News across Greater Detroit
Calling All Singers – Rochester Community Chorus Begins Rehearsals October 12, 2026
New singers are always welcome The Rochester Community Chorus begins weekly rehearsals on Monday, October 12, 2026, in the sanctuary of Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4230 Livernois, Troy, Michigan, from 7 to 9 p.m. The Chorus will prepare two musical compositions to…
Detroit consulate becomes first U.S. stop for Lebanon’s biometric passport rollout
SOUTHFIELD — As part of Lebanon’s broader digital transition to make official documents easier to obtain, reduce forgery and ease the burden on Lebanese expatriates, the Consulate General of Lebanon in Detroit completed the procedures for issuing the first Lebanese biometric…
Improving Arab and African American relationships beyond responding to crises
There was an unfortunate series of events which took place last week, which have renewed conversations in Metro Detroit regarding tensions between Arab American and African American communities. An incident in the Warrendale neighborhood in Detroit involving an Arab American…
Opening day!: Full Circle opens James and Patricia Anderson Innovation Center
Teammates — members of Full Circle’s TEAM 26 program, a day program for adults with developmental disabilities — dove right in to make personal pizzas their first day at the James and Patricia Anderson Innovation Center, which opened Sept. 8. The center, the former Henry Ford…
Sporting Equipment Drive returns next week
THE GROSSE POINTES — Last fall’s inaugural All Pointes Sporting Equipment Drive at Neff Park brought in more than $40,000 worth of new and gently used sporting equipment to be donated to kids in need. “It was the largest donation, at least to that point, that Leveling the Playing…
Community Joiner Fair returns with bestselling author Priya Parker
At a time when many people are searching for deeper connections and a stronger sense of belonging, three community organizations are inviting residents to discover meaningful ways to get involved close to home. The Grosse Pointe Public Library, The War Memorial and The Family…
Moross Greenway fall cleanup is Oct. 10
The Moross Greenway Project is looking for volunteers for its annual Big Fall Cleanup event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. Volunteers are asked to bring a good pair of work gloves; boots are recommended, as the islands may be wet. Trash bags/buckets, trash pickers and…
American Red Cross blood drives during October
LAPEER COUNTY — Throughout Lapeer County and neighboring communities, area residents have an opportunity during October to donate blood at American Red Cross blood drives. To be eligible to donate blood, people need to be at least 17 years of age, be in good general health and…
No Kings: Vote Early event set for Oct. 17 in downtown Howell
As of today, there is just one No Kings: Vote Early event set for Livingston County. The two previous No Kings events in Livingston County on Oct. 18, 2025, and March 28, 2026, drew thousands of attendees to multiple locations. The event planned for Oct. 17 in downtown Howell is…
Detroit women lead fight against decades of pollution in Southwest neighborhoods
Joyce Collins has lost nearly her entire family to cancer. Now she and a new generation of young advocates are demanding Michigan change how it regulates pollution in Southwest Detroit's 48217 ZIP code, one of the state's most heavily industrialized communities.
Voices: Supporting Detroit’s urban farms boosts city’s resilience
Detroit's urban farms transform vacant lots into food sources, but extreme weather and tax policy threaten their future. A proposed land value tax could protect farmers while climate adaptation becomes essential.
Cleary University hosting public blood drive on Sept. 30
Cleary University is hosting a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Cleary Commons, located on the university’s campus at 3750 Cleary Drive, off Grand River Avenue. The drive is open to the entire community. Everyone who donates will receive a $50 gift card.…