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The Detroit News

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Grosse Pointe school board to see 3 new faces, including LGBTQ advocate

The Grosse Pointe Public School System board of education will have three new faces after challengers, including one who voiced support for transgender students in a viral video clip, won election Nov. 3 . New to the board will be Walter Fitzpatrick, Jake Howlett and Michelle White. Incumbent board member Virginia "Ginny" Jeup lost her seat, coming in fourth in the race with three seats open and five candidates running. Board member Sean Cotton, a former health care executive who owns the Grosse Pointe News, opted not to run again. Board member Valarie St. John also declined to run for another term, opening up the third seat on the board. The contentious race involved mudslinging on social media. A community Facebook group meme depicted Jeup as a witch, with her face painted green, and accused her of being at the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021. Jeup said she was nowhere near the Capitol that day. A national conservative social media account known as "Libs of TikTok" also posted a clip of White advocating for transgender students. In the clip, White said she would not want teachers to be required to report to parents if a student asked to

Grosse Pointe, MI · 2d

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Proposal 2 approved by Michigan voters. Here’s what happens next

Southfield, MI · 2d

thetowerpulse.net

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South’s own little Italy

While other languages such as Spanish and French are taught consistently throughout Michigan, Italian is only taught at two public schools in the state, South being one of them. Additionally, South is the only Michigan school to teach Italian through the AP level. Italian teacher George Formicola said he understands...

Grosse Pointe, MI · 1d
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WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Tenants at Detroit apartment complex say roach problem persists despite professional pest control

Detroit, MI · 23h

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Joanna Whaley makes history as Michigan's first openly transgender woman elected to the state House

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) — Joanna Whaley is now the first openly transgender woman elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, a history-making victory in Downriver. Unofficial results show Whaley, a Democrat, won the race for state House District 2 by nearly 25 percentage points, defeating Republican opponent Ron Kokinda. The political newcomer will represent four Downriver communities: Melvindale, Southgate, Allen Park and Lincoln Park when she heads to Lansing in January.

Michigan · 1d

News-Herald

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St. Clair Shores state senator chosen as state Senate Majority Floor Leader

Democratic state Sen. Kevin Hertel of St. Clair Shores was elected Thursday to serve as Majority Floor Leader for Michigan’s 104th Legislature starting Jan. 1. “I am deeply honored to have earned the confidence of my Democratic colleagues to serve as Floor Leader,” Hertel said in a press release from his office. “Our job as legislators is not simply to talk about the policies we want to see passed — it’s to do the hard work of getting them across the finish line. This means working across the aisle and building consensus to tackle the challenges facing our state.”

Michigan · 1d

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Army Veteran who escaped homelessness now giving back

Every year, roughly 3,000 veterans walk into VOA Michigan in Detroit looking for help. Rudy Gadison was one of those veterans - and now he's giving back.

Detroit, MI · 1d

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Sterling Heights eyes passenger rail link to Detroit

City leaders are researching whether an existing 26-mile manufacturing rail line could be converted to carry passengers between Sterling Heights and downtown Detroit.

Sterling Heights, MI · 17h

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Voters show strong support for millages, special assessment in Pointes

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — Voters in the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods Nov. 3 approved millage renewals and new levies for their local libraries, parks and public safety departments. Park parks and recreation millage passes by wide margin. In Grosse Pointe Park — home to two lakefront parks —...

Harper Woods, MI · 1d

The Conversation U.S.

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Black Michiganders helped push Abdul El-Sayed to victory – but the numbers show he was less popular with this key voting bloc than some other Democratic candidates

About 86% of Black Michiganders voted for Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate, according to preliminary data.

