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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to the city of Ecorse, Michigan, to boost the local tourism economy by expanding the John D. Dingell Park and a boat launch on the Detroit River. This grant will expand outdoor recreational opportunities and increase tourism in a region impacted by the declining use of coal. The EDA investment will be matched with $410,400 in local f...
Former President Barack Obama declared a family reunion at the White House on Wednesday, Sept. 7, as official portraits of him and former First Lady Michelle Obama were unveiled during a ceremony in the East Room. "It's great to be back," Obama declared in a ceremony that included several officials and staffers from his administration. Former presidents and first ladies usually have their official White House portraits unveiled by their successors. However, former President Donald Trump spent...
Have you ever lost a loved one? What was that like? Did you have to help arrange the funeral? Did you and your family have to contribute payments? Do you know who was responsible for resolving your loved one affair after death? Did you know there are ways to make this process less stressful and at ease? Clifton Lamont Roach II,Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual says, "One of the best things you can do for your children is never become a financial burden on them. Protect your family...
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 26, 2022 - State Rep. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Township) introduced House Resolution 338 to declare Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2022, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. Despite Hispanic Heritage Month being a long-standing tradition in the United States, it is not currently recognized in Michigan. After months of meetings canceled by the Republican majority, Cavanagh tried to bring HR 338 to the Capitol floor last week; however, GOP leaders refused to allow a...
There is no doubt that the City of Dearborn's farewell dinner on October 10, 2022, honoring Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, was an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge Congresswoman Debbie Dingell's services to Dearborn and to all its residents during her tenure representing Dearborn within her Congressional District. Her exemplary service continued her late husband John Dingell's legacy of service to the city. The Dingells gave many years of dedicated service to Dearborn. Both icons of...
The midterm elections are coming up on Nov. 8, and advocates are reminding Michiganders to plan now on how, when, and where they will cast their ballots. Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, and nonpartisan groups such as the League of Women Voters and Promote the Vote say now is the time to register or ensure their registration is up-to-date. They also encourage people who want to be more involved in the democratic process to consider becoming a poll worker. Christina Schlitt, president...
It is with great pleasure that we announce our 2022 Western Wayne County NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner. Our speakers for the dinner will be Byron Brooks – Activist and Founder of "From The Hood for The Hood" and Laura Dickerson – UAW Region 1A Director. This year is historic as we celebrate our 75th Anniversary. The theme for this year is: "Accelerating Change Despite the Odds" Our Honorees for this year are: LifeTime Achievement: Mable Stroman, Elected Official/Service: Erika Geiss, Exc...
The Telegram honors this week's Senior Star - Cora Lee Watson. Join us in showing love to our elders. CORA LEE WATSON 84 years old Lives in Inkster Where were you born and raised: Tchula, Mississippi Number of children: 6; Number of grandchildren: 9; Number of great grandchildren 7 What do you want the readers of the Telegram to know? I am blessed to be 84 years old. I've lived in Inkster for 55 years. I've enjoyed my life through good and bad times!! I love and enjoy singing. It's been a...
