DFD Kicks Off “Operation Save A Live,” Installing Free Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Detroit
The Detroit Fire Department is launching "Operation Save a Life" DFD members will install free carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms to citizens in the Martin Park neighborhood, they hope to install devices in every house hold within...
detroit.cbslocal.comCraig to address Republican Club next Tuesday
Former Detroit police chief James Craig will speak Tuesday, Feb. 15, to the Eastside Republican Club Forum at The War Memorial, 32 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Farms. “Chief Craig spoke to the ERC during his service as chief of police. He was very well received and generated many requests for a return visit,” said ERC chairwoman Marie Hackleman in advance of […]
grossepointenews.comState Sen. Adam Hollier launches bid for Detroit-based Congressional seat
Detroit state Sen. Adam Hollier is officially running for Michigan’s new 13th Congressional district. Kicking off with a campaign launch Monday afternoon at Plymouth United Church of Christ in Detroit, Hollier was the latest candidate to announce in the Detroit-based district where no current Congressional incumbent is planning to run. “Detroit and Wayne County need a champion in Washington who listens to the needs of our families,” he said in a statement. A Detroit native, Hollier was first elected to the Michigan Senate in 2018. The entirety of Hollier’s existing state Senate district is encompassed in the new 13th, which he said makes up 31% of elected primary voters in the district.
mlive.comMichigan is losing its only Black voice in Congress. Detroiters want Black voters represented in 2022.
“It’s just very, very, very uncomfortable and in a strange place that we find ourselves in that we could potentially have no Black voice in Congress from Michigan,” Kinloch said. Do they have the ability to raise money quickly?”Democrats who spoke with MLive suggested a wide variety of possible candidates for the 13th District primary. She ran for Detroit mayor in 2017 and 2021, Michigan’s 10th Congressional District in 2018 and Detroit clerk in 2021. She ran for the 13th District in 2020 as a U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate and collected 0.7% of the vote. The city of Detroit, which contains 36% of Michigan’s Black population, is largely included in the new 13th District.
mlive.comRashida Tlaib to run for newly-drawn 12th District, including Dearborn and Dearborn Heights; Brenda Lawrence to retire from Congress
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) will be running for the newly drawn 12th Congressional District covering Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Southfield and oth
arabamericannews.comThe ‘worst mistake the government could make’: Washtenaw County funds wrongful convictions unit
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Marvin Cotton, a lifelong Detroiter, was locked up at age 21, convicted of and sentenced to life in prison for a murder he said he didn’t commit. Cotton spent more than 19 years behind bars before a specialized unit of the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office reversed the conviction, finding police had withheld evidence and noting a jailhouse informant had withdrawn claims used to convict him.
mlive.comMetro Detroit joins fundraising campaign for metastatic breast cancer
WXYZ — "98% of the women who die from breast cancer, it's metastatic breast cancer ... when we look at all the money that's generated for breast cancer, only about 5% goes for metastatic research. The event coincides with Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. It's only 22% that survive five years, and 10% that survive ten years," Evie explained in relation to metastatic breast cancer. There is no cure for metastatic breast cancer. 7 Action News is dedicated to bringing you the latest findings in breast cancer research, and raising awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and all year long.
wxyz.comMichigan woman’s ‘dead body’ Halloween decoration leads to 911 calls
DETROIT – One Michigan woman is very serious about getting her Halloween kicks – and it has led to 911 calls and visits from police, USA Today reports. Detroiter LaRethia Haddon isn’t alone in her love of freaking out her neighbors and passersby. These kinds of extreme Halloween décor can lead people to call 911, the report said. But Detroit Fire Commissioner Dave Fornell told USA Today that calls over decorations or costumes don’t necessarily increase around the holiday. “People don’t hesitate, they pick up the phone and call 911 if somebody needs help,” Fornell said.
mlive.comDetroit Lions win over Green Bay Packers would net bettor $736,959 on 16-team NFL parlay
The Detroit Lions could help one bettor win $736,959 on a $25 16-team NFL parlay. They only have to beat the Green Bay Packers and reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers on Monday Night Football from Lambeau Field. BetMGM reports the final leg of the 16-team parlay is a Lions moneyline win against the Packers. The Lions have lost four straight to the Packers, including 27 of the last 30 played at Lambeau Field. Green Bay was lifeless against the Saints, losing 38-3, representing the team’s most lopsided loss with Rodgers starting under center.
