Detroit’s ‘Queen Mother’ JoAnn Watson memorialized with street sign
The Friday honor on the grounds of Central High School near Tuxedo and Linwood was held a couple of days ahead of what would have been Watson’s 75th birthday.
Michigan Dems back Garlin Gilchrist and Eli Savit, oust U-M’s Jordan Acker
Michigan Democrats on Sunday endorsed Garlin Gilchrist for secretary of state and Eli Savit for attorney general, while ousting University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker.
Eastside Community Network’s ‘Rooted in Wellness’ campaign honors beloved late co-founder
The capital effort will bolster offerings at ECN’s Stoudamire Wellness Hub, where more than 3,000 members have access to programming centered on physical, emotional, social and environmental well-being.
New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse
Middle-income households, those earning between $60,000 and $200,000 a year, were hit hardest by post-pandemic inflation of housing costs, food prices and interest rates on loans and mortgages.
Michigan updates air quality alert system as wildfire smoke season approaches
Michigan officials offer advice for tracking air pollution and protecting yourself from wildfire smoke.
How this Detroit teacher uses an outdoor garden to turn students on to healthy eating
DPSCD Teacher Shirley Brezzell manages an outdoor school garden, named after herself, that provides fruits and vegetables to the school community for free.
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