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Conference in action | Stock photo by Crystal710/Pixabay There are three events that will happen in Detroit in the coming days that I believe are of particular importance. These programs are intended to help residents take full advantage of all that is happening in our city and to prepare for the 2020 Census, which begins soon. 2nd Annual Construction Conference - March 7 There are a flurry

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Brigadier General Charles McGee of the U.S. Air Force (Retired) is a 100-year-old Tuskegee Airman who served with distinction in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He flew a total of 409 aerial fighter combat missions during those three wars, which is a record that stands to this day. Furthermore, he was enshrined into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2011. In fact, of

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In today's edition of the Warrendale neighborhood news roundup, there was a traffic accident on Paul, help for Detroiters facing foreclosure, and a discussion about Michigan's no-fault auto insurance law. Traffic accident at Paul and the Southfield Fwy. | Photo by Frank Nemecek Accident on Paul There was a rather nasty traffic accident yesterday evening at approximately 6 p.m., which

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Statute of Justice | Stock photo by William Cho/pixabay Francisco Patino, M.D., a physician from the Detroit area who was the top prescriber of oxycodone 30 mg in Michigan was charged in a superseding indictment unsealed today. He was allegedly involved in a health care fraud and money laundering scheme that brought in more than $120 million in illicit funds. As part of this plot, he

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Million dollar view | Stock photo by Haidir Rais/Unsplash I started the Warrendale Detroit Blog in December of 2005 almost on a whim. I new that there was a lot happening in our neighborhood but was frustrated that it never got any attention from the local news media. When a friend suggested over on the Detroit YES forum that I create such a blog, I jumped at it. That was 14 years and three

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Lent | Stock photo by Gaston Perez/Pixabay Lent is upon us. It begins with Ash Wednesday, which is the day after tomorrow. I know that many Christians - myself included - sometime wonder what they should give up for Lent. Sweets are an old standby but I always feel like it should be something a little less generic. With that in mind, I spent a couple of hours over the weekend searching for

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Wildflowers bloom on a Ducks Unlimited project in Michigan | Press photo Ducks Unlimited and its partners are investing $2.3 million to protect, enhance or restore 2,100 acres of wetland habitat across 10 Michigan project sites in 2019. This will greatly improve water quality and wildlife habitat. The milestones in 2019 added to a sizeable historical investment in Michigan. Over the last 30

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Screenshopt of GoFundMe campaign Students from the Warrendale Charter Academy in Detroit have organized a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds so they can visit Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. All funds raised as part of this campaign will go towards the travel expenses of these 26 middle school students. Janae Anderson, the middle school dean at the Warrendale Charter Academy, described this

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The Shinola Hotel | Photo by Wild Wind Studios Earlier today, Travel + Leisure magazine announced its 15th annual “It List”. This is an editor-curated list of the best hotels in the world with only 72 new or recently renovated destinations in the entire world making the cut. Only one of those 72 hotels to make the “It List” happens to be in Michigan. The Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit has

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Police officer | Stock photo by Coco Parisienne/Pixabay The Detroit Police Department has completed a third week of targeted enforcement with the goal of decreasing violent crimes associated with the black market sale and purchase of marijuana and other illegal narcotics. Police precincts across the city began conducting targeted enforcement actions on January 27 in response to a spike in

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Kung fu master silhouetterd at sunset | Photo by Mohammed Hasan/Pixabay Have you ever wanted to learn a martial art but couldn’t find the time? Is a vacation the only time you can ever get a break? Consider combining martial arts training and a vacation for an unforgettable experience. Most people think of going to Disney World or visiting the Grand Canyon for a vacation. That’s nice, but

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Bribery | Stock photo by Pixabay/Pexels Former Detroit Police Officer Michael Mosley, age 48, pleaded guilty today before the Hon. George Caram Steeh to bribery for taking $15,000 in cash bribes from a drug trafficker, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider.  The guilty plea announced today is the result of an idictment that this blog reported on last August. Joining Schneider in the

