Vehicle buffs can support an effort to keep Detroiters on their journey toward sober living. The “Revved Up for Recovery” classic car show and open house will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 11 at Mariners Inn, 445 Ledyard St. in Detroit. The inaugural community event will include a barbecue, DJ entertainment, prizes, raffles […]
Families in Detroit have a new resource to help them make decisions about children’s education. The Community Education Commission will release its Detroit Parents’ Guide to Schools for the 2018-2019 school year Aug. 2 at Wayne County Community College District downtown. The book will be presented during a school enrollment fair, where about 150 schools […]
Henry Ford Health System will hold free immunization events on Aug. 4, 6, and 7. The Saturday, Aug. 6 event will be held at the Straight Gate International, 10100 Grand River Ave., from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. On Monday, Aug. 6, and Tuesday, Aug. 7, it will be held at the Baptist Mission and […]
A ceremonial Slow Roll will welcome Stroh Brewery Co.’s newest Michigan-only brew, “Spirit Witbier” to Detroit on Monday, August 6. The ride starts at 7:00 p.m. at Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave. You can cap off your ride with Stroh’s at an after party at Brew Detroit, where Spirit Wit is on tap. There […]
The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will host a job recruitment fair to fill a variety of full- and part-time positions available at its 36 southeast Michigan Family Thrift Stores. The hiring events will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at each location. Applicants must come […]
Brush Park, one of the oldest historic neighborhoods in Detroit, will see three new development projects come to life by 2024. The new developments, totaling $102 million, will bring 367 new residential units to the area. Thirty-four percent of them will offer a wide-range of affordability for residents making as low as 30 percent of […]
If you’ve ever wanted to ride in a Ford Model A here’s your chance. Highland Park-based Antique Touring has launched Detroit’s first-ever sightseeing tours in the classic car. Riders will see some of the city’s gems in a chauffeured vehicle seldom seen on the road today. The two-hour tours depart from the Ford Piquette Avenue […]
A visit to Eastern Market July 17 could lead to a better life. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Shed No. 3 at the historic vendor, shopping and restaurant plaza, 2934 Russell St., a free Community Health Fair will welcome passersby and concerned Detroit residents striving for wellness. At no cost, services and screenings, […]
The number of legionella-related illnesses are on the rise in Michigan. So far in this year there have been 24 cases in the city of Detroit, 19 in Macomb County, 16 in Oakland County and 11 in Wayne County, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). There have also been 10 […]
The Youth Community Agency, along with Detroit business owners and volunteers, will give back on the Fourth of July holiday to less fortunate families in the Cass Corridor community with a free lunch. The fourth annual “Hot Dogs for HOPE Hot Dog Giveaway” will take place on Wednesday, July 4 beginning at 11 a.m. at the […]