mlive.comRisky business: Detroit Lions are reportedly the most bet on team to make the playoffs
ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions, yes those Detroit Lions, are the most bet on NFL team to make the postseason this year per Bet MGM. The Dallas Cowboys are the most bet on team to miss the playoffs, for those wondering. It’s worth noting the Lions are underdogs in each of their 17 games, heading into the campaign with worse Super Bowl odds than after the infamous 0-16 season from some sportsbooks. T.J. Hockenson is coming off a Pro Bowl season and D’Andre Swift has people thinking big things, but much more is needed to move the needle. Parker working way into conversation for team’s nickelback jobFormer lacrosse pro Tom Kennedy making push for Detroit Lions roster jobLions’ Dan Campbell sounds comfortable keeping 3 quarterbacks on 53-man rosterLions TE T.J. Hockenson expected to be ready by Week 1 despite injury
mlive.comDuggan, SBA Official Update Detroiters On Funding Available From June Floods
Isabella Casillas-Guzman with the US Small Business Administration met with Mayor Duggan at the FEMA disaster center in Detroit in response to the massive June Flooding. They updated residents and businesses on funding available
detroit.cbslocal.comCity Of Detroit Restarting TCF Vaccine Drive-Thru, Immunocompromised To Receive 3rd COVID Shot
Starting Tuesday Detroiters who received their 1st and 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccines and have a compromised immune system can schedule an appt to receive a 3rd shot for extra protection.
detroit.cbslocal.comMeet Zak Pashak, the Detroiter who just bet big on the Lions to win the Super Bowl
That might as well be the official slogan of the Detroit Lions, the only team to exist for all the Super Bowls and never make any of them. Just don’t tell that to Zak Pashak, a Detroiter who marched into MGM Grand on Thursday evening to bet $1,000 on the Lions to win the Super Bowl, another $1,000 on them to make the Super Bowl, and another $1,000 on them to win the NFC North. At 25,000-to-1 odds, Pashak stands to win $250,000 if the Lions do win the Super Bowl, plus another $100,000 if they win the NFC and $25,000 if they win the division. He’s the second bettor to go big on the Lions this week, after someone else wagered $1,000 on them to win the NFC and another $500 on them to win the Super Bowl. I didn’t place the bet because I’m 100% sure they’re going to win the Super Bowl or anything, I just get excited about football season.
mlive.comMoroun Family Of Companies Looking To Fill Hundreds Of Good Paying Jobs, Offering $5000 Sign On Bonus
Metro Detroit job seekers came out to the Southwest Detroit Job Fair on Thursday in hopes of landing a good paying position with the Moroun family of companies. The company is looking to fill hundreds of transportation related jobs. Job...
detroit.cbslocal.comForrest Gump’s ping-pong table, ‘The Detroiter,’ was made by this recently shuttered Ypsilanti company
Michigan Ladder in Ypsilanti has produced wooden, fiberglass and aluminum ladders for 12 decades, but is now shutting up shop. While the company, located since 1901 at 12 E. Forest Ave. in Depot Town, has always produced ladders, it also delved into furniture, ironing boards, boats and even an iconic ping-pong table used in national and international competitions. “If you saw the movie ‘Forrest Gump,’ we manufactured all of those ping-pong tables here,” Harrison said with pride during a recent interview. Harrison cites the business’ shutdown during the pandemic and supply chain difficulties as the reason for the company’s closure. “The supply chain now with the supply chain were sort of the final nail in our coffin,” Harrison said.
mlive.comAdvancing women in their careers for Women’s History Month
Live In The D is continuing to celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting a new Boss Lady. This native Detroiter has had a successful career and is now dedicated to helping other women blaze their own trails. “Live In The D” host Tati Amare chatted with Dr. Lisa Wicker about advancing women in leadership and helping young girls along their career paths. This Boss Lady not only helps to advance women in their careers but also helps young girls hone their skills for their future career path. AdWatch the video to learn more about this trail-blazing Boss Lady.
