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The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has learned that Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate after much speculation and a whirlwind of last-minute vetting and interviewing candidates. As of Monday, August 4, reports suggested that Harris had narrowed her choices to Walz and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Other considered candidates include Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Arizona...
Recent rumblings from Chicago have left the 2024 presidential race with more to talk about. The National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ) has received mixed reviews on following through with one of the organizations traditional decisions; to invite presidential candidates to the national convention to speak to, and in front of a room where black professional journalists are the majority. This year, current elect, and former president Donald Trump was invited to Chicago to speak at the...
Detroit Department of Transportation "We help residents and visitors get to their destination." Is their motto. Most of the city is serviced. In 2022 the research began to improve the DDOT System. It was discovered that the last update was in 2013. Typically, this is done every five years. The development team did a lot of public outreach numerous times and they came up with three things: new strategies, technology and amenities. Currently, the bus runs every 30- minutes on main roads and every...
The River Rouge School District is elated to announce the hiring of Roderick Wallace, Ph.D. as Principal of the River Rouge High School. Dr. Wallace is no stranger to the River Rouge School District, and this is a homecoming of sorts. He previously served as Vice Principal of the River Rouge High School from 2014-2017. Dr. Wallace left the district to become Program Director for the Eastern Michigan University Upward Bound Program. He is also a lecturer for their College of Education. Dr....
A group of college students on summer break, came together to spearhead a Young Adult Voters Mixer. As rising leaders, this collective group of individuals, have been working to change the narrative of young voters in Detroit and across America. This group knows that their vote is key, in helping to make Kamala Harris, the nations president. Known as the Black Youth Political Activist Group, the power that they and their peers have, when it comes to election results, matter! According to...
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding consumers to be aware of food safety laws when purchasing food products at fairs, farmers markets, roadside stands, or online. Michigan's Cottage Food Law allows for the production and sale of food products based on their relatively low risk for foodborne illness, including baked goods, fruit jams and jellies, candy, granola, dry dip and soup mixes, popcorn, and nuts. Such foods do not have temperature...
The Wayne Public Library is wrapping up their reading program for the summer. August 2nd ends the adventure for the library. On August 3rd, they plan to host a finale party for the program. There will be snacks, games, and an announcement of the grand prize winners for this year. Library Director Jody Wolak spoke on the importance of the program. "It's a great way to encourage yourself and your family to read more over the summer." Even though summer is almost over, the library provided great ac...
