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MAJOR CRIME SUMMARY REPORT
NOTE: The following summaries are allegations of incidents that have been reported and are under investigation. 5th Precinct CIRCUMSTANCES: On Jan. 24, at approximately 5:25 p.m. in the Harper and...
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Youth, vets reach out to the homeless in the cold
DETROIT — Record-low temperatures exacerbate the survival challenges facing the homeless every day. All across metro-Detroit, churches, schools and other organizations are working to make sure...
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Detroit contractors invited to bid on M-1 RAIL construction
Bid Packages allow small and medium size contractors to better compete DETROIT — Stacy and Witbeck, Inc., the construction manager for the M-1 RAIL Woodward Ave. street car project is soliciting bids...
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Detroit mentors celebrate National Mentoring Month
[caption id="attachment_9931" align="alignleft" width="300"] Rasheda Kamaria DONALD BARNES PHOTO[/caption] By Donald Barnes Special to the Michigan Citizen DETROIT — In celebration of January being...
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Detroit Public Library, Detroit Historical Society commemorate the DPL’s...
[new_royalslider id="24"] DETROIT — The Detroit Public Library commemorates its upcoming 150th Anniversary with a new exhibition at the Detroit Historical Museum titled, The Detroit Public Library: 150...
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Honoring Mandela — Detroit style
[caption id="attachment_6102" align="alignleft" width="288"] Nelson MandelaCOURTESY PHOTO[/caption] The fight against South African apartheid brought together activists across the globe. Dr. Charles G....
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WINTER BLAST
Winter Blast 2014, at Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit, Feb. 7-9, is expected to attract more than 85,000 people. Detroit’s music scene will be on display on three stages, with more than 50...
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MAJOR CRIME SUMMARY REPORT
NOTE: The following summaries are allegations of incidents that have been reported and are under investigation. 1st Precinct CIRCUMSTANCES: On Feb. 2 at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the...
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Portraits honor Black officials
[caption id="attachment_10144" align="alignleft" width="288"] “African Americans in Wayne County Government History” exhibit[/caption] The Wayne County Commissioners will commemorate February as Black...
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The significance of the Black Church in American history
[caption id="attachment_10182" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Rev. C.L. Franklin and daughter, Aretha; Second Baptist Church in 1898 (COURTESY PHOTOS)[/caption] By JoAnn Watson Special to the...
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HP: Snyder pushing to merge city with Detroit
[caption id="attachment_10228" align="alignleft" width="150"] Fred HeadenCOURTESTY PHOTO[/caption] By T. Kelly The Michigan Citizen HIGHLANDPARK — Highland Park city officials are determined the city...
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MAJOR CRIME SUMMARY REPORT
NOTE: The following summaries are allegations of incidents that have been reported and are under investigation. 4th Precinct CIRCUMSTANCES: On Feb. 3 at approximately 4:25 a.m. in the West...
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Wayne County ‘goes red’
[caption id="attachment_10252" align="aligncenter" width="615"] TOP: Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano and Deputy County Executive Jeffrey Collins, posing for an annual “Go Red” photo with employees...
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Journalist Angelo Henderson joins the ancestors
[caption id="attachment_10332" align="alignleft" width="300"] Angelo Henderson COURTESY PHOTO[/caption] Triumph Church Statement on Rev. Angelo B. Henderson DETROIT — Rev. Angelo B. Henderson,...
View ArticleLoans available for Detroit small businesses
DETROIT — The Local Initiatives Support Corporation is offering a new line of small business loans. This new infusion of dollars could aid entrepreneurs who are currently operating and those that wish...
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Detroit’s bankruptcy focus of new reporting collaborative: New Michigan Media...
DETROIT — Five of the largest ethnic and minority newspapers have a critical role in a new reporting project examining the city’s bankruptcy and its effect on the region. Funded by the John S. and...
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What are the odds?
[caption id="attachment_10238" align="alignleft" width="150"] Curt Guyette[/caption] By Curt Guyette Special to the Michigan Citizen Twice now, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Stephen Rhodes has rejected...
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GM, Samaritan’s Feet pamper Detroit youth
[new_royalslider id="31"] By Donald Barnes Special to the Michigan Citizen DETROIT — Emmanuel “Manny” Ohonme, native of Lagos, Nigeria, has dedicated his life to help children in need of inspiration —...
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EM Orr files Plan of Adjustment
[caption id="attachment_10081" align="alignleft" width="248"] Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr[/caption] Includes $1.5 billion over 10 years to improve city services DETROIT – Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr...
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