Published February 25, 2015
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called for civil rights supporters to meet in Selma, Alabama, in March 1965 for a peaceful march, Detroit homemaker Viola Liuzzo didn’t hesitate.
The white activist felt so strongly about the Civil Rights Movement that she left her five children and husband, got in her Oldsmobile, and made the trip to demonstrate for the rights of black Americans.
It ultimately cost Liuzzo her life when she was gunned down by members of the Ku Klux Klan.
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As temperatures recently fell below zero across metro Detroit, the arctic air has taken a toll on some vehicles too, according to AAA.
AAA Michigan Public Affairs Director Susan Hiltz said her association has seen an increase in service calls during a particularly cold night and morning following the Valentine’s Day weekend and culminating on Presidents’ Day, the Monday afterward.
“We had a 154 percent increase in the morning for service calls compared to the same time period last week,” Hiltz said.
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Published February 18, 2015
In the last decade, Safe Kids Worldwide Director of U.S. Programs Tareka Wheeler said that there has been a 31 percent increase in the number of children who have been killed or injured by TV tip-overs.
“We know we can prevent these things. Many families just don’t think about it. It’s an emerging issue — we call it a hidden hazard — in homes, but there are simple things families can do,” Wheeler said.
Read MorePublished February 18, 2015
Heavy layers of clothes, heavy layers of snow and heavy layers of blankets.
It’s no wonder that when it comes to food, many diners are longing for something that’s anything but heavy.
As soon as temperatures begin to take a dive in September, restaurants start pulling out their repertoire of comfort food recipes chock full of spices, rich flavors and hearty ingredients designed to keep your tummy full and your body warm.
Read MorePublished February 18, 2015
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — At Huron Elementary School, the dads have become D.O.G.S.
Beth Gleason, the social worker at Huron — part of Chippewa Valley Schools — believes that one of the downsides of the traditional family dynamic in education is that fathers are too often left out of the process, sometimes through no fault of their own. In this scenario, Mom is the one who stays home to take care of the kids and ends up getting involved with what’s happening at school, while Dad has to watch from the sidelines because he spends all day at work.
Read MorePublished February 18, 2015
![]() Published February 17, 2015 MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Growth and progress were the themes of the day at Macomb Township Supervisor Janet Dunn’s third State of the Township address on Feb. 13. Dunn delivered her 25-minute speech to a crowd of elected officials, township staff, business owners and community leaders at Sycamore Hills Golf Club during an event hosted by the Macomb County Chamber. “Stuff happens” was the recurring phrase as Dunn highlighted many of the good things that have taken place in her community over the last 12 months. Read MorePublished February 16, 2015 A Detroit man’s hours-long walking work commute is over now that he can put his foot on the accelerator of a new Ford Taurus, courtesy of Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights. Published February 11, 2015 CLINTON TOWNSHIP — At Huron Elementary School, the dads have become D.O.G.S. Beth Gleason, the social worker at Huron — part of Chippewa Valley Schools — believes that one of the downsides of the traditional family dynamic in education is that fathers are too often left out of the process, sometimes through no fault of their own. In this scenario, Mom is the one who stays home to take care of the kids and ends up getting involved with what’s happening at school, while Dad has to watch from the sidelines because he spends all day at work. Read MorePublished February 9, 2015 The North American International Auto Show’s exhibits and displays have left Detroit’s Cobo Center until next year, but some local dealerships say the intense public interest has made an impact on selling award-winning vehicles in the showroom. Published February 4, 2015 METRO DETROIT — Many adults probably remember coming home from school in their youth, slinging their backpacks on the kitchen table and then getting a start on their homework. While some children and adults still do that today, it’s not as prevalent as it used to be. It really comes down to how a house is divided. Older homes are notorious for not offering the abundance of space that new homes today have, especially in the form of cabinets and countertops. Read MorePublished February 2, 2015 Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to Detroit’s Cobo Center in January during the North American International Auto Show to get a driver’s seat perspective of upcoming cars and concept vehicles. Read MorePublished January 28, 2015 Being a bride isn’t what it used to be. Once the flowers are chosen and the gown is found, the styling for her big day isn’t over — it’s only just begun. A wedding dress is only part of an overall look, according to experts, and each detail needs to be planned to perfection from head to toenail. Read MorePublished January 28, 2015 Radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers, and high levels of the gas in a house meet the equivalent of smoking eight cigarettes a day, say World Health Organization officials. Radon gas invades homes and buildings through foundation cracks and openings, and is invisible with no scent. If a test kit determines high levels of radon in a home, simple fixes can lower health risks. Read MorePublished January 26, 2015 The North American International Auto Show is all about the visuals: the screens, the exhibits and, of course, the design of the vehicles themselves. Published January 21, 2015 If you’re house hunting in metro Detroit, you’ll inevitably come to a point where you need to make a major decision — what means more to you, having a big house or living near Woodward? That was the question Royal Oak native Karly Wingart had to ask when she started shopping for a home. “We bought our house in September. We had only been looking for a couple of months, maybe three months,” she said. Read MorePublished January 20, 2015 METRO DETROIT — Three hundred same-sex couples who married last spring in Michigan are celebrating after a federal judge sided with them and said the state must recognize their marriages as legal. In his ruling Jan. 15, Judge Mark Goldsmith, of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, said that the couples’ rights to due process and equal protection had likely been violated by the state’s actions. He granted a preliminary injunction and put it on hold for 21 days, at which point the decision will take effect. Read MorePublished January 20, 2015 Although gas prices remained below $2 per gallon, automakers and suppliers at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit had plenty to say about making their vehicles less thirsty for fuel. Published January 14, 2015 METRO DETROIT — Now is a great time to add bird feeders near your home or garden to provide color, song and activity during the drab winter months. Bird feeders also provide a sure food source during a period when birds’ normal fare, such as insects and berries, is scarce. Kim Sherwin, a park interpreter at the Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, said that feeders are a relaxing way to enjoy nature while not having to leave the comfort of your home. Read MorePublished January 12, 2015 Recent gas prices have dropped almost as fast as the ball on New Year’s Eve. Upcoming EventsRochester
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