DETROIT (DDN) – A Detroit rapper is suing Lyft after alleging that a driver refused to give her a ride due to her weight. Dajua Blanding, known by her stage name Dank DeMoss, claims she was humiliated. Her attorneys claim the driver violated Michigan’s anti-discrimination rules, which list weight as a protected characteristic. “I was...
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Big Changes Coming! Michigan’s 2025 Right Turn on Red Expansion – What This Means for Your Commute
Michigan (DDN) – Michigan drivers, brace yourselves for a significant change in traffic laws coming in 2025. Starting next year, the state will implement an expanded right turn on the red rule, giving motorists more flexibility and, potentially, improving traffic flow. The updated law will allow drivers to make right turns at certain intersections where...
Veteran Maple Shade School Bus Driver Fatally Hit by Another Bus at Depot; Investigation Underway, Schools Closed Wednesday
DDN – A respected Maple Shade School District bus driver was fatally struck by a school bus on Tuesday afternoon, the school district reported. According to the school district, the man was outside his bus and was struck by another school bus in the bus depot at Maple Shade High School. The driver of the...
35-year-old Texas Man Dies in Single-vehicle Motorcycle Crash in La Salle County, Investigation Underway
LA SALLE COUNTY, Texas (DDN) – Authorities report that a man has died following a motorcycle accident that occurred in La Salle County. The Texas Department of Public Safety is looking into a single-car crash that took place on Sunday at 7 p.m. It was stated that a blue Harley Davidson motorcycle was going on...
Michigan Increases Small Business Funding by $80 Million and Offers Financial Literacy Workshops in Detroit and Dearborn
Detroit (DDN) – Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we’ll discuss a nearly $80 million increase in financing for Michigan’s small businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as forthcoming financial literacy classes in Detroit and Dearborn. Whitmer Introduces Small Business Credit 2.0. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced an increase in funding for small businesses under the State Small...
END OF AN ERA: Michigan Restaurant Famous for Its Charm and Food Closes Due to Rat Problem
DDN – Michigan’s culinary world has been rocked by the news that one of the state’s most iconic and beloved restaurants is shutting down due to a rat infestation. After decades of serving locals and tourists alike, this beloved institution has faced an unexpected and devastating end. Known for its delicious food, historic charm, and...
The Abandoned 1919 Bank Building in Detroit’s Deray Neighborhood: A Forgotten Relic of Prosperity and Decline
Detroit (DDN) – Nestled in the heart of Detroit’s historic DeRay neighborhood stands the abandoned 1919 Bank Building, a relic of the city’s early 20th-century prosperity. This once-thriving structure, which served as the financial backbone of a rapidly growing community, now sits in desolation, a reminder of Detroit’s turbulent history of boom and bust. The...
Detroit Suspect Facing Multiple Charges After Shooting Woman on I-94, Mistaken for Another Person
Detroit (DDN) – A Detroit man is facing more than a dozen charges after reportedly firing at a woman on the interstate, which Michigan State Police say was a case of mistaken identity. James Edward Murden, 32, was charged with 17 felony counts, including attempted murder and possession of a restricted firearm. The incident occurred on December...
No ‘Magic Safest Seat’ on Planes, Experts Say, but Back Seat Passengers Have Higher Survival Odds
DDN – According to experts, those who sit in the back seats of an airliner may have a better chance of surviving a disaster. However, an engineering professional claimed that no single “magic safest seat” exists. According to the Wall Street Journal, investigators consider five factors when determining the likelihood of survival in a plane...
19-year-old Injured in Single-vehicle Crash on 60th Ave in Allendale, Authorities Respond
Ottawa County, Michigan (DDN) – Early Sunday morning, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an iPhone crash notice in the Allendale area of 60th Avenue near Lincoln Street. Deputies arrived on the scene and discovered a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee that had collided with a tree near the dead end of...