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From historic pubs to pop-up shops, the Honolulu blue wave made it to Munich
The Detroit Lions might not be in Germany just yet as they finish their week of practice in Allen Park. But they’ll get here by Friday, and their fans are already here in droves.
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America's Community Council holds turkey giveaway in Detroit
Twelve-hundred families in Detroit will have a chance to gobble on a turkey dinner this Thanksgiving thanks to a giveaway on the city's west side on Thursday.
Chalkbeat
Detroit school district opens office to handle parent complaints and mediate school conflicts
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The Detroit school district saw an increase in parent complaints about issues with their children’s schools and conflicts with staff in recent years. In response, the Detroit Public Schools Community District created a new office last year designed to handle those issues through restorative practices, which includes coaching through conflicts and checking in on parents’ well-being. The Family, Advocacy, Intervention, and Restoration, or FAIR, office uses parent coaches and DPSCD staff to help resolve issues in all of the district’s schools. Their work is also intended to boost enrollment and keep students in the district. The office handles issues ranging from facilitating restorative meetings between parents and school staff, as well as helping families navigate the student discipline process. The office was also formed to help parents properly escalate complaints through the central office, Superintendent Nikoali Vitti told Chalkbeat in an email. “School leaders also desired for more support to work with parents who are still learning effective ways to communicate their legitimate frustrations
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The Detroit News
'West Wing,' 'Breaking Bad' stars in Metro Detroit this weekend
A former TV president, a pair of pro wrestling legends from Michigan and the man who created the supervillain Thanos are just a few of the famous faces scheduled to greet fans this weekend in Metro Detroit. The Motor City Comic Con takes place Friday, Nov. 13-15 at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace, (formerly the Suburban Collection Showplace) in Novi. Here's a look at which notable celebs are set to appear at the long-running event, which also features top comic book creators; autograph and photo opportunities; panel discussions; and other attractions for pop-culture obsessives. More: Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit, Nov. 13-15 Movie stars and wrestling royalty Martin Sheen — Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15 Sheen has enjoyed a decades-long career on screen, with memorable roles in films such as "Apocalypse Now" and "The Departed," as well as the TV series "Grace and Frankie." He's perhaps best known for playing President Josiah Bartlet in the acclaimed political drama "The West Wing." More: Bedrock kicks off holiday attractions in downtown Detroit Aaron Paul — Sunday, Nov. 15 Paul became a household name playing Jesse Pinkman, Walter White's partner in crime, on "Breaking Bad." The role earned him three
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Homebuyer Education Classes, Required for MSHDA Loan Program, Now Available for Free at Gesher Human Services
In-person classes to be held in Southfield, virtual options available to all Michiganders; housing market in Michigan favorable to buyers. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (Nov. 5, 2026) – Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, is offering Homebuyer Education Classes twice a month through the end of January. While the four-hour classes typically cost $50 for a family, this season the fees are being waived, to remove one extra barrier to families getting into a home that they can own. Such classes are a requirement for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Down Payment Assistance Program which provides $7,500-10,000 loans to families with limited incomes hoping to purchase a home.
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Southwest Detroit Breaks Ground on $19.3M Housing Project for Disabled Homeless Residents
Construction has begun on Wesson Avenue Apartments, a $19.3 million affordable-housing development in Southwest Detroit that will reserve all 32 of its units for people experiencing homelessness who also live with disabilities. The four-story mixed-use building is going up at 5850 Michigan Ave. in the East Chadsey-Condon neighborhood, with no sobriety or treatment-program completion required before admission.