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Air Jordans made for Spike Lee and donated to Oregon shelter auctioned for nearly $51,000
Read full article: Air Jordans made for Spike Lee and donated to Oregon shelter auctioned for nearly $51,000A pair of rare Nike sneakers donated to an Oregon homeless shelter in Portland sold for nearly $51,000 at auction on Monday.
Russian-American journalist charged in Russia with failing to register as a 'foreign agent'
Read full article: Russian-American journalist charged in Russia with failing to register as a 'foreign agent'A Russian-American journalist working for a U_S_ government-funded media company has been detained in Russia and charged with failing to register as a โforeign agent.โ.
Founder of student aid startup Frank shakes head as prosecutor describes case against her
Read full article: Founder of student aid startup Frank shakes head as prosecutor describes case against herThe founder of student aid startup Frank shook her head repeatedly as a prosecutor claimed she tricked J.
Librarians train to defend intellectual freedom and fight book bans at Chicago conference
Read full article: Librarians train to defend intellectual freedom and fight book bans at Chicago conferenceThe American Library Association's annual conference is underway in Chicago, where librarians are discussing topics including countering book challenges, fighting legislative censorship, and ensuring information access and the freedom to read.
University of Michiganโs Life Sciences Orchestra to play free concert at Hill Auditorium on Friday
Read full article: University of Michiganโs Life Sciences Orchestra to play free concert at Hill Auditorium on FridayEnjoy a free concert by U-M's Life Sciences Orchestra on Friday at Ann Arbor's famed Hill Auditorium.
Trinity Health Ann Arbor to offer free web series on plant-based cooking
Read full article: Trinity Health Ann Arbor to offer free web series on plant-based cookingTrinity Health Ann Arbor Lifestyle Medicine dietitians developed a new series to help participants learn to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets and lifestyle.
Alex Jones ordered to pay $473M more to Sandy Hook families
Read full article: Alex Jones ordered to pay $473M more to Sandy Hook familiesConspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.
Metro Detroit expungement fair
Read full article: Metro Detroit expungement fairOn Saturday the Oak Grove A.M.E Church in Detroit will host and Expungement Fair for people who would like to have their criminal records expunged. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. at the Johnson Recreation Center located at 8550 Chippewa Street om Detroit.
Washtenaw Community Collegeโs second Liberal Arts Week to feature week of free workshops
Read full article: Washtenaw Community Collegeโs second Liberal Arts Week to feature week of free workshopsSign up for one of 14 free workshops--or all of them--during Washtenaw Community Collegeโs second annual Liberal Arts Week.
Food Gatherers to give free meals to area children, teens over summer break
Read full article: Food Gatherers to give free meals to area children, teens over summer breakBetween Monday and August 19, Ann Arborโs Food Gatherers will make sure that children and teens -- who typically receive reduced-price or free school meals during the school year -- have access to nutritious food.
Motown Museum announces free โHitsville NEXTโ summer youth programs
Read full article: Motown Museum announces free โHitsville NEXTโ summer youth programsAs the school year comes to a close the Motown Museum (2648 West Grand Blvd, Detroit) has announced several free summer programs for children to participate in.
Detroit Animal Care waiving all adoption fees for Opening Day weekend
Read full article: Detroit Animal Care waiving all adoption fees for Opening Day weekendTo celebrate the Detroit Tigersโ home opener this weekend, Detroit Animal Care and Control is waiving all adoption fees for adoptable pets through Monday.
'Fill the silence with your music,' Zelenskyy tells Grammys
Read full article: 'Fill the silence with your music,' Zelenskyy tells GrammysUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared in a video message at the Grammy Awards to ask for support in telling the story of Ukraineโs invasion by Russia.
Active duty service members, veterans can enjoy free activities in Ann Arbor parks on Thursday
Read full article: Active duty service members, veterans can enjoy free activities in Ann Arbor parks on ThursdayVeterans and active duty military personnel can enjoy several recreational activities in Ann Arbor on Veterans Day.
Ann Arbor starts planting 10,000 trees with free Arbor Day giveaways
Read full article: Ann Arbor starts planting 10,000 trees with free Arbor Day giveawaysFrom April 30 to May 2, the City of Ann Arbor is giving away free trees to residents to plant on private property during several Arbor Day weekend giveaways.
You can now enjoy free U-M planetarium shows from your living room
Read full article: You can now enjoy free U-M planetarium shows from your living roomANN ARBOR โ Its perhaps one of the silver linings of so much isolation -- fun events streaming straight into your home. The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History is now offering free virtual planetarium programs for the whole family. Starting on Thursday, go to the edge of the solar system, learn about planets and constellations with this fun, educational event. To register, click here. Virtual planetarium show schedule (Thursdays at 4 p.m.):Feb. 25March 4March 11March 18March 25More dates may be added in the future.
USDA extends free meal for children amid coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: USDA extends free meal for children amid coronavirus pandemicThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Monday the extension of federal waivers allowing flexibilities in child nutrition programs to continue feeding all Michigan children during the coronavirus pandemic. This means meals will continue to be provided to children ages 18 and under at no cost to the families. The program waivers were set to expire Aug. 31. Sen. Debbie Stabenow said the U.S. Department of Agriculture did a fantastic job last spring by getting food to needy children. She said the department waived rules and spent money to make it easier for children to get meals.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day Sunday with giveaway offer
Read full article: Celebrate National Ice Cream Day Sunday with giveaway offerDETROIT You can beat the heat on National Ice Cream Day Sunday with special giveaways. Today you can enter to win free ice cream and save on Midwest-made Hudsonville Ice Cream at local grocery stores. Do you need a reason to enjoy FREE ice cream? Truly, theres no better way to celebrate the summer than with ice cream. Hudsonville Ice Cream makes more than 50 flavors, with both traditional ice cream and dairy-free options available in scoop shops and grocery stores in more than a dozen states, including a store near you.
Fathers Day giveaway: Tell us what makes him great
Read full article: Fathers Day giveaway: Tell us what makes him greatFathers Day is this Sunday and we want to pamper your dad! Upload a photo of your dad and tell us what makes them so great for a chance to win a prize package! One second prize winner (to be announced Thursday morning) and one grand prize winner (to be announced Friday morning). Second place:MaskMarket.com6 Pack of Masks from MaskMarket.com (Worth $100)Blake Farms -- Dads BBQ Kit2 Blakes BBQ Sauces1 Blakes Mustard1 El Chavo Hot Sauce1 Weber Grill Rub$25 gift cardGrand prize:6 SalonDad Makeover (more details to come) ($200+ value)Stage DeliSlider Sandwich Tray for 10 ($100 value)MaskMarket.com6 Pack of Masks from MaskMarket.com (Worth $100)Blake Farms -- Dads BBQ Kit2 Blakes BBQ Sauces1 Blakes Mustard1 El Chavo Hot Sauce1 Weber Grill Rub$25 gift cardSubmit a photo and tell us what makes your dad great here:
Read Mitch Albomโs new stories of hope for free
Read full article: Read Mitch Albomโs new stories of hope for freeMitch Albom is an award-winning journalist, the author of six consecutive No. 1 New York Times Bestsellers including โTuesdays with Morrieโ and โThe Next Person You Meet in Heavenโ. Now he has a new inspirational novella that is written one week at a time and available online for free. While the story is free, readers can donate to help people impacted by the COVID-19 crisis on the same website. Watch the video to hear more about how Mitch Albom is helping to support the Detroit community.