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Officials: Metro Detroit transition from GFL to Priority has been ‘ridiculous’
Trash pickup being days if not weeks behind schedule. Garbage trucks leaking oils onto local roadways. Communication mix-ups. On Priority Waste’s first day on the job of trash pick up in Flat Rock, trash cans sat by the road, still full of trash. At the July 1, 2024 Flat...
Metro Detroit "Balloon Guy" leaves lasting impression
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Steve Donohue has an audience a few days a week.Donohue is well known in the Allen Park community for his balloon-making skills, and his reputation has simply blown up over the years."I think he's an awesome human to come and do this for other people," said Southgate resident Pat Pulido."It's very joyful and graceful to see him every time we come around," said Allen Park resident Elizabeth Martinez.Donohue has even earned the title "Balloon Guy," and seeing the crowd he attracts is for a good reason.Alysia Burgio: "You constantly have a line going it...
Royal Oak eatery honored by Easterseals MORC
Sign of the Beefcarver on Woodward was the backdrop for a recent unique award presentation. Easterseals MORC’s Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse, a mental health rehabilitation program that gives community members skills to prepare them for re-entry into the workforce or make a career change, presented the Sign of the Beefcarver restaurant on Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak with an Employer Appreciation Plaque. On hand were Royal Oak Mayor Mike Fournier, restaurant owner Jay Joliat and Easterseals MORC representatives.
Lawmakers question National Weather Service over no warning before Detroit-area tornado
LIVONIA, Mich. — U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell, Rashida Tlaib and Haley Stevens are seeking answers from the National Weather Service on why there was no warning before the deadly tornado in Livonia last month. A 3-year-old boy was killed after a tree fell on his family's house, severely injuring...
Lawsuit revived against Southfield paramedics who falsely declared woman dead
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - Four first responders in Southfield may stand trial in a civil case involving a woman who was pronounced dead when she was still alive. Timesha Beauchamp, who had cerebral palsy, was struggling to breathe when her family called 911 in August 2020. The medical crew...
Priority Waste officially takes control of GFL residential accounts
Issues with GFL trash pickup have been reported for weeks throughout metro Detroit, with some residents saying their pickups were days late, while others say it didn’t come at all.
Farmington Hills Law Firm Identifies Michigan's Most Dangerous Intersections, Urges Drivers to Exercise Caution
Michigan Auto Law, based in Farmington Hills, has released its annual report on the state's most perilous intersections, spotlighting the need for heightened caution among drivers. The firm's findings, which draw on data from the Michigan State Police, reveal a concentration of dangerous crossings in Southeast Michigan, with 18 of the top 20 located within this region. As per the law firm's data, the intersection of 11 Mile Road and Interstate 696 at Van Dyke Avenue topped the list with 218 crashes and 52 injuries, according to a statement obtained by Click on Detroit.
20 Years of July Covers
In July of 2004, the Chaldean News covered Fr. Andrew Younan’s ordination. He is now the host of “FA Blog,” where he regularly discourses on subjects like suffering, parenthood, and calming down. In 2005, “Who Will Lead?” provided a detailed analysis of the Detroit mayoral election, exploring...
Detroit Fire Department facing equipment issues before July 4 holiday promises quick repairs
DETROIT – Tuesday morning started with a radio call about the Detroit Fire Boat, which was still out of service ahead of the 4th of July holiday boating weekend. Fire Boat 1: “Hello, it’s Fire Boat 1. Fire Boat 1 is still out of service.”. DFD operator:...
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