As more bitter cold air hits the Midwest, many schools stopped classes for another day, which is frustrating for parents. Also, people in Detroit who are proud of their automotive history are now having car trouble because of the cold weather. AAA said in an advisory that “extremely cold temperatures can wreak havoc on vehicle...
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Forgoing Senior Season with Michigan, J.J. McCarthy Declares for 2024 NFL Draft
Michigan star quarterback J.J. McCarthy has been added to the list of potential under-center solutions for the Denver Broncos. McCarthy made a significant announcement on Sunday, revealing his decision to forgo his return to the National Champion Wolverines and instead declare for the 2024 NFL draft. McCarthy, who will be celebrating his 21st birthday on...
Disabled Woman Struggles as Detroit Apartment Goes Without Heat for a Week
Residents of the Russell Woods Apartments in Detroit have been enduring frigid temperatures this week, as multiple units have been without heat since last Friday. Tiffany Shoate suffers from fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by chronic pain that is exacerbated by cold temperatures. A group of tenants, including her, have been without heat since the snow...
Metro Detroit Sees Snowy Comeback with Lingering Chilly Weather
After a few very cold days with some sunny days across the region, winter weather is expected to return by the end of the week. Expect more clouds this evening and into the early hours of tomorrow morning. Snow will start to fall after midnight tonight and last until early Thursday morning. This will change...
Detroit City Council Rejects Payment to International Artists for Downtown Murals
The Detroit City Council is against a $215,000 deal to paint six murals in the city to make downtown look better before the NFL draft this spring. They say they never approved the deal, even though the paintings have already been painted. On Tuesday, members of the Detroit City Council questioned Planning Director Antoine Bryant...
Ethan Johnston Makes Waves as NYC’s Latest Standout at Hill School
Over the years, a few basketball players from New York City have come to Pottstown to play for the Hill School boys’ team. The Blues won the Independent Schools state title in 2018 under Chase Audige, who is from Coram on Long Island. Audige then had a great college career at William & Mary and...
Evidence Points to World’s Oldest Forest in New York, US
In a deserted quarry near Cairo, New York, researchers from the University of Binghamton in the US and the University of Cardiff in Wales have made a groundbreaking discovery. They have unearthed the planet’s most ancient forest. These remarkable fossils, found within ancient rocks that are an astonishing 385 million years old, offer a rare...
Florida’s Revenue Projections Get a Positive Bump
Tuesday, state economists raised their estimates of general income by about $2.18 billion for this fiscal year and next. This will help lawmakers as they make a new budget. But more than $700 million of the extra money has already been set aside for things like storm aid and programs to make homes safer. Also,...
Texas Feud Heads Property Rights Battle to U.S. Supreme Court
A property north of Houston, owned by Richie DeVillier’s family for generations, recently experienced an unfortunate turn of events due to the state’s revamp of Interstate 10. Despite its history of never flooding, the property was not spared from the consequences of this infrastructure project. A rice farm in Texas experienced flooding twice, once during...
Governor Newsom to Block California Bill Seeking Youth Football Ban
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office has confirmed that he intends to veto a bill that seeks to prohibit tackle football for youth. A statement from Newsom’s office declared, “I will not sign legislation that prohibits youth tackle football.” “There is a growing concern regarding the health and safety of young athletes, but experts argue that...