Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
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America has been locked in a constant state of transition and decay, since the first ship docked on the ports of Virginia in 1619. English and Spanish empires had their game plans locked down. The colonization process brought new laws, customs, and habits to the Western side of the world. This new system of life produced wealth, power, and a consistent source of supplies for some Americans; which most, had one thing in common. The economy was growing, and exports between countries were at an... Full story
COVID-19 affects African American and the Latino population at a higher rate than White Americans. The demographic study for Wayne County states that the Cities of Inkster, River Rouge and Ecorse have the highest percentage of African Americans in Western Wayne County. If the research that was broadcast two months ago that African Americans only make up 14% of the Michigan population, but made up 40% of the deaths from COVID-19, then where are the test.?. A report from the Detroit Free Press... Full story
The League of Women Voters of Dearborn-Dearborn Heights is urging voters to prepare for the upcoming Aug. 4 primary election and the Nov. 3 general election by visiting VOTE411.org. The website, which the national League of Women Voters launched in 2006, serves as a "one-stop-shop" for nonpartisan election related information and responses to relevant questions for federal and state races and ballot proposals. Candidate information for some local races and proposals are also included.... Full story
The 25th District Court is currently offering an amnesty program for eligible defendants. The program will allow defendants to pay fine associated with unpaid parking tickets and civil infraction that were issued from Jan 1st 2015 to April 20th 2020. Any default fees, showcause fees, bench warrant fees, late fees and/or penalties will be waived during the amnesty period. The program will be available from May 1st 2020 to June 30th 2020 and comes in response to the economic hardships brought on...
Wayne County plans to use $50 million in federal funds to provide grants of up to $10,000 in an effort to help struggling small businesses. The new Wayne County Back to Work Small Business Grant fund comes from the county's share of dollars from the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and was set to be approved by the Wayne County Commission on Thursday morning. While Wayne County has already used a mix of grant and loan programs to support struggling companies since the... Full story
Westland Fitness and Nutrition Center held its Grand Re-Opening on Sunday, June 14. The exercise facility had been shuttered since March 16, when Governor Whitmer issued an executive order closing all indoor public gathering places such as restaurants, community centers, movie theaters, and gyms. The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing state shutdown has hurt thousands of businesses in the state, includingWestland Fitness and Nutrition Center, which had just celebrated its one-year anni... Full story
More than 2.2 million new unemployment claims have been filed in Michigan since mid-March, according to the Michigan Department of Labor. Layoffs in the state continue to decline as restaurants were allowed to reopen at 50 percent capacity on June 8. Still, many residents remain out of work. Read on for some employment opportunities which may be of interest to you or someone you know. If you apply for a job online, be sure to have everything you may need on hand, including work history and... Full story
