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Articles from the June 2, 2022 edition


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  • Rail Merger Would Weigh Heavily on Poor and Black Communities

    Hazel Trice Edney|Jun 2, 2022

    (TriceEdneyWire.com) - People of color are no stranger to shouldering more than their fair share of the burdens of modern society. It's historically been the case. And the last two years – marked by the devastating pandemic, social unrest, including the most recent massacre in Buffalo, N.Y. among other racial injustices – have only underscored the disparate challenges faced by Black and other people of color. Sadly, the next pain point for many of our communities may come from an entirely unexpe...

  • Men's Health Month: Bringing Awareness To Men's Health Issues During The Month Of June

    Jun 2, 2022

    Celebrated each year during June, Men's Health Month brings awareness to the health issues all men face. Hosted by Men's Health Network since 1992, the month is dedicated to enriching men's health and wellness through a broad spectrum of national screening and educational campaigns. Men's Health Month is an annual observance aimed at raising awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Across the country at health fairs...

  • Two New Gardening Programs Coming to Westland

    Renee Summers, Telegram Reporter|Jun 2, 2022

    The William P. Faust Public Library of Westland is pleased to announce a new summer youth program, Junior Master Gardeners, presented in cooperation with the MSU Extension Services. The series will feature six sessions in which youth will learn vegetable gardening basics. The program will meet every two weeks beginning on Wednesday, June 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and will be led by a certified master gardener. The program is free and is open to youth ages 8-11. Registration is required and a...

  • College Football Fair At River Rouge

    Xaiver Jones, Telegram Media Specialist|Jun 2, 2022

    "It was great, everything ran smoove, that boys came out and did what they were supposed to do. Which was to show up and work hard. Today it was just done in front of an important audience." Proclaims new River Rouge head football coach, Eric Pettway. His team did not disappoint, nor miss a beat. Panther Stadium held host to hundreds of college coaches. Each one curious to see the progress the Panthers have made during the off season. The offensive line proved itself to be a topic of interest. F...

  • A new nature playscape at the refuge

    Jazmyn Bernard, USFWS|Jun 2, 2022

    Did you know that getting kids outside for as little as 20 minutes a day can help reduce their stress as much as 28%? At Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, we know that nature is good for all of us. We're excited to share that you have a new place to get outside and get creative with your kids. And it's totally free! Take a moment to learn about the new nature playscape at The Refuge Gateway near Trenton, Michigan. What exactly is a nature playscape? A nature playscape is a play area...

  • National Baby Formula Shortage Leaving Parents Concerned About Supply

    Renee Summers, Telegram Reporter|Jun 2, 2022

    The pandemic-related supply chain disruption along with a recall of powdered infant formulas produced in Michigan combined to create frustration and uncertainty in parents whose infant children rely on commercially-made formula. Earlier this year in February, Abbott announced a recall of three infant formulas produced in its Sturgis, Michigan facility after receiving reports of a bacterial infection in several babies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s Coordinated Outbreak Response...

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