whom here? It's here. It's in high gear through Patch communities along Woodward, from Ferndale to Bloomfield Township. Come along with us as we live blog and link to coverage throughout our sites. The cars, the cruisers, the spectators, the parties ... it was all there Friday night on Woodward. In Royal Oak, members of Shrine church enjoyed their annual Dream Cruise Party outside the grade school at 12 Mile Road. In Berkley, the sentimental Vinsetta Garage, which closed last year after more than 90 years in business, opened its doors again for a private party. Next door at Westborn Market, hundreds ate, drank and boogied during the Champagne Cruise fundraiser…
Here's Patch's coverage of Dream Cruise related events for Thursday, Aug. 18.
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Friday, August 19, 2011
Patch is providing coverage all week long from our five Patch sites along Woodward Avenue. Here are the stories and features that appeared throughout Michigan Patch sites on Thursday. Live from Woodward – Thursday: Setup and Cruising Starts Early Cruising for a Cause: Muscle Meets Heart as Cruise Benefits Charities Dream Cruise Do's and Don'ts Earth Angels Bring 1950s Flair to the Woodward Dream Cruise Volt Owners from Around U.S. Join Chevy 'Homecoming' Classic Car Show at Meritor Raises Funds for Habitat for Humanity The Dream, The Cruise and Woodward Avenue Chevy Celebrates 100 Years with Volts, Classic Cars on Woodward Giant Hippie Spotted in Ferndale Congressman Peters Cruises Dart Automotive Facility in Troy Robina Rhapsody Cruises…
Thursday, August 18, 2011
The 2-hour Chevrolet Centennial Woodward Parade traveled from Long Lake down to I-696 and back.
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- Jen Anesi
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
From a 1911 Series C Classic Six to a cluster of 2011 Volts, Chevrolet's Centennial Woodward Parade showcased 100 years of automotive engineering as it made its way down Woodward and back this afternoon. The 25 mph parade began at the Radisson Hotel Detroit-Bloomfield Hills, traveled south down Woodward, doubled back near the Detroit Zoo and returned to the Radisson for a Chevrolet "homecoming" celebration. "We would be out on Woodward for the Dream Cruise even if it wasn't for this event," Chevy Volt owner and West Bloomfield resident Linda Tost said. The parade featured 51 Volts with owners from as far away as Arizona. "I'm just really excited about this about the enthusiasm people have for this car." Excitement was in the air just …
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Performance Park opens in Royal Oak and other sponsors prep for the big day while early birds claim their spots.
The Woodward Dream Cruise is two days away, and cruising is full swing through Patch communities along Woodward, from Ferndale to Bloomfield Township. Come along with us as we live blog and link to coverage throughout our sites. 11:07 p.m., Royal Oak: When you live near Woodward, it seems like the loudest cars stay out the latest. But it's really just quieter with less competition than during the early evening. The hot rods and classics have more room to rev, race and roam. Good night, cruisers. See you tomorrow. Giant hippie spotted at Dream Cruise event in Ferndale All of a sudden, there was this giant hippie dancing to the tunes of the Magic Bus outside the Ferndale Public Library on Thursday evening. Mark Richards, of Waterford, …
Here's what you need to know to stay safe and avoid getting into trouble at the huge car fest.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
"Here's the deal: Whatever the law is, people have to comply," Berkley Public Safety Deputy Director Robert North said. "That doesn't change just because it's the Dream Cruise." Good advice for the 1 million-plus people expected to attend the 17th annual Woodward Dream Cruise this weekend. But can you walk through slow moving traffic, hang out on the manicured median or yell "Burn rubber!" at the passing hot rods? We asked local law enforcement agencies what Dream Cruisers can and cannot do. Don't jay walk; you will be ticketed. Walk to an intersection and use the cross walk. Leave the alcohol at home or enjoy it inside designated spaces in bars, restaurants and party areas. If you are intoxicated on the sidewalk you could spend the night…
Hot rods cruise for a cause down Woodward on Wednesday to deliver donations to a Royal Oak church pantry.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
Hundreds of Corvettes cruised down Woodward on Wednesday night for a cause. The classic sports cars filled the parking lot of St. John’s Episcopal Church on Woodward at 11 Mile bringing food and money donations for the Open Hands Food Pantry. The pantry serves the residents of Oakland County in times of emergency, providing food and other essential items. Pantry Chairman John Avery said the Royal Oak pantry, which was started in 1983, will provide groceries for thousands of people this year. This is the fourth year longtime 'Vette lover Larry Courtney of Warren organized the charity cruise. Courtney, who has been getting together with Corvette friends since 2003, said he decided to “kick things up a notch” and organize the food drive after…
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Personalized tags show flashy sports car owners' swagger.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
When you drive a precision-engineered machine that exceeds 120 mph without strain, a vanity plate upgrade is like a flashy bow on the package – not vital, but a fine way to amuse and earn extra attention. So it's no surprise to find clever anagrams, brash boasts and plenty of playfulness above rear bumpers at the Radisson Hotel in Bloomfield Hills, filled with Corvette club members. This sampling shows a variety of models and a shared sense of driving something special. Do you have a favorite Corvette license plate? Tell us about it or upload a photo in this gallery. Dream Cruise in Bloomfield Hills and Bloomfield Township Compete Dream Cruise coverage
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
There are lots of new things up along Woodward along with plenty of cool cars and curious people as the area drives toward the main event on Saturday.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The Woodward Dream Cruise is three days away, with cruisers already in full force along Woodward Avenue and in communities throughout Metro Detroit – and Patch is on the scene. Follow this live blog, compiled by Patch staffers, all week and through the Dream Cruise on Saturday, Aug. 20. Scenes along Woodward: Cruisers come out 3 days early Fred Drew of St. Thomas, Ontario, pulled his teardrop trailer behind his 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup to take part in the pre-Cruise activities on Wednesday. He built the trailer himself, completing it in 1988; included was a stove from 1957 and refrigerator from 1965. Drew and others along Woodward enjoyed the festive atmosphere, clear skies and roar of engines along Woodward south of 13 Mile. Photo …
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3:07 pm on Friday, August 24, 2012
R Jeppostal is advocating that people who drive drunk should do so in Birmingham. This is known as Solicitaion of a Crime, which is a criminal offense. Any person who "encourages or requests another person to engage in specific conduct which would constitute such crime" is commiting an offense of soliciatation. The crime solicited need not be committed. Birmingham Patch should notifify the proper… more ›