Author Archives: The Woodward Spine

About The Woodward Spine

The Woodward Spine was the brainchild of Michael Fossano and Jeffrey Buck, two Royal Oak, Mich. natives who met nearly 10 years ago while attending the now-defunct George A. Dondero High School. It seemed fitting for the two Wayne State University alums to craft an outlet to help continually refine their writing skills, while also serving as a trusted source of information for the metro Detroit community. The Woodward Spine aims to inform its readers about relevant news and events through creative and informative posts not only by Mike and Jeff, but other upstanding citizens as well who are driven and proficient in these core areas: news, opinion, entertainment, history, sports and development. The Woodward Spine serves the tri-county metro Detroit area, however concentrating mainly on the communities that lie along the Woodward corridor.

On Your Mark … Get Set … Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo

Posted on August 10, 2015 by The Woodward Spine

Register by August 14 and save $5 ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Thousands of runners and walkers will lace up their running shoes and head over to the Detroit Zoo on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, for the 19th annual Run Wild … Continue reading →

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New Year Ushers in New “Era” at Detroit Zoo

Posted on April 8, 2015 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Shortly after the ball dropped at midnight on January 1, 2015, the Detroit Zoo had something special to celebrate ¬– an endangered male Grevy’s zebra born at 2:45 a.m. at the zebra habitat. The foal – … Continue reading →

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Leap into Conservation by Joining FrogWatch

Posted on January 29, 2015 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoological Society is encouraging Southeast Michigan residents to hop to it and join the local chapter of FrogWatch USA. The citizen science program teaches volunteers how to identify frogs and toads by their breeding … Continue reading →

Posted in Detroit, Things To Do | Tagged animals, detroit, detroit zoo, educational, family, friendly, frog, fun, learn, Royal Oak | Leave a comment

Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio Performs Composer’s Complete Piano Trios Feb. 6, 7, 8

Posted on January 27, 2015 by The Woodward Spine

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, — The Chamber Music Society of Detroit presents a Beethoven Festival featuring the composer’s complete works for piano trio performed by the venerated Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio February 6-8. The performances take place in three different venues – Friday … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Makes U.S. Debut at Detroit Zoo

Posted on December 16, 2014 by The Woodward Spine

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition – a collection of images from the world’s largest and most prestigious wildlife photography competition – made its U.S. debut at the Detroit Zoo’s Ford Education Center on November … Continue reading →