Most of us are familiar with the term ‘service dog’ when used in reference to an animal that provides assistance to a person who is physically disabled. These types of animals are fairly commonplace and their status is protected by federal laws that detail requirements for which kinds of animals are eligible and what types…
Now that summer is behind us and the school year is in full swing, it is time again to confront some of the educational issues facing parents and students in the public school system. The common core curriculum remains a mysterious subject for many parents of school-aged children. For those who have tried to stay…
Colleges around the United States are in full swing. Whether you are attending school or you are sending off your young adult, safety is always good to think about. While campuses are doing what they can to help protect their students, individuals need to be aware and vigilant of their own safety.
New Rights for Survivors of Sexual Assault The Michigan Legislature has taken one more step in helping survivors of sexual assault. A unanimous, comprehensive bill was passed last September, sponsored by State Senator Bert Johnson of Detroit. With this law, there are new rights for survivors of sexual assaults according to The Sexual Assault Victim’s…
It has been exciting to watch Detroit make its comeback. Driving home from a Detroit Tigers’ games, you can see all the change that is happening in Midtown. As this part of the city goes under redevelopment, property values are going up. In an area of Detroit that was once known for as being full…
How many of the 2009 untested rape kits in Detroit have been tested? What contributed to 11,304 rape kits going untested for so many years? In 2009, in a Detroit abandoned police storage unit, 11,304 untested rape kits were found. Some of these rape kits dated back to the 1980s. Even more shocking in the…
Are you wondering about the appeals process in Michigan? Detroit’s former ex-mayor was disappointed again when his conviction and sentence upheld last week. Kwame Kilpatrick was once thought to be Detroit’s golden boy having grown up on the west side of Detroit. Kilpatrick graduated from Cass Tech High School and received a full scholarship to…
The World’s Largest One-Day Auto Event The Woodward Dream Cruise first started 20 years ago as a fund raiser for a Ferndale soccer field. It has become a part of the heart and soul of Detroit. This year’s cruise is expected to draw 1.5 million people to the streets and 50,000 classic cars. A Little…
Inkster’s new police chief, William Riley, was sworn in this week to replace Vicki Yost. Yost resigned only days after an Inkster police officer was charged with beating a motorist. This assault charge led to a $1.4 million settlement that was reached between the motorist, Floyd Dent and the City of Inkster.
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