Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
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The reality that America is at yet another foreign war set in as Iran launched missiles at American targets in Iraq on Tuesday night in retaliation to President Donald Trump authorizing the assassination of a high-ranking Iranian general last week. As troops were being deployed to the Middle East, the topic of conscientious objectors was quietly bubbling up on social media. For civilians watching the developments unfold in real-time from the safety of their own American homes or workplaces, the... Full story
In honor of Motown's 60th Anniversary, State Representative Isaac Robinson hosted five legendary Motown artists to receive special honors on Monday, December 30 at The Film Lab Cinema and Cocktail Lounge in Hamtramck. Receiving honors were Hamtramck native and original member of the Contours Joe Billingslea, Jr., original member of the Marvelettes Katherine Anderson Schaffer, original members of the Vandellas Annette Beard and Rosalind Ashford, and Carolyn Crawford, who signed with Motown when s...
Detroit, MI – It's hard making ends meet and paying bills on a limited budget or fixed income. Low-income families know this reality all too well. They also know the frustrating feeling of needing extra help in school with math but not being able to afford it. So, they turn to Youtube, Facebook, or Google trying to find that help. But, instead, they find endless hours of largely fruitless searching. Now, however, low-income families and college students can get the expert help they need with a... Full story
Good financial habits start with an effort. Do you have $260.00 in your savings account (or in the box under your bed)? If not, do you have a plan to get there by the end of the year? If you saved $5.00 per week last year, you would have saved $260.00. If you saved $10.00 a week, you would have saved $520.00. Taking control of your finances is a way of taking charge of your life. We MUST make financial decisions for our future, today. The goal is to have enough savings to cover your monthly... Full story
If you work for a living but are somewhat up in the air about who to vote for in 2020 or for that matter, if you should even bother getting to that crowded polling place, I'd like to ask that you indulge me for a minute. Because I've got a story to tell you that might help with your decision. A story of working people and politicians who are working against all of us - everyday. I'd like to go back to 1980, the year that Ronald Reagan was campaigning to the 40th president of the United States.... Full story
The Inkster Legends had another successful Christmas season as they played Santa Claus to numerous families. The winners of this year's raffle are listed below: 3 .Globetrotters -Mike Halker. 2.Bayshore Resorts- Sam Mims 3.Piston game- Brian Quantz. Night at the Marriott Courtyard- W. Woodward 1st dinner for 2 Texas Roadhouse - Yolanda Holmes 2nd dinner for 2 Texas Roadhouse-Corey Thomas Thomas. Porterhouse Steak- Alicia Murrell. 1st 4 tickets Henry Ford Museum- Lisa Lewis. 2nd 4 tickets Henry F... Full story
OCHO RIOS, Jamaica (NNS) (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to USS Detroit (LCS 7) participated in two community relations events during a port visit to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Dec. 20. At Ocho Rios Primary School and New Providence School, in Kingston, Detroit Sailors delivered sporting equipment including cricket balls and bats, soccer equipment and a ping-pong table, and joined in a soccer game with the children. "Through personal interactions, Sailors are able to form lasting bonds with the citizens,... Full story
When it comes to youth development organizations in the state of Michigan, 4-H is the largest. Each year, more than 200,000 young people, ages 5 to 19, explore the many programs 4-H offers, including those focusing on science, renewable energy, health, and the environment. Most frequently associated with rural-dwelling families, 4-H is more than merely learning about animal husbandry and agriculture. The organization also offers programs to interest a wide range of urban-dwelling youth as well,...
