Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
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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...
A group of college students on summer break, came together to spearhead a Young Adult Voters Mixer. As rising leaders, this collective group of individuals, have been working to change the narrative of young voters in Detroit and across America. This group knows that their vote is key, in helping to make Kamala Harris, the nations president. Known as the Black Youth Political Activist Group, the power that they and their peers have, when it comes to election results, matter! According to...
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding consumers to be aware of food safety laws when purchasing food products at fairs, farmers markets, roadside stands, or online. Michigan's Cottage Food Law allows for the production and sale of food products based on their relatively low risk for foodborne illness, including baked goods, fruit jams and jellies, candy, granola, dry dip and soup mixes, popcorn, and nuts. Such foods do not have temperature...
If you live in the Romulus or Huron Township area, and need a fun day out, drop by the Romulus Public Library. Summer isn't over yet, and visitors still have a chance to join their reading program for the season. The Romulus Public Library cares about your children and their reading habits. Their summer's reading program launched last month on June 1st and is still on going. Tee Versele, the head of youth services, explained how one of the biggest motivations for summer reading programs across...
Inkster, MI – [July 22, 2024] – One Detroit Credit Union, a member-owned financial institution, will now service the Inkster community with a mini bank branch slated to open in Fall 2024. The mini-branch aims to bring banking services closer to residents by being nestled inside the city's community hub, the Booker Dozier Recreation Center located at 2025 Middlebelt Rd, Inkster, MI. The branch will serve as a full-service financial center providing financial solutions to the City of Inkster and s...
Did you drive over the Douglas MacArthur Bridge one day and see the sky filled with kites? Have you been to the Detroit Kite Festival? "This is my favorite festival as a lifelong Detroiter," says Lex Draper Garcia Bey, Co-lead organizer. After the founding organizer stepped away Lex stepped up. "I couldn't imagine what it would be like to come to my favorite festival and it not feel familiar to me." Along with food trucks and music, Lex added things that felt like her. On Sunday July 14, 2024,...
Detroit - For the past years urban area landscapes have gradually changed. It has been two months since the local CVS store on Detroit's west side took its last customer. Like many other pharmacy companies downsizing, CVS has done the same. "As we announced in November 2021, we're realigning our retail footprint and reducing store density by roughly 900 stores (300 stores a year over three years)," stated Amy Thibault, External Communication Director, "As part of this realignment, our store at 1...
(StatePoint) Nearly 25 million people of all ages in the United States are living with asthma, a lifelong chronic disease that makes it harder to move air in and out of the lungs. Here's what the American Lung Association wants everyone to know during summer, when extreme heat can make asthma harder to manage. 1. New challenges are emerging. Beyond traditional asthma triggers like respiratory infections, secondhand smoke and pets, new challenges are emerging. The effects of climate change...
INKSTER - Year after year, parents and children take advantage of summer camps all around Michigan and throughout the Metro Detroit Area. Summer camps offer children an array of benefits that helps foster growth, independency, a sense of community and leadership development. Truly transformative to those who participate, summer camps can be a vital component in summer enrichment. Locally in Western Wayne County, there is, Boys2Men Summer Camp for children and teenagers from ages 9-18. Located...
The City of Wayne is inviting you to stop by the City this weekend for the US12 Cruise. This is a family friendly event that will take place from 10AM to 10PM on July 13 in the City of Wayne. There will, of course, be a cruise of classic and unique automobiles and motorcycles along Michigan Avenue. Along with this you will have the opportunity to visit a close-knit, safe, fun and interesting community that will welcome you and appreciate your company. Restaurants, games, shops – like Flowers i...
For this year's National HIV Testing Day, think about your exposure to HIV. Although the rate of HIV has been going down for many groups of people, it is still impacting people of color at much too high rate. Getting tested can open up a conversation to help prevent getting infected or getting connected to care if the test is reactive. According to the Office of Minority Health: Although Black/African Americans represent almost 13 percent of the U.S. population, they account for 42.1 percent of...
StatePoint) American men may be neglecting their health and wellness, particularly when it comes to their urological health. But an open line of communication between men and their healthcare providers, and among family members, can lead to better care. A Cleveland Clinic survey found that only 3 out of 5 men get annual physicals and 55% do not get regular health screenings. What's more, many men shy away from the subject of their health, with 77% reporting that they don't know their complete...
Inkster, MI The Weslyn A. Bennett Foundation held its 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15, 2024 on the grounds of the Leanna Hicks Public Library in Inkster with more than 275 people in attendance. 97-year-old Inkster residents O.B. Thomas and Sarah D. Young were named Grand Marshals and honored at the Juneteenth Parade as Mr. Juneteenth and Mrs. Juneteenth. They were highlighted as they rode on the special Juneteenth float designed by The Parade Company. Children that have...
DETROIT, MI - This week is shaping up to be a hot one across Wayne County. Temperatures are expected to hit the high 90s today through Friday. "Extreme heat poses a substantial health risk, especially for our most vulnerable populations, including older adults, children, and pregnant women," said Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans. "We're committed to providing information and other resources – like cooling centers for people who live, work or may be visiting Wayne County to stay safe." D...
As the 2024 presidential elections approach, the nonpartisan Michigan League of Women Voters is intensifying its efforts to combat disinformation through its Democracy Truth Project. The initiative aims to equip people with tools needed to evaluate media content. The League has teamed up with the Detroit Public Library to disseminate educational resources across various platforms, including social media. Paula Bowman, co-president of the Michigan League of Women Voters, said the group wants peop...
By responding to concerns the African American community has expressed about proposed regulatory and administrative policies, the Biden-Harris Administration has proven to be a responsive champion of minority voices and interests. Take for example the administration's recent reversal of its proposal to ban menthol cigarettes, which are disproportionately used by Black and Hispanic adult smokers, following concerns about unjust racial profiling and targeting. Through the Affordable Connectivity...
Last weekend, Father's Day was tough for children with a dad in jail or prison. More than 200,000 kids in Michigan have had an incarcerated parent at some point in their lives. Statistics show an overwhelming percentage of those parents are fathers. Tore Price, 48, was released from a Michigan prison last February after serving 17 years for armed robbery, a crime he said was fueled by a struggle with drug addiction. At the time, his son was only 2. Behind bars, Price explained he connected with...
Perhaps you've come across wild stories on the internet about giant, flying spiders arriving in the United States and crawling their way across the nation. Relax, the spiders are here but they are not in any hurry to see America. They are called Joro spiders and they seem to be moving up our East Coast, according to Scientific American Magazine writer Stephanie Pappas. The spiders are native to East Asia and likely came here by hitching a ride on a shipping container. They were first spotted it...
