Articles from the July 19, 2018 edition
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Slow It Down
Citizens of Southwest Detroit are fed up with the traffic that dangerously speeds up Fort Street everyday. The community gathered on a busy Fort Street to hold host a protest that would build... Full story
The World Celebrates Nelson Mandela's Centenary
This year South Africa, as well as many nations around the globe, celebrate the 100th anniversary of the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, a towering figure of tenacity and dignity who overcame... Full story
Fish & Loaves Food Pantry hosts 10th fundraising golf outing
TAYLOR, MICHIGAN – Fish & Loaves, a Taylor-based community food pantry that helps serve the nutritional needs of seven Southeastern Michigan communities, will hold its 10th annual "Par for the C... Full story
Civil Rights Groups, Democrats Oppose Trump's SCOTUS Pick
f President Donald Trump's last Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch is any indication, his latest pick in Brett Kavanaugh will do the civil rights community no favors, National Urban League President... Full story
Westwood Welcomes New Board Member Angela Hopkins
ngela Hopkins of Inkster was recently appointed to the Westwood Board of Education to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Trustee Gregory Stephens. Ms. Hopkins is active in the Westwood... Full story
Find a Piece of Living History at Livonia's Greenmead Park and Village
Situated in the northwest section of Livonia, Greenmead is a collection of relocated buildings from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The buildings were significant in their time as the... Full story
The Great Bacon Run is Coming to Garden City
arden City's Great Bacon Run is all about fun and giving back to the community. The event, now in its third year, will be held Saturday, August 11 at Garden City Park. The Great Bacon Run features fou... Full story
Voters rally to demand Court "Let Michigan Vote" on redistricting reform
LANSING – Hundreds of voters rallied in front of the Hall of Justice today to protect their right vote in November on the Voters Not Politicians redistricting reform ballot measure, as the Michigan S... Full story
A Star is Born
Messi, Harry Kane and Ronaldo mover over, the new showstopper is Kylian Mbappé of France. French soccer star showed up and showed out on the world's largest soccer stage, the World Cup final against... Full story
Debbie Allen to close out the Summer Dance Intensive at The Carr Center
DETROIT - The Carr Center Summer Dance Intensive featuring the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) is coming to an end soon. Debbie Allen will be in Detroit to close out the program by teaching a... Full story
New Lilly Diabetes Helpline to Assist People Seeking Solutions to Insulin Affordability
INDIANAPOLIS, July 12, 2018 – Starting August 1, a new dedicated helpline called the Lilly Diabetes Solution Center will assist people who need help paying for their insulin – such as those with low... Full story