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On Sunday, May 23, the Krank It Up Ryderz Bicycle Club hosted it Annual Breast Cancer Survivorship Ride at Detroit's Palmer Park. More than 75 bicyclists from nearly a dozen bicycle clubs in the region, including Toledo, came out in support of the effort. Curtrise Garner of EZ Riders Bicycle Club of Detroit says, "I'm an avid cyclist...some of us ride regularly every day of the week then when there are special events like this, we come out and support other clubs." Krank It Up Ryderz Club Presid...
The Senate voted 51-48 on Tuesday, May 25, to confirm civil rights attorney Kristen Clarke to lead the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. The confirmation makes Clarke the first Black woman confirmed by the Senate to lead the division. The arm is responsible for enforcing federal statutes prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, and sex. Republicans opposed the nomination, but Clarke won confirmation because Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) used the chamber's...
LANSING – Michigan taxpayers who missed the May 17 state individual income tax filing deadline have options for filing a late return, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. "Taxpayers who missed last week's individual income tax filing deadline have options," State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said. "If you have an outstanding tax debt and cannot make full payment, we will work with you on payment options. Our goal is to help taxpayers limit interest charges and late payment p...
ECORSE -- ReLeaf Michigan, a statewide non-profit tree organization, in partnership with the City of Ecorse and the Detroit Zoological Society is looking for volunteers to help plant 15 trees in Ecorse on Saturday morning, June12th from 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM. The planting is being done to increase tree cover at Beach Street Park, providing shade and adding beauty to the park. COVID protocols are in place and will be followed. Masks are required. Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes, c...
Westland - The Westland Police Department has developed a new community policing initiative called the Westland Police Neighborhood Safety Program. "Our Police Department recognizes that every neighborhood has different concerns and public safety needs," Mayor William R. Wild. "The goal of this program is to meet directly with the residents of specific neighborhoods to discuss their concerns." Working in partnership with neighborhood residents, the Westland Police Department will identify and...
Since 1986, Friends of the Rouge (FOTR) has been busily working to raise awareness of the need to clean up the Rouge River and restore and protect the Rouge River Watershed through stewardship, education, and cooperative efforts. The river runs 127 miles throughout metro Detroit. The four main branches of the Rouge River cover the watershed, a 467-square mile area which drains into the Detroit River. Creeks, tributaries, lakes, and ponds abound and most of the lower and middle branches flow...
ROMULUS – The Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce named their new Executive Director, Jazmine Danci, on May 24, 2021. The Chamber had previously been without an Executive Director since last summer. "We have over 100 members to serve and a rigorous set of goals," says Jeff Lowrey, Chamber Board President and owner of local business, Cabling and More. "Jazmine brings a wealth of experience in public relations and communication skills to this position. We are excited to see what we can achieve wit...