Northwest Activities Center To Become Site For Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
“We are going to have to open a second major vaccine site and it will be open later this month at the Northwest Activities Center on Meyers and we’re going to offer the Johnson & Johnson one shot vaccine with the space inside,” the mayor said. Duggan’s Johnson & Johnson approval comes after criticism for rejecting it in a remark that showed favor to Moderna and Pfizer’s two-shot method. “I know I said some things about Johnson & Johnson. The mayor’s vaccine expansion also includes making every Detroiter over the age of 50 eligible for the vaccine by March 22. You can go to the main one-shot center down at the Northwest Activity Center or you can come down to TCF for the two shot vaccines,” he said.
detroit.cbslocal.comDetroit native Tre Hobbs gets grant to help bring diversity into the marijuana industry
"Cannabis is essential and we're excited to bring you some of the best, high quality indoor flower on the market," reads the mission statement from Neighborhood Essentials . It's become an attitude that says that marijuana is here, let's make it the best it can be in the community.That seems to be the plan at Neighborhood Essentials, a marijuana microbusiness owned by Tre Hobbs. Neighborhood Essentials plans to be a community partner, giving back in ways that enrich and repair. Neighborhood Essentials is one of 10 selected companies for the 2021 class of the business accelerator, which includes a 12-week business development program. "Neighborhood Essentials is the voice that will bridge the gap between the legacy and legal markets," says Hobbs.
metrotimes.comDetroit to hold COVID vaccination fairs at churches for seniors
Starting this weekend, the Detroit Health Department will be partnering with two of the city’s largest churches to hold weekly Senior Saturday vaccination fairs exclusively for Detroit residents ages 65 and older. Eligible residents can call 313-230-0505 to schedule their appointment at either church. Rides can be scheduled as part of the process of setting up a vaccination appointment at TCF by calling the scheduling number at 313-230-0505. The retail chain currently has a waiting list of 3,300 customers who are residents of the city of Detroit. Second vaccination requiredWhen they schedule their appointment, individuals will be provided two appointment dates, one for the first dose and another for the required second dose.
Detroit changemaker shines through during 2020 election chaos
DETROIT – Sommer Woods is a Detroit entrepreneur, a mentor and a changemaker. Woods, a life-long Detroiter, found herself in the national spotlight during the 2020 U.S. General Election and the experience changed her forever. AdShe prides herself on always being passionate about the policy change and how it impacts the Black community. If that’s paying for tuition, paying for apartments, if that’s paying for gas for them or paying for them to get home from school.”AdShe said she views the children she mentors as her family and that’s why she’ll always stand up for democracy. “When you heard the quote ‘Be the change you want to see,’ I truly live my life that way,” Woods said.
Detroit artist’s sculpture of Rosa Parks featured in Biden’s Oval Office
The Oval Office of the White House is newly redecorated for the first day of President Joe Biden's administration, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, including a bust of civil rights leader Rosa Parks. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)DETROIT – A Detroit artist’s work has been chosen to be prominently featured in President Joe Biden’s Oval Office. Related: Cesar Chavez’s son happy dad’s bust is in Biden Oval OfficeA bust of civil rights figure Rosa Parks, made by Detroiter Artis Lane, is one of the new pieces of art decorating the Oval Office. Lane said she’s honored that one of her sculptures has been included in the Oval Office. Lane’s portrait and sculpture work includes Nelson Mandela, 40th President Ronald Reagan, 45th President Barrack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama and more.
Detroit COVID-19 vaccinations near 9K as city expands vaccine eligibility
The city of Detroit has vaccinated nearly 9,000 residents against COVID-19 to date and is expanding its eligibility pool for residents able to get a shot in the coming weeks. As of Wednesday, Jan. 20, Detroit had administered 8,959 doses, or 82.6% of the 10,850 doses the city had received. Other eligible residents include health care workers, school staff members, and first responders. To schedule an appointment, Detroit residents can call 313-230-0505 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Read more on MLive:Spectrum Health clinic provides COVID-19 vaccine in underserved Grand Rapids neighborhoodMichigan surpasses 14K coronavirus deathsRead Whitmer’s $5.6B plan to fund coronavirus recovery for Michigan schools, economyHow much should new coronavirus variant worry Michiganders?
mlive.comDetroit reporter describes differences between US Capitol riot, BLM protests
“I’m still trying to gather my thoughts about what I saw yesterday,” Lewis said Thursday. The reporter had the opportunity to witness two historic events in Washington: Lewis covered the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests during the summer of 2020. He says he was there on the streets covering the events after Minneapolis police killed George Floyd in May. Read: Race double standard clear in rioters’ Capitol insurrectionOver the summer, Lewis says officers dispersed BLM protesters in a matter of minutes. Related: Michigan leaders condemn ‘double standard’ of treatment of mostly white rioters at US Capitol
Detroit-based beauty giant The Lip Bar rebrands as TLB as it expands catalog and reach
The Detroiter was famously featured on the television show,, in 2015, where she was denied any funding for her colorful lipsticks. Butler never looked back.In the last two years, The Lip Bar has expanded its product line to include almost all facets of makeup. The expansion of products has prompted Butler to recently change the name of the company to TLB.“Yes we are lip,” the company announced in a blog post . Whether you’re a busy mom or a business mogul or both, we want your makeup to work for you. One of their best-selling items is their Fast Face kit which features five products that can be used for a full face of makeup.
