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Reviving Dreams: Ex-Felon Starts New Chapter with Motor City Match Grant in Detroit

Reviving Dreams: Ex-Felon Starts New Chapter with Motor City Match Grant in Detroit

DETROIT – The Motor City Match grant program is making a significant impact by empowering local entrepreneurs in Detroit. One of its most inspiring success stories involves Daryl Young, an ex-felon whose dream of opening a restaurant is becoming a reality thanks to the program’s support. Daryl Young, a Detroit entrepreneur, is realizing his dream...

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Detroit-Area Man Killed in Neighbor Conflict Stabbing, Police Say

Detroit-Area Man Killed in Neighbor Conflict Stabbing, Police Say

(CBS DETROIT) – A tragic incident unfolded in Redford Township, Michigan, resulting in the death of a man following a heated argument with his neighbor. The altercation, which escalated into violence, ended with a fatal stabbing, according to police reports. According to CBS NEWS Sunday at 3:39 p.m., Redford Township officers were dispatched to a residence on...

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Michigan Judge Lifts Barriers to Abortion Access with New Ruling

Michigan Judge Lifts Barriers to Abortion Access with New Ruling

In a significant victory for reproductive rights advocates, a Michigan judge has issued a preliminary injunction against several restrictive state abortion laws. The ruling, handed down on Tuesday, halts the enforcement of Michigan’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period before receiving an abortion, as well as the state’s “informed consent” law and a ban on advanced practice...

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Michigan's New Policy: Museums or Higher Taxes?

Michigan’s New Policy: Museums or Higher Taxes?

(The Center Square) – A new policy in Michigan could significantly impact property taxes for households in Oakland and Macomb counties. The Michigan House recently approved House Bill 4177, which aims to subsidize two nonprofit museums: the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Museum. These institutions, run by the...

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From Passion to Profit: How HFC Alumna Tiffany Williams is Changing the Culinary Scene

From Passion to Profit: How HFC Alumna Tiffany Williams is Changing the Culinary Scene

Henry Ford College (HFC) alumna Tiffany Williams is making waves in the Metro Detroit culinary community. Known for her creativity and passion for food, Williams has become a recognized name, making appearances on FOX 2 Detroit and Local 4. Recently, her Detroit-based company, Taste Tiff’s Catering, was spotlighted in an article in DBusiness. “I’ve always...

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Digital Footprints: FBI Testifies Against Defendant in Samantha Woll Murder Case

Digital Footprints: FBI Testifies Against Defendant in Samantha Woll Murder Case

In a gripping courtroom session on Tuesday, FBI Special Agent Bryan Toltzis testified that cellphone records and security videos place Michael Jackson-Bolanos in the vicinity of Samantha Woll’s murder. This testimony was given in Wayne County Circuit Court, shedding light on the ongoing investigation into the death of Woll, the president of a downtown synagogue....