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Detroit Basketball: The Grit, Glory, and Legacy of a Basketball City
Detroit basketball is more than just a phrase; it’s a legacy of toughness, grit, and unrelenting passion. In a city of resilience, Detroit has produced iconic, hardworking basketball players, earning widespread respect and admiration. From the rugged courts of the inner city to the bright lights of the NBA, Detroit’s influence on the game is undeniable. Players live, fight for, and earn every basketball moment with each dribble, pass, and shot.
New Detroit Health Hub Brings Essential Services to East Side Community
A Detroit resident on the east side, juggling work and family, finds it challenging to access healthcare services that are often located far from home. The time and resources needed to travel across the city for something as simple as a vaccination or a health screening can be a significant burden. This is why the opening of the Detroit Health Department Satellite Hub at the Samaritan Center is so impactful. It brings these critical services directly to the community, making it easier for residents to prioritize their health without the added stress of long commutes or missed workdays.
Adrian School Board Seeking Public Feedback on Naming Superintendent’s Conference Room for Del Cochran
Adrian, MI – The Adrian Public Schools Board of Education is asking for public feedback on a recent recommendation to name the Superintendent’s Conference room for long-time Maple Del Cochran. In the recommendation, Superintendent Nate Parker noted Cochran’s service to the district and his impact in his official...
Annual River Raisin Cleanup moves forward despite high levels of E. coli
Despite high levels of E. coli found in the River Raisin by the health department, the city of Monroe plans to move forward with its annual river clean up event with safety modifications in place.
Southgate’s Priority Waste problem update provided
SOUTHGATE – An update on the ongoing challenges with Priority Waste, including contract violations and possible fines, was provided during the Aug. 7 City Council meeting by City Administrator Dan Marsh. “We are aware that Priority Waste is consistently failing to complete routes and bring out the replacement carts...
Detroit Lions offensive lineman reportedly suffers season-ending injury
The Detroit Lions reserve offensive line continues to take some serious hits. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, offensive tackle Connor Galvin suffered a torn MCL on Thursday night, and it will require season-ending surgery. Galvin was rolled up on in the second half of the Lions’...
Help Me Hank: Church says new sign denied, despite being smaller, duller than nearby clubs
DETROIT – This tip came into Help Me Hank this morning and caught my attention. A church on 8 Mile Road in Detroit wants to update the sign outside. It’s been there for more than 20 years and is outdated. The church paid a deposit to the sign...
Trade Pitch Has Red Wings Acquiring Former 2nd-Overall Pick
New York Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko has been the subject of trade rumors, and one fan-generated trade pitch on PuckPedia sees the Detroit Red Wings acquiring the former second-overall pick. Red Wings acquire:. 2025 fifth-round pick. Rangers acquire:. The deal, proposed using PuckPedia’s interactive PuckGM feature, would be intriguing because...
Beloved Michigan Toy Store Closing up Shop After 10 Years
A beloved Michigan toy store is closing the doors on one of its locations after a 10-year run in Royal Oak. Toyology Toys, located at 119 S Main St. in Royal Oak, will close at the end of this month, according to Crain's Detroit Business. Toyology's other locations in Bloomfield Hills and West Bloomfield plan to stay open.
Michigan Forecast: Showers Tonight in Marquette, Summer Heat Returns Next Week
Marquette, MI – Fall-like weather is set to linger in Marquette tonight, but a warming trend is expected as the week progresses. The US National Weather Service in Marquette forecasts scattered showers tonight, accompanied by breezy northwest winds of 20-30 mph. Temperatures will dip between 45 to 57 degrees, reinforcing the autumn-like atmosphere.
THP: Driver charged after tractor-trailer rolls over on I-40 in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol said a Michigan man was charged on Saturday after a tractor-trailer he was driving rolled over on I-40. According to a THP preliminary report, Viktor Kornyeyev, of Novi, Michigan, was driving a semi-truck on I-40 East when he tried to enter the rest area in Jefferson County just after 1 p.m.
OLSH Sends Eleven Girls to Seeds of Hope Leadership Experience
The annual Seeds of Hope youth leadership program is a faith-based experience for young women in high school. It empowers girls to become servant leaders by providing them with training and experience, giving them the tools, resources, confidence, and support that they need to make a difference in the world. Throughout the week-long retreat, students participate in service projects, network with peers, complete crafts and team-building activities, and hear from about a dozen different speakers of varying backgrounds and experience.
Former McCarroll School in Pontiac to be demolished, transformed into recreation center
PONTIAC, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – It was once a thriving hub for learning, but for decades it has been a beacon of blight."Almost for 20 years now, this has been a shuttered eyesore here in the neighborhood," said Pontiac Mayor Tim Greimel.Since 2005, McCarroll School at 191 North Glenwood Avenue has stood vacant and rundown. However, Greimel says not for much longer."We're going to build a beautiful new recreation center in its place," Greimel said. In the next few months, the dilapidated building will be demolished to make way for a state-of-the-art youth recreation center."It's really an opportunity for this site to...
11 road closures on tap this week across Michigan
There’s plenty more road construction coming our way this week, some of which could affect your travel plans or commute. Between Sunday, Aug. 11, and Saturday, Aug. 17, more than 130 new lane, ramp, and road closures are scheduled to begin, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
Don’t Be Surprised To See More All-Black American Flags Fly In MI
Many Michigan residents have a traditional American flag in their home or waving from a flagpole in their yard. While many people raise a traditional red, white, and blue flag, more residents of the Great Lakes State are choosing to fly all-black American flags for several reasons. Don't Be Surprised...
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