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City of Detroit Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Pride Celebrations with Detroit Pride Flag Raising in Spirit Plaza

By Press release submission | Jun 2, 2022

The City of Detroit Department of Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity (CRIO) along with Deputy Mayor, Todd Bettison and Detroit LGBTQ+ leaders kicks off Pride Month with a Pride Flag Raising and news conference in Spirit Plaza today.

City revises ordinance allowing fireworks use on Juneteenth, June 19

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

The City of Grand Rapids has revised its City’s fireworks ordinance. The action allows residents and visitors to discharge consumer grade fireworks in Grand Rapids annually on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Kzoo Parks Summer Cinema Event Series Starts Friday, June 10

By Press release submission | May 31, 2022

Kzoo Parks will host six Summer Cinema events this year at different parks and community spaces throughout the city.

Farmington Hills Fire Department Urges Generator Users to “Take It Outside”

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022

As storm season approaches, the Farmington Hills Fire Department urges residents to prepare for possible power outages and learn valuable safety tips about generator usage.

Mid Foundation Celebrates Milestone and More

By Press release submission | May 27, 2022

The Mid Michigan College Foundation recently welcomed new board members, and is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2022.

Memorial Day Trash, Recycling, Yard Waste Pickup Schedule

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

There will be no collection of trash, recycling or yard waste in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 30.

Mayor Duggan announces that City will begin demolition of incinerator within next few weeks

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

Detroit’s long-despised incinerator – a source of air pollution and health concerns for 30 years in surrounding neighborhoods – soon will be erased from the city’s skyline as the process of demolishing it begins in the next few weeks, Mayor Mike Duggan announced today.

BCPD places lieutenant on leave after off-duty crash

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

The Battle Creek Police Department has placed Lt. Jim Martens on administrative leave, after he was involved in an off-duty car crash outside the city on Sunday.

ELPD Releases Additional Footage from April 25 Officer-Involved Shooting

By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

Today and later this week, the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is releasing additional video footage from the April 25 officer-involved shooting at 1350 W. Lake Lansing Road in East Lansing.

Mayor Duggan Appoints Anthony Zander as City’s new Director of Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity

By Press release submission | May 20, 2022

Mayor Mike Duggan today announced the appointment of Anthony Zander as Director of the Department of Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity (CRIO).

ELPD Releases Interior Meijer Video Footage from April 25 Officer-Involved Shooting

By Press release submission | May 20, 2022

Today, the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) released all interior video footage obtained from the Meijer store related to the April 25 officer-involved shooting at 1350 W. Lake Lansing Road in East Lansing.

Master Plan Survey

By Press release submission | May 20, 2022

RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF CLIO and interested stakeholders in the City can complete an online survey at surveymonkey.com/r/Clio2022 or by scanning its QR code.

PUBLIC NOTICE: July Board of Review

By Press release submission | May 19, 2022

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Andrew Hellenga, Clerk of the