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That’s a wrap: Uncle Sam Jam 2024 a hit
Despite some spells of rainy weather and summer heat, Uncle Sam Jam went off with large crowds enjoying the food, midway, fireworks and activities last weekend. Held at Woodhaven Civic Center Park and one of the largest festivals held annually in the Downriver area, Uncle Sam Jam included fireworks Friday then a drone show Saturday.
The Skillman Foundation names Sarida Scott as Vice President, Program
Today we announce the hiring of Sarida Scott as Vice President, Program. In this role, Scott will provide both strategic and operational leadership to the Foundation’s program team, guiding and implementing grantmaking totaling more than $20 million annually in alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and newly launched People Powered Education strategy.
Why Stopping Algorithmic Inequality Requires Taking Race Into Account
In 2019, Michigan lawmakers banned car insurance companies from using certain “non-driving” characteristics, like zip codes or credit scores, to calculate the price of their customers’ coverage. The reform was meant to prevent companies from upcharging certain customers on attributes not directly based on how well they drive, which is especially important when drivers in the predominantly Black city of Detroit have long paid the highest insurance prices in the country.
Detroit principal accused of creating hostile environment transferred to new school
The principal of Detroit’s Thirkell Elementary Middle-School has been reassigned for the upcoming school year following claims from parents and staff that she created a hostile work environment.Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti confirmed that Stephanie Gaines will be the new principal at the Catherine C. Blackwell Institute when the school year starts Aug. 26. She replaces Natalia Russell, an educator with more than 20 years of experience, who is retiring from the east side school that serves grades 3-8.“We felt that it was time for a change for her and the staff at Thirkell,” Vitti told BridgeDetroit,...
New Non-Profit Brings Soccer Dreams to Life for Detroit Youth
In a heartwarming story of community and opportunity, a new non-profit organization is making waves in Detroit by helping young soccer enthusiasts achieve their dreams. Gallos Blancos Detroit, founded by Orlando Espana and co-founded by Anthony Bernal, both dedicated General Motors employees, is committed to empowering kids through the beautiful game of soccer. This initiative aims to open doors for college soccer scholarships and professional careers by connecting aspiring players with professional scouts.
Tony Saunders helped Wayne County avoid bankruptcy. Now he's trying to avoid jail.
The Tony Saunders saga just keeps getting worse, with his latest criminal charge yielding new revelations about the former Wayne County CFO's problems with women. Your first clue things are headed in the wrong direction for Wayne County Executive Warren Evans' former right-hand man was my use of the phrase "latest criminal charge" in the first paragraph. ...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
This is Michigan’s hottest time of the year: How we’re stacking up
Contrary to popular belief, our daily average high temperatures are actually at their peak right now, and they begin to decrease by Aug. 1. This isn’t to say that hot weather will not occur next month, but based on climatology, late July is our hottest part of the year for Lower Michigan.
Local pharmacies getting busier as Michigan Rite Aid locations close
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - All Rite Aid stores across Michigan are closing, leaving customers scrambling to find a new pharmacy, which means local pharmacies are scrambling to help. The pharmacy manager of Bay City’s Euclid Pharmacy said he’s taken on hundreds of new customers, but said he can meet...
Michigan Making Money: Salaries Of The State’s Top 1% Earners
Most people have a desire to make as much money as they possibly can to not just take care of themselves and their families but also to have bragging rights as one of the richest people alive or to ever live. I can't lie, it's nice motivation to have in life and money does make life easier and happier but is not the end all be all since we don't get to take it with us after life. Nonetheless, most of us are competing for the best paying jobs for different reasons.
Beach and Boating forecast: July 18, 2024
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Weather has turned calm in West Michigan, so get ready for a sunshine-filled weekend. As winds increase Thursday evening out of the north, a beach hazard statement will remain in effect for Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties. Wave heights will continue to grow this evening and could reach up to 5 feet on the north side of piers.
Woodhaven native returns to area for Faster Horses performance
Trevor Rosen always enjoys opportunities to perform in his home state with his country band, Old Dominion. But those most recent appearances have been even more special for the Woodhaven native. Old Dominion headlined Little Caesars Arena last September, and bandmate Matthew Ramsey surprised Rosen by bringing his parents on...
‘It’s Only Life’ closes out Inspired’s first season with charm
WALLED LAKE, MI–I was excited to hear of the opportunity to review It’s Only Life: A New Musical Revue by John Bucchino”…mostly because I had never seen a musical revue at all, much less new ones. Revue is a form of theatre that combines individual sketches or songs into a larger idea or concept that is presented as an overall impression, if not a narrative. Musical revue is more than a concert and not quite “musical theatre” as we generally think of it.
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