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Former Grosse Pointe Woods lifeguard dives into new role heading Parks and Rec Department
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A Grosse Pointe Woods native who spent much of his youth at the Lake Front Park pool has returned home to helm the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. Owen Gafa’s appointment to parks and recreation director passed by a vote of 5-0 by the...
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
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...
Lingering concern for the Lions highlighted by player tabbed as potential bust
Last season, no Detroit Lions' edge rusher besides Aidan Hutchinson (11.5 sacks) had more than two sacks. So that remaining group was ripe for an overhaul this offseason. Julian Okwara (Philadelphia Eagles), Romeo Okwara (retirement) and Charles Harris (still a free agent) are notably gone. As could have been expected,...
Priority Waste takes over refuse hauling in Farmington Hills
METRO DETROIT — The lime green trucks picking up refuse in your neighborhood have turned to yellow. Green For Life Environmental, the waste management company that has contracts with many municipalities in metro Detroit, recently sold the residential trash collecting assets to Priority Waste. News of the sale hit social media before GFL was able to put out its official statement.
2024 Junior Gold Notebook - Round 3
DETROIT – Only one round of qualifying remains at the 2024 Junior Gold Championships in Detroit after Wednesday’s four-game block, and time is winding down for those near the cut line to make a run into the Advancers Round and continue their quest to win. U18 BOYS. Leading...
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,...
Michigan’s “Fair and Reasonable” Reforms Allowed Car Insurers to Charge More in Black Neighborhoods
This article is coreported with Outlier Media, a service journalism organization in Detroit. Sign up for its newsletters. Alana, a retired preschool teacher on a fixed income, gave up driving because of how expensive it was to insure her car. Insurance, she recalled, cost more than her monthly auto payments. “I’ve turned down at least three good-paying jobs because I couldn’t get there,” she said. “I was so hurt. I went into a deep depression after that.”
Detroit Mother Pleads Guilty to Beating Her 3-Year-Old Son to Death, Storing Him in Her Freezer
A Detroit mother of three pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident so heinous even the police beyond shocked. Police say her arrest was a result from a grim discovery from her freezer. Suggested Reading. Authorities from the Detroit Police Department say an anonymous tip made to Child Protectives...
Shyft Group to Announce Q2 Financial Results on July 25
NOVI, Mich. – The Shyft Group, Inc., a North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing will announce its second quarter 2024 financial results prior to the market opening on July 25. A conference call and webcast will begin at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Teleconference and webcast access:. A listen-only...
3 Detroit Lions who could end up on the trade block before Week 1
The Detroit Lions are in unprecedented air as a legit Super Bowl contender heading into the 2024 season. They also have a loaded roster, virtually unrivaled in the league, which has been quite a journey too over the course of the Brad Holmes/Dan Campbell regime. It ultimately means the Lions...
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.
EMU to Participate in MAC Kickoff Event at Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – The 2024 football season for the Mid-American Conference kicks off this week, July 18-19, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Entering his 11th season in charge of EMU is Head Coach Chris Creighton, who will be accompanied by tight end Jere Getzinger and defensive lineman Justin Jefferson.
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...
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.
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...
Sunny Skies Ahead: Detroit's Weeklong Weather Forecast Promises Pleasant Conditions
As the city of Detroit basks amid a mostly sunny week, residents can look forward to a stretch of agreeable weather with high temperatures hovering around the low to mid-80s, according to the National Weather Service. Today holds a slight chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 2 p.m. however, with only a 20% chance of precipitation. Better forget the umbrellas, and instead, maybe plan a picnic in one of Detroit’s lush parks.
How We Investigated Car Insurance Loopholes in Michigan
In Detroit, residents know that their sky-high car insurance prices shape almost every aspect of Motor City life. The average cost of auto insurance is $5,300 a year, the highest of any major American city. Median household income is under $38,000, meaning the typical Detroit family spends nearly one out of every seven dollars on car insurance.
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