Allen Park
LATEST NEWS
Months from retirement, Allen Park police chief faces investigation over official complaint
Allen Park Police Chief Chris Egan is responding to allegations made against him in a complaint filed against the Police Department by a retired police sergeant. Since the complaint was filed on June 25, the city’s Civil Service Commission has since opened up an investigation into the claims. Wayne...
Allen Park athletic trainer Meaghan Rourke reflects on career after receiving prestigious honor
Meaghan Rourke has spent her entire career working for Henry Ford Health and always knew that she wanted to go into the healthcare field. Her original plan was to become a physical therapist but in college, someone suggested she get her degree in athletic training instead of health sciences. “I...
Allen Park Street Fair charity Zumba event to raise funds for people with disabilities
Allen Park’s second annual street fair will feature a variety of events, one of which combines charity and fitness. On Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 to 11:30 am, Vibe Fit Studio in Allen Park, in collaboration with the Allen Park Street Fair organizers, will host a Zumbathon charity fitness event that will bring a dance party to the streets of Allen Park — all to benefit the Arc Downriver Special Needs Sports Program.
I-75 south at I-96 in Wayne County reopens
DETROIT – Police closed I-75 south at I-96 in Wayne County on Friday afternoon, but after a few hours, the areas were opened. The eastbound lanes of the I-96 ramp to I-75 south were also closed. Officials announced the closure on Friday (July 26) at 4:27 p.m. The entrance...
8-year-old Michigan boy raises $15,000 for shelter animals through lemonade sales
In the heart of Southgate, 8-year-old Henry Bryant is proving that age is no barrier to making a difference. For the past three summers, the Downriver boy has been holding lemonade stands to raise money for local animal shelters, inspired by his love for animals and a deep sense of compassion.
Ted Ellis Art Exhibit Inspires Community Collaboration with Operation Refuge
Art has the power to touch our souls, and that is precisely what happened to Velma Jean Overman, a dedicated community activist and the executive director of Operation Refuge, when she attended an art exhibit featuring the works of renowned artist Ted Ellis. Ellis, celebrated for his vivid depictions of American life and African American history, presented a portrait titled “My Old Quilt” that moved Overman to tears with its profound emotional depth. This serendipitous encounter revealed shared commitments to using art as a medium for education and community support, leading to an inspiring initiative: Overman’s invitation to Ellis to bring his impactful art to Inkster, Michigan, to aid Operation Refuge in enriching the community through cultural and educational outreach.
Annual Wyandotte Street Art Fair draws crowds
WYANDOTTE – Despite rain early in the week, the annual Wyandotte Street Art Fair finished out its run with sunshine and throngs of attendees. The event, which ran July 10 to 13, takes place on Biddle Avenue between Eureka Road and Oak Street, with offshoots on Elm, Maple and Sycamore streets.
Priority Waste transition concerns continue in Southgate
SOUTHGATE – Mirroring concerns in other cities, City Administrator Dan Marsh updated city council members with the concerns residents have experienced during the transition from Green for Life to Priority Waste. During a July 17 council study session, Marsh said city officials met with Priority Waste representatives earlier in...
'Integrity, love': Melvindale Cpl. Mohamed Said laid to rest Friday
A stream of blue and red flashing lights and blaring sirens marked Melvindale police Cpl. Mohamed Said's final goodbye in Dearborn on Friday morning. Said, 26, was killed Sunday while responding to a call near a gas station on Oakwood Boulevard and Dix Road in Melvindale. A suspect, 44-year-old Michael Lopez, is facing multiple charges in the case. ...
Steering wheel damaged during attempted theft
SOUTHGATE — The steering wheel column and ignition module of a Kia Sportage was reported damaged June 30 during an unsuccessful theft attempt while it was parked in the 17000 block of Rudgate Street. The owner said the vehicle was locked overnight and nothing was stolen from it. There...
Detroit police seeks missing 13-year-old girl last seen July 20
DETROIT – Police are looking for a 13-year-old girl missing from Detroit’s west side. According to authorities, LaNay Thomas was last seen July 20 on Greenfield Road, between Chalfonte Street and Eaton Avenue. Police said she left her home and has not been heard from since. Anyone who...
Claressa Shields-Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse heavyweight title fight coming to Little Ceasars Arena
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Flint native and undefeated boxer Claressa Shields is ready to challenge heavyweight champion Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the title. Both fighters will take their talents to the limit at Little Caesars Arena Saturday night. With both fighters making weight, the countdown to the championship fight began earlier...
Detroit Evening Report: New mixed-use development breaks ground in North Corktown
The city of Detroit broke ground this week on the first phase of a new mixed-use housing development in North Corktown. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The new development, called Preserve on Ash, will bring nearly 600 new...
Detroiters Debate Whether City Officials Should Live in the City
July 26, 2024 ~ Over 40% of Detroit’s top officials live outside the city, sparking debate on residency rules. Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk about community members who argue leaders should live locally to strengthen trust, questioning Mayor Mike Duggan’s commitment to Detroit.
Where Detroit newcomers are coming from: U-Haul study reveals where people move from
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit's comeback is not to be missed. Don't take it from us, though. The proof is in the people who are moving into the city from across the country. From Ohio to Florida and Texas, people are pulling into neighborhoods with U-Haul in Detroit from all over.
The Metro: Detroit Documenters talk public meetings, civic engagement every Friday
Detroit City Council is going on recess from July 31 to September, but that doesn’t mean all local government meetings will stop in and around Detroit. WDET’s newsroom partner Detroit Documenters report on many public government meetings in southeast Michigan. And now, we’re starting a new project with the Documenters.
Site of 3 killings during pivotal, bloody 1967 Detroit riot receives historic marker
DETROIT (AP) — The site of a transient motel in Detroit where three young Black men were killed, allegedly by white police officers, during the city’s bloody 1967 race riot is receiving a historic marker. A dedication ceremony was held Friday in a park several miles north of downtown where the Algiers Motel once stood. As parts of Detroit burned in one of the bloodiest race riots in U.S. history, police and members of the National Guard raided the motel and its adjacent Manor House on July 26, 1967, after reports of gunfire in the area. The bodies of Auburey Pollard, 19, Carl Cooper, 17, and Fred Temple, 18, were found later. About a half dozen others, including two young white women, had been beaten.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.