We know our America’s Thanksgiving Parade is spectacular, and now the whole country knows it. America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van was voted second in the Best Holiday Parade category in the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice travel award contest. “Detroit has been hosting America’s Thanksgiving Parade (originally called the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade) since […]
The historic Log Cabin in Palmer Park will be the centerpiece for the annual WinterFest coming up on Sunday Dec. 10. The free family-friendly event runs from 2-5 p.m. and offers old-fashioned horse and carriage rides, hot cider, hot chocolate, holiday cookies, candy canes, music, arts and crafts, and, of course, a meeting with Mr. […]
Being in the hospital is no fun for anyone. Being in the hospital during the holidays is a drag. If you’re a kid, being in the hospital then is, well, beyond yucky. For kids hospitalized with cancer there is no choice. To give these kids a holiday to remember, on Dec. 7 Santa’s helpers at […]
Like so many of us, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office believes no child should be without a Christmas. To make sure that doesn’t happen for dozens of Detroit children, the office is asking for donations for its annual “No Child Without a Christmas” gift-shopping spree next week. Sheriff Benny Napoleon and other supporters of the […]
OK Detroiters. You knew it was coming. While we’ve had mild winters the last couple of years, Michigan is expected to have cold, snowy weather in the winter of 2017-2018. Let’s remember, though, it’s Michigan, so anything can happen with the weather and it’s a good idea to be prepared. Here are the snow removal […]
Just a short time ago Motor City Re-Store gave grants to help 44 businesses in 30 neighborhoods spruce up their facades. It was the first time the grants were awarded, now it’s time to look at the next round. Motor City Re-Store will host a number of free information sessions this week and next for […]
Wayne State University students facing financial hardship may not have to face delaying their studies or dropping out thanks to a $275,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation. Undergraduate students who have exhausted their federal grants and loans can now qualify to receive up to $1,500 in micro-grants. The grants are low-cost solutions for students who […]
If you love jazz, gospel, soul, contemporary and spoken word music the upcoming “A Great Light” concert will offer it all. On Friday, December 8, 2017 at 7 p.m., Cass Community Social Services (Cass) will host the concert at the Cass Community United Methodist Church (Cass UMC) at 3901 Cass Ave. The program is produced […]
Another Hepatatis A case investigation is underway, according to Detroit Health Department, which is investigating a a case in connection with an employee that works in a confined area at Greektown Casino in Detroit located at 555 East Lafayette. As of today, only one employee is known to have Hepatitis A. The Detroit Health Department believes […]