Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
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America is a vast land of many cultures dating back thousands of years to the original inhabitants of the land. The history and heritage of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Island communities are part of all national parks today. Throughout the year, and especially during November during Native American Heritage Month, the National Park Service and our partners celebrate together the rich traditions, languages, and contributions of Indigenous people. As we celebrate Nat...
8 has been a year that seems like only a comic book writer can imagine. Thankfully it's almost over and we can start fresh next time around. I assume most people will appreciate the bombardment of unwanted and excessive advertising coming to an end. It was hard to enjoy life with the hypnotizing, ear splitting commercials of the saga we just left. Motor City Comic Con has swooped in once again to save the day. Giving the community control of what's in front of them. Setting up shop at the...
Be your own cheerleader (BYOC), celebrate the grand opening of the company's very own gym! On October 24, 2024, in Livonia, Michigan, family, friends, clients and community members gathered in honor of Camille Nimmons and the BYOC family gym ribbon cutting. There were tears, cheers and a dream come true. Before the ceremony formally started, current client Tamiya Trust shares, "My experience with BYOC is that I wasn't really in tune with working out, so Camille really taught me how to work...
Open enrollment time is here - a brief window for Michiganders and folks nationwide to update their health insurance choices. Healthcare experts emphasize the important tips to remember when evaluating a health plan, such as making sure your doctor is in-network to avoid big out-of-pocket expenses. Also, many healthcare plans reward you for making healthier choices, like completing health assessments and avoiding nicotine. And if you're on Medicare, some Medicare Advantage plans include gym...
The Tri-County Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) offers FREE mammograms, breast screenings, Pap smears and follow-up testing to eligible uninsured women or insured women who face high out-of-pocket costs due to their insurance deductible. We're part of the Michigan Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program and have been serving women in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties since 1992. We are now also serving Livingston and Washtenaw Counties. A Little About Us The Tri-County Brea...
On September 13, Judge Breeda O'Leary, Chief Judge of the 29th District Court in Wayne, presided over the Western Wayne Regional Behavioral Treatment Court's graduation. Four graduates completed the Regional Behavioral Treatment Court (RBTC) Program, which is designed for adults with a severe mental illness and/or a developmental disability, co-occurring disorder, and frequently, a co-occurring substance use disorder. Also in attendance were Wayne Mayor John Rhaesa, City Manager Diane Webb, City...
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new program, Take Control of your Birth Control to ensure Michigan families have access to free contraception including over-the-counter oral birth control pills, emergency contraception, condoms, and family planning educational resources through community partners and federally qualified health centers across the state during the month of November. Take Control of Your Birth Control is funded through the bipartisan budget, and c...
The FTC announced this week that sellers will be required to make a 'click to cancel' option for consumers that is as easy to use as it was to initially sign up.AP It will now be easier to cancel your subscriptions and memberships thanks to a new rule from the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC announced this week that sellers will be required to make a 'click to cancel' option for consumers that is as easy to use as it was to initially sign up. For example, if a consumer signed up for a...
In combination with International Fuller Women Network, on Thursday October 17, 2024, at Region 1A, community leaders gathered to converse on a variety of topics. This upcoming election season has brought many together. Moderators – Darwin Griffin, Labor and Industry Chair and Pastor Velma Overman, Community Chair Panelist – Assad Turfe, Wayne County Deputy Executive, Jerry King, Pres. MI. & Metro Chapter A.P.R.I., Laura Dickerson, Director Region 1A, Kevin Tolbert, Democratic Chair, Allen Wil...
Belleville welcomed the community for the 2024 Harvest Festival. A time where the community can enjoy each other and the natural beauty of Belleville and Sumpter township before temperatures drop, and the colors change. The Festival met towns folk with family fun, local vendors, even a scarecrow contest. The library was also open for activities, recipe sharing, and city history. The Belleville Tractor Parade was a fitting piece to the festival. Dozens of tractors hauled riders to the fair to...
Highland Park, MI – Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans was in Highland Park today to launch a significant expansion of vision support for children in Wayne County. This initiative, in partnership with Vision To Learn (VTL), enhances the work of the Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services (HHVS), which screens all children in the county-excluding those in Detroit, which has its own health department-for vision deficits. The program officially kicked off at Barber Preparatory A...
Black mold is a type of fungus that can appear dark green or black. It is known for growing in damp, warm environments. Recently it has been allegedly found in local libraries and grocery stores. The way black mold invades is moisture. Things like pipes, ventilation systems, refrigerator systems, and floods can be the cause. Old infrastructures, homes and places like libraries and grocery stores are liable for this kind of mold. Areas such as basements, showers and windows commonly grow black...
Heading out to the cider mill to pick apples, sip cider and enjoy fresh donuts is an autumn tradition here in southeast Michigan. As the air turns crisp, think about visiting a local orchard and cider mill; you'll be supporting our local agriculture while enjoying an outing away from home. Below is a list of local cider mills and orchards and contact information. Most operate through the end of October or until commodities are exhausted. Be sure to check websites and even call ahead to ensure...