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Both the Michigan Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service are busy these days processing tax returns and issuing refunds to millions of Americans. The average federal refund last year was $2,869 according to an analysis of data from the IRS. It’s a sad reality that bars, restaurants, and casinos all get busier when tax refunds arrive. For those who want to use that refund to

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There are several challenges to running a hyperlocal blog like this one. For example, Google’s search rankings tend to rank sites lower if most of their articles are less than 500 words. That might not be a problem for those blogging about some topics. When one is blogging about one particular neighborhood, though, there are a lot of stories that I simply cannot stretch out that long without

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General Motor headquarters | File photo Earlier this morning, General Motors announced a $6 million donation to Beyond Basics to support the Be the Solution literacy campaign. This investment will provide nearly 500 Detroit high schoolers the opportunity to participate in the nonprofit’s literacy program. It is also the largest single contribution ever to this program. “Beyond Basics delivers

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Girl with cup of coffee | Photo by StockSnap/Pixabay This coming Saturday, State Representative Karen Whitsett will host of coffee hour with her constituents. She represents the 9th state house district, which includes the Warrendale and nearby neighborhoods, in the Michigan Legislature. This coffee hour is a chance for residents and other community stakeholders to get to know her and to hear

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Police car | Photo by Gerd Altman/Pixabay A 35-year old man was fatally shot yesterday afternoon and the Detroit Police Department is asking for the public's help in catching the shooter. The victim was standing in front of a house near Tireman and Pierson Streets at approximately 3:30 p.m. yesterday when someone pulled up in a blue Dodge Ram pickup and opened fire on him before speeding away.

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks at press conference in Detroit | Photo courtesy of GM Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan were on hand with GM executives this morning to announce a $2.2 billion investment in the company's Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant. This plant will produce a variety of all-electric trucks and SUVs. GM’s first all-electric truck will

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Gas station at night | Photo by Sergio Souza/Pexels Gas prices in the Great Lakes State are down 8 cents compared to a week ago, according to a report out this morning from AAA of Michigan. Drivers are now paying an average of $2.40 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 6 cents less than this time last month and 23 cents more than this time last year. Motorists are paying an

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Carjacking suspect and his vehicle According to a statement, officials with the Detroit Police Department are asking for the public's help to identify and apprehend a man wanted for a carjacking that happened this past Saturday in Warrendale. They released surveillance photos of the suspect, which is located above. This crime happened on W. Warren Avenue, near Stahelin Street at approximately

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Mayor Mike Duggan of Detroit joined other community leaders yesterday in announcing help for low-income residents who are having problems paying their property taxes. The full video from this event is embedded above this post. Homeowners in Detroit who cannot pay their property taxes for financial reasons may be able to reduce - or even eliminate - their current year’s property tax

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Meeting - Photo by Free Photos/Pixabay Earlier today, the City of Detroit's Department of Neighborhoods announced its schedule for district meetings for the year. These meetings will be hosted by staff members Mona Ali, the district manager, and Eric Fowlkes, the deputy district manager. They will provide residents and other community stakeholders with an opportunity to both learn about

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Power lines at twilight - Photo by Nicole Kohler/Pixabay Most of these Tip of the Week articles are the result of brainstorming and some research. This one, however, is purely the result of learning an important lesson and learning it the hard way. \ The lesson is simple: every home these days should have a whole house surge protector. They cost around $100 plus a few dollars more if you want

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A television production company is looking for owners of historic homeowners in the Detroit metropolitian area who are overwhelmed with the restorations that they need. This is an incredible opportunity to get expert help from a seasoned professional and to be featured in an all-new television show on a major cable network. Historic homes should be at least 50 years old or older and be in

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Refueling a car - Photo by Andreas160578/Pixabay Gas prices across Michigan are down an average of 7 cents compared to last week, according to research compiled by AAA of Michigan.  Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.53 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 8 cents cheaper than this time last month but 44 cents more than this time last year. Gas prices in the

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