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Dingell calls on Biden administration to press Saudi Arabia to end Yemeni blockade
April 6th, 20210 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) joined Reps. Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) in leading 76 of their congressional...
Nessel, other attorneys general, to fight sales of fake vaccination cards
April 6th, 20210 LANSING — A coalition of 45 attorneys general issued a letter to different companies’ CEOs to prevent people from selling fraudulent vaccination cards. Michigan...
Governor receives first COVID vaccine dose as Michiganders 16 and older become eligible
April 6th, 20210 LANSING — On Tuesday, Governor Whitmer received her first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Whitmer became eligible for the dose on April 5, along with all......
Dearborn sewer separation project coming to an end
April 6th, 20210 DEARBORN — Residents can begin looking forward to the completion of the sewer separation project toward the end of the year, four years ahead of schedule. The...
Detroit man charged with terrorism threat against Detroit police officers
April 5th, 20210 DETROIT - Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged 60-year-old Bernard Smith of Detroit in connection with making terrorist threats against Detroit police. On......
Operation Next seeking 100 Metro Detroiters for free advanced manufacturing training
April 5th, 20210 DETROIT - A no-cost skills training program is now open to Metro Detroiters that are considering a career in advanced manufacturing, and companies looking to to provide...
In-person learning at Hamtramck Public Schools delayed
April 2nd, 20210 HAMTRAMCK - Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed issued the following message on Friday regarding a delay in bringing students and staff back to......
Wayne County Commissioners declare April as Arab American Heritage Month
April 2nd, 20210 DETROIT — Wayne County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a resolution recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month. The resolution was put forward by...
Dearborn officials proclaim April as Arab American Heritage Month
April 2nd, 20210 DEARBORN — Mayor Jack O'Reilly and the Dearborn City Council have declared April as Arab American Heritage Month. The effort is meant to promote the many......
Michigan leads the country in certain COVID stats; possible vaccine for kids adds hope
April 2nd, 20210 After Pfizer recorded positive results for a vaccine study among young people, experts in Michigan are hopeful vaccinating adolescents against COVID-19 may be a critical...
Benny Napoleon’s daughter creates foundation in his honor
April 2nd, 20210 DETROIT — The daughter of the late Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has created a foundation for community advancement in his honor. Napoleon was hospitalized in......
Whitmer says there are currently no plans for new COVID-related restrictions
April 2nd, 20210 LANSING — As COVID cases rise drastically throughout the state, Governor Whitmer said the plan to fight them does not involve new restrictions. Since re-engaging...
Michigan GOP chair calls state Democratic leaders “witches”; later apologizes
April 2nd, 20210 LANSING — Michigan Republican Party Chairman Ron Weiser called the state’s top Democratic officeholders “witches” and referenced “assassination.” After a......
Detroit expands COVID vaccination capacity at TCF Center
April 1st, 20210 DETROIT — The city of Detroit is adding more vaccine capacity at the TCF Center due to an influx of appointments resulting from eligibility expansions. The city...
Dearborn Schools returning to all virtual learning April 6-9
April 1st, 20210 DEARBORN — As an added precaution for students and staff returning from spring break, Dearborn Public Schools have decided to return to virtual learning for the week......
First Brazil COVID variant found in Bay County resident
April 1st, 20210 LANSING — A case of the P.1 of Brazil COVID-19 variant has been identified in a Bay County resident, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)...
Dearborn Public Schools to offer COVID vaccines to older students and their parents
April 1st, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is partnering with the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) to provide COVID vaccines to students and their parents. Parents will......
Free COVID testing at Edsel Ford High School on April 5
April 1st, 20210 DEARBORN — With spring break coming to an end, Dearborn Public Schools is offering free COVID-19 tests at Edsel Ford High School on Monday, April 5. The site will...
15 million Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines thrown away after ingredient mix-up
April 1st, 20210 BALTIMORE — A mix-up of dosages at a Baltimore production facility has prompted the FDA to delay certification of the facility and ruined 15 million doses of the......
Whitmer expands food assistance to low income college students
March 31st, 20210 LANSING — The state will expand eligibility for food assistance benefits on April 1 so that college students struggling financially can receive help and stay in...
Michigan continues to expand vaccinations efforts
March 31st, 20210 LANSING — Michigan will continue its upward trajectory in getting more and more residents vaccinated against the dangerous COVID-19 virus, as positive news came down......
Beaumont announces expansion of COVID units; visitors now require vaccination card
March 31st, 20210 DEARBORN — Beaumont Health announced that it is expanding its COVID-19 units at its hospitals and changing its visitation policy amid another surge. The health...
Pfizer announces vaccine safe and effective for children aged 12-15
March 31st, 20210 DEARBORN — After a recent study, Pfizer has announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in children as young as 12. Most COVID-19 vaccines being......