Following the signing of the Michigan Family Protection Act by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, concerns remain about a potential federal ban on in vitro fertilization. The Act, signed in April, safeguards reproductive services such as surrogacy IVF and abortion. However, Project 2025 could limit access to these services if he wins the presidency in November. Stephanie Jones of Grand Blanc, a mother who used IVF to conceive and had her daughter via surrogacy after secondary infertility, is a strong...
CHICAGO (Sept. 9, 2024) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore was joined by City of River Rouge Mayor William L. Campbell to highlight the completion of a $2 million cleanup to address elevated levels of lead and cadmium in soil at Belanger Park, located on the banks of the Detroit River at 2 Belanger Park Drive in River Rouge, Michigan. "Protecting communities from exposure to lead is one of EPA's top priorities," said EPA Region 5 Administrator D...
The "Protest to Power!" convention, held by the Detroit Downriver A. Philip Randolph Chapter, focused on labor activism and the importance of political engagement, particularly ahead of upcoming elections. Celebrating 60 years of labor union activism, the event emphasized the power of protest, community, and voting to drive social and political change. Morning: A Promising Start The event began with smooth registration and an inspiring welcoming by Andre Washington, encouraging attendees to...
The Vanguard Community Development Corporation, located in the New Center area of Detroit, honored its founder and other community leaders over the weekend. Since inception, this community-based organization has been the driving force behind positive change within the neighborhoods, surrounding its location. This is why Detroit's North End, continues to be a community of resilience. Did you know that the North End is a historic neighborhood and at one time, it was home to the city of Detroit's...
Detroit! Meaning strait in French, a narrow passage of water linking two larger areas of water. Detroit! Take a moment and think about that. The land area you live on is named after the watermark of the area. In context the river is what enriches the land. University of Michigan's Detroit River Story Lab is doing their part educating the community of this unique piece of the world. Instilling river – themed educational labs for the local youth, through the Detroit River Skiff and Schooner P...
New survey results from AARP shed some light on the top concerns of Michigan seniors and how these issues are likely to shape their voting decisions in the November election. Voters 50 and older will be the decisive force in the battle for Congress, with higher turnout and motivation than younger voters, especially in battleground states like Michigan. Jeff Liszt, partner at Impact Research, a Democratic public opinion firm, underscored that a significant portion of older voters will be living on fixed incomes, making Social Security a...
Inkster, Mich., August 19, 2024 – "We know the stars will be shining bright for Operation Refuge this Friday night at our VIP fundraiser in Inkster," said Velma "Pastor Jean" Overman, the non-profit's executive director. "We are blessed to have the presence and support of nationally known artist Ted Ellis with his art along with our honorary chair – Frank Eugene 'Hill' Harper, actor and political candidate." "The work that Operation Refuge does with Mother's Pantry and educational programs for...
A ground-breaking study found glaring disparities in the language that healthcare professionals use when recording patient interactions, which could have an impact on the caliber of care that minority groups receive. Titled "Examining Linguistic Differences in Electronic Health Records for Diverse Patients with Diabetes: Natural Language Processing Analysis," the study analyzed electronic health records (EHRs) of Black, white, and Hispanic or Latino patients treated by 281 physicians in a major...
Dearborn Heights, Mich. – August 1, 2024 – The City of Dearborn Heights is collaborating with the Downriver Community Conference (DCC) and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative to develop designs for restoring an approximately one-mile stretch of the North Branch of Ecorse Creek (NBEC). The project will provide a model for designing flood control and ecosystem restoration plans for the full, 17-mile stretch of NBEC, which runs through seven communities before emptying into the Det...
Starting next year, Michigan employers will need to pay workers more than $12 an hour, following a landmark ruling from the state Supreme Court. The 4-to-3 decision reignited Michigan's 2018 ballot initiatives on the minimum wage and paid sick leave. The wage will be $10 per hour, plus an adjustment for inflation since 2018. The ruling should mean higher pay for more than 800,000 workers in Michigan, including a 48% increase for tipped workers. Saru Jayaraman, president of the advocacy group...
INKSTER, Michigan, August 13, 2024 – The Inkster Housing Commission (IHC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the nearly two-year process of closing on the sale of Canterbury Estates, a 24-unit residential building, to Sophia Investments. The sale was finalized on July 26, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing development of IHC communities. Sophia Investments, a dynamic real estate investment and property management firm, is driven by two first-generation A...
Detroit Department of Transportation "We help residents and visitors get to their destination." Is their motto. Most of the city is serviced. In 2022 the research began to improve the DDOT System. It was discovered that the last update was in 2013. Typically, this is done every five years. The development team did a lot of public outreach numerous times and they came up with three things: new strategies, technology and amenities. Currently, the bus runs every 30- minutes on main roads and every...
