Friendship Circle Walk raises a million dollars for charity
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Friendship Circle Walk raises a million dollars for charity

THOUSANDS LACED UP THEIR SHOES AND HEADED TO WEST BLOOMFIELD SUNDAY TO RAISE MONEY FOR FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE. IT?S AN ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS PEOPLE WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS SO THEY KNOW THEY MATTER. PROCEEDS RAISED FROM THE YEARLY FUNDRAISER HELP THE ORGANIZATION OFFER NUMEROUS PROGRAMS AND AMENITIES LIKE A SPLASH A SPLASH PAD AND A FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE VILLAGE THAT TEACHES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LIFE SKILLS IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE HAS MICHIGAN ROOTS AND WAS STARTED IN WEST BLOOMFIELD BY RABBI LEVI AND BASSIE SHEMTOV. THEIR VISION HAS INSPIRED CHAPTERS WORLDWIDE.

16-year-old boy shot in the head, found dead near Detroit park
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16-year-old boy shot in the head, found dead near Detroit park

At approximately 8:15 p.m. on AUg. 23, a 16-year-old boy was found unresponsive at the Butzel playground located in the 14800 block of Monte Vista in Detroit, with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to a local hospital by medics where he succumbed to his injuries.

Alleged Henry Ford Hospital shooter arrested
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Alleged Henry Ford Hospital shooter arrested

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said that alleged Henry Ford Hospital shooter Mario Green, and a person who was trying to harbor him, were arrested overnight, following the fatal shooting at the hospital on Aug. 22.

ONE ON ONE SPEAKER MATT HALL: pushes ?No Budget, No Pay?
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ONE ON ONE SPEAKER MATT HALL: pushes ?No Budget, No Pay?

House Speaker Matt Hall spoke with Hilary Golston about his push for a measure that would withhold lawmaker pay if the state budget isn?t passed by the July 1 deadline. Hall argued the plan would force urgency after Democrats left Lansing without a deal, while Democrats blasted the proposal as a political stunt.

Palmer Park Bandshell re-opens in Detroit
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Palmer Park Bandshell re-opens in Detroit

The bandshell originally opened at the Historic Michigan State Fairgrounds in 1938 and closed in 2008 when the State of Michigan closed the State Fair. In 2020, the property was sold to Amazon for a new distribution center that employs nearly 4,000 people. There was strong community support for saving the bandshell including 60,000 petition signatures gathered by the State Fair Development Coalition. Since the development encompassed the historic bandshell site, the City of Detroit agreed to move the bandshell to Palmer Park in District 2, following an extensive restoration process.

35th Annual Mack Alive parade held in Detroit
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35th Annual Mack Alive parade held in Detroit

?Mack Alive was built on the belief that when a community comes together, it can transform lives,? said Alberta Tinsley-Talabi, Founder of Mack Alive. ?For 35 years, this parade has been more than a march down Mack Avenue; it?s been a movement of hope, pride, and progress. We are honoring those who paved the way while making sure the next generation is equipped to succeed.? This year?s Grand Marshals are Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison and Coco the Comedian, alongside community activist AJ Williams, who will be honored for their ongoing commitment to uplifting Detroit neighborhoods.