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Annual Detroit event helps dress over 100 local girls for senior prom
Read full article: Annual Detroit event helps dress over 100 local girls for senior promProm season is quickly approaching for high schoolers, and the Belle of the Ball prom dress donation program is helping local students look great for the occasion.
Livonia mom to host event for mothers who never got to experience prom
Read full article: Livonia mom to host event for mothers who never got to experience promA special event is planned this weekend in Livonia for young women who never got to experience prom. It’s all part of an organization’s effort to help young mothers.
Forget a limo for prom. Here’s a chance to win a ride in the Wienermobile for your big night.
Read full article: Forget a limo for prom. Here’s a chance to win a ride in the Wienermobile for your big night.For those who still haven’t reserved a ride to prom, Oscar Meyer is offering an opportunity to REALLY stand out upon arrival to the big event.
Wayne County commissioner helps local girls find their perfect prom dress for free
Read full article: Wayne County commissioner helps local girls find their perfect prom dress for freeOne Wayne County woman has been helping to ease the burden of prom expenses for local families for the last 15 years.
See how TikTok helped this Detroit fashion designer go global
Read full article: See how TikTok helped this Detroit fashion designer go globalPeople are sharing all types of talents and information on TikTok these days, and some of the content creators may even become “TikTok famous,” which means they have a large following of loyal fans.
Small businesses bounce back as Michigan prepares to lift major COVID restrictions
Read full article: Small businesses bounce back as Michigan prepares to lift major COVID restrictionsIn terms of the post COVID economy for small businesses, you could consider bridal salons and dress shops among those most hurt.
Parents protest anonymous donor in Southfield offering free prom tickets for vaccinated students
Read full article: Parents protest anonymous donor in Southfield offering free prom tickets for vaccinated studentsA protest was held at Southfield High School Friday after an anonymous donor volunteered to buy prom tickets for vaccinated students.
Ann Arbor Public Schools announce tentative dates for in-person graduation ceremonies
Read full article: Ann Arbor Public Schools announce tentative dates for in-person graduation ceremoniesANN ARBOR – In a recent update, Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift announced that the district is moving forward with plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies this year. Last year, all ceremonies were canceled due to concerns over the then-new coronavirus pandemic and each high school organized drive-thru events and virtual ceremonies for its seniors. Swift confirmed that Huron, Pioneer and Skyline high schools will have traditional graduation ceremonies outdoors at Eastern Michigan University’s stadium. Tentative dates for the three ceremonies:Huron High School: Wednesday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m.Pioneer High School: Thursday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m.Skyline High School: Monday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m.Community and Pathways high schools are also planning to hold outdoor commencement ceremonies. In addition to the graduation update, Swift announced that all Class of 2021 students will receive a celebratory yard sign like last year.
Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland County
Read full article: Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland CountySOUTH LYON, Mich. – There has been a spike in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in parts of Oakland County. The health department said the rising number of cases in the South Lyon area can be traced to summer parties -- specifically graduation and prom parties. There have been 50 new cases in South Lyon alone, which is a rate of 15 cases per 10,000 people. In Lyon Township, there are 16, which is almost 23 cases per 10,000. Several of them tested positive for COVID-19 and that started a domino effect.
Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland County
Read full article: Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland CountySpike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland CountyPublished: August 3, 2020, 11:19 pmThere has been a spike in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in parts of Oakland County.
With prom canceled, parents make sure seniors still get prom photos
Read full article: With prom canceled, parents make sure seniors still get prom photosThat didn’t happen, but one student found a way to still enjoy a portion of her Senior prom, while not letting her beautiful prom dress go to waste. “You hear about senior prom your whole life,” Isabella Tomlinson said. It’s something definitely happening.”But with a pandemic, a lot of things that were guarantees for Senior Isabella Tomlinson became unknowns. If I got extremely upset, I thought that would be selfish.”Tomlinson is taking all of this in stride, but her parents knew missing out on senior prom was a big deal. “I really wanted to wear my princess dress that I always wanted to wear and it was perfect,” she said.