Detroit, MI
Ninth annual ‘Occupy The Corner’ took place on Detroit’s east side
DETROIT – Detroit Metropolis Council President Mary Sheffield held her ninth annual “Occupy The Nook” occasion as tons of gathered Friday night at Coleman Younger Playfield on the town’s east aspect for a day of enjoyable and particular giveaways.
A whole lot of households are going house with a free bike Friday (June 24) night time, however the occasion’s objective goes past that.
“I can’t wait to experience it and have one thing to do that summer time, stated Chase.
Chase is an eight-year-old boy who simply discovered learn how to experience a motorcycle.
He was so enthusiastic about his new bike, and he knew the primary place he was using it to.
“Perhaps to the Dairy Level,” Chase stated.
His massive grin seen within the video participant above is without doubt one of the 200 noticed on youngsters strolling away from “Occupy The Nook” with a free bike.
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Then there have been the grins of proud dad and mom like Elizabeth Winchester, whose son Dylan Winchester additionally obtained a motorcycle.
“It’s superb,” stated Elizabeth Winchester. “I’m so glad that he may be joyful and revel in a free occasion and revel in himself.”
Sheffield says the occasion isn’t simply an occasion.
“That is basically the federal government of their yard,” stated Sheffield.
“There are some well being sources out right here,” Winchester stated. “Assets for property taxes and expungements in your file.”
Occupy The Nook was an occasion in New York led by Reverend Al Sharpton.
The aim is to occupy high-crime areas to decrease gun violence by attending to the foundation of the issue.
The occasion is the ninth annual occasion in Detroit.
“I’m a agency believer which you can’t police your manner out of the whole lot,” Sheffield stated. “It’s important to handle the underlining situation of violence, and I imagine that’s entry to a job, entry healthcare, entry to training, and all of these sources are right here on web site at the moment.”
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Movie star appearances like Mike Epps had been in attendance.
The occasion was wrapped in a particular manner as they honored group heroes just like the individuals who had been there again in March throughout a taking pictures on the Group Wellness Heart when a safety guard was shot and killed.
Learn: Father killed whereas working safety at a wellness middle in Detroit
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Detroit — Leaders of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit are shutting down the early learning center at the Y’s downtown location at the end of August due to declining enrollment.
In a notice sent to families earlier this week from Kyle Anderson, vice president of operations, and Parrish Underwood, president and CEO of the Y of Metro Detroit, they said the daycare program at the Boll YMCA will continue to operate through Aug. 30 to allow families to find alternative care. The Boll YMCA is located on Broadway Street in downtown Detroit.
The notice was sent in a letter to families on Monday from Kyle Anderson, vice president of operations, and Parrish Underwood, president and CEO of the Y.
“Over the years, the center has been honored to serve the local community. However, it has experienced decreasing enrollment and was especially hard hit during the pandemic,” the leaders wrote. “Despite our efforts to reopen and sustain operations, average annual enrollment has been and is currently around 50% of licensed capacity, rendering the program unsustainable.”
The Boll Family YMCA will continue to offer various family programs, such as swim lessons, karate and sports.
“We understand this is a difficult and unexpected change for everyone,” the leaders wrote. “We do not make decisions without considering those most impacted ‑ in this case, our registered children, families, and center staff. We share the sadness of closing a program that has profoundly impacted the lives of so many children and families over the years. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our families and staff who have been an integral part.”
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(CBS DETROIT) – The city of Ann Arbor is conducting sampling after dried sewage and debris was found near an Ann Arbor elementary school Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
The sewage was found behind Pittsfield Elementary School at a sanitary sewer manhole located in a grassy area near a city-owned manhole.
The city investigated the situation and couldn’t find what had caused the surcharge. The grassy area was cleaned and public works staff used lime to neutralize any contamination.
“An estimated 75 gallons of raw sewage was released to the grassy area, ultimately flowing to the storm drain, which flows and daylights to Swift Run – near Whitewood and Norwood streets,” city officials said. “This area is currently under evaluation for improvements as part of the design work for a Capital Improvement Project in the Pittsfield Village area to begin in 2025.”
Officials are working with the Washtenaw County Health Department to conduct upstream and downstream sampling for the presence of E. coli. They also alerted the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy about the incident.
Because Swift Run flows into the Huron River, the city put up signs recommending that boaters stay upstream from South Pond for the next two days.
(CBS DETROIT) – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate incidents at North Commerce Lake and Union Lake.
According to the sheriff’s office, the Search and Rescue Team responded to North Commerce Lake at about 5:57 p.m. for a man who was unresponsive and floating in the water.
Authorities say the 20-year-old Commerce Township man was on a pontoon boat near a sand bar in the lake when he dove off and hit his head on the lake bottom, about 4 feet underwater. The man, who was not wearing a life jacket, was taken to a hospital for serious injuries.
Investigators believe alcohol was a factor.
At about 5:43 p.m., the sheriff’s office said a 32-year-old Waterford Township man was on a personal watercraft when he fell off. The watercraft continued for a distance before hitting a 24-foot pontoon boat.
Authorities say a 29-year-old woman was lying on her back at the teat of the boat when it was struck. She suffered minor injuries and refused treatment at the site.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.
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