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How a 26-year-old aviation pioneer became the namesake of Selfridge Air Base
Selfridge Air National Guard Base is named for Lt. Thomas Etholen Selfridge, an early advocate for using aircraft in the military. Selfridge died at age 26 in 1908 when a Wright Flyer crashed during a test flight; he was the first person killed in an airplane crash. His legacy is...
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Run of the Dead draws hundreds to Southwest Detroit in honor of Día de los Muertos
DETROIT – Hundreds of runners laced up their shoes — and painted their faces — to celebrate life, honor the dead, and raise money for the arts in Southwest Detroit. 400+ runners participated in the annual Run of the Dead 5K and 10K in Southwest Detroit. The...
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Why giving out 660 Halloween goodie bags is a treat for this family
Thomas Wolfe, through the title of his classic novel published in 1940, told the world: “You Can’t Go Home Again.” But many decades later, Detroiter Angelette Green respectfully begs to differ. And Green’s desire to return to a special and extra sweet era during her Detroit journey comes to life on Halloween, when she looks forward to handing out more than 600 stuffed bags of goodies to kids and parents. The fun will take place at a festively-decorated house — in the spirit of Halloween — located on Stoepel, in the Livernois-Joy Road area, on Detroit’s west side. Green says the grand tradition of door-to-door trick-or-treating had become virtually extinct in her neighborhood until she and her family decided to bring the magic back in 2017. “I understand parent’s caution about trick-or-treating and why the trunk-or-treat events have become popular, but I’m still old school when it comes to Halloween,” said Green, a 1974 graduate of Mackenzie High School, who described a time during the 1960s when she along with some of her family members would fall in line with a pack of other neighborhood kids and trick-or-treat for hours across Ecorse, River Rouge and Southwest Detroit. “Back in my
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Dexter Community Band Kicks Off 2026-27 Season with Director William Gourley’s Podium Favorites
DCB’s free concert to be held 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, at Dexter High School. The Dexter Community Band kicks off its 2026-27 season by featuring a collection of podium favorites from Director William W. Gourley as he prepares to retire from the band after 28 years. The concert...
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Brighton library receives prestigious Excellence Award
The Brighton District Library is proud to announce that it has received the 25th annual State Librarian’s Excellence Award, recognizing the library’s dedication to providing superior customer service. Cindy Mack, Brighton District Library director, is “incredibly honored” for the Brighton District Library to receive this award.
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Youmacon brings anime fans, cosplay, Japanese culture to Detroit
DETROIT – Whether you’re a lifelong anime fan or just curious about Japanese pop culture, Youmacon has something for everyone — and it’s happening right here in the Motor City. Here’s what you need to know:. Youmacon features anime, cosplay, gaming, Japanese culture, and more.
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Motown Museum’s Iconic Gold Fins Signal Major Expansion Milestone Ahead of 2027 Opening
Crews began installing the expansion's gold façade on Tuesday, Oct. 27, starting with the gold fins that will give the historic building its distinct look. C.A.S.S. Sheet Metal in Detroit crafted the fins with a color called "old gold," the Detroit Free Press reported. Before installing the fins, they...
The Detroit News
Juan Atkins, Detroit pioneer who coined term 'techno,' dies at 64
Juan Atkins, the pioneering Detroit techno producer who was so essential and elemental to the sound and revolution of electronic music that he is credited with coining the term "techno," has died, his talent agency announced on Sunday. He was 64. Atkins was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Mexico City on Oct. 31 before a scheduled performance at the Yu Yu Cine Club, according to reports. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, Resident Advisor reports . Atkins was a member of The Belleville Three, along with his junior high school classmates Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May, who are credited with inventing the techno genre. He was also known for his work with Cybotron, Borderland, and more. Atkins' 1985 track "No UFO's," released on his own Metroplex Records, was named by Rolling Stone as one of the "200 Greatest Dance Songs of All-Time" (it was listed at No. 94), and Cybotron's 1983 song "Clear" was so influential that it later became the musical bed for Missy Elliott's 2005 single "Lose Control." Atkins performed many years at Detroit's Movement festival, the annual Hart Plaza celebration of techno music, as well as its forebear, the Detroit Electronic Music
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A day in the life of a scare actor at Wiard’s Night Terrors
The fall season means cider, donuts and corn mazes, with many setting out their Halloween decorations the moment the air gets a chill. For many, Halloween is a chance to put on a costume and pretend to be someone else for the day. Some people are even hired to dress up and scare others. Ypsilanti resident Casey Jones is one of those people. Jones works as an actor at Wiard’s Night Terrors, where his job is to dress up as a character and to scare guests. He has been a scare actor for three years and has been working at Wiard’s Night Terrors for the past two.
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Detroit Zoo Millage Renewal: Voters Decide on Continued Funding for Animal Care and Education
Voters in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties will decide on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot if a 0.1-mill tax should stay in place for 10 more years to support the Detroit Zoo and the Belle Isle Nature Center. The zoo is located partly in Royal Oak and partly in Huntington Woods.
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Kitab Cafe Eyes Third Metro Detroit Spot Near Library Park Downtown
Kitab Cafe, the coffee shop and bookstore that's become a fixture in Hamtramck and Midtown, is now setting its sights on downtown Detroit. The company has submitted an application for space at 1260 Library Street, a storefront tucked next to Mootz Pizzeria + Bar and directly across from Library Park, in what would mark its third Metro Detroit location.
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Detroit Zoo Millage Renewal: Voters Decide on Continued Funding for Animal Care and Education
Voters in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties will decide on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot if a 0.1-mill tax should stay in place for 10 more years to support the Detroit Zoo and the Belle Isle Nature Center. The zoo is located partly in Royal Oak and partly in Huntington Woods.
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Journey’s final Michigan concert ever won’t be like fans expect
DETROIT - Their long voyage is about to come to an end. Journey is set to play what is believed to be their final Michigan concert, and some elements of the show may not be what fans expect. Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Arnel Pineda, Jason Derlatka, Deen Castronovo and Todd...
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Photo gallery of Flat Rock battling No. 7 Monroe Jefferson in a D5 football playoff opener
Despite finishing the regular season with a 3-6 mark, the Flat Rock football team found itself in familiar territory Friday night when it played in a Division 5 playoff contest. In a pre-district battle, Flat Rock made the trip over to take on Huron League rival Monroe Jefferson for the...
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10 Books to Introduce Your Child to Disability Awareness
This entry is part 1 of 6 in the series Inclusive Ann Arbor. As a disabled parent, it’s really important to me that my child learns about disability and is an ally to the disabled community. Reading, I feel, is the best way to introduce it to her. Below you’ll find a guide of the first ten books I’m choosing to introduce my child, with synopses and explanations.
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Photo gallery of Romulus Summit Academy North hosting Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard in a D5 football pre-district battle
The Michigan high school football state playoffs kicked off Friday night with one pre-district matchup in Division 5 seeing Romulus Summit Academy North welcome in Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard. Playing some of its best football as of late, Summit came into the postseason with a 6-3 mark overall and...