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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...
Help is Available For Anyone Struggling with High Energy Bills
Winter time in Michigan is no time to be worrying about how to get that high gas or electric bill paid. There are many agencies and programs available to help with paying your winter energy bill....
WRCJ 90.9 FM Offers Listeners' Classical and Jazz Music
Did you know that Detroit has a classical and jazz radio station? Among the varieties of music and talk on Detroit's radio dial, many are unaware of this niche station, WRCJ, 90.9 FM, at the far end...
Holiday Banners Add a Decorative Touch to Ecorse Roadways
Ecorse Councilwoman LaTonya Lamb was considering some ideas for beautifying the city she serves. Working with other city leaders, she came up with the idea for banners to line the city's main streets...
Don't Let Holiday Stress Get You Down
Holiday time is here and with it comes plenty of hustle, bustle-- and stress. "There are multiple reasons why the holidays can be stressful," explains Dr. Shama Faheem, M.D. and Chief Medical Officer...
Toys for Tots Celebrating 75 Years of Christmas Joy
As holiday time draws near, you've likely seen one of those large collection boxes positioned at local business and government office by Toys for Tots. The Toys for Tots Program began in 1947 when...
Lincoln Park Public Schools Administrator Recognized for Dedication to Student Literacy
Lincoln Park Public School's (LPPS) Executive Director of Instruction and Evaluation, Eric Calvin, was recently awarded the statewide 2022 Reading Recovery Council of Michigan Award for his...
BBB Scam Alert: Scammers are Targeting your Facebook Page
It can all happen so innocently. You're scrolling through your Facebook posts and see a post about an injured pet or lost child. Thinking you're being helpful, you share the post on your own profile....
Students Highlight Environmental Issues One Image at a Time
An old saying goes "A picture is worth a thousand words." When it comes to conveying the many ideas behind the environmental justice movement in Michigan, pictures really can say a lot. In 2018, when...
Local Entrepreneur Producing Healthy Treats for Your Dog
If you share your life with a canine family member, you know all too well how confusing it can be to pick out a treat for Fido. With dozens to choose from, it is often easy to just pick out the cheape...
Garden City History Inspires Local Author
Jessica Kogelmann has spent her entire life in Garden City. Agraduate of Garden City High School, she recalls of her time in school that history was never of much interest to her and always involved l...
Police Leadership Puts the Emphasis on Community in Ecorse
The Ecorse Police Department's Interim Police Chief Jerry Flowers knows a thing or two about the community he serves. Flowers grew up in River Rouge and graduated from River Rouge High School. His...
Downriver Women of Distinction Honored at Local Awards Event
The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber (SWCRC) hosted its sixth annual Women of Achievement Awards on Friday, October 14. The event was held at Crystal Gardens in Southgate. Main sponsors for the...