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IN THIS SEASON OF THANKSGIVING, THE TELEGRAM READERS WANT TO KNOW, WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?
I am thankful for me and my Husband Rod's good health and our marriage. I am also thankful all for the Blessings and lessons that God provides for me each and every day. Martha Bassett My life is a...
Don't miss an opportunity to apply for college scholarships
There are many scholarships that are available to high school students and college students. Apply for more chances to get money for coll Ahmadi Family Scholarship Eligibility: Any first-generation...
2023 High School Football Playoff Brackets
The High School Regionals Football games will be played this weekend. The schedule is here. Division 1 Regionals R1 Davison (11-0) 82.444 at Rockford (11-0) 85.667 @ Ted Carlson Stadium (Ted) -...
Richardson and Walker-Miller named 2023 MMSDC Hall of Fame Legends
In October, the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) named four trailblazers including Leon C. Richardson and Carla Walker-Miller as 2023 Michigan Minority Hall of Fame Legends. The...
UNITED WAY AND ERNST AND YOUNG UNVEILS INNOVATION LAB AT ANN VISGER PREPARATORY ACADEMY
DETROIT, MI - October 16, 2023 - United Way for Southeastern has announced the unveiling of an innovative hands-on learning space for River Rouge elementary students. The Ann Visger Innovation Lab is...
NORA ALEXANDER MAY 8 1955 - , SEPT. 23, 2023
NORA ALEXANDER MAY 8 1955 - , SEPT. 23, 2023 Nora Vernice Alexander was born in Detroit and graduated from Northwestern High School in 1973. Her sons were the pride and joy of her life. She later...
ALICIA JOHNSON
ALICIA JOHNSON Alicia Nicole Johnson was born in Detroit and she graduated from Pershing High School and furthered her education with a degree in Business Management from Baker's College in Flint. She loved to play cards, dance from her granddaddy....
ANTHONY WILLIAMS MAR. 6, 1988 – SEPT. 23, 2023
ANTHONY WILLIAMS MAR. 6, 1988 – SEPT. 23, 2023 Anthony Williams was born in Detroit and attended Cooley High School and WC3 college for HVAC. He later became an entrepreneur in landscaping services...
ONGOING ASSESSMENT AT BELANGER PARK, GREAT LAKES ATHLETIC FIELDS AND JOHN JAKUBOWSKI PARK IN RIVER ROUGE Update August 15, 2023
Updated as of August 2023 - The City completed a limited environmental testing program to assess certain public properties potentially susceptible to impact from airborne deposition of particulate or...
The People Have Spoken Primary Election Results
On Tuesday, August 8, people in several Wayne County Cities cast their votes. They voted on Mayors, City Council positions, millages and other items. Although the results were low as compared to the...
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO VOTE IN THIS YEAR'S ELECTION
If you are at least 17.5 years old, a U.S. citizen, a Michigan resident, and are not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison, you can register to vote in Michigan. As a registered Michigan...
Comcast RISE to Award 100 Small Businesses in Metro Detroit with Grant Packages
Comcast RISE to Award 100 Small Businesses in Metro Detroit with Grant Packages that Include a $5,000 Monetary Grant, Marketing and Technology Resources, and More During its initial two-year program,...
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Inkster Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc & Project 22 award scholarships during their Annual Scholarship Prayer Breakfast...
April is National Financial Capability Month: Three Tips to Protect Your Money in an Emergency
CHICAGO – April is National Financial Capability Month: a reminder that everyone should arm themselves with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage their finances every day, but especially...
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
March was Reading Month - Telegram News Publisher, Gina Wilson Steward, took time to read to students at River Rouge Public Library. The book she chose was 'All Are Welcome'....
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Brother and sister love - Robert Wilson (85) and Rose Lee Bow (82) sharing time together (Send in photos of you and your siblings to [email protected] or call 313-928-2955)...
Detroit group helps another veterans unit aid the wounded
An organization dedicated to assisting military veterans facing hardships got a $30,000 boost from a peer agency to help its efforts. Detroit Chapter #9 of the Vietnam Veterans of America donated...
Activities at the Wayne Library
Winter Storytime Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:30 PM 7:15 PM Join us for a fun evening of books, songs, rhymes, flannelboard stories, and crafts! For ages birth - 5 years old with an adult...
JESSIE ENGLISH MAR. 28, 1947 – NOV. 1, 2022
JESSIE ENGLISH MAR. 28, 1947 – NOV. 1, 2022 Jessie Ruth English was born in Detroit and graduated from Northwestern High in 1965. After graduation she received a BA from Wayne State University and...
GEORGE WEAVER FEB. 21, 1943 – NOV. 4, 2022
GEORGE WEAVER FEB. 21, 1943 – NOV. 4, 2022 George William Weaver was born in Detroit and graduated from Northeastern High School and attended Highland Park Community College. George worked for the...
MERRY CHRISTMAS The Birth of Jesus Christ
1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And...
30th Anniversary Gala Celebration Honoring "The Most Influential African American Women in Metroplitan Detroit"
This event will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022, 6 pm – 9 pm at St. John's Banquet and Conference Center, 22001 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan. Tickets are $100 and a table of 10 is...
Detroit Metropolitan Airport's North Terminal becomes the Warren Cleage Evans Terminal
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's (DTW) North Terminal was renamed the Warren Cleage Evans Terminal on Monday, April 4, 2022. In June 2021, the Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) Board...
SENIOR STAR 'FOREST HUDSON, JR.'
Forest Hudson, Jr. Age: 80 Southfield, MI Where were you born and raised? River Rouge, MI Number of children: 2 Number of grandchildren: 3 General History: (What you want the readers of the Telegram...