Detroit police invite community to annual “Peacenic” event
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Detroit police invite community to annual “Peacenic” event
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(CBS DETROIT) – It’s an effort to combat gun violence in some of Detroit’s most violent precincts.
Law enforcement on the city’s east side Monday night, as well as city representatives, could be seen knocking on doors spreading the word about “Peacenic.”
“(It’s) the opportunities that we have to engage with the community in a non-enforcement way,” said U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison when talking about the efforts.
Peacenics are part of the “One Detroit Violence Reduction Partnership — Safe Summer Streets Initiative.” This initiative aims to reduce gun violence in Detroit’s two most dangerous precincts, eight and nine, by familiarizing law enforcement with the people living in those communities.
“Even if you look back to 2020 when we saw a crime spike across the country, it just taught us that police really, we can’t enforce without the communities input and buy-in,” said Detroit Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison.
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To get the word out, they went to residents’ doorsteps to tell residents like Chonte Patterson about not only the games and food but also career services, expungement assistance, services for residents, and more.
“I’m happy that someone is taking a look at our beautiful community and trying to do something about it,” Patterson said.
The first Peacenic is in Detroit’s ninth precinct from 3-7 p.m. on June 15 at the Heilmann Recreation Center.
The second will be held in Detroit’s eighth precinct from 3-7 p.m. on June 29 at O’Hair Park.
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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.
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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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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.
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.
