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April 30, 2025State treasurer announces $2.5M in grants for distressed cities
The state treasurer on Wednesday announced $2.5 million in grants for Michigan cities, villages or townships with severe economic problems.
Those municipalities are defined as ones that are experiencing one or more conditions that qualify as “probable economic distress."
The funds will be split among 13 cities across the state to support projects, services or strategies aimed at improving their financial stability.
Other headlines for Wednesday, April 30, 2025:
A project to end extreme poverty is coming to Detroit this summer. The organizers of “Global Citizen NOW” announced Wednesday that their international summit will be held in the Hudson's Detroit building downtown, July 8-11.
The trial of a Grand Rapids police officer in connection with the death of a Black motorists continues.
The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II — known as the "Six Triple Eight," was honored on Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal.
The Detroit Pistons are looking forward to Game 6 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the New York Knicks after the team's 106-103 win in Game 5 Tuesday night.
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April 29, 2025Shri Thanedar drafts articles of impeachment against Trump
Congressman Shri Thanedar announced Monday that he has drafted articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of violating the U.S. Constitution.
The Detroit Democrat cited Trump's defiance of a Supreme Court order to facilitate the return of a man who was mistakenly sent to a prison in El Salvador and trying to abolish government agencies without Congressional approval.
Other headlines for Wednesday, April 29, 2025:
Michigan State Rep. Donavan McKinney is challenging incumbent Shri Thanedar for the 13th Congressional seat.
The Arab American nonprofit organization ACCESS and the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) are teaming up with several community groups to host the 19th Annual National Arab American Service Day at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, mobilizing over 400 volunteers for hands-on environmental projects across metro Detroit.
The Detroit Pistons will take on the New York Knicks in Game 5 of Round 1 of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday. If the Knicks win, they'll face the winner of No. 2 seed Boston or No. 7 Orlando in the Eastern Conference semifinals. If the Pistons win, they will stay alive and force a Game 6 at Little Caesars Arena.
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April 28, 2025Book launch, film screening to encourage inclusion of Asian American history in schools
The Asian American nonprofit Rising Voices is hosting an educational event this weekend to kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event, Teaching Asian American History in Michigan: A Book Launch and Film Screening, will focus on the need for inclusive education in K-12.
Other headlines for Monday, April 28, 2025:
The city of Hamtramck will host a series of Night Bazaars on the first Saturday of each month through the summer where local entrepreneurs, artists and small businesses can feature their work and products. The first event will be held from 4-9 p.m. this Saturday, May 3, at Pope Park.
Southwest Detroit will host the 60th annual Cinco De Mayo Parade this Sunday, May 4, featuring school marching bands, dignitaries, dancers, and more. This year's theme is past, present and future. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. from Shed 2 at Eastern Market.
The Dearborn Public Library and We Shall Read are hosting a series of free workshops in English and Arabic to support parents in helping their children learn how to read. The first workshop begins at 10:30 a.m. June 11 for grades 1-2, in Arabic only. Parents should bring their children with them to the workshop.
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April 25, 2025 Water affordability bills, measles misinformation + more
Tonight on the Detroit Evening Report, a water affordability bill package is making a comeback in the state legislature. Plus, updates on the Pistons and Knicks.
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April 24, 2025 Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO sentenced for embezzling over $40M
Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Thursday for embezzling more than $40 million from the nonprofit over an 11-year period.
Plus, Detroit Fashion Revolution Week is wrapping up this weekend with several events.
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April 23, 2025 Detroit ranks among worst in nation for particle pollution, report finds
Detroit has some of the worst air quality in the nation, according to a report released Wednesday by the American Lung Association. The organization’s “State of the Air” report gives the region an "F" grade in ground level ozone pollution, a "D" in particle pollution, and a failing grade overall in pollution levels above federal standards.
Plus, Detroit City Council member Gabriella-Santiago Romero has been disqualified from having her name on the city’s August primary election ballot.
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April 22, 2025 Zekelman Holocaust Center offering free admission for Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills is offering free admission on Thursday in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, also known as Yom HaShoah.
Also, the Detroit Department of Transportation announced Monday that it is expanding services including increasing frequency of buses on 13 routes and expanding weekend hours on 17 routes.
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April 21, 2025 Michigan leaders reflect on the loss of Pope Francis, a 'powerful, prophetic and loving voice'
Several Michigan leaders released statements today in response to the news of Pope Francis' death, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Detroit Archbishop Edward Weisenburger. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church died on Monday morning at the age of 88. Francis was the first Latin American pope and the first Jesuit in the position.
Also, addiction researchers at the University of Michigan are starting a study this year that will pay smokers of menthol cigarettes to quit.
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April 18, 2025 City leaders celebrate grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments
Community members gathered with local leaders this week to celebrate the grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments, a new $18 million affordable housing development in Southwest Detroit’s East Chadsey-Condon neighborhood.
Plus, the Detroit Land Bank Authority announced the completion of more than 12,000 vacant home restorations in the past decade.
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April 17, 2025 City Council says new study disproves claims of systemic overassessments in Detroit
An independent study by the International Association of Assessing Officers has found that claims of systemic overassessments in Detroit are false, the city reported on Wednesday.
Plus, the Michigan Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that the department does not operate toll roads after a recent text scam regarding unpaid tolls to MDOT.
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