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From the Free Press archive: In 1969, thousands rallied for peace in Detroit
As protests by college students against the war in Gaza continue, Free Press Flashback republishes an account of one of Detroit’s largest peace rallies. More than 13,000 people gathered downtown nearly 55 years ago for the nationally coordinated Vietnam Moratorium Day. This story accompanied the news article about the rally and ran on page one on Oct. 16, 1969. America, especially young America, has lost a lifetime of innocence since those halcyon days last year when Gene...
JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared more than 14 years ago: What we know about the case
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. – It has been more than 14 years since JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared after attending a church service in Grosse Pointe Farms. Her body was found in the Detroit River 70 days later. JoAnn Matouk Romain was last seen on Jan. 12, 2010, at a...
Police say Eastpointe woman stabbed boyfriend multiple times
EASTPOINTE — A heated argument between a boyfriend and girlfriend took a violent turn when the boyfriend was stabbed at least six times. The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office announced May 15 that Shantisha Howse has been charged with assault with intent to murder, a life felony. She was arraigned in the 38th District Court in Eastpointe before Judge Kathleen Galen, who set Howse’s bond at $250,000 cash or surety.
Probe into Hazel Park dispensary's pre-rolls reveals bevy of other problems
(FOX 2) - A Hazel Park marijuana dispensary violated more than a dozen different rules, including improper record keeping, selling weed with false information on the packaging, failing to label products, and using misleading advertising, regulators allege. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) named Flavor Galaxy, LLC in an 18-count complaint...
Motown Museum to host annual Founder’s Day celebration on May 19
DETROIT, MICH (WXYZ) — The Motown Museum is welcoming the community to its annual Founder’s Day celebration from 12-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Community vendors, performances from Hitsville NEXT program participants and appearances by special guests will be highlights of Founder’s Day, which is a Motown Museum tradition. Entertainment on the museum’s immersive Rocket Plaza will culminate the day of celebration and give the local Detroit community the opportunity to experience the Motown magic together.
Shoppers flock to Eastern Market for Flower Day
Shoppers got a taste of summer Sunday at Eastern Market's Flower Day, pulling wagons filled with colorful blooms under the beating sun. Temperatures hit the 80s by midday, with visitors trying to keep cool under hats and umbrellas, while sipping ice-cold lemonades. Despite the heat, the annual event saw its usual high turnout, with visitors buying flowers, produce and vendor goods, shopping at local stores and pausing for a bite to eat at the market's restaurants.
Day 2 of testimony in trial of murdered Oak Park jeweler
One of the five defendants accused of conspiring to kill jeweler Daniel Hutchinson, 33-year-old Angelo Raptoplous, testified against his godbrother and closest friend Marco Bisbikis during trial on Wednesday.
Slum Village returns: New album 'F.U.N.' spells good times for classic Detroit hip-hop
As rapper T3 tells it, Slum Village has "shaken off the fatigue, shaken off the chill moment, and now it’s go-mode time.”. After a nearly decade-long break, the fabled Detroit hip-hop group is back with its most substantial release in years, and another one is already on deck for early autumn: On the new, return-to-form album “F.U.N.,” co-founder T3 and his rapper-producer partner Young RJ capture a classic Slum feel while serving up a sunny, funky record that makes an ideal on-ramp to summer 2024.
Crime Stoppers offering reward for information in 2023 death of two men in Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) - The families of two men who were killed in Detroit are still searching for answers one year later.Crime Stoppers of Michigan is offering a $7,500 cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the deaths of 20-year-old Daiatrick Johnson-Tinch and 26-year-old Zaire Williams.Johnson-Tinch and Williams were found inside a home on May 18, 2023, in the 8000 block of Bliss Street near Terrell Avenue.Anyone with information can submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak Up or on the Crime Stoppers website.
Detroit Police search for missing man in hospital gown, blue hospital pants
Police said Zachary Williams, 65, was last seen Thursday leaving the hospital on W. Grand Boulevard (2700 block) near the Lodge Freeway. e was wearing a hospital gown and blue hospital pants at the time of his disappearance.
Flashpoint: Detroit population surge, protests at University of Michigan, and more
DETROIT – You may have heard people talk a lot about 1957 over the last year or so, that’s because it was the last time the Detroit Lions won an NFL championship. But 1957 is also the last year that Detroit showed a population that was growing. Yes, it’s been shrinking ever since. Until now.
Michigan air quality map shows pollutants in atmosphere over metro Detroit
(FOX 2) - It's still early, but 2024 could bring another round of poor air quality like the blankets of smoke that shrouded Michigan in a foggy haze last year. Wildfires spilling out of northern Canada were the culprit last year and are expected to be a problem this summer as well. Already this spring, the Midwest has been afflicted by wildfire smoke, worsening air quality for some sensitive groups.
Should a city volunteer be told, 'You can't run for city council'? In Troy, he was fired.
In Michigan, there's a state law that says public employees must resign from their jobs if they win an election and wish to serve in that office. But what about volunteers? And what about those who run for office but have yet to be elected? ...
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