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One year after 'once-in-a-lifetime' hailstorm, some Livingston residents are still rebounding
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — It's been one year since a late spring hailstorm pummeled portions of Livingston County. Some residents are still dealing with the fallout. On June 15, 2023, the hailstorm shredded roof shingles, dimpled vehicles, wiped out gardens, and wreaked other havoc. Reports of property and vehicle damage poured in from areas where the hailstorm hit hard. Some farms lost crops. Tmber Trace Golf Club had to repair divots in its greens.
Trump supporters, protestors turn out for MAGA Boat Parade in metro Detroit
By air, by land and by lake, supporters and opponents of Donald Trump flocked to metro Detroit on Saturday to get their message out. A "Make America Great Again" Boat Parade, organized to coincide with the former president’s 78th birthday, which was Friday, flooded Lake St. Clair with red, white and blue through the afternoon. What appeared to be a few hundred boats, decked out in American flags and "Trump 2024" banners, sailed along the shoreline from Nine Mile Tower toward Hart Plaza. For supporters of the parade, the day’s theme was clear: community unity.
From music to Juneteenth celebrations there’s plenty happening this weekend in Detroit
We are just a day away from the weekend, and if you’re looking for something to do, we’ve got you covered. First up, kicking off tonight is the “Star in the Park” concert series in Farmington Hills. The event happens select Thursdays this summer, and tonight will feature the Farmington Hills Concert Band. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and a meal. The show starts at 7 p.m. at Heritage Park.
Celebrate Juneteenth in metro Detroit with these events and activities
Metro Detroit is gearing up to commemorate Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Jubilee Day, with events to honor the past, celebrate progress, and continue to build upon the promise of freedom for all. The annual holiday celebrates equal rights and the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal troops freed the remaining slaves in Galveston, Texas, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years after it was issued....
Michigan Auto Law Firm Initiates Billboard Campaign for Road Safety in Metro Detroit's Perilous Intersections
In a bid to address the pressing concern of road safety during what has been termed the "100 deadliest days of summer," Michigan Auto Law firm has launched a billboard safety campaign. As reported by WWJ Newsradio, the initiative aims to increase driver awareness as they approach some of the most perilous intersections in Metro Detroit. Billboards will soon be visible, warning drivers of the imminent risks, with the campaign set to extend through the Labor Day weekend.
Ferndale School Board Passes “Resolution In Support of Full and Equitable Funding of Michigan Schools”
Ferndale School Board Passes “Resolution In Support of Full and Equitable Funding of Michigan Schools”. (Ferndale Schools, June 15, 2024) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Public Schools Board of Education passed a resolution on Tuesday, June 4 in support of full and equitable funding of Michigan Schools. The resolution states:
The RNC is launching a massive effort to monitor voting. Critics say it threatens to undermine trust
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — The Republican National Committee on Friday launched a swing state initiative to mobilize some 100,000 polling place monitors, poll workers and attorneys to serve as “election integrity” watchdogs in November — an effort that immediately drew concerns that it could lead to harassment of election workers and undermine trust in the vote.
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