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It was a bright sunny morning in early October, anda group of people gathered on the shore to hear Autumn Yancey of Lifeline Church Detroit perform a stirring rendition of "Wade in the Water." This was not Lake Michigan, or Lake Huron, or even the Detroit River-it was the Rouge River, at the foot of the Fort Street Bridge in Detroit. The event was both a commemoration and a celebration:the Friends of the Rouge (FOTR), a grassroots environmental organization dedicated to the river's...
NKSTER - Since 2007, the news network CNN has been honoring individuals who make contributions to humanitarian aid and make a difference in their communities. Each fall, a Top 10 List of Nominees is introduced and the viewing audience is encouraged to vote online for the CNN Hero of the Year. The 2019 CNN Top 10 List of Nominees includes Najah Bazzy, founder and CEO of Zaman International, based in Inkster. The organization was chosen for its impact on the community and abroad by providing for b...
Mayor Mike Duggan is soliciting political and community support to place a $250 million-dollar municipal bond proposal on the ballot in March 2020.Yet, a recent report released by Detroit Auditor General Mark Lockridge, is only the latest in a series of negative revelations and allegations that has haunted Duggan and his administration. The Auditor General revealed that Duggan's controversial demolition program contained data that is "inconsistent and unreliable" and that record keeping was...
f you're just now tuning into the life of Jaylia Washington, you'll see a composed, multi faceted business women. The first thing you would notice about Jaylia, is her drive and tenacity. If you met Ms. Washington today you would notice that she is quick on her feet, and carries a tendency to have a good idea. Jaylia by far is not a finished project, and has come a long way to become the woman we see right now. A native of River Rouge, Jaylia was born of a young mother and a big family. Her...
A Public Open House was held on Thursday, October 17, to address the status of the River Rouge and Southwest Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Area-Wide Plan (AWP). The open house was held in the city council chambers at River Rouge City Hall. The event was presented by Wayne County and its consultant in the plan, ECT Environmental Consulting and Technology, Inc. Attendees included interested residents, community activists, and local government officials. Representatives from Wayne County, DTE...
Fall 2019 marks a new beginning for the Catholic Church in SW Detroit, Ecorse, and Melvindale. Fr Cornelius Okeke of St Andre Bessette in Ecorse has been named Pastor of Ss Andrew & Benedict in SW Detroit and St Mary Magdalene in Melvindale. The process of putting parishes together is called clustering. To aid Fr Okeke with his three parishes, the diocese has assigned Fr Paul Onyebuchi to be the assistant pastor. Fr John Sullivan will remain in residence at St Mary Magdalene. The combined...