metrotimes.comStoried Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski among Michigan Sports Hall of Fame inductees
Tom Kowalski covered the Detroit Lions for more than 30 years. On Wednesday, the late sportswriter’s contributions were recognized with an induction into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. Kowalski died unexpectedly in 2011 at the age of 51. Kowalski began cover the Lions for the Oakland Press, a stint that included the 1982 Super Bowl in Detroit. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009.
mlive.comMayor Mike Duggan aims to vaccinate 5,000 Detroiters a day
DETROIT – Mayor Mike Duggan spoke Sunday about how a coronavirus vaccine will be rolled out in Michigan’s largest city. He said he is making sure every Detroiter gets the vaccine will be harder than making sure there’s enough tests for everyone. “We’re looking now at the reality that when we were testing 1,200 people a day, it was a major undertaking. READ: Dr. Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus this winterDuggan said it will still take a while to get the city fully vaccinated. High priority also may be given to workers in essential industries, people with certain medical conditions and people age 65 and older.
Flashpoint 11/29/20: New Ford CEO talks taking over amid global health crisis, major industry shift
DETROIT – For many, the coronavirus pandemic has been a difficult time -- separating loved ones from one another, causing job loss and health scares. For Detroiter Jim Farley, the pandemic has also signaled a significant change in his life: replacing Jim Hackett as CEO of Ford Motor Company. On Sunday, we talked with Farley about what it means for him to take over as CEO in the middle of a worldwide health crisis and a seismic shift in the mobility world. We also talked with leaders of local food banks and how they’re faring amid the pandemic, which has caused food insecurity for many Metro Detroit families. Segment OneNew Ford Motor Company CEO Jim FarleySegment TwoKirk Mayes, CEO of Forgotten Harvest; Gerry Brisson, President and CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank
Fashion Designer Opens Fashion-Art Museum In Detroit
Whitmer Says She Has Authority To Order New Stay-Home Order in MichiganGov. State Rep and Volunteers Deliver Thanksgiving Meals To Families In NeedState Rep Jewell Jones of Inkster and Volunteers hand delivered home cooked meals to those in need on Thanksgiving. AT&T Providing Wi-Fi Access For K-12 StudentsAT&T is chipping in $10 million to help provide K-12 students free Wi-Fi access. Another major difference this year: People planning to shop on Thanksgiving will have fewer options than they have had in the past. Detroit City Council Rejects Mayor's Plan For Over Assessed Home OwnersA resolution intended to compensate over-assessed home-owners was shot down by Detroit City Council.
detroit.cbslocal.comMichigan Reports 6,290 New Covid-19 Cases, 145 Deaths Tuesday
Two Vehicles Have Been Added To The National Historic Vehicle Register For 2020The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) announces the 27th and 28th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. The Best 2021 Private High Schools In MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best private high schools in Michigan. Niche Releases A List Of The Best High Schools in MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best high schools in Michigan.
detroit.cbslocal.comYour Covid Defense Plan: How To Make The Holiday Mindshift So This Holiday Season Doesn’t Suck
Takata used volatile ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to fill air bags in a crash. Twenty-seven people have been killed worldwide by the exploding inflators including 18 in the U.S. Twenty-seven people, including 18 in the U.S., have been killed and hundreds injured by Takata inflators worldwide. MORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Whitmer Says She Has Authority To Order New Stay-Home Order in Michigan MORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Missed Gov. Here’s Her Update On The State’s Response To COVID-19 MORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Stimulus Package Update: What Will A Biden Administration Mean For More Aid?
detroit.cbslocal.comTrue Crime: Will Harvey Weinstein Die In Jail Or Will His Conviction Be Appealed? And Why His “Girlfriend” Says He’s A Scapegoat For #Metoo
Detroiter's Give Back At Annual All-Star GivebackA FEW DETROIT CELEBRITIES HOSTED THE ANNUAL ALL-STAR GIVEBACK ON A SPIN ON THANKSGIVING. >> WE ARE FEEDING THE COMMUNITY AND GIVING THEM SOME LOVE AND HOPE. Nov 24 22:08 I HOPE THEY CAN MAKE IT TO TOMORROW. WE ARE TRYING TO MAKE SURE THAT WE FEED THE PEOPLE. WE ARE HERE TO GIVE OUT THE TURKEYS WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS FOR ALL THE FAMILIES IN NEED.
