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Leadership changes coming in Lansing after Democrats flip Michigan House, Senate
Read full article: Leadership changes coming in Lansing after Democrats flip Michigan House, SenateWhile everyone was consumed with watching the results of the top-of-the-ticket races Tuesday night, the real change was happening farther down the ballot as Michigan Democrats seized power in both legislative chambers.
‘Not again’: New flooding hits Detroit neighborhoods still cleaning up from previous storm
Read full article: ‘Not again’: New flooding hits Detroit neighborhoods still cleaning up from previous stormBasements on Detroit’s east side were full of water again on Friday in areas such as the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood.
Residents protest KKK flag displayed in Grosse Pointe Park home facing Black neighbor
Read full article: Residents protest KKK flag displayed in Grosse Pointe Park home facing Black neighborGROSSE POINTE PARK, Mich. – A steady flowing line of protesters Sunday circled their way around Wayburn Street in Grosse Pointe Park to clearly voice their disgust of an open display of racism. Their protest comes after a home displayed a red black and white Ku Klux Klan flag in window facing an African American woman’s home. Officials with the city of Grosse Pointe Park released the following statement:AdAt approximately 3:00pm Tuesday February 16th the Grosse Pointe Park Department of Public Safety was made aware of a Ku Klux Klan flag displayed in a window that faces the home of an African-American woman. The Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Department serves all residents of our community no matter their race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or religion. City of Grosse Pointe ParkThe Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods branch of the NAACP released the following statement:
Justice for Jane: Bashara friend reacts to verdict
Read full article: Justice for Jane: Bashara friend reacts to verdictGROSSE POINTE, Mich. – The murder of Jane Bashara shocked her many friends in the Grosse Pointes. Baker played golf and did plenty of volunteer work with Jane Bashara. I was just very happy that this justice was found for Jane," Baker told Local 4, about an hour after the verdicts were read. This award is given to graduating seniors of Grosse Pointe South who demonstrated true leadership, either in the classroom, sports, or other extra-curriculars. Donations can be sent to:The Mothers' Club of Grosse Pointe South - True Leader Award11 Grosse Pointe Blvd.