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Detroit animal control works to empty shelter before move to new facility

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May 12, 2024

Detroit animal control works to empty shelter before move to new facility

DETROIT – Animal control is hosting several adoption events in an effort to clear out the shelter before they move to a new facility.

Detroit Animal Care and Control is preparing to new to a new facility on Russell Street. They are working to get the dogs in the current building adopted as soon as possible.

Anyone who wants to learn more about pet ownership before they commit to a dog, there are free classes you can attend. The classes will go over vet care, pet health, grooming, pet manners, and behavior, introducing a new pet to your home, and more.

The classes are held at the Sherwood Forest branch of the Detroit Public Library on the second Tuesday of each month. They start at 6 p.m. The next classes are scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, and Tuesday, June 11.

May adoption events

DACC is participating in the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters campaign through May 15. All adoption fees will be sponsored by Cathy Bissell.

On Saturday, May 18, adoptable DACC dogs will be at Meadowbrook Amphitheater in Rochester Hills for the Paws, Pals, and Pet Supplies event. The event will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission is free.

People can get to know adoptable DACC dogs at the Paws and PJ movie night at the Edison branch of the Detroit Public Library from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on May 18.

Adoptable DACC dogs will be at the Detroit Public Library main branch for an adoption event from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19.

Detroit Animal Care is open every day of the week from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

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What big announcement at DPSCD Hall of Fame Gala could mean for Detroit students

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May 14, 2026

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What big announcement at DPSCD Hall of Fame Gala could mean for Detroit students

Detroit Public Schools Community District hosting 5th annual alumni event

DETROIT – Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) will host their fifth annual alumni event.

On May 16, the foundation will host their Tyrone E. Winfrey Hall of Fame Alumni Gala.

The Gala honors distinguished DPSCD alumni who have made a major impact in our community and beyond.

The night is a celebration of Detroit’s success stories and a fundraiser to create new opportunities for the next generation of students.

Organizers say there will be a major live announcement aimed at helping Detroit High School students build brighter futures.

Kerrie Mitchell, the president and CEO of the DPSCD Foundation, joined Local 4 Live to talk more about the gala, the foundation’s mission and what the announcement could mean for students across the city.

You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.

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Detroit Zoo welcomes Nguvu the giraffe from Utah

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May 13, 2026

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Detroit Zoo welcomes Nguvu the giraffe from Utah

The Detroit Zoo welcomed a new giraffe, Nguvu, to the herd, officials announced on Wednesday.

Officials say 1-year-old Nguvu came from Utah’s Hogle Zoo as part of the zoo’s “long-term plan for the giraffe herd.”

“This move was recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Giraffe Species Survival Plan, which promotes the health, genetic diversity and overall sustainability of giraffe populations in zoos – and we’re eager to support Nguvu as he adjusts to his new home,” the Detroit Zoo says.

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Officials say Nguvu has been working with the animal care teams for several days and will be introduced to the herd soon.

According to Utah’s Hogle Zoo, Nguvu was born in February 2025. His name means “strength” in Swahili.

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Lions-Patriots scheduled for Week 10 in Munich

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May 13, 2026

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Lions-Patriots scheduled for Week 10 in Munich

The Detroit Lions are taking part in the NFL’s International series for the first time since 2015 by hosting the AFC Champion New England Patriots Week 10 in Munich at Allianz Arena on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m. ET (3:30 p.m. local time in Germany) on FOX.

The Patriots represented the AFC in the Super Bowl this past February after a 14-3 season and their 22nd AFC East title. They beat the Los Angeles Chargers (16-3), Houston Texans (28-16) and Denver Broncos (10-7) in the playoffs to earn their 12th Super Bowl appearance, which they lost to Seattle (29-13).

Patriots QB Drake Maye is one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL entering his third season and New England’s defense is coming off a 2025 season in which they ranked fourth in points allowed (18.8) and eighth in total defense (295.2).

This is the second of Detroit’s 2026 matchups to be announced early (Week 2 TNF in Buffalo). The rest of the Lions schedule will be revealed Thursday evening.

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