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Detroit Non-Profit Works to Educate Locals on Pollinators
Aug. 18, 2024 ~ CATCH is an acronym for Caring Athletes Team for Children’s and Henry Ford Hospitals that was founded by the late Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson in 1987. CATCH Executive Director Jim Hughs says dollars from special events and donations have facilitated a steady stream of items and services that help improve the quality of life for thousands of sick and underprivileged children. Since its founding, CATCH has provided more than $10.7 million for this purpose and grown its Board-Designated Endowment Fund to $13 million to help serve the mission in perpetuity.
The one Lions player that absolutely has to have the biggest game on Saturday to keep his spot
Look, I don't want to see this happen just like Detroit Lions fans don't want to see this happen, but this is kind of where things are right now. James Houston has to have a big night on Saturday, or it could be the end of his time with the Lions. Here's why. For starters, Houston isn't having the ...
CriticLEE Speaking: 'Alien: Romulus' is a new voyage not far from its mothership
This week, FOX 2's Lee Thomas and The Detroit News' Adam Graham review "Alien: Romulus," "Dìdi," "Sing Sing" and more. "Alien: Romulus" is the seventh movie in the "Alien" franchise -- while the film has an all new cast, they head to a familiar abandoned outpost floating in space.
Deaf and hard of hearing kids have a role in climate resilience
Six years ago, the Association for the Advancement of Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing was founded by four mothers who wanted to create change and educational programming for their deaf children and community. “We are dedicated to improving the educational and occupational outcomes of deaf/hard of hearing youth and young adults by creating more...
Michigan Woman Wins $1M on Instant Ticket Sold at Meijer Gas Station
A Michigan woman who has always believed she would win a large lottery jackpot has cashed in for $1 million on a ticket she bought at a Meijer gas station. The 40-year-old woman from Oakland County said she has always had this feeling that one day she and her husband would win big.
US Border Patrol: Michigan Residents Should Watch the Great Lakes for Suspicious Activity
Many Michiganders plan weekend and summer getaways to spend some time along the state's Great Lakes. We don't really think about the fact that many of these lakes are also potential ports of entry, legal or otherwise, as the lakes border Canada. The US Border Patrol has signs posted at...
Record Store Owned by Former Metallica Bassist’s Nephew Opens in Michigan
Ask any classic metal fan, they'll tell you nothing beats vinyl. While the oldheads in the thrash metal scene have always had an appreciation for tabbing through sleeves of records, the younger generation is jumping into the fire of record stores just as often. It's no wonder record stores are...
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.
Are You Obligated To Follow Official Detours When Road Construction Strikes Michigan?
Road construction is a fact of life, particularly in the summer months across Michigan that become road work season. In many of those construction zones, the road is closed fully and drivers are forced to take a detour. So the question is, must you take the official routed detour? Do states like Michigan have laws on the books that would force drivers to take those routes?
Metro Detroit families shop for deals as back-to-school shopping is hit with inflation woes
(CBS DETROIT) - It's prime back-to-school shopping season. As inflation woes continue, families do everything they can to stock up on items to kick off the school year."I don't necessarily go to dollar stores or thrift stores because I know if I pay attention to Facebook and look at those pages that offer the community free things for children to go back to school. I'm on it," said parent Ecora Foshee.Foshee is just one of many parents in the area searching for back-to-school deals.According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school shopping will top $39 billion this year, up from $26...
Caution! There is a Big Meat Recall Here in Michigan!
If you are a lunch meat fan and you will be either packing lunch for you kids going back to school soon, or even yourself, you had better watch out because there is a big deli meat recall. Boar's Head, one of the most popular and trusted brands of deli...
Student Safety: The Most Dangerous Colleges in Michigan
When we send our children off to college or attend ourselves, it can be terrifying for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, one of the most prominent is how dangerous college campuses and towns can be. The issues aren't confined to a few places, either. Many colleges across the country have...
Woman-owned startup wants to elevate Great Lakes fish to posh charcuterie status
A marketing and branding consultant and “amateur chef” aims to build on the growing popularity of tinned fish with the launch of a new company that will source product from Michigan and the Great Lakes. The idea for Great Lakes Tinned Fish originated when Marissa Fellows lived in...
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