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Veterans, homeless given food, toiletries on Fourth of July
DETROIT, Mich. (FOX 2) - Feeding the Veterans and the Homeless, a charity founded by Michael C. Jones, did just that on the Fourth of July, donating food and toiletries to more than 300 of those in need. Jones, in addition to being a minister, spent six years in the...
On 100th birthday, metro Detroit Tuskegee Airman reflects on changing racial attitude
On his 100th birthday, on the Fourth of July, a West Bloomfield Tuskegee Airman had a message about the racial progress he has witnessed over the past century: Guard it with vigilance. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Harry Stewart was among the approximately 1,000 first Black Air Force pilots trained at Tuskegee Army...
Bourbon bottles honoring Deputy Brad Reckling keep selling out, profits donated to family
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - It's not just any whiskey. It's a tribute to Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy Bradley Reckling, who was fatally shot in the line of duty late June. Benstein Liquor, a store in Commerce Township, "wanted to make sure his legacy lives on," according to their...
Detroit Pistons can't make Saddiq Bey mistake again
When the Detroit Pistons drafted four players in the 2020 NBA Draft, they thought they had the foundation of their team. Troy Weaver hilariously dubbed Killian Hayes, Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart and Saben Lee the “Core Four” and even compared them to the Yankees' dynasty of the late 90’s.
Amik Robertson has a strong message for Lions fans calling him a 'depth player'
New Lions cornerback Amik Robertson leaves no doubt about it. He expects to play extensively in his first season in Detroit, despite what anyone on the outside might think. Robertson, who played his first four NFL seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, doesn’t see himself as a “depth player” whatsoever. Based on a social media post from the early hours of July 4th, the plucky Robertson is tired of hearing about how he’s depth instead of a prominent player in the overhauled Lions secondary.
Thunderstorms eyeing Metro Detroit Friday could turn severe, with risk for downpours, damaging winds and large hail
After some hit-and-miss showers in Metro Detroit on the 4th of July, heavier thunderstorms eyeing the region could turn severe on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Man killed in July 4 shooting on Detroit’s west side
DETROIT – A fatal shooting on Detroit’s west side has left one man dead. The shooting occurred on Thursday (July 4) on the Southfield Service Drive at Pembroke Avenue. The Detroit Police Department’s Homicide Unit is headed to the scene. This is a breaking news story, and...
Defendant in Samantha Woll murder trial takes the stand
DETROIT, Mich. — The defendant in the murder trial of Samantha Woll, the Jewish leader who was murdered outside her home last year, took the stand for the first time Wednesday. Michael Jackson-Bolanos is charged in connection with stabbing Woll, the president of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, outside her...
Tigers 3, Twins 12: Red, white, and blowout.
Happy Fourth of July, friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful day and that once this day game is wrapped you’ve got plans for BBQs and fireworks. Today’s outing saw Bailey Ober on the mound for the Twins and Kenta Maeda get the nod for the Tigers. Unfortunately this was not a great game, so if you missed it, consider yourselves lucky.
Apartment catches fire on Lasher Road in Detroit
DETROIT (FOX 2) - An apartment caught fire on Thursday, but first responders were able to contain it to one unit, according to the Detroit Fire Department. The fire took place on the 18000 block of Lasher Rd. in Detroit. No injuries were reported, said Detroit Fire Chief James Harris.
Record 334 boats lined up for 100th Bayview Mackinac race; 'All out war' on the water
Some things endure. In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald published "The Great Gatsby" and Mount Rushmore was dedicated. Here in Michigan, Bayview Yacht Club launched its first sailboat race from Port Huron to Mackinac Island. Yep, 100 continuous years of racing with sailors from all over the world — despite war,...
Detroit neighborhood celebrates new park opening ahead of Fourth of July
(CBS DETROIT) — This year, a neighborhood in Detroit has a new gathering spot to celebrate the Fourth of July. Greenview-Wadsworth Park near Interstate 96 and the Southfield Freeway was a decade in the making.For years, the lot at the corner of Greenview and Wadsworth was just green space after they tore down the vacant Marsh Elementary School."As a community, we're always looking at making sure people have ways to be healthy," said Kenyetta Campbell, founder and executive director of the Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance.Campbell's group approached the city, wanting to turn the almost two-and-a-half acres into a park."In order...
NBA Trades: Knicks look to shed salary in proposed swap with Pistons
Within the first 72 hours of NBA free agency, the Detroit Pistons secured Tobias Harris with a two-year, $52 million deal (yikes!) and still have around $28 million in cap space left. Their new president of basketball operations, Trajan Langdon, aims to utilize the extra space by acquiring unwanted contracts to gain draft assets. In The Athletic, James L. Edwards III explains how Detroit, needing to reach the salary floor and fill their roster, might target financially constrained teams like the New York Knicks for mutually beneficial trades.
Detroit Stand Up! Skilla Baby Shakes Up Social Media After Saying THIS About Eminem (WATCH)
Skilla Baby sparked a debate on social media thanks to his opinion on Eminem and what Detroit natives think about his music. He shared his thoughts while appearing on the ‘Baby, This is Keke Palmer’ podcast. RELATED: Wayment! Rapper Skilla Baby Drags Social Media User Who Said He’s “Not Cute” Skilla Baby Speaks On Detroit’s [...] The post Detroit Stand Up! Skilla Baby Shakes Up Social Media After Saying THIS About Eminem (WATCH) appeared first on The Shade Room.
Detroit Non-Profit Helps People and Small Businesses Get Free Tax Services
July, 3, 2024 ~ Accounting Aid Society, a nonprofit organization that offers no-cost tax and financial services to individual taxpayers and small businesses, announced that they will continue to assist with tax services year-round with more than four locations during the off-season in Detroit. This will allow individuals and small businesses to eliminate the annual stress of tax season and stay compliant all year long. President and CEO Prisilla Perkins said people and households with incomes under $64,000 can take advantage of no-cost tax preparations through the Accounting Aid Society.
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