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Larry Gulick Named July "Veteran Of The Month
Another local veteran is being honored for his service. Larry Gulick, a Howell resident, has been named the Livingston County Veterans Council’s “Veteran of the Month” for July. His service in the United States Marine Corps spanned from 1989 to 2010. The Council said Gulick has demonstrated...
Celebrating a Legacy: Sabrina Nelson’s “Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin” at The Charles H. Wright Museum
Detroit-based interdisciplinary artist Sabrina Nelson invites audiences to embark on a profound journey through her traveling exhibition, “Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin.” Opening on Friday, August 2, 2024, at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, this exhibit honors the centennial of the legendary writer, social critic, and activist, James Baldwin. Through a rich tapestry of art, multimedia, and programming, Nelson crafts an intimate exploration of Baldwin’s enduring legacy.
Detroit Institute of Bagels abruptly closes as some workers quit after business was sold
Detroit’s Core City neighborhood is buzzing with the abrupt closure of Detroit Institute of Bagels, with no immediate plans to reopen after a third of its workers resigned over its recent sale to the building's landlord, well-known Detroit developer Philip Kafka. The well-known bagel shop on Grand River, commonly known as DIB, is typically open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. But on Wednesday, a sign posted on the shop's door announced its closure as they...
Detroit's Affordable Housing Boost, New Preserve on Ash I Breaks Ground in North Corktown
The city of Detroit is welcoming a significant boost in its affordable housing arsenal, with the groundbreaking of the Preserve on Ash I in North Corktown. The project is part of a forthcoming injection of nearly 600 new and preserved units of affordable housing in the Greater Corktown area. This ambitious effort is being backed by a $30 million Choice Neighborhoods grant from the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) that was awarded to the city back in 2021. Mayor Mike Duggan celebrated this step forward, expressing gratitude for the various partners involved and emphasizing the inclusive nature of Detroit’s renaissance. "As Detroit comes back, we are building the city in a way that includes Detroiters of all income levels who stayed, rather than pushing them out," Duggan said in a statement obtained by detroitmi.gov.
Michigan man, 46, killed in motorcycle crash in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan man has died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Friday in Ann Arbor.Ann Arbor police responded to the area of W. Stadium Boulevard and Winewood Avenue. A preliminary investigation found that the 46-year-old motorcyclist from Milan was traveling southbound on W. Stadium Boulevard when he collided with an SUV that was turning onto Winewood Avenue.The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the SUV, a 60-year-old man, was not hurt in the crash.Ann Arbor police believe speed was a factor.The crash is under investigation. Anyone with additional information on the crash is asked to contact the Ann Arbor Police Department tip line at 734-794-6939 or email tips@a2gov.org.
Detroit mother shot in the back 7 times while home, shooter remains unknown
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A mother who had recently given birth is fighting for her life at Detroit Receiving Hospital after she was shot seven times in her home, all while her children were next to her. The shooting took place on the night of Sunday, July 21 – and...
Michigan Wolverines HC Sherrone Moore Provides Major Update On Team’s Starting QB Plans For 2024 Season With JJ McCarthy No Longer Around
Michigan Wolverines head football coach Sherrone Moore provided an interesting update on his team’s plans at quarterback as the regular season draws closer. The defending national champions will look a lot different this year. Head coach Jim Harbaugh returned to the NFL after accepting the Los Angeles Chargers’ HC vacancy, and Moore was named the new head coach of the Michigan Wolverines.
Veteran Lions CB can’t stop smiling after getting another chance in Detroit
ALLEN PARK -- Emmanuel Moseley met with reporters after Friday’s training camp practice, and the Detroit Lions cornerback couldn’t stop smiling, and that’s for good reason. Moseley is back on the field after suffering two season-ending ACL injuries in as many years. The first ended his 2022...
Meet the Genesee County candidates for Michigan House of Representatives
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Seven districts in the Michigan House of Representatives include at least some portion of Genesee County but just three of the races have contested primaries in the Aug. 6 election. Three Republicans -- Sherri Cross, incumbent Phil Green and Sherry Marden -- are competing for the...
Mt. Morris Twp. treasurer who would ‘tell it like it is’ dies at 79
MT. MORRIS TWP., MI -- For the second time this election cycle, a Genesee County candidate on the Aug. 6 ballot has died just weeks before the primary. Mt. Morris Township Treasurer Gayle Armstrong, 79, died on Monday, July 22, two weeks after the death of Tim Sneller, 68, a former state representative who was seeking to return to the Michigan Legislature in this year’s election.
Are You Obligated To Follow Official Detours When Road Construction Strikes Michigan?
Road construction is a fact of life, particularly in the summer months across Michigan that become road work season. In many of those construction zones, the road is closed fully and drivers are forced to take a detour. So the question is, must you take the official routed detour? Do states like Michigan have laws on the books that would force drivers to take those routes?
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