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Michigan Public School Systems Among The Worst In America
One of the biggest decisions that a parent gets to make is where their child goes to school during their K-12 years. Elementary and middle school options are normally more plentiful but as you grow older the selection slims, and you're left to choose between a couple of private schools and 1 or 2 public schools. For some families, school options are a deal breaker because of their beliefs in the education system.
This Michigan City Is the High Blood Pressure Capital of America
A new study has revealed that a Michigan city leads the rest of the nation when it comes to high blood pressure. Lawnstarter pored through data from the 500 biggest cities in America, looking for the nation's most relaxed cities. Turns out much of Michigan isn't that relaxed at all.
Celebrate Black Business Month with Self Care Sunday: Empower Wellness and Entrepreneurship on August 18th
Get ready to elevate your wellness journey at a special Self-Care Sunday event celebrating Black Business Month on August 18th from 1 pm to 5 pm! Join Abayomi CDC for an afternoon dedicated to self-care, empowerment, and supporting Black-owned businesses. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to invest in yourself and your community.
Former Red Wings goaltender looking to parlay his sound cameo into a full-time role
There are some players you just can’t help but root for, even if they didn’t stick with your organization long-term. For some of these players, it’s because they could have fulfilled a team need, or for others, they’re journeymen who just won’t give up, and are so close, yet so far from catching on. For Detroit Red Wings fans, that player may be Magnus Hellberg.
Javier Báez hits 2-run HR in 8th, Tigers hold M's to 1 hit and cap 3-game sweep with 2-1 victory
DETROIT -- Javier Báez hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers held the Seattle Mariners to one hit and rallied for a 2-1 win on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. The teams were playing for the sixth time in nine days. Detroit won...
MDOC needs to address prison staffing now, McBroom says
MARQUETTE, MI— Michigan Senator Ed McBroom says there are no quick fixes to the state’s prison staffing crisis, but something needs to be done, and soon. Chronic understaffing has led to mandatory 16-hour shifts and incidents with inmates. Sources say there have been more than 200 assaults at...
Yes Sir, Yes Ma'am is helping to provide nutritous meals to those in need
Yes Sir Yes Ma’am a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is deeply committed to serving the community. They host a food distribution feeding 100-130 initiative in front of Fred's Key Shop every third Sunday to support those in need. Bre Teamer chats with Keion Franks, the organization's Community Liason, about its efforts.
Economy remains supreme for voters and Mike Duggan talks Detroit's comeback | The Pulse
(FOX 2) - "It's the economy, stupid." The saying is among the most indelible in American politics. Of all the issues that voters focus on come election year, inflation, cost-of-living, and the economy are normally at the top. If the past four years are a sign of anything, it will be again.
Detroit men who abducted, beat victim the ‘worst of the worst,’ ATF official says
DETROIT – A total of five people have been convicted in relation to the kidnapping and beating of a victim in Detroit. United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced Tuesday that Cortez Blake, 23, and Nasir Lewis, 24, both from Detroit, were convicted of kidnapping by a federal jury this week.
Pistons news: Assassin, bust, champion and front office savior
Trajan Langdon’s body of work has been under a microscope since he agreed to take the reins of the Detroit Pistons. What type of moves did he make during his time with Brooklyn or New Orleans? Which type of player did he covet and often seek out? How does he normally build out his coaching staff?
Rural township’s decision to reject proposed 400-acre gravel mine upheld by judge
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A judge recently upheld the decision of a rural township to deny a zoning permit for a 400-acre gravel mine in southwestern Washtenaw County. Washtenaw County 22nd Circuit Court Judge Timothy Conners sided with Sharon Township, finding the township properly refused to grant the special land use permit for Michigan Materials and Aggregates Co., also known as Stoneco of Michigan.
Allen Park goaltender Jack Miller signs deal with Thunderbirds Hockey Club
Earlier this week, one of the Downriver area’s top goaltenders on the high school ice hockey circuit decided to forego his senior year playing at the high school level and pursue the college prep route. Allen Park’s Jack Miller will continue his amateur playing career for the Thunderbirds Hockey...
2024 Allen Park football season preview
The 2023 football season was another strong one for Allen Park. Although they dropped two of their final three games, the Jags finished with a solid 8-2 record overall and 7-1 in the Downriver League, second behind only Gibraltar Carlson. It marked the fourth time in the last six seasons that they attained at least eight victories in a single campaign.
Virginia Tile expands AO, Marazzi distribution
Livonia, Mich.—Virginia Tile has expanded its distribution partnership with American Olean, now extending coverage of their full product lines across Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. In addition, Virginia Tile is broadening its reach by offering dual distribution of the Marazzi brand in these states as well as in North Dakota and South Dakota. The successful addition of Marazzi territories last year includes Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Virginia Tile’s long-standing relationship with both American Olean and Marazzi dates back many years, marked by successful distribution in Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Kansas. This expansion highlights Virginia Tile’s unwavering commitment to growing these brands and helping them achieve their full potential.
Michigan Parents Be On the Lookout For THIS As Kids Go Back to School
I remember being a kid and when someone had head lice at school they would get sent home and everyone else would get a letter or call home to inform our parents. Thankfully that never happened to me but I knew some kids and it was really embarrassing for them.
Holy car collector, Batfans, it's a rare replica of the 1966 Batmobile
At the end of several long rows of rare collector cars, including some famous NASCAR race cars, in a 30,000-square-foot garage in Livonia, sits arguably one of the most famous cars in the world. The 1966 Batmobile. Or — in this case, a rare replica of the one driven by...
Michigan lawmakers voice concerns over implementing new minimum wage
(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Supreme Court ruled in July that a move by the state legislature back in 2018 called "adopt and amend" was unconstitutional and the state's minimum wage will see an increase in 2025. In a 4-3 decision, the court said Republican lawmakers violated the state constitution."The very liberal Michigan Supreme Court decided for some reason that legislators can't pass bills anymore," said state Rep. Joe Aragona. "I guess I don't quite see where they're coming from. So they're doing a little bit of legislating from the bench."Aragona says he's worried about businesses implementing this higher minimum wage. In February...
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