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A Change in Traveling to DTW Has Come to Wayne County and Southeast Michigan
It's 2024 and traveling these days can be more of a headache than expected with flight delays, rerouting of trains and if driving, you have to deal with never-ending construction. When it comes to...
Colorectal cancer Known As the Silent Killer, Know How to Reduce Your Chances of Death
Extremely prevalent in the United States, did you know that 1 in 20 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer in their lifetime? It's unfortunate but the truth remains, this type of cancer,...
Detroit Business Owner Receives Congressional Record for Her Contributions to The Detroit Community
It's not average that business owners are celebrated by receiving an award from Congress. After 10 long years of hard work, time and effort spent, that's exactly what happened for Detroit's own,...
Celebrating Black Business During Black History Month, Pillar + Pride Continues the Effort of Supporting the Black Community
Black-owned businesses aren't just a thing of the past, there's tangible evidence that the history spans over a century. It is known that from about 1900 to the 1930s, the era was considered the...
Quiet Quitting Also Known as Silent Quitting, The Truth Behind It
That's it! You can't take it anymore, you're done! However, you can't possibly imagine just walking out the door or quitting on spot! So, you must come up with a strategy to end your employment with...
Stomach Cancer Is Rising in America
Stomach cancer is expected to reach more than 27,000 new cases this year. More than 10,000 deaths are expected, as a result of the disease. Do you know what to expect? Do you know the warning signs...
It's a New Era for 15 Local Downriver Businesses After Receiving Transformative Help
Downriver has become a small community of great impact. There is a level of community support that expands beyond just residents but even to commerce. A small area but, it's rich in resources and...
City's New Administration Leads to Inkster Citizens with a New Sense of Pride
There was standing room only in the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Center as residents of the city of Inkster filled the meeting space to capacity. Those who arrived late were in a bit of a shock, as...
Are Naps Beneficial?
Oftentimes you will hear a person or a group of people say, that they need a trip or that they just need to relax. Well, my response to them is, when's the last time that you've had a nap during the d...
The Emergency Room vs Urgent Care, Where to Go When You Are Sick?
It's that time of year when people are not feeling their best! They are dealing with colds, viruses, COVID, and other illnesses of the season. Once you realize that the medicine you have been taking...
It's Primary Season All Across the USA:
It's the beginning of 2024 United States primary election season. Already, campaigning throughout the country has begun. Some primaries will start on February 3rd, like in the state of South Carolina...
The Honolulu Blues: The Fans and The History of What It Means to Be a Detroit Lion
The Detroit Lions! Winners or Losers? That’s your call to make. At the end of the day, the fact remains that the Detroit Lions did some amazing work this season. Making it to the NFC Championship g...
How Long is Too Long for Our Pets to Be in The Frigid Elements
Pets, pets how do we adore our pets! We love them for the love they bring us and for many of us, we cherish having them for being our companions. While others love them for the job that they provide,...
The Color Purple (2023)
Have you seen the movie that many have been waiting for? It's here and has been in theatres for two weeks now! The Color Purple (2023) takes the classic film and masterfully combines the Broadway...
Perry Outreach Center Host Youth Music Program With Support from Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Community outreach isn't a new concept or model that has recently taken place. As a matter of fact, take a look at history! From there, you can infer that it has been around for quite some time....
Detroit Police Officers Bring Holiday Cheer to Their Own
The Holiday Season has arrived here in Metro Detroit and it's the time of year, when many organizations rally together to spread season's greetings. Showing love and support towards one another in...
Local Sickle Cell Warriors Joined Forces with Doctors at the 2023 Sickle Cell Symposium
The 2023 Sickle Cell Symposium took place recently in the city of Detroit at the UM Detroit Center, located at 3663 Woodward Avenue. Members of the sickle cell community included SCD warriors,...
Sickle Cell Awareness Must Continue Beyond September 30th
Sickle Cell Awareness Month ends each year on September 30th but, it shouldn't stop there. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) deserves to be talked about all year-long from warriors, parents, caregivers,...
North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Highlights Mobility for The Family
The Detroit Auto Show is one of the most influential annual automotive events in the world and its where emerging technologies are showcased. If you grew up attending the North American International...
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide is one of the nation's many health problems. Currently ranking as the second leading cause of death for ages 10-44, suicide can be prevented. In fact, September is National Suicide Prevention...
New Jerusalem Church Presents Annual Community Fest
School is now in session! For some families, it's an exciting time of the year. However, it can feel like a burden for others, similarly to the holiday season. Around this each year, community...
Michigan 2023 Primary Elections
Unofficial results are in from this week's Primary elections. On Tuesday, August 8th, voters across Metro Detroit had decisions to make for their city primary and special elections. Telegram News...
Actor Hill Harper Officially Announced His Run for the 2024 US Senate Race in Michigan
Actor Hill Harper has announced that he is entering for the first time, into the 2024 Democratic primary Senate Race in Michigan. Hill Harper, known most recently for his role in the TV Series, "The...
Inkster Summer Music Festival
The stage was set all weekend long for the anticipated Inkster Summer Music Festival. Located on Inkster Rd, north of Michigan Ave, the festival featured a lineup of local and renowned artists from va...
Detroit Branch NAACP Celebrated the 68th Annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner
The Detroit Branch NAACP continues to make history, as it has done many times before. The June Jubilee Celebration of Freedom took place on the weekend of June 23rd-25th. Consisting of several...
