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HIV/AIDS used to be at the center of national attention in decades past, it's flown under the radar for the past several years. However, approximately 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV today. Of this number, a suspected 14% of them don't know it and still need testing. Each December is dedicated to HIV/AIDS Awareness Month. This is a time to support educational campaigns, spread science-based information, and fight for accessible and affordable testing and treatment....
Michigan stepping up speed enforcement to stem troubling rise in speed-related fatalities November 30, 2022 Enforcement period will run through February 2023 Since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than two years ago, law enforcement agencies across Michigan have reported an alarming rise in speeding and fatal crashes. To combat this troubling and dangerous trend, dozens of municipal, county and Michigan State Police law enforcement agencies across Michigan will conduct overtime speed enforcement...
Western Wayne Family Health Centers (WWFHC) was established in 2005 and is governed by a volunteer board of directors, which is comprised of at least 51% of people who use the center for health care services. After over a decade of leadership by outgoing chair Noah "Pete" Bergeron of Romulus, there is a new chair of the board. Taking the role is Bishop Walter Starghill Jr, who has been on the board since 2008, and is from Inkster. Other officers of the board include Vice Chair Pastor Velma Jean...
I have realized that one of the most important things that is missing In our cities is ‘community engagement’. Some of the major issues that are affecting our homes, community, state and the nation can be resolved when people get involved. I’m sure that you will agree that the issues of Crime in the city, Illiteracy, Funding and Education in school districts, Prison to Pipeline, Blight, Lack of Faith and Low Voter turnout are issues that need to be addressed. If you agree with me, then I ask,...
Ecorse Police Officers were recognized during the Ecorse City Council meeting for their dedication to keeping the communities safe. On 9/8/2022, Officer Duane Pennyman and Mitchell Heaney @ 10:35 am, responded to a citizen report of 2 subjects walking in the area of 19th and Francis, who were clearly carrying firearms. Upon their arrival, the suspects fled into the city of River Rouge and were pursued by the officers. Keeping constant communication and coordination, they were able to apprehend o...
The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) created the ESD Girls in Engineering Academy (GEA) to improve academic achievement and increase the interest in engineering among girls. The goal of (GEA) is to close the gender gap in engineering and STEAM professions and to promote engineering interest amongst girls. The first three years of the program are for middle school students and help prepare them academically for high school with a focus on mathematics, ELA, and engineering courses. The...
Lincoln Park Public School's (LPPS) Executive Director of Instruction and Evaluation, Eric Calvin, was recently awarded the statewide 2022 Reading Recovery Council of Michigan Award for his commitment to student literacy in that district. Calvin was nominated by a colleague and was presented the award on November 17 during the opening session of the Michigan Reading Recovery Institute in Troy. The Reading Recovery Council of Michigan plans and hosts the yearly Michigan Reading Recovery...
Janine Folks has spent her career helping people when they need it most. Her spirit has comforted families at funerals, in hospitals, even weddings and churches. At the same time Janine has built a reputation for being a prolific writer, she has written over ten books over the course of her career, and has even been a writer for the Telegram newspaper. Recently Janine was able to combine her talents and interests. She teamed up with Rachel Matthews, and was able to host the first Books & Bling...
The All Star Turkey Give Away has been giving back to the community for 24 years. This year they passed out over 3,000 meals to community members from throughout the Metropolitan Detroit area at River Rouge High School. The set up was a Drive Thru format with vehicles starting as far back as the Jefferson Bridge that connects Detroit to the Downriver Communities.. What makes this event so special is the vast number of volunteers that come out each year to help distribute Turkeys and the...
Hello, my name is Ryan Wulf I was born and raised in Colorado. I am a new maintenance worker at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. Much of my career has been in the maintenance field. I started my career at Rocky Mountain National Park in Grand Lake, Colorado, and even earlier as a helper for my dad as he was a general contractor. As a Maintenance worker, I look forward to and strive to have a safe, efficient and as convenient a workplace as possible. Before moving to Michigan in... Full story
Christmas is just around the corner. While many of us look forward to celebrating the season with friends and loved ones, for others, the holidays stir up anything but feelings of joy. Depression and grief are very real emotions people experience this time of the year. And not only are they real, but prevalent during the holidays. While some look forward to spending this season with loved ones, others are reminded of their loved ones – friends and family and lovers – who have left in some for...
