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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 all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child....
There is always so much hype during this time of year as people prepare for Christmas Day. I do not get into the big commercialization of Christmas Day celebration. Christmas Day is to celebrate the birth of Jesus, so we should be giving him gifts…But that’s another column. I believe Black Friday (shopping and spending lots of money) should be every day, but it should start in our own communities. There are businesses within all of our communities that are just waiting for your business. They pa...
Critics immediately threw cold water on a new FBI 2021 Hate Crime Statistics Act Report released by U.S. Department of Justice officials on Monday, Dec. 12. Margaret Huang, the president, and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center, said while underreporting of hate crimes to the FBI remains an ongoing problem, the failure of state and local jurisdictions to report data makes the new report worse. Over one-third of the nation's 18,000 federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies fai...
Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for travelers. Winter storms, bad weather and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Drivers should know the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies. AAA urges drivers to be cautious while driving in adverse weather. AAA recommends the following tips while driving in snowy and icy...
WAYNE COUNTY,– Respiratory viruses, including flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are rising across the U.S. Nationally, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports hospitalizations for flu have reached the highest level for this time of year in more than a decade. The combined impact of higher than normal activity of these seasonal illnesses and COVID-19 has the potential to stress our healthcare systems with children’s hospitals especially impacted. As the holidays approach and we gather, Wayne County Public Hea...
On the surface, the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act sounds like a win for news organizations that remain committed to providing vital information for their communities. It also sounds suitable for the survival of important local news. However, like many pieces of legislation that float around Capitol Hill, flaws abound. Intended to support local journalism, the bill introduced by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) would create a link tax on social media platforms. The bill suggests lawmakers...
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the liberation of Jerusalem from the occupation of Antiochus IV, king of the Seleucid Empire in 165 BCE. There are many traditions surrounding the holiday, including gift giving, eating fried foods, listening to music and playing with dreidels. These traditions are part of why the holiday ... 'Chanukah' means dedication, and it refers to the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem. It's called the 'Festival of Lights' because the central symbol of...
Downriver is in the process of upgrading its infrastructure. Small business are emerging every month. Each one serves the community in its own unique purpose. Yoshi Hibachi is bringing the experience of a Japanese steakhouse to South West Detroit. This is the first time a restaurant like this has been opened in the neighborhood. Yoshi Hibachi specializes in carry out orders, so customers can make it back home to their safe spaces with their hot food. All of your favorite hibachi items are...
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 of the FM frequency. WRCJ is a listener-supported public radio station which airs 14 hours of classical music each day from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 hours of jazz music overnight from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Where else in the world but Detroit can you listen to the music of Beethoven while drinking your...
Parents, students, school staff members, and others are encouraged to nominate outstanding public-school educators for the Michigan Lottery's 2022-23 Excellence in Education awards. All public-school employees may be nominated for the awards, which recognize educators who go "above and beyond" to make a difference in the lives of children. To nominate a public-school educator, go to https://www.michiganlottery.com/excellence-in-education. The Michigan Lottery established the Excellence in...
(Statepoint) This holiday season, stretch your budget when shopping for gifts, including toys and stocking stuffers, as well as last-minute needs, meal prep and more! Spend more time creating memories and less time preparing with a few tips from experts at Dollar General. Joyful Gifts One of the best parts of the holidays may be seeing the excited reaction of someone opening a gift, especially children. Save on some of America's most popular name brand toys at Dollar General, which recently anno...