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Articles from the December 19, 2019 edition


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  • U.S. House impeaches Donald Trump

    Reuters|Dec 19, 2019

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump on Wednesday became the third U.S. president to be impeached as the House of Representatives formally charged him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress in a historic step that will inflame partisan tensions across a deeply divided America. The Democratic-led House's passage of two articles of impeachment on a mostly party-line vote sets the stage for a trial next month in the Republican-controlled Senate - friendlier terrain for Trump - on whether...

  • Grandparents Tea Brings Community Together in Ecorse

    Renee Summers, Telegram Reporter|Dec 19, 2019

    The Ecorse School District held a Grandparents Tea on Tuesday, December 3, from 9:30 to 11:00, to honor the grandparents of Ecorse students. The district-wide event was held at the Ecorse High School Media Center. The Grandparents Tea allowed students from Pre-K to 12th grade, and their grandparents, step-grandparents, or other family member to enjoy a time of celebration together. A breakfast buffet was part of the event along with music provided by students and the Ecorse High Jazz Band....

  • Mayor Duggan's Make Your Date Initiative Steeped in Cronyism and a Terrible Legacy

    Steven Malik Shelton|Dec 19, 2019

    Mayor Mike Duggan's controversial 'Make Your Date' sponsorship and program came under renewed fire recently when Detroit Inspector General, Ellen Ha, released a report citing possible unlawful behavior by Duggan's chief of staff, Alexis Wiley for ordering the deletion of hundreds of emails relating to the program. The IG began her investigation last April when news reports surfaced about an alleged extra marital relationship between Duggan and Make Your Date director, Dr. Sonia Hassan. [1] Make...

  • New Livonia Coffee Shop to Provide Jobs for Young Adults with Disabilities

    Renee Summers, Telegram Reporter|Dec 19, 2019

    Ian Edgar loves people and enjoys interacting with others. Come the week of December 2, the young man will have the opportunity to polish up his people skills when his new workplace, Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe opens for business in Livonia. "I would like to work at the front of the restaurant 'cause I could talk to people all day long," the Livonia resident says with a laugh. The coffee shop is the first business venture of Mi Work Matters, a non-profit organization that advocates...

  • So Fraiche and So Clean

    Xaiver Jones, Telegram Media Specialist|Dec 19, 2019

    What do you get when you combine fresh food, good recipes, great service, and a comfortable environment? Drop this location in the heart of River Rouge; and you got the Soo Fraiche Grill. Owned and operated by Chef Steve Watkins, and master entrepreneur Darryl Folks. So Fraiche Grill celebrated its grand opening August 1st, the door seems to have been flying off the hinges since the ribbon was cut. Watkins was born and raised in Detroit. He spent his education in the Detroit Public School...

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