Michigan · 1d

The Financial Wire

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Detroit homeowners have until 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 to apply for HOPE, which can cut a 2026 property tax bill by 10% to 100% depending on household income

Detroit homeowners have until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 to file for HOPE, the city’s poverty tax exemption, according to the city’s HOPE page. An approved application can reduce a 2026 property tax bill by 10%, 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%, depending on household income. The exemption does not carry over, so owners who... The post Detroit homeowners have until 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 to apply for HOPE, which can cut a 2026 property tax bill by 10% to 100% depending on household income appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Detroit, MI · 1d

The Detroit News

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Detroit People Mover public corruption scandal nears convictions

A former Detroit official and a businessman accused of bribing him in exchange for more than $300,000 in phony contracts related to the Detroit People Mover are expected to plead guilty soon, according to federal court records. Detroiter Terrence Parker, 51, is accused of bribing Oak Park resident Michael Anderson, 55, the former strategic sourcing and procurement director of the Detroit Transportation Corp., during a conspiracy that ran from 2023-2025, according to court records. They are each charged with one count of federal program bribery — a 10-year felony — in a criminal information, a type of charge that indicates a guilty plea is expected soon. Parker is set to be arraigned Nov. 13 and Anderson is scheduled to plead guilty Nov. 18. Parker's lawyer, Larry Polk, and Anderson's lawyer, Stacey Studnicki, did not respond immediately to messages seeking comment. The developments are unfolding five months after the duo initially was charged in federal court in what marked a rare new bribery scandal within the ranks of a Detroit city government ravaged by corruption in the last 20 years. Those scandals involved former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, several City Council members ― including Monica Conyers and Andre Spivey ― bureaucrats, appointees

Detroit, MI · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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Low-income homeowners in Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Ferndale, Oak Park and Portage have Dec. 1 to Dec. 14 deadlines to cut or erase 2026 property taxes

Low-income homeowners in five Michigan cities have between Dec. 1 and Dec. 14 to ask for a cut in their 2026 property tax bills. Ann Arbor can reduce a qualifying home’s taxable value by 100 percent, which erases the bill, while Battle Creek, Ferndale and Oak Park each offer a 50 percent reduction. Portage’s application […]

Ann Arbor, MI · 4d

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Detroit church leader to El-Sayed: Do not abandon the message | The Metro

After the August primary, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed had momentum. However, his narrow defeat of Haley Stevens made some of his supporters nervous. How was he going to pick up enough voters to win the general election? Some were concerned about his appeal to older Black and Jewish voters. It’s not...

Detroit, MI · 1d

95.3 The Ticket

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Michael Jackson Backed A Billion-dollar Riverfront Plan For Detroit That Included A Casino, Aquarium, And Thriller Theme Park

They wanted to build a billion-dollar complex with a casino, aquarium, and a Thriller-themed amusement park right here on the water.

Detroit, MI · 2d

CBS Detroit

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Longtime community activist wins Highland Park mayoral race

The woman best known as 'Mama Shu' is already known for making a difference in her city while facing adversity head-on.

Highland Park, MI · 1d

WLNS

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Henry Ford Health invests $15M into Jackson, Wayne counties

A new $15 million investment is aiming at expanding housing opportunities and supporting small businesses in Jackson and Detroit.

Jackson, MI · 19h

JTA

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In Michigan, a Black conservative group pushes Jewish and pro-Israel messaging

YPSILANTI, Michigan – A Black conservative group is distributing signs and paying for billboards in Michigan encouraging Black voters to support Jews and Israel, in the days before a contentious U.S. Senate race in which the Democratic candidate has struggled to shore up both voting groups. The Center for...

Michigan · 3d

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Thousands Will Fill Detroit Michigan Streets For The 2026 Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Runners get to use the route of a famous Thanksgiving parade before the floats even roll out. That alone makes me grin. More than 20,000 people often show up, and plenty of them wear costumes. The races have names that sound like a holiday menu. There’s a 5K Stuffing Strut...

Detroit, MI · 1d

ClickOnDetroit.com

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Music, Magic, and More This Weekend in Metro Detroit

Your weekend is here - and so is your weekly GO Guide. From early holiday shopping to fun events for little ones, here are some of our Metro Detroit picks. November 7th | 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. November 8th | 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Plymouth. The colorful DreamWorks...

Metro Detroit, MI · 1d