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What Bedrock said 'yes' and 'no' to of proposed RenCen community asks

What Bedrock said 'yes' and 'no' to of proposed RenCen community asks

Bedrock says it is fully aligned on more than half of the Neighborhood Advisory Council's 100 requests.
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'No cover' for man who shot mother and child in Detroit, activist says

'No cover' for man who shot mother and child in Detroit, activist says

Police Chief Todd Bettison said he was disgusted that someone would shoot a woman and child because of a fight between young children.
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United Auto Workers chief re-elected, now faces tough negotiations and US probe

United Auto Workers chief re-elected, now faces tough negotiations and US probe

By Nora Eckert DETROIT, Oct 14 (Reuters) - United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain’s re-election last week was a breeze. His second term leading the 400,000-member labor group might not be as easy. 
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Detroit Lions expected to lose WR/RET Tom Kennedy to season-ending injury

Detroit Lions expected to lose WR/RET Tom Kennedy to season-ending injury

The Detroit Lions will be on the hunt for a returner as Tom Kennedy’s season is reportedly likely over.
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If John James wants to be Michigan's governor, kids are the test | Opinion

If John James wants to be Michigan's governor, kids are the test | Opinion

Michigan governor candidate John James needs a plan for absenteeism, failing schools, college costs and brain drain.
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Detroit Midwifery School Addresses Black Maternal and Infant Mortality Disparities

Detroit Midwifery School Addresses Black Maternal and Infant Mortality Disparities

The newly established Detroit Midwifery School is training its first cohort of all-Black students to address significant disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly within the Black community in Michigan. Currently, Black babies in Michigan are three times more likely to die before their first birthday compared to white babies. The school aims to increase the number of Black certified professional midwives (CPMs) in the state, which currently stands at only ten. The midwifery model emphasizes holistic care, continuity of care, and informed decision-making, which proponents believe can significantly improve outcomes. Students will undergo a three-year program, including classroom learning and apprenticeships with practicing midwives, requiring them to complete 50 births and numerous prenatal and postpartum sessions.
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Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit Serves as Resting Place for Influential Figures

Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit Serves as Resting Place for Influential Figures

Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit, Michigan, is recognized as the final resting place for numerous influential figures from various sectors, including civil rights, automotive industry, music, and politics. Located on Woodward Avenue, the cemetery houses the graves of Rosa Parks, the 'Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,' and Motown music legends such as Aretha Franklin, James Jamerson, Esther Gordy Edwards, and members of The Four Tops and The Temptations. Automotive magnates like Edsel and Eleanor Ford, and the Dodge brothers, John and Horace, are also interred there. Additionally, politicians such as former Detroit Mayor and Michigan Governor Hazen Pingree, and U.S. Senator James J. Couzens, along with notable literary figures like 'The People’s Poet' Edgar A. Guest Sr., contribute to the cemetery's historical significance. The cemetery, designed by landscape architect Frank Eurich, was established in 1895 and features winding roads and a small lake, making it a significant historical landmark in metro Detro...
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At 67, he's still learning to read. But many in Michigan never have

At 67, he's still learning to read. But many in Michigan never have

At 67, James Samuel is determined to learn what he had spent most of his life pretending to already know: how to read.
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Food Scrap Pickup Services Emerge Across U.S. Cities to Combat Landfill Methane and Enhance Soil Health

Food Scrap Pickup Services Emerge Across U.S. Cities to Combat Landfill Methane and Enhance Soil Health

Across the United States, a growing number of food waste collection services, such as Scrap Soils in Detroit, are emerging to divert food scraps from landfills and make composting more accessible. These services cater to individuals and businesses that cannot compost at home, lack municipal curbside pickup, or cannot access drop-off locations. Ricky Blanding, CEO of Scrap Soils, collects food scraps like coffee grounds, eggshells, and carrot tops from homes and restaurants, transporting them to composting sites. This initiative is part of a broader movement to reduce the amount of food waste in landfills, where it produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Detroit's climate strategy aims to reduce municipal greenhouse gas emissions by 100% by 2050, with a three-year plan to divert 15% of waste from landfills. The city has also launched its first municipal food scrap drop-off initiative, with Scrap Soils partnering in educational campaigns.
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Detroit Red Wings Owner Chris Ilitch Faces Public Scrutiny Over Team Performance and Taxpayer Funding

Detroit Red Wings Owner Chris Ilitch Faces Public Scrutiny Over Team Performance and Taxpayer Funding

Detroit Red Wings Owner Chris Ilitch Faces Public Scrutiny Over Team Performance and Taxpayer Funding
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Detroit Historical Society Workers Unionize with AFSCME

Detroit Historical Society Workers Unionize with AFSCME

Workers at the Detroit Historical Society have successfully unionized with the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Michigan. This decision follows months of organizing efforts and a recent overwhelming vote in favor of union representation. The unionization aims to provide employees with a stronger voice regarding workplace issues, fair wages, and a robust first contract. This move aligns with a broader trend among cultural workers in Detroit, including those at the Detroit Institute of Arts, who are seeking to improve their working conditions and ensure the stability of their institutions. Rebecca Phoenix, a Visitor Experience Associate, highlighted that unionizing is about having a voice in their daily work and ensuring the Detroit Historical Society remains a vital cultural institution for future generations. Macsen Kirkpatrick Johnson, a Visitor Experience Associate Supervisor, noted the inspiring role of these workers in the foundational history of the labor movement wi...
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Dan Campbell choked up during classy gesture to Lions announcer amid his family tragedy

Dan Campbell choked up during classy gesture to Lions announcer amid his family tragedy

Dan Campbell seems like an incredible human being.