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Earlier this year, the city of Ecorse welcomed Zaid Beeai as the new Director of Parks, Recreation, and Senior Citizens Activities. Beeai brings with him a decade's worth of experience in the sports and athletics industry, along with marketing and leadership skills. "I always wanted to transition into a parks and recreation role; I wanted to focus my efforts into one city. It's great, I really like the job," he says. "They brought me in to build the recreation department from the ground up and...
Times are changing. New spaces constantly arise that include lifestyles not prevalent to popular culture ten, or twenty years ago. Simply put, more people have been given opportunities. These opportunities give society a chance to step away from home, and still be comfortable with the situations and people they encounter. Lo Cunningham has always had his thumbs around the paradigm shift. Cunningham crafted a name and professional career for himself doing something my mother never allowed me to...
AHRC Hosts "Meet, Greet & Open Conversation" with CBP: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) recently hosted a community "Meet, Greet & Open Conversation" with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-CBP. The event was held at the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD). More than 60 diverse group of invited guests attended and engaged with the CBP leadership of Detroit. In attendance was Mr. Nawar Shora, the newly appointed Senior Community Relations Manager, with the office of Intergovernmental...
Ecorse Councilwoman LaTonya Lamb is very familiar with the extraordinarily rough railroad crossings in the city and the damage vehicles can receive from driving over them. "In the city of Ecorse we have three railroad crossings: one is on Mill Street, one is on Salliotte, and one is on Visger Road, and each one of these tracks are in disarray. They're causing problems with residents' cars when you literally have to ride your brakes to go over these tracks. Some people have their tires busted, th...
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS), Department of Attorney General, and community partners launched a new round of Road to Restoration clinics this week to help drivers with suspended licenses complete the necessary steps to safely restore their driving privileges. The first clinic was held Thursday at CNS Healthcare in Detroit. "The Road to Restoration program makes state government accessible to those who need our services the most, meeting people where they are in their communities,"...
Two days of the best blues music, cold brews, and wonderful barbecue. This is the biggest festival in the region with an average of over 17,000 people visiting each year! Blues, Brews and BBQ will feature several talented musicians, all American barbecue and a selection of Michigan craft beers. Family admission will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Family Fun Time and general admission opens at 4:00 p.m., with the event ending at 11:00 p.m. Parking for this event will be free this year at...
Having acquired the Radcliff Center earlier this year, the city of Garden City is in the process of moving operations which previously took place at the Maplewood Community Center to that location. The Radcliff Center, located at 1751Radcliff Street, south of Ford Road, was formerly part of Schoolcraft College and was used as a satellite campus. The city used federal funding to purchase the property earlier this year at a cost of $210,000 which includes much of the remaining equipment such as de...
ANNIE BELL JOHNS Age 90 City you live in: River Rouge Where were you born and raised?: Birmingham, Alabama Number of children: 4 Number of grandchildren 14 Number of great grandchildren 21 Number of great great grandchildren 3 What you want readers of the Telegram to know: Thanking family and friends for the beautiful gifts, cards, flowers and my 90th Birthday Party. Employment History: Childrens Clothing Store, Housekeeping and Stanley Home Products Family members: 9 sisters & brothers; Elizibi...
Summer is here and folks all over the state are eager to get out and get away following two years of a brutal pandemic which kept people shuttered indoors and away from others. If a two-week vacation is not in your budget, a day-long road trip is often just as refreshing. In Michigan one is never more than 85 miles from one of the Great Lakes which touch our state's shores. Along the Saginaw Bay in Lake Huron sits Pinconning, noted for its former production of cheese and cheese products,...
State Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck), Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), State Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Breathe Free Detroit, the Detroit Hamtramck Coalition for Advancing Healthy Environments, Ecology Center and local residents. : Rep. Aiyash, Congresswoman Tlaib, Sen. Chang, environmental justice advocacy groups and residents hosted a press conference to call on the city of Detroit to hold US Ecology South accountable for its repeated odor violations and failure to be a good...
Fashion is a subject that can be recognized throughout all corners of the Earth. Every group in some way, has their own unique idea of fashion; which could be accepted or denied all the same by another area. This can be a frightening factor when it comes down to fashion. Some can be denied without being given the proper opportunity. Sierra Latrice has experienced growing up without that fair opportunity in the fashion world. Sierra grew up with bigger feet than her peers. Causing her to feel...
Good financial habits start with an effort. Have you started saving anything? A dollar a week, a quarter a week, anything? I know some people lost their job because of the COVID-19 pandemic and things are a little tight for you. The price of gas and of food have been moving up over the last year, however, we must still eat and if we drive a vehicle, we must continue to drive. We must take a few minutes to review our family plan and determine what changes we can make that would result in a...
