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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...
We all should be shining our light on June 19th for World Sickle Cell Day.There are many challenges that patients, their families and caregivers experience. Officially designated, as the international awareness day, the goal is to increase public knowledge and understanding of Sickle Cell Disease. If you are asking yourself the question, "What is Sickle Cell?" or saying to yourself, "I've heard of it but, I am not sure what it means", this is the perfect time to educate yourself on the illness....
The Garden City Police Department's summer community engagement events kicked off on the evening of Thursday, June 2 with the second annual Walking the Beat with Rudy. Officer Bruce Shippe, one of the department's two K-9 handlers and K-9 Officer Rudy welcomed community members and their dogs to join them as they walked the downtown area of Garden City. Joining the lead was Officer Joe Stanley and K-9 Officer Blue, both of whom joined the department last fall. Shippe is also the department's...
Celebrated each year during June, Men's Health Month brings awareness to the health issues all men face. Hosted by Men's Health Network since 1992, the month is dedicated to enriching men's health and wellness through a broad spectrum of national screening and educational campaigns. Men's Health Month is an annual observance aimed at raising awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Across the country at health fairs...
Did you know that getting kids outside for as little as 20 minutes a day can help reduce their stress as much as 28%? At Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, we know that nature is good for all of us. We're excited to share that you have a new place to get outside and get creative with your kids. And it's totally free! Take a moment to learn about the new nature playscape at The Refuge Gateway near Trenton, Michigan. What exactly is a nature playscape? A nature playscape is a play area...
The pandemic-related supply chain disruption along with a recall of powdered infant formulas produced in Michigan combined to create frustration and uncertainty in parents whose infant children rely on commercially-made formula. Earlier this year in February, Abbott announced a recall of three infant formulas produced in its Sturgis, Michigan facility after receiving reports of a bacterial infection in several babies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s Coordinated Outbreak Response...
The city of Inkster will be hosting its first-ever Homecoming Celebration from Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30. Inkster Mayor Patrick Wimberly says he and city leaders wanted to organize a family-friendly event to encompass the entire holiday weekend and include the city's annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday. The Homecoming Celebration will include carnival rides, food trucks, games, entertainment, prize giveaways, and more. Wimberly says the event will give families a fun event to partic...
With the coming of warm weather, city leaders in River Rouge are announcing upcoming events for the summer season to help observe the city's centenary, or 100th birthday. The 100-year celebration comes at a time people are eager to get out and socialize in their communities after being sheltered at home for two years during the pandemic. An informal committee of city leaders which includes Commissioner Patty Campbell and Director of Community Development Karl Laub, has been formulating new event...
This weekend The Tri-City Development Corporation is sponsoring a community wide carnival and Memorial Day Music Fest. The events will take place from Friday May 27th to Sunday May 29th at the corner of Gleason St and Deacon, formerly known as Mark Twain Elementary School. This weekend's festivities will include a ground breaking ceremony for Eden Park. The Mayors from Detroit, Ecorse, and River Rouge, along with various senators, congresspersons, and other dignitaries are also expected to be...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program has launched a recruitment drive in Michigan, offering immediate openings and free career training for low-income students ages 16–24 in the nation's leading industries. "This is a great opportunity for young Michiganders who are trying to leverage strong job market," said National Director of Job Corps Rachel Torres. "We are a gateway to skills, credentials and opportunity. Our students need Job Corps, and the workforce needs our stu...
Benjamin J. Lambert IV, a member of one of the most prominent Black families in Virginia's public service history, lost his battle to prostate cancer on Monday, June 3, 2019. He was only 52. His father, Virginia Senator Benjamin J. Lambert III, his grandfather, and four uncles also all died of prostate cancer, according to Lambert family members. The Lamberts are just seven examples of the thousands of Black men per year – from every socio-economic walk of life and every part of the U. S. – who...
Mother's Day is just around the corner! It is a special day where we can honor and celebrate our mother. Celebrated each year on the 2nd Sunday of May, Mother's Day is also a day to celebrate motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in our society. On this day, every mother deserves to be treated specially. Whether you're celebrating your beloved mom or another special woman in your life, what better way to honor her special day than motivating her to make health a priority for a...
