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Stroke Survivor Shares Her Story to Help Others
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a stroke occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. The result can be...
Community Events Calendar
Submit an Event Ecorse On Wednesday, May 24, Ecorse residents are invited to attend a Community Wide Block Party being held at Ann Visger Preparatory Academy in River Rouge from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. The... Full story
Wayne-Westland Schools Host Vehicle Extrication Demonstration
The Wayne-Westland Community School District (WWCSD) hosted a Firefighter Vehicle Extrication Day to highlight the district's Firefighter and Emergency Medical Training(EMT) Programs being offered at...
Tips for Determining If It's a Medical Emergency
In 1972, the Detroit Fire Department (DFD) began providing emergency medical transport and treatment to residents of and visitors to Detroit. In 2022, the DFD marked 50 years of providing 24-hour...
Wayne Police Chief Leading the Effort to Address Addiction in the Community
On Monday, May 8, Families Against Narcotics (FAN), hosted its monthly Public Forum at the HYPE Recreation Center in Wayne. The evening's topic of discussion was "Law Enforcement's Changing...
DTE Recruiting Students for 2023 Tree Trim Academy
In 2021, DTE Energy and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 17 partnered with the office of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Focus: HOPE, and Detroit at Work to launch a...
Livonia Coffee Shop Hosts 2nd Annual Classic Car Show
Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop in Livonia will host its' Second Annual Good &Strong Classic Car Show on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. . Classic car enthusiasts are invited to bring their...
18th Judicial District Establishes Truancy Court
In response to a rise in chronic absenteeism among students at Westland's John Glenn High School, the 18th District Court has partnered with Westland's Youth Assistance Program and Wayne-Westland...
Singer Harry Belafonte Passes Away at Age 96
Singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte died Tuesday at his home in New York of congestive heart failure, his representative Paula Witt said in a statement Tuesday morning. Known as the "King of C...
It's Time to Tackle Those Spring Lawn and Garden Tasks
It is time once again to turn our thoughts to lawn, garden and patio clean up. As spring turns to summer, many spend more of their time outdoors. Right now is prime time to begin the spring clean-up...
Pastor Urges Christians to Follow Christ's Example
Watch any news channel for any length of time these days and you are bound to see some politician or other noted personality claiming that America must get back to being a "Christian nation."It is an...
ASPCA Offers Information on Household Items Poisonous to Pets
If you share your home with a pet, you likely are interested in any information that helps keep your furry family member safe. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has...
Melvindale Police Department Receives New Locker Room for Female Officers
Female police officers in Melvindale are cheering the opening of their new locker room at Melvindale Police Department's Headquarters. Melvindale's police station was built long before the department...
MDHHS Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) together with the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MiDDC) and Governor Gretchen Whitmer are recognizing March as Developmental...
Local Author Promotes Youth Literacy and Her First Children's Book
Inkster native Robin Wilson is enjoying the rerelease of her first children's book, "Mama Got Rhythm, Daddy Got Rhyme" which tells the story of young Jasmine, who dislikes the jazz music her parents...
Friday Fish Dinner Locations Abundant in Metro Detroit
It's Lenten season once again and everywhere you look, there appears to be banner or marquee announcing a Friday Fish Fry hosted by local churches and church-based organizations. Restaurants in metro...
Ecorse High School's Newest CTE Program Gives Students an Edge in the Mechanic's Shop
Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, Ecorse Public Schools introduced a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) programto its offerings which already include Radio and TV Broadcasting...
Dearborn Heights School District No. 7 Doing Big Things for Students
When Dr. Tyrone Weeks arrived in Dearborn Heights to serve as superintendent of Dearborn Heights School District No. 7, he was pleasantly surprised to discover a thriving sense of community in the...
Go Red This February to Support Women's Heart Health
The American Heart Association's National Go Red for Women campaign is in full swing this February, urging everyone to wear red to bring awareness to American Heart Month. According to the Centers...
Ecorse Mighty Marching Raiders Looking Forward to Mardi Gras in New Orleans
The Ecorse High School Marching Band, the Ecorse Mighty Marching Raiders, have been invited to participate in parades during Mardi Gras in New Orleans in February. Mr. Lord'Amani Cooper is in his...
River Rouge Schools Celebrates Grand Opening of the District's Pup Culture Lab
On Saturday, January 21, the River Rouge Schools hosted an Open House and Grand Opening event to showcase the district's Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) Program. The celebration was held at the...
Downriver Family YMCA Is the Place to Be in 2023
If you're looking to get some support for those health and fitness-related New Year's Resolutions, consider a membership at the Downriver Family YMCA in Southgate. The Downriver YMCA (the Y) was first...
River Rouge Schools Boost Young Entrepreneurs
In April 2022, the River Rouge School District added a unique learning experience called META 24to its curriculum to offer students the opportunity to learn essential skills and plan for a successful...
Westland Mayor to Step Down, Says It Was an Honor to Serve His Hometown
This past fall, Westland Mayor William R. Wild announced his intention to step down as mayor and will assume a new role as president and CEO of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. The new...
A Look at Those We Lost in 2022
Each New Year it seems only appropriate to remember the noteworthy lives lost the previous year. At the Telegram, we look back at these exceptional lives and recall the contributions they made. On...