More than 40% of older Michiganders live alone, and studies show the pandemic has exacerbated loneliness for many. The State of Michigan has renewed a partnership with GetSetUp, an online learning platform, which can help seniors learn how to stay social and connected from home. Kayla Smith, health promotion and wellness coordinator for the Michigan Bureau of Aging, Community Living and Supports, said the program has supported many older people in getting the hang of Zoom in a safe environment,...
ANN ARBOR - The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) recently received a $45,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. The funds will cover design development for the new multi-purpose trailhead in Inkster Park that will link the existing Lower Rouge Greenway (a paved bike/pedestrian trail that runs through the park) to the Lower Rouge River Water Trail. The Inkster Park multi-purpose trailhead will feature a universally...
An Expungement Clinic and Community Resource Fair will be held on Saturday, June 25 in Inkster from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is being hosted by Inkster Mayor Patrick Wimberly, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, and the Inkster Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The free event is open to the public and will be held at the Booker Dozier Recreation Complex, located at 2025 Middlebelt. The Expungement Clinic will provide the opportunity for individuals seeking to clear eligible...
Detroit knows how to celebrate fathers on Father's Day Weekend. From Friday to Sunday, many families honored the men in their lives with dinner, gifts, and some decided to attend church service together. Across the city, there were brunches, parties, mixers and BBQs dedicated to the amazing men we call fathers, uncles, nephews and grandfathers. One organization in Southeast Michigan, held its Inaugural Father's Day BBQ and Health Circuit. It was a free event that included games, a bounce house...
LANSING- Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4631 and 4632, now Public Acts 86 and 87 of 2022, into law. The bipartisan package will help Michigan crack down on major drug trafficking coming through Michigan airports. After the bill signing, state Rep. Alex Garza (D-Taylor), sponsor of HB 4632, issued the following statement: "Michigan is a safer place to live today thanks to Gov. Whitmer signing my bill. Drug traffickers will now think twice before trying to profit off the lives of...
The failure of Congress to pass legislation like the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act have frustrated African Americans. With new voter suppression laws, the leaked Roe V. Wade opinion, and the assault on many other rights, some question whether the voting bloc that allowed Democrats to take the White House and control both houses of Congress will abandon the polls during the midterm elections. "Black voters are understandably frustrated with...
(StatePoint) COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children under 5 years old, and the American Medical Association (AMA) is urging parents to get their children vaccinated. "The wait for this moment has been excruciating for parents who were ready on day one for their children to receive a vaccination to prevent severe COVID," says Jack Resneck, Jr., M.D., president of the AMA. "While there is overwhelming scientific evidence showing the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, we know many...
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced Michigan high school students can now apply to serve as a MI Vote Matters Team Captain for the Fall 2022 semester. The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) will accept applications for this nonpartisan program to improve youth voter registration and engagement from students, as well as educators and administrators, through July 17. "It is more important than ever for students to understand their civic rights and set a course to be lifelong...
It's not everyday someone gets a chance at a nationwide magazine cover. That's a fact Andranae Moore is very aware of. "I'm just happy to be in this position," the 25-year-old Inkster native said during an interview this past Sunday. Moore is in the running to be the 2022 Maxim Cover Girl. She is currently in the top 15, and it is based on fan voting. The winner earns a trip to Paris, a $25,000 cash prize, and of course being featured on the cover of Maxim Magazine. Although she's been modeling...
Over the last month, the Cities of Ecorse and River Rouge have become the latest cities that have seen an increase in the number of shootings of innocent bystanders. The leadership in both communities have been diligently working to restore peace to the communities. They believe that it is going to take the community coming together to share information about these last incidents as well as any new shootings that may occur. Jerry Flowers - Deputy Director of Public Safety for Ecorse and DaSumo...
On Saturday May 28th, 2022 the Inkster community center accepted sponsorships and plenty of community support to host a pageant. The pageant's main objective was to select a new Mister and Misses Inkster. The event was a great way to engage the community as well as getting the younger generation excited about community service and the betterment of Inkster as a whole. The pageant was split up into three divisions, Little Ms/Mr (ages 7-9), Prince/Princess (ages 10-12) and finally Mrs/Mr Inkster...
The Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office processes approximately 3,000 cases of unidentified persons each year. Our goal is to give respect and dignity to each decedent within our office. We are making these decedent's records available to the public in hopes that it will bring closure to their families and friends. The database is categorized by unclaimed and unidentified persons. In our efforts to make your search easier, users can sort the column headers by clicking multiple identifiers. There are two sets of frequently asked questions...
The teen years are a time of growth, exploration, and risk-taking. Some risk-taking may foster identity development and independence (e.g., running for student council, asking someone out on a date). However, some risk behaviors-such as using marijuana-can have adverse effects on a teen's health and well-being. How many teens use marijuana? In 2019, 37% of US high school students reported lifetime use of marijuana and 22% reported use in the past 30 days. Past-year vaping of marijuana also remained steady in 2020 following large increases in...
