In an attempt to end up-and-coming teen violence, Detroit and the suburbs of Michigan’s Wayne County are trying something innovative and bold- they’re hiring a “Youth Intelligence Specialist” to monitor teens’ off-line behavior in public spaces such as social networking sites. The theory behind the new tactic is to monitor early warning signs for potential…
Michigan gardening does involve a bit of planning and timing, especially when gardeners go out to actually plant. One of the simplest and most practical questions for Michigan gardeners might be, “When can it be planted outside safely in Michigan?” It comes down to many factors, most importantly the last frost dates, which will be…
BARRY COUNTY, Mich. — New court papers cast a chilling light on the case of a 14-year-old Barry County girl who was allegedly lured on social media, kidnapped, raped, and held captive in the basement of a home in Northville Township, Wayne County. The girl, whose identity is not being released because she is a…
As Congress debates requiring severe federal budget reductions, Michigan families might begin to experience realities i.e., essential social services and health care soon to be cut short. Legislators are calling for $163 billion reductions in federal spending, and what is to be reduced affects on a daily basis programs Michiganders rely on on which millions…
The courtroom battle over one of Michigan’s less cheerful infrastructure tragedies is underway. Opening statements have begun in a prominent lawsuit to hold the State of Michigan liable for the 2020 catastrophic failure of the Edenville Dam, resulting in widespread flooding, displacement of thousands of residents, and significant environmental damage. Background of the Disaster The…
Edan Alexander, the Israeli-American soldier who was kidnapped by Hamas for 19 months, was returned to his Israeli family after he was released. This followed a painful and prolonged period of doubt after the 21-year-old soldier disappeared on October 7, 2023, after being kidnapped by Hamas extremists in a border skirmish while he was on…
House Republicans unveiled their long-awaited tax package on May 12, 2025, a broad 389-page bill intended to radically reshape the U.S. tax code. The plan, which contains trillions of dollars in tax reductions, has targeted tax increases to pay for the reductions. The bill is designed to keep campaign promises, and Republicans are seeking to…
Mother’s Day weekend in Southeast Michigan was a technicolor rainbow of color, creativity, and community as two events really went the extra mile celebrating the holiday in marvelous and fabulous fashion: the 44th Annual Birmingham Art Fair and Canton Farmers Market spring opening. The two events were ideal for families to enjoy getting out and…
A major diplomatic breakthrough is in the offing as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on May 15. The encounter, if it takes place, would be the first direct one between the two presidents since the Russia-Ukraine conflict broke out in 2022. While hopes are building for a quick…
Atlanta police have a short time to find a missing 10-year-old girl on Mother’s Day and would appreciate the public’s assistance to bring her home with whatever information will get her there. The teenager, Gingua Benson-Oneal, was reportedly last seen on Sunday night, May 11, at approximately 8:30 p.m. when her mother realized she was…