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Detroit's Landmark Dabls MBAD African Bead Museum Building Demolished Despite Public Outcry
On Tuesday, the structural concerns of a Detroit landmark led to the demolition of part of the Dabls MBAD African Bead Museum complex. According to The Detroit News, the city's Department of Appeals ruled the building at 6559 Grand River Avenue unsafe, which resulted in immediate action to raze the structure.
2024 Junior Gold Notebook - Round 2
DETROIT – Competitors completed their second of four four-game qualifying blocks at the 2024 Junior Gold Championships Tuesday in Detroit, and a few bowlers had themselves an amazing day on the lanes as the cut line starts to take shape. Junior Team USA member Kaitlyn Stull of Raleigh, North...
This college advisor expands possibilities for vulnerable students at the high school she attended
When Alicia Alvarez first stepped through the doors of her office at Western International High School five years ago, it was “a full circle moment.”The college transition advisor already knew the school intimately.This spring marked 10 years since Alvarez graduated from the same school where she works today. At Western, she is building a college-going culture. That means supporting young people each step of the way — from showing them which colleges are out there to helping them navigate the application and decision processes. Her work is vital in a city where fewer than 20% of residents hold college degrees, yet...
This Orioles trade package for Tarik Skubal could blow Dodgers away
The MLB trade deadline is now just two weeks away and trade rumors are flying everywhere. One of the biggest names floating around is Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers. MLB insider Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated linked both the Orioles and Dodgers to the All-Star pitcher. The Orioles and...
Houston Texans Sign Former Detroit Lions’ Veteran Wide Receiver
The Houston Texans continue to add to their receiver room. The Houston Texans are continuing to make some noise in the free agency department. According to KPRC2 reporter Aaron Wilson, the Texans are signing former Detroit Lions receiver Quintez Cephus just ahead of the start of training camp. Cephus, 26,...
Penske Acquires 'World's Largest' Ford Dealership in Michigan
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. announced the acquisition of Bill Brown Ford in Livonia, MI, the top-selling Ford dealer the past three years running. The purchase is anticipated to generate an estimated $550 million in annualized revenue for Penske. Penske Automotive Group, which operates across four continents and nine countries, will...
Lauren Volpe Named Gymnastics Assistant Coach
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University Gymnastics Head Coach Katie Minasola announced the hiring of Lauren Volpe as an assistant coach Wednesday, July 17. "We are beyond thrilled to welcome Lauren to our EMU family," Minasola said. "Her knowledge and experience in the MAC as an athlete...
Kalitta Air Faces $400,000 Penalty for FAA Violation
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a civil penalty of $400,000 against cargo airline Kalitta Air for allegedly operating flights in a prohibited region when certain aircraft have a faulty multimode receiver. The agency announced Friday that Kalitta Air, based in Ypsilanti, Mich., used prohibited procedures on 44 flights between...
Volleyball Earns 20th-Consecutive AVCA Team Academic Award
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- For the 20th consecutive academic year, the Eastern Michigan University Volleyball Team has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT. The association announced Wednesday, July 17. Eastern volleyball continued their tradition of academic excellence as their 20-year streak stands as...
Detroit Retail Market: What’s Old Is New as Users Backfill Spaces
Metro Detroit’s retail market is characterized by strong tenant demand and investors’ eagerness to acquire and backfill vacant properties. In the downtown area, the revitalization efforts and adaptive reuse developments that started well before the pandemic continue. In fact, this year marked Detroit’s 100th commercial demolition, accelerated by $95 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Summer music festivals fill the weekend in the metro area
The metro area’s always crowded summer music scene goes into overdrive this weekend, with a half-dozen mostly outdoor festivals taking place from Detroit’s Cultural Center to Pontiac and beyond. The offerings are varied, too, including …. • Diverse as ever, the 33rd annual Concert of Colors is once...
Jury in Samantha Woll Murder Trial Returns to Deliberate For a 5th Day on Thursday
On Tuesday, on the fouth day of deliberations, the Detroit jury in the Samantha Woll murder trial failed to reach a unanimous verdict. The jury will be off on Wednesday to accommodate a juror's child care issue, and return Thursday, the Detroit Free Press reports. The jury has twice sent notes to the judge saying it is deadlocked on certain counts, but the judge has instructed them to keep deliberating.
Bring on the summer vibes with these archival '90s photos
Recent summer temperatures have us feeling nostalgic for our younger days, so we took a deep dive in the Detroit Free Press photo archives looking to rekindle those summer vibes from the 1990s. From making friends at summer camp to visiting one of many Michigan art fairs or good times on Belle Isle, summer just brings on all the memories. More: Wright Museum exhibit about Black men showcases art from actress CCH Pounder's collection More: Helping to restore aircrafts from the golden age of flight This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Bring on the summer vibes with these archival '90s photos
Former Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus finds new team just before camp
According to multiple reports, and his agency, on Tuesday, former Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus has signed with the Houston Texans. They worked out two wide receivers on Tuesday, and Cephus was the one they chose to sign. The Lions released Cephus after he was given an indefinite suspension...
Jury in Samantha Woll murder trial remains deadlocked after 4 days of deliberation
(CBS DETROIT) - The jury in the Samantha Woll murder trial remains deadlocked after four days of deliberation. On Tuesday, Judge Margaret Van Houten gave the jury until the end of the day Thursday to reach a unanimous decision. Otherwise, she said she would declare a mistrial. The jury remains deadlocked on at least one charge, but it is unclear which charge and how many jurors are split. On Monday, juror number 3 was replaced by an alternate juror because they had a scheduling conflict due to a previously planned vacation. A second juror was temporarily dismissed early Tuesday because of a doctor's appointment but...
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