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Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs Earns Shocking Ranking For 2024
The Detroit Lions shocked a lot of people when they used one of their first-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft on Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Selecting running backs high in the draft is rare nowadays, but the Lions pinpointed him as their guy last year. During his rookie season, his explosiveness and incredible […] The post Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs Earns Shocking Ranking For 2024 appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Highland Park Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting Near Woodward and McLean
A Highland Park man has been charged with the fatal shooting of another man in what has become a somber fixture in the local fabric, Michigan State Police have confirmed. Paul Matthew Williams, 35, faces first-degree murder and felony firearm charges after the death of a 33-year-old man near Woodward and McLean streets last Friday, WWJ Newsradio reports.
Insider: Red Wings to Explore Buying Out $10.2 Million Defenseman in 2025
NHL insider Max Bultman of The Athletic believes the Detroit Red Wings will look to buy out Justin Holl in the summer of 2025. Detroit signed Holl to a three-year $10.2 million deal on July 1, 2023, after his tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Holl was supposed to help stabilize the Red Wings defense but he struggled in his first year in Detroit.
Detroit’s Jasmine Moore to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - She is the first US woman to qualify for the Olympics in both the long and triple jumps. Detroit resident Jasmine Moore is looking to make even more history at the 2024 games. This is the 23-year-old’s second trip to the Olympics. The rising star...
Detroit Regional Chamber Sends 10 to Harvard’s Young American Leaders Program
“Harvard Business School’s Young American Leaders Program is an incredible opportunity to engage with leaders from across Detroit as well as 14 other cities across the nation – all focusing on creating better and more vibrant communities back home. During the weeklong program in Boston, we dug into real-life case studies and evaluated how we might solve similar challenges in our communities. This experience creates a unique opportunity for a cohort of Detroit leaders to learn from others and bring back new skills to create change. It was also refreshing to learn that the challenges that Detroit faces are not unique and that we can learn from other cities across the country. The case studies investigated the complex challenges that every community in America faces and the need for diverse coalitions of stakeholders to overcome these challenges. This is core to the work of MichAuto in our approach to community building and reflects the ‘big tent’ approach of our investor base.”
Kamala Harris' longtime supporters welcome her return to the top of the ticket
Kamala Harris’ ascendance as the Democratic favorite for the 2024 presidential nomination has unleashed a tide of new support for the vice president. Her newfound ‘brat’ pack is relishing endorsements from social-media-age celebrities like Charli XCX and longtime political powerhouses like Nancy Pelosi. Coconut memes — a reference to a speech Harris gave at a White House event last year — are inescapable. ...
Detroit-Area Author Lynne Golodner Celebrates New Book With Multiple Events
HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. — An unlikely love affair is imperiled by long-hidden truths in the latest novel, Cave of Secrets, from Detroit-area author Lynne Golodner. Golodner is the prolific author of nine previous books who has been described as a “wonderful writer who tackles tough subjects with sensitivity and wit.” After many years of focusing on nonfiction and poetry, she published her first novel, Woman of Valor, in 2023. A former journalist and current marketing expert, she also works as a publisher, podcaster, and writing coach —melding an unwavering commitment to her art while still making time to support the work of others.
Free Dental Exams & X-Rays Offered During ‘CCH Dental Days’
Central City Health (CCH) will host “CCH Dental Days” in August, offering free dental exams and X-rays to the community. The events will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, August 2, 23, and 30, located at 10 Peterboro St. in Midtown Detroit. This health and wellness initiative is designed to enhance oral health in the community by providing comprehensive dental care to those in need. CCH Dental Days is available to Detroit and Wayne County residents regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Former Tigers shortstop DFA’d by Braves
DETROIT -- Former Detroit Tigers infielder Zack Short was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. The 29-year-old will now go on waivers and could join his fourth team of 2024. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Detroit Opera artistic director Yuval Sharon extends contract for 3 more years
Detroit Opera’s future looks bright and richly layered: Thursday morning, the globally acclaimed organization announced the extension of artistic director Yuval Sharon’s contract through 2028, meaning three more years of the Motor City leading the art form in creative collaboration and boundary pushing. Further, with the news of Sharon’s extended stay in Detroit,...
Detroit Victory Inn drug trafficker sentenced to 28 years in prison
DETROIT (FOX 2) - The ringleader of a drug trafficking ring out of a now-demolished Detroit motel was sentenced to 28 years in prison this week. Darrick Bell, 55, was convicted of three drug-related charges after a trial that lasted more than a month and included testimony from more than 20 witnesses. The jury acquitted Bell on one count involving sex trafficking and was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the remaining four counts involving sex trafficking.
Lefty who pitched twice for Tigers in 2023 promoted to big leagues with Braves
DETROIT -- A left-handed reliever who made two brief cameos for the Detroit Tigers in 2023 is back in the big leagues with the Atlanta Braves. The Braves selected the contract of Zach Logue from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. Logue, 28, pitched in three games over two short stints for...
Dan Campbell had great reaction to Lions player puking during practice
A Detroit Lions player battled through some gastrointestinal issues during training camp practice on Wednesday, and Dan Campbell reacted to the situation like only Dan Campbell could. Jameson Williams has been impressive for the Lions all offseason, and that continued during Wednesday’s practice. The third-year wide receiver made several big plays, but he was not... The post Dan Campbell had great reaction to Lions player puking during practice appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Courtney Ebonique Smith: From Detroit Youth Advocate to Global Inspiration
Confidence and support can transform lives, especially for Black women who navigate a world often stacked against them. These elements are the bedrock upon which Courtney Ebonique Smith, the dynamic and inspiring CEO of the Detroit Phoenix Center, has built her journey. Now, she stands at the precipice of an international stage as a candidate for Ms. Voluptuous International, ready to showcase the power of resilience, leadership, and unwavering commitment to community upliftment.
Former Michigan offensive lineman and 3 time Pro Bowler was at Lions training camp today
Former Michigan tackle Taylor Lewan was at the Meijer Performance Center this morning taking in day two of Detroit Lions training camp. Lewan was with Michigan from 2009 to 2013 and took home multiple Big Ten honors before being taken 11th overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2014 NFL ...
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy sues ex-CFO; Michigan Dem delegates commit to Harris; more
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