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Serena Williams lost her bid for what would have been her sixth U.S. Open Singles title. It was the second straight year that Williams lost in the finals. But, with 23 Grand Slam tournament titles and a .850 career winning percentage, Williams legacy as the world's greatest tennis player was solidified a long time ago. "Serena Williams's legacy is sealed, whether or not she ever hits a tennis ball again," Tera W. Hunter, a professor of history and African American studies at Princeton, wrote in...
Today was the day the city has been waiting for. The Splash Park is officially open. Over a year and a half ago, Wayne County awarded River Rouge a $300,000 grant as part of its Community Development Block Grant and the Neighborhood Stabilization Fund demonstration project program to build a splash park in the city. The splash park was placed in an unused section of Memorial Park on Jefferson. The splash park is a welcome addition to the park that already includes a skateboard section, playland...
Sept. 11 anniversary Alexandra Hamatie, whose cousin, Robert Horohoe, was killed on September 11, pauses at the National September 11 Memorial on September 11, 2019 in New People who were too young on 9/11 to even remember their lost loved ones, and others for whom the grief is still raw, paid tribute with wreath-layings and the solemn roll call of the dead Wednesday as America marked the 18th anniversary of the worst terror attack on U.S. soil. "As long as the city will gius this moment, I...
LANSING - State Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-Detroit) and state Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) introduced legislation today to protect Michigan's beaches and beachgoers by expanding the state's current smoke-free law to prohibit smoking on public beaches. Carter believes his House Bill 4936 will significantly reduce litter on beaches and reduce the risk posed by secondhand smoke. "Most of us have fond memories of going to the beach during the summer, an unforgettable experience that we'd all like to...
The American Association of University Women- Dearborn will be holding their Annual Used Book and Media Sale from September 26th through 29th. The sale is the largest in the area with thousands of quality used books, CD's, DVD's and vinyl. Proceeds from the event, the branch's largest fundraiser, are used for scholarships, workshops and leadership conference opportunities for students attending Dearborn schools, Henry Ford College and the University of Michigan- Dearborn. The sale is held at...
ECORSE- Ecorse Public Schools will be holding its first Musical Instrument Donation Drive on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Ecorse High School 27385 W. Outer Dr. Ecorse, MI 48229 to benefit our school community. The district's goal is to raise $30,000 and/or to secure the musical instruments identified on following list of instrument needs. "The gift of a new or gently used musical instrument can transform lives. Research shows that children who study a musical i...
The non-profit organization EduCare4all combined a back to school backpack giveaway with a mini health fair in Dearborn Heights on Saturday, September 7. The free outdoor event was held at Med Rite Pharmacy on Van Born Road. EduCare4all founder Hussein Hachem says the organization has been sponsoring the event, called the "We Got Your Back" Campaign, for the last four years. EduCare4all chooses three cities in the area to hold the event each fall, providing back to school supplies for local...
ECORSE - Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out has been a television jewel since its premiere in 2005. A platform was created where our favorite up and coming comedians came together and started their careers. Wild 'N Out is an improv comedy show that puts two teams of personalities and comedians against each other for a championship belt. Wild 'N Out first aired on MTV, and has evolved through time. The show goes on a country wide tour and has had many spin offs and variations. River Rouge's own Jaylia...
