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$1M grant gives Michigan foster kids rides to school as they switch homes
Life in foster care can lack the structure that other youth take for granted. That certainty and routine are critical to learning and mental well-being. A new Michigan program provides reliable transportation to school, even if a foster youth moves to a new home outside the district. A new state...
Detroit introduces placards showing restaurant health compliance
(CBS DETROIT) — Starting in October, Detroit is rolling out its "Dining with Confidence" restaurant inspection placards as another step in preventing repeat violators."We don't mind it. We don't care when it comes. We don't have nothing to hide; we're good," said Eric Pete, general manager of Seva.The placards will show when restaurants are in compliance. Detroit City Council passed the ordinance earlier this summer.After unveiling the program, Detroit joins other cities like New York City. Aside from online reviews like Google and Yelp, businesses believe this is just another way of helping customers choose where to eat.Pete believes it'll...
Northern lights could be visible in Metro Detroit this weekend
(CBS DETROIT) - The northern lights may be visible in Michigan for the next few nights.Friday night and Saturday night appear to be the best chances to catch the lights. However, seeing the lights within the metro area is difficult due to light pollution.However, the northern lights were visible in May throughout the Metro Detroit area and down to the Gulf of Mexico due to a significant geomagnetic storm.The Space Weather Prediction Center currently has us under a G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watch due to two specific Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) events over the past two days.In May, we reached G5 strength, and in September, we reached G4, leading to broad visibility of the northern lights.Our forecast for now is clear on both nights, so stay with the NEXT Weather team for updates.
The Most Pet-Friendly Rental Market in America Is in Michigan
Looking for a place to rent that accepts pets? One Michigan city in particular leads the nation in available properties. The personal finance website WalletHub recently released its list of America's "Most Pet-Friendly Cities in 2024". Study authors considered a wide range of criteria, including the monetary ramifications of being a pet owner in each city; the most suitable places for the optimal health and wellness of pets; and how outdoor pet-friendly each city is.
A Slam Dunk for Detroit: City Set to Host NCAA Tournament in Coming Years
Exciting news for Michiganders! The NCAA has announced that the 2028 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Midwest Regional will be held at Little Caesars Arena on March 24 and 26, 2028. This adds to Detroit’s growing reputation as a prime location for collegiate athletics. “It has been a historic...
DTE Energy customers save big via energy efficiency program, new report says
Customers who participated in a 2023 energy efficiency program will save $446.5 million over the life of the programs, products, and services, according to a new report released by Detroit-based DTE Energy. “Our energy efficiency ... Read More » The post DTE Energy customers save big via energy efficiency program, new report says appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Family of Dearborn resident killed in Lebanon speaks as conflict escalates
Dearborn businessman and community leader Kamel Jawad lost his life in Lebanon after heping aid civilians. The U.S. citizen was remembered as a hero at a really in Dearborn Wednesday evening.
Organization eliminates Native American mascots from schools
(CBS DETROIT) - The Native American Heritage Fund says it has worked to remove offensive mascots in Michigan by the end of the year."At the beginning, we had 15 offensive mascots, and we've been able to. As of this last funding cycle, eradicate all 15," said Tribal Council Chairwoman Dorie Rios. "Most of the time, we didn't have to reach out to those communities and say, you know, 'Let's rethink this mascot.' It was actually the student body for the majority of those, you know, I think they saw that it wasn't done right."That was the case for Plymouth High School. "Two...
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