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Area in Rochester Hills reopens to traffic after large sinkhole left roadway closed
Read full article: Area in Rochester Hills reopens to traffic after large sinkhole left roadway closedDequindre Road is closed from Avon to School roads in Rochester Hills due to a large sinkhole, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s office.
Amtrak pitches new, improved train routes including Detroit to Toronto
Read full article: Amtrak pitches new, improved train routes including Detroit to TorontoAmtrak’s “Connect US” map includes a newly proposed service route from Detroit to Toronto, and from Detroit to Toledo. It also includes enhanced services (more trains) from Detroit to Chicago, Grand Rapids to Chicago and Port Huron to Chicago. It claims traveling on Amtrak rail is up to 83% more energy efficient than driving and up to 73% more energy efficient than flying. Detroit to Toronto not in service since 1971Amtrak has been seeking to bring back a Detroit to Toronto corridor for years -- such service between Detroit and Toronto ended in 1971. AdThe current “direct” rail service between Detroit and Toronto actually starts just across the river in Windsor, Ontario.
Veteran shares how Redford rehab program helped him overcome PTSD
Read full article: Veteran shares how Redford rehab program helped him overcome PTSDA courtroom inside the 17th District Court in Redford transformed into a unique graduation ceremony for honorees such as David Route. Route decided to go through the rigorous veteran's court program to get his life back on track. Khalil started the program in 2011 to help veterans reacclimate to society. The program helps get veterans connected to the Department of Veterans Affairs, gives them resources and offers one-on-one mentoring. "It's not an easy program," Khalil said.