News across Greater Detroit
HYPE Athletics marks 25 years with major expansion and renewed mission
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Twenty-five years ago, HYPE began with a simple idea: Use sports to bring children and young people from different racial and religious backgrounds together in a safe, healthy environment away from drugs, violence and risky behavior. Today, that ambitious idea…
Community rallies around Samir Alnasir after serious soccer injury
DETROIT — A GoFundMe campaign has raised tens of thousands of dollars for the family of an Arab American man who suffered serious injuries while officiating a Catholic High School League soccer game in August. Samir Alnasir, 51, was struck in the head by an errant ball during a…
Detroit native looking to keep legacies alive
DETROIT – A local cultural anthropologist is working to help Arab and Muslim families capture their elders’ stories and keep their history alive. Zarinah El-Amin, a Detroit native, has worked in book publishing since 2009 but said that everything shifted for her when she lost her…
Veterans Treatment Court set to honor mentors
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, mentors who support the Livingston County Veterans Treatment Court will be honored at an appreciation ceremony that the public is welcome to attend. There are currently 18 active veteran mentors who are veterans themselves; they volunteer their time to act…
Electronic Recyling in Clinton Township this Saturday
Clinton Township Residents, do you need to clear your attic and basement of old computers, televisions, and other electronic devices that are taking up valuable space?
Woods woman recognized by Ossian Sweet Foundation
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Work with one Detroit-based foundation has earned a Woods woman an award from another. Patti Kukula, executive director of the Detroit Public Safety Foundation, was honored Saturday, Sept. 12, with the 2026 Gladys Sweet Humanitarian of the Year Award. “I’m…
Duck. Dash!
More than 3,000 happy yellow rubber ducks were released into Farmers Creek at Cramton Park in Lapeer for the Kiwanis Club of Lapeer’s 8th annual Rubber Duck Dash on Saturday (Sept. 12). Families enjoyed an exciting duck race, carnival-style games and sweet treats at the park. See…
Lapeer County veterans to embark on Honor Flight to D.C.
LAPEER COUNTY — Six Lapeer County veterans will experience the trip of a lifetime to Washington D.C. this week to experience the grandeur of war memorials and monuments that have been dedicated in honor of their service to the United States. Mid-Michigan Honor Flight, a regional…
Metro Detroit community honors Imam Musa al-Sadr’s legacy 48 years after his disappearance
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Under the banner “A Nation’s Trust”, the Al Amal Social Foundation commemorated the 48th anniversary of the disappearance of Amal Movement founder Imam Musa al-Sadr and his two companions during a large gathering Wednesday evening at the Islamic Institute of…
Clinton Township to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Annual Patriot Day Ceremony
Clinton Township will once again gather on Sept. 11 to remember those who lost their lives and honor the first responders, military personnel, and ordinary Americans whose courage and sacrifice defined that day 25 years ago.
Public voting open for military wedding giveaway
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Voting opened this week to determine which of three military couples will win a free all-inclusive wedding and reception at The War Memorial. A committee at The War Memorial whittled more than 30 applicants down to the three finalist couples: Tyler Proctor…
100 Women GP completes first year
THE GROSSE POINTES — 100 Women Grosse Pointe recently completed its first year with a fourth round of giving and a $12,000 donation to the Rory Belle Foundation. The foundation assists people who have been diagnosed with NARS1, a recently identified and rare genetic disorder that…