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'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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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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Detroit Mercy Titans to host the Toledo Rockets Saturday
Toledo Rockets (1-3) at Detroit Mercy Titans (0-2) BOTTOM LINE: Detroit Mercy hosts Toledo. Detroit Mercy finished 17-15 overall last season while going 9-5 at home. The Titans averaged 77.2 points per game last season, 16.3 on free throws and 19.8 from 3-point range. Toledo went 11-8 in MAC play...