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Totally Tubular Festival and more tops metro area music weekend
For Tom Bailey and others on the bill, packages such as this weekend’s Totally Tubular Festival are a kind of old home week — in this case for fellow veterans of the early ’80s new wave scene in the U.S. and the U.K. “There’s a little bit...
Detroit’s Anna Garcia is over the ‘Moon’ with 1st film role
DETROIT - Anna Garcia makes her feature film debut in "Fly Me to the Moon," the new space race romance in which the Metro Detroiter plays the plucky assistant to Scarlett Johansson's character, and she and her friends recently celebrated her big screen bow by renting out a Los Angeles movie theater for a showing of the movie.
Book clubs, crafts and other fun things to do Downriver
What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost and contact information. Submit announcements at least two weeks prior to the event. Events added this week. Allen Park Street...
Things to do in Detroit area, July 26 and beyond
• Tamar Braxton: Feb. 26, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, ticket prices vary. • 2024-25 Fox Theatre Series: Subscription packages and individual tickets, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary. On sale 10 a.m. July 26. • Kehlani with FLO and Anycia: Sept. 10, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.
Can Detroit student see themselves in their course work? District wants them to weigh in
In August, students in the state’s biggest school district will form a group to weigh in on the district’s social studies curriculum as part of a process to ensure course materials are equitable and representative of the majority-Black student body. The new Social Studies Student Think Tank will...
Allen Park Street Fair charity Zumba event to raise funds for people with disabilities
Allen Park’s second annual street fair will feature a variety of events, one of which combines charity and fitness. On Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 to 11:30 am, Vibe Fit Studio in Allen Park, in collaboration with the Allen Park Street Fair organizers, will host a Zumbathon charity fitness event that will bring a dance party to the streets of Allen Park — all to benefit the Arc Downriver Special Needs Sports Program.
Detroit game developer’s ‘We Never Yield’ drops players into an Afrofuturist kingdom
Neil Jones spent his childhood on the westside joyfully gaming. It’s what propelled Jones — aka Aerial_Knight — to become a developer. Detroit game developer’s ‘We Never Yield’ drops players into an Afrofuturist kingdom · Outlier Media
Stateside Podcast: Dearborn Mayor on Harris and "Uncommitted" Voters
Michigan remains a key battleground state in the upcoming election. The city of Dearborn, where thousands voted "uncommitted" in the February primary, sent a strong signal to President Biden and the Democratic Party that the administration's support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war on Gaza could cost the party the presidency. The city of Detroit was similarly tepid in regards to President Biden's campaign. With Biden stepping down and Vice President Kamala Harris assuming the role of the Democratic candidate, Stateside's Zena Issa sat down with the mayor of Dearborn, Abdullah Hammoud, to discover what Harris' candidacy might mean for voters in Dearborn.
EMU's first-ever Esports team makes its debut this fall
Gaming monitors at an Esports event held at EMU's George Gervin GameAbove Center. Eastern Michigan University is heading full steam into collegiate Esports competition. This fall will mark the first semester that Eastern Michigan has recruited students to participate in the competitive Esports. The squad includes Jacob Bennett from Detroit Catholic Central High School, who capped off his high school career with a national league championship in the Rocket League.
Trinity Health Livonia to put renewed focus on mental health, accessibility to care
LIVONIA — Trinity Health Livonia Hospital plans to dedicate more resources toward mental health, chronic disease and accessibility over the next three years after hearing from the community. The hospital at the corner of Five Mile and Levan roads recently underwent a comprehensive community health needs assessment that included...
Driver in fatal Dearborn crash sped through traffic light at more than 100 mph, police say
The driver in a fatal car crash in west Dearborn on July 19 was driving at a speed in excess of 100 mph when she failed to stop at an intersection's traffic light, the Dearborn Police Department said. On the morning of July 19, a 26-year-old woman from Taylor driving an SUV sped through a traffic light at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Nowlin Street and struck a Ford F150 truck, killing the driver. ...
Trenton police investigate bomb threat against recreation center
A Trenton teen may be in trouble with the law after he allegedly called in a threat against a municipal recreation center, police said. Trenton police officers were called at about 8:12 a.m. to the Kennedy Recreation Center for a report of a bomb threat, they said. Authorities said officers...
Lions waive veteran OL at the start of training camp
In a series of moves relating to the Detroit Lions roster at the start of the team’s training camp, the Lions also made a roster change to the offensive line. Veteran lineman Matt Farniok was waived on Wednesday. Farniok ended the 2023 season on the Lions practice squad and...
Michigan Hospital Named One of the Best for Cancer Treatment in U.S.
When facing a cancer diagnosis, choosing the right hospital can make all the difference. America is home to some of the best cancer treatment centers globally, offering cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. So how do you go about finding the very best in cancer care? The U.S. News...
In Detroit, Whitmer puts focus on safety and jobs while signing off on $83B budget
Following a roaring introduction from Detroit Fire Department Chief James Harris, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday put her signature to the $82.5 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025 after touting funds for public safety, economic security and infrastructure. Whitmer gathered with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit), Senate Majority Leader […]
Early voting for Michigan's August primary election begins July 27
Registered voters in Michigan can vote in-person ahead of the August primary election thanks to early voting, which begins July 27. After voters passed a ballot initiative in 2022, municipalities in Michigan are required to hold at least nine days of early voting for each statewide and federal election, with early voting locations...
Hulk Hogan to visit Metro Detroit, launch new beer. Here's where the WWE legend will be.
(CBS DETROIT) - WWE legend Hulk Hogan is scheduled to visit Michigan this week to launch his Real American Beer brand in the state, following his speech at the Republican National Convention, where he ripped his shirt off. Real American Beer, co-founded by Hogan, is an American-style light lager brewed with North American ingredients, according to a release, and will be at several locations in Metro Detroit for the launch. "If the Great Lakes State is anything like what we experienced last week in Missouri, Michigan better get ready brother," said Hogan. He is expected to attend events in the area on...
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