detroit.cbslocal.comDetroit Police: Man Found Dead Outside Of Van With Baby Inside
Detroiter's Give Back At Annual All-Star GivebackA FEW DETROIT CELEBRITIES HOSTED THE ANNUAL ALL-STAR GIVEBACK ON A SPIN ON THANKSGIVING. >> WE ARE FEEDING THE COMMUNITY AND GIVING THEM SOME LOVE AND HOPE. Nov 24 22:08 I HOPE THEY CAN MAKE IT TO TOMORROW. WE ARE TRYING TO MAKE SURE THAT WE FEED THE PEOPLE. WE ARE HERE TO GIVE OUT THE TURKEYS WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS FOR ALL THE FAMILIES IN NEED.
detroit.cbslocal.comLocal singer Rio Souma “cruises” on ‘The Voice’
But, where you’re good, you’re good! One Detroiter recently showed exactly how good he is when he performed Smokey Robinson’s classic song “Cruisin” during the blind auditions on “The Voice”. Rio Souma joined Tati Amare to discuss his show-stopping performance that literally turned the heads of three of the show’s coaches. Souma also shared some of his musical background, including his time at Cass Technical High School and being a member of the Detroit Mosaic Youth Theater. Watch the video above to learn more about Rio Souma
VOTE.org Food Truck Handing Out Free Meals To Detroit Voters
Two Vehicles Have Been Added To The National Historic Vehicle Register For 2020The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) announces the 27th and 28th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. The Best 2021 Private High Schools In MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best private high schools in Michigan. Niche Releases A List Of The Best High Schools in MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best high schools in Michigan.
detroit.cbslocal.comAfter Several Assaults DDOT Drivers Stage Work Stoppage Over Safety Concerns
And like many, was surprised to find an empty terminal here at the Rosa Parks transit station Friday morning. And what’s happening is DDOT drivers staging a worker stoppage. “You ask a person about putting on a mask there’s all kind of verbal and physical assaults, and the spitting on,” said DDOT Drivers Representative Glenn Tolbert. Tolbert says they need more support and protection from those in city government, because drivers are put in dangerous situations every day. Tolbert says drivers want to get back to work, but not at the expense of their safety.
detroit.cbslocal.comVoices of a Nation: What everyone can do to help combat racism
DETROIT – If we want to see equality, social justice and reform happen, it will take all of us working together. The fight against racism continues and whether you think you’re directly affected or not, fighting for equality is everyone’s responsibility. "White people have a role that’s different than Black people do.”“It’s everybody’s job," said Frank Joyce, with People Against Racism. Do not give the implicit permission to other white people to talk to you about Black people," Cockrel said. Because I see people in motion and because compared to my experience 50+ years ago, the number of people in motion, white, Black, Latinx, indigenous etc.
Detroit regional drive-up testing site for coronavirus (COVID-19) opens
DETROIT – Detroit’s first drive-up COVID-19 testing site opened Friday afternoon at the State Fairgrounds. She’s had a low-grade fever for more than a week, she’s had a scratchy throat and she’s been coughing. “Just to be able to know.”The way it works, any resident of Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties can come to this site for testing. “Anyone who is scheduled through the call center, with a physician’s prescription can come here,” Hakim Berry, chief operating officer for the city of Detroit, said. The site is made possible through a coalition including Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health System, Trinity Health Systems, City of Detroit, Macomb County, Oakland County and Wayne County.
Detroit Police Chief and 39 of his officers have tested positive for coronavirus
Craig has not been hospitalized.The chief is very fit, focused on nutrition and exercise, White said.Duggan said he has not been tested because he isnt showing any symptoms. WDIV-TV morning news anchor Evrod Cassimy has also revealed that he tested positive for the virus, and says he is recovering. Horace Sheffield III, a civil rights activist, also tested positive after traveling to New York to visit Rev. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, Metro Times has been keeping Detroit informed for years. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.
