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Michigan set to become 20th state outlawing ‘gay panic’ defense
LANSING, MI – It would no longer be legal to argue that someone’s sexual orientation justified assaulting them under a proposed law headed to the governor’s desk. If signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a person charged with a violent crime couldn’t seek to reduce or evade criminal liability on claims that they lost control and reacted violently because of the victim’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
ProsperUs Detroit empowers micro-businesses with loans, guidance
DETROIT (FOX 2) - You can't have big business without big ideas and sometimes those ideas need help and resources to grow. That's the idea behind a financial ecosystem that was started in Detroit when the economy was at an all-time low. "Detroit hustles harder" is not just a saying,...
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.
Michigan Woman Suing Detroit Casino Refusing to Pay Large Jackpot
"This is some bulls---!" Those are Denise Ezell's words, after being denied a $127,000 prize she claims she won at a Detroit casino. Ezell has filed a lawsuit, claiming she is entitled to the jackpot. Ezell filed the lawsuit on Wednesday (6/26) in US District Court Eastern District of Michigan,...
US Senate hopeful Hill Harper hosts Dave Chappelle for comedy fundraiser in Detroit
Comedian Dave Chappelle, who has garnered criticism for his repeated jokes at the expense of the transgender community, will headline a campaign fundraising show next week in Detroit for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Hill Harper. The show, which is set for July 11 at Saint Andrew’s Hall, is being promoted...
Teaching High School Students Software Engineering: Project Implementation
(1) Joseph Latessa, Department of Computer Science Wayne State University, Detroit MI USA ([email protected]);. (2) Aadi Huria, Senior, Salem High School Canton, MI USA ([email protected]);. (3) Deepak Raju, Senior, Salem High School, Canton MI USA ([email protected]). Table of Links. 4 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION. To meet the project’s goal...
Community feedback needed for district’s financial health
By Sarah Shurge – The Wayne-Westland Community Schools wants your help in the decision-making process for the schools budget reduction. During the board meeting on Monday, June 17th, the board of education approved the budget for the 2024-2025 school year, anticipating a deficit of $8,927,613 by June 30th, 2025.
No child should go without enough to eat: Gleaners Food Bank teams up with Citizens for 'Hunger Free Summer' campaign
Gleaners is once again teaming up with Citizens Financial Group for their “Hunger Free Summer” campaign, during which generous donors at Citizens and other organizations will match all donations to Gleaners to have twice the impact.
Helicopter crashes in Monroe County farm
A pilot and his passenger escaped uninjured from a helicopter crash in Monroe County, authorities said. The 51-year-old, of Newport, was flying his plane back to Willow Run Airport Thursday morning when he experienced engine trouble and crash landed in a farmer's field, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
Tigers lineup: Matt Vierling starting at 3rd base on Wednesday
Matt Vierling is back in the lineup Wednesday night after missing the last two games with a sore foot. The Detroit Tigers (38-47) play the Minnesota Twins (48-37) at 8:10 p.m. Eastern time at Target Field. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Red Wings sign two-time Stanley Cup champion Vladimir Tarasenko away from the Panthers
The raiding of the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers continued Wednesday with the Detroit Red Wings signing winger Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year contract worth $9.5 million. Tarasenko, 32, is the sixth player from Florida’s Game 7 lineup to leave in free agency, not an uncommon theme around the NHL...
The Daily: Ex-Red Wing Key to Re-igniting Huberdeau; NJ Grades
The Calgary Flames are hoping that former Detroit Red Wings player may be right linemate to push Jonathan Huberdeau back on the right track offensively. The Flames gave Mantha a one-year deal for $3.5 million with the hope he can be the finisher Huberdeau needs to jump-start his game. Huberdeau boasted 115 points in his final season with the Calgary Flames. He has totaled 55 and 52 points in his first two seasons with the Flames.
Thanking Bridget Kelly for over 50 years of serving Wayne
By Sarah Shurge – “I’ve lived here for almost 52 years. It’s been like home,” said Bridget Kelly. Kelly and her husband, Tom Kelly, moved to Wayne in 1972 from New York with their four sons: Tommy, Patrick, Michel, and Kevin. “We wanted to be in a smaller community than the city,” said Kelly. “We had friends here and there was a job opening. Tom did the interview and got the job, so we moved.”
Bob Carmack, who went after Mayor Duggan and corruption, dies at 65
A man who would not miss an opportunity to criticize Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and who exposed a city councilman for bribery has died. His family Wednesday confirmed the death of Bob Carmack, 65, known for revealing that former Councilman Gabe Leland took a $7,500 bribe in exchange for a vote and battling with Duggan about a piece of property he claimed to own. ...
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