Detroit Activates Emergency Snow Routes in Prep of Major Snowfall
As the City of Detroit prepares for 12-16 inches of snow by Friday morning, the Department of Public Works (DPW) is preparing to plow and salt 673 miles of major thoroughfares, as well as coordinate with contractors to plow all 1884 miles of neighborhood residential streets. The public is asked to remove all parked cars […]
Statue Of Mary McLeod Bethune To Replace Confederate General At US Capitol
Mary McLeod Bethune was the daughter of formerly enslaved African people, a dedicated educator and advisor to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and her legacy will now live on at the nation’s capitol. According to NBC News, a statue of Bethune will be replacing a Confederate general to represent the state of Florida at the nation’s […]
All Cases Prosecuted By Judge Who Got Caught Using N-Word Under Review
Photo: Lafayette City Court The Louisiana judge who got caught on camera using the N-word and comparing a burglary suspect to a “roach” is on unpaid leave after the video went viral, but it appears her entire career’s work is being questioned. New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams has ordered a review of all of […]
‘Now is the Time:’ Whitmer Encourages Vaccines Amidst COVID Surge, Variant
Get vaccinated and get boosted. That’s the message Governor Gretchen Whitmer relayed today in Grand Rapids during a press conference streamed on FOX 2 Detroit and other news outlets. Whitmer told the press that the state is in for another “tough four to six weeks” as the Omicron variant is “spreading rapidly.” “The difference in […]
These Are The New Anti-Protest Laws You Need To Know About
Photo: Getty Images Advocates are sounding the alarm on a new batch of laws coming out of multiple states that would effectively restrict Americans’ First Amendment rights to protest. Following the months of social justice protests last year, several states are courting the idea of curtailing protests and what defines a peaceful protest, according to […]
Belle Isle Conservancy Inaugural Event Welcomes Community Input, Ideas
DETROIT — The Belle Isle Conservancy, (BIC) held its inaugural State of the Conversancy, Wednesday evening. The first of its-kind virtual town hall meeting aimed to provide updates on the Conservancy’s work, and space for critical conversations. The virtual event included a panel discussion with Michele Hodges, President & CEO of BIC, Shani Penn, BIC […]
Inspired: Meagan Good, Gizelle Bryant & More Talk Black Girl Magic
Photo: Getty Images iHeartRadio and Hyundai have teamed up on a new podcast to celebrate all things HBCU. On the fourth and final episode of “iHeartRadio’s Black and Inspired HBCU Celebration, entitled Black Girl Magic, actress Meagan Good and Real Housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant sit down with Breakfast Club Host Angela Yee to […]
Make it a Green Christmas: Spend Less, Achieve More Over the Holidays
The adage, “less is more” applies perfectly to this holiday shopping season for those ready to risk it all and overspend during this time that shouldn’t be taxing on your finances. Granted, during the holiday season, it’s easy to overspend on family, friends and other loved ones who made our nice list this Christmastime — especially when you […]
Cold in the D: The Ice Cream Detroit Eyes 2022 Expansion
The Ice Cream Detroit Chief Operating Officer Ysahai Honor-Marie, far left, co-owner of the company and Aaron Hall, far right, CEO and co-founder of The Ice Cream Detroit have multiple alcohol-infused ice cream flavors. Photo courtesy of The Ice Cream Detroit Just call her #icecreambae. That’s what The Ice Cream Detroit Chief Operating Officer Ysahai […]
Proposed New Law Takes Away How Cities Regulate AirBnbs
DETROIT — The Michigan State legislature has been considering new legislation to allow short-term rental units within a community to no less than 30% of all residential units in cities across the state. Many communities across the state have enacted regulations to address the impacts short-term rentals have had on the quality of life in […]