metrotimes.comHe got a settlement from a race discrimination lawsuit. A bank wouldn't cash the check
Then he went to the bank this week to cash his settlement checks, but the Livonia bank refused to cash or deposit his checks. TCF Bank spokesman Tom Wennerberg said Thursday that TCF abhors racism and that it was not a factor in how the bank handled Thomas' requests. He said the checks Thomas presented displayed a watermark that read VOID when they were scanned in a web viewer. The bank also issued a statement Thursday: "TCF Bank is a diverse business serving a diverse community and we abhor racism in all forms. The bank still refused to deposit them, the lawsuit says, and then filed a police report against Thomas for check fraud.
monroenews.comFlags across Michigan to be lowered to honor former Congressman John Conyers
LANSING, Mich. All across Michigan, United States and state flags in public spaces will be flying at half-staff from today through Sunday to honor the late former Congressman John Conyers, who passed away Oct. 27 at the age of 90. Congressman John Conyers was a lifelong Detroiter who was deeply committed to the city and to those he represented, Whitmer said in the release. I extend my deepest condolences to Congressman Conyers family for their loss.WATCH LIVE: Funeral service for John Conyers Jr. in DetroitConyers is the longest-serving African American in Congress, with more than 50 years serving the state of Michigan. READ MORE: Friends, colleagues react to death of longtime Michigan Congressman John Conyers Jr. According to the release, to lower flags to half-staff, flags should be raised first to the peak and then lowered to the half-staff position.
Opinion: Detroit is a great city. It deserves a great flag.
We have the drive, but we lack a great banner to rally behind: A great flag. Detroit has a flag , and Im glad to see it flown and used by businesses and residents. In the middle sits the city seal, portraying one woman weeping as the city burns behind her (representing the Great Fire of 1805) and another woman with a hopeful expression in front of a prospering city. While our current flag has a storied history, it is time to adopt one that showcases not only good design, but also our ability to rise.I will proudly fly Detroits current flag for as long as it is official. But to represent our great city with a great flag, we must adopt The Detroit Rise not to forget our past, but to show our hope for the future.You can learn more about The Detroit Rise Flag at detroitriseflag.com
metrotimes.comKeegan-Michael Key, Better Made potato chips and Wesley...
While promoting the film with co-star Wesley Snipes, Key was visited by movie reviewer Greg Russell who had a present. Two bags of Detroit's Better Made potato chips. The ladies at "Multimedia Makeup Academy" pulled off an amazing Halloween makeover live on the show in only 40 minutes. You have to have a few tricks up your sleeve after you've competed on Food Network's "Halloween Baking Championship." Detroit Food Scene!!
Project Clean Slate will assist Detroiters with criminal record expungement applications next week
click to enlarge lusia83 / ShutterstockAny Detroiter who is interested in getting their record expunged can learn about it and get started at the Project Clean Slate clinic on Saturday, Sept. 28. A program of the City of Detroit, Project Clean Slate will have folks there to help anyone who qualifies to get started on their expungement application. The clinic will have attorneys on site to review criminal records and assist applicants for free. It also has to be at least five years since your last conviction, incarceration, or parole oversight. You must register by Monday, Sept. 23, by filling out an enrollment form
metrotimes.comFormer Detroit Tiger Ron LeFlore made his major league debut 45 years ago today
Incredibly, during his rookie season, LeFlore was not the only ex-con on the Tigers roster. With an aging Al Kaline in his final major league season as the Tigers designated hitter, the Tigers took on rookie Robin Yount and the Milwaukee Brewers in a battle for last place in the American League East. The 26-year-old LeFlore, starting in center field for the injured Mickey Stanley, went 0-for-four with three strikeouts. LeFlore played parts of six seasons with the Tigers, before being traded to Montreal after the 1979 season. After two seasons with the Chicago White Sox, LeFlores unlikely major league career came to an end after the 1982 season but his improbable story still resonates all these years later.
metrotimes.comOZ Investigates: Pork And Bacon: Which Cuts To Buy For Your Family
Police: Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Being Struck By VehicleAfter being struck by a vehicle in Clawson, police say a bicyclist is in critical condition. Dangerous Lake Michigan Waves Force Cancellation Of Boat EventThe Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival of Ships has been canceled due to large waves on Lake Michigan. University Of Detroit-Mercy And Wayne State Receive Over $19 Million For Research ProgramUniversity of Detroit Mercy (Detroit Mercy) and Wayne State University's (WSU) ReBUILDetroit program recently received a renewal grant of more than $19 million over five years from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Police: Group Pays For $137 Meal With Funny MoneyThe Shelby Township Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify a group of people. Democratic Debates In Detroit: What You Need To KnowThe nation will be watching Detroit this week as the democratic candidates for president take to the stage downtown.
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