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Inkster Police Department Hosts 2023 National Night Out
On the evening of Tuesday, August 1, the Inkster Police Department hosted the 2023 National Night Out event at the department's parking lot, welcoming residents to enjoy a night of free fun while inte...
Annual Taste of Downriver Event Happening This Month
The 2023 Taste of Downriver Event will take place on Tuesday, August 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Allen Park. The event is organized by the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce...
Michigan AG Dana Nessel Warns About Deceptive Door to Door Sales Representatives
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants Michigan residents to be aware of a scam being perpetrated by individuals claiming to be home or business security sales representatives. There have been...
Huron-Clinton Metroparks Are Yours to Enjoy
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks consists of 13 individual parks spread out over five counties in southeast Michigan. The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority which administers the Metropark system was...
Women of Environmental Justice Event Inspires Community
On Saturday, July 8, a Legendary Women of Environmental Justice event was held at the Kemeny Recreation Center in Detroit. The event was promoted as a day of celebration, learning, connection, and...
Rabies Detected in Michigan- State Officials Urge Residents to Keep Pet Vaccinated
Last month in Oakland County, a stray kitten was taken to a veterinary practice for a health examination. Initially, the nine-week old kitten appeared healthy but a few days later, the kitten became l...
No, I Don't Use a Cell Phone
As long as I can remember, I have never been one to jump on the bandwagon whenever some new gadget or gimmick arrived on the scene. Video games? No thank you. iPad? Not interested. Cell phone? Well...
Families Against Narcotics Supports Local Communities
The opioid epidemic in Michigan affects thousands of families each year. In 2020, the state saw 1,911 deaths from synthetic narcotics overdoses including Fentanyl and 447 deaths from heroin overdoses...
Howe-Peterson Funeral Home Serving the Community for 150 Years
The city of Dearborn was initially established as a township in 1833, named after patriot Henry Dearborn who served as a general during the American Revolution. The area was mainly farmland and...
ARISE Detroit! Preparing for 17th Annual Neighborhoods Day
A Detroit tradition, the 17th Annual ARISE Detroit Neighborhoods Day will take place on Saturday, August 5 from sunup to sundown throughout the city's neighborhoods. The event highlights the work of...
Manage Diabetes with Diet and Exercise
If you happen to be one of the unfortunate residents of Michigan with diabetes, you're not alone. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than one million people in our state have been...
Dominican Literacy Center Continues to Enrich Adult Lives Through Education
Since its establishment by two Dominican Sisters in 1989, the Dominican Literacy Center in Detroit has been helping adults better themselves through education. The Dominican Literacy Center (DLC)...
Westland Mayor Michael Londeau Serving Out a Commitment to His Hometown
This past January, the Westland City Council chose Michael P. Londeau to fill the vacancy left by Mayor William Wild who resigned to pursue employment in the private sector and spend more time with...
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...
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...
