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In a stunning turn of events, President Joe Biden has announced that he will not seek re-election, bowing to mounting pressure from within his own party. This decision comes after a growing number of Democratic Party members voiced concerns that Biden's candidacy was jeopardizing their chances of keeping the twice-impeached former President Donald Trump out of the White House. President Biden, who faced intense scrutiny following a disastrous debate performance last month, made the announcement...
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...
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The race to the White House is in full effect. Every voice, every supporter and every vote counts. That is exactly what last week's rally was about. President Joe Biden, who is both candidate and Commander-in-Chief, spoke to supporters in Detroit. Having had more than 2,000 people in attendance, Detroit's Renaissance High School, located at 6565 W. Outer Drive, was packed to capacity. Fire marshals, EMT's, Detroit Police, and the Secret Service were all actively working to ensure the safety of a...
Summer is a season where great memories are made, and Flat Rock Public Library wants to be a part of yours. With family friendly activities planned all year long, Flat Rock opens its doors to you! In general, going to the library may not be the ideal summer act. However, they offer more than meets the eye. Libraries are a great place to connect, learn, and grow, playing a vital role in the community. Most libraries have summer reading programs that kicked off in June. "Adventure begins at your...
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...
The timing could not be greater for the Republican Party. Their candidate survives a head shot; the Florida judge throws out the Classified Documents case on a procedural move and, with the help of Clarence Thomas from the Supreme Court, it looks like no trial before the November election even though sentencing on the 34 felony convictions in New York might come in September. As if these things were not enough, Democrats, with the aid of the media, are making all discussions center on replacing...
Detroit, Michigan - July 16th, 2024 - A first of its kind collaboration between educational and youth organizations, marine companies, and state leaders is set to make waves in Detroit this summer in an effort to expand access to marine industry careers. SURGE: Detroit River is a marine exploration event providing inner city youth with hands-on experiences and exposure to the water with a boat ride on the Detroit River. The event is free for guests and open to young people from 14-24 years of...
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...
LANSING,- Today, Governor Whitmer highlighted the new school aid budget, which delivers on the Michigan Guarantee so every high school graduate can earn an associate's degree or skills certificate from an in-district community college tuition-free, saving more than 18,000 students up to $4,800 a year. "I'm proud of our work to lower the cost of higher education and put college or skills training in reach for more working Michigan families," said Governor Whitmer. "This education budget goes...
Mark your calendars for the City of Westland's Annual Blues, Brews, and Barbecue Festival! This event includes live music, authentic barbecue, and delicious brews. The fun takes place from 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. on Friday, August 2 and 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 3. Hosted at Thomas H. Brown Central City Park (1901 N. Carlson) Blues, Brews & Barbecue will host a range of talented musicians. Headliners include Eric Gales and Selwyn Birchwood. Other entertainers featured are Lath Al Saadi,...
(Black PR Wire) Washington, DC - Guns are by far the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide victims in America according to Black Homicide Victimization in the United States: An Analysis of 2022 Homicide Data, a new study from the Violence Policy Center (VPC). The study shows that in 2022 there were 13,466 Black homicide victims in the United States and that 87.4 percent of these victims were killed with guns. Black Americans represented 13.6 percent of the U.S. population that year yet...
Black adults in the United States often develop distinctive coping skills by adulthood to handle the chronic stress of racism, according to a new survey by Duke University researchers. The study, as reported by Duke Today, suggests that these coping mechanisms are not typically found in their white counterparts, highlighting the unique resilience cultivated through lived experiences of racial discrimination. The study identifies that social support and religion are among the most common coping...
Anchors Aweigh for Sailing for Scholarships! We are back to help raise money for deserving Senior Students at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School. Proceeds go to a Senior Student or two for continuing education or a trade school of choice. Come one, come all! Everyone is invited to join us for the most relaxing 2 hours of the summer--cruising down the Detroit River with the ducks!! We will have food and a cash bar. In addition to seeing Detroit and Windsor skylines and Belle Isle by boat,...
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from September 4, 2024, to March 3, 2026, due to country conditions in Yemen that prevent individuals from safely returning. After consultation with interagency partners, Secretary Mayorkas determined that an 18-month extension and redesignation of Yemen for TPS is warranted because ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and t...
River Rouge - The EPA has been working diligently for approximately four months to eliminate the contaminated soil from some areas of Belanger Park. There were many steps that had to be taken to get to this point. The Just Transition Team – MI has been engaged in learning the process as it directly ties into their efforts to educate the community and fight for Environmental Justice issues. To keep the community informed on the process of elimating the contamination at the park, Mayor William C...
As the United States commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the nation reflects on a transformative law that reshaped American society by prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The landmark legislation emerged from a period of intense struggle and demand for the fulfillment of the 14th Amendment's promise of "equal protection of the laws." Due to widespread opposition to desegregation and the assassination of civil rights a...
Ecorse, MI – The City of Ecorse is preparing for the exciting finale of the Downriver MotorCity Jazz Series at John Dingell Riverfront Park, culminating with a spectacular fireworks display. The month long Downriver MotorCity Jazz Series has brought many visitors and friends to the Ecorse waterfront. On Saturday July 6, the organizing committee has pulled out of the stops to ensure the community will have a day to remember. There will be something for everyone. Event Schedule: Activities and p...
Vinyl records used to be the thing of the past! Now they are making a comeback and today, we are living in the vinyl revival era. People of all generations are on the hunt to find vinyl records all over the place from attics, to thrift stores to the used section in record shops. Annually, record sales have seen a rise since 2006. It was the Golden Era of Vinyl, when the record industry boomed as sales peaked at $2.5 billion dollars. The music industry saw total revenue sales from recorded...
In June, the Lincoln Park Public Schools District celebrated the graduation of the first group of students enrolled in Project SEARCH, a nationwide employment training program which serves young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Project SEARCH offers students the opportunity to learn real-world skills in areas such as food service, sales, custodial services and more that can be applied to a variety of workplace fields. Four students took part in a partnership with...
