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The Detroit Lions will soon be back on the field! They've announced their 2013 preseason schedule which includes a home game opener against the New York Jets in Week 1 and the New England Patriots inWeek 3 at Ford Field. In Week 2, the Lions will travel to Cleveland to face the Browns and wrap...
The weekend is here! Need something to do? Here’s a list of things to get into this weekend in and around Detroit.Friday, 4/5/13Tigers’ Opening DayComerica Park1:08 pmCheer for the Tigers as they take on the New York YankeesDiabetes WorkshopRedford Branch Library10 am-12:30 pmNow through April 9, Redford Branch Library, sponsored by the National...
Commentary
Apr. 4 marks the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we recall one of the darkest days in history, we cannot help but marvel at the light his work ushered in to bring about change.
The past year has been one of many moments that would make Dr. King proud. From the second...
It appears Detroit mayor Dave Bing and EFM Kevyn Orr might already be at odds.
On Wednesday, Apr 3., Orr disavowed letters sent by the mayor's office stating that the city would stop honoring labor union contracts for it's police, fire and paramedics.
It's an apparent miscommunication that speaks to the difficult task f...
The weather might be sending Detroiters mixed messages, but spring is here and it's time to get your house in order!
As the season changes, many want to take their pad from drab to fab. But, what's the best way to do it? There are quick, simple ways to spruce up your home for the spring. Here's a list of things you can do to...
Yesterday, cell phones turned 40! After years of becoming increasingly reliant on them, an important question arises. Where would we be without our trusty gadgets?
How long could you go without a cellphone? Some say they can barely last an hour, let alone a day. Others have given up their gadgets, and say it's made them much...
Yesterday, cell phones turned 40! After years of becoming increasingly reliant on them, where would we be without our trusty gadgets?
How long could you go without a cellphone? Some say they can barely last an hour, let alone a day. Others have given up their gadgets, and say it's made them much more stress-free. Could you take...
Page 1 of 10PLAY BALL! If you haven’t heard by now, Opening Day of the Tigers baseball season is Friday April 5, and let me be the first to say it will be epic! With the big game falling on a Friday and our team playing the much loathed Yankees,Comer ica Park and the surrounding area will be flooded with fans ready to cheer for our home team. No t...
Last month, Mayor Bing, U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade and other law enforcement and community leaders announced a collaborative initiative among law enforcement agencies, residents and community leaders to reduce violent crimes in the city. The program is called Detroit One.The overall goal is to reduce gun-related violent crimes by 25 percent...
I have received calls from across the country about Detroit Emergency Financial Manager Kevyn Orr, and the battle to unseat him including the federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of his appointment. My phone keeps ringing.And rightfully so because this is the dawning of a new era for Detroit under the Washington, DC lawyer and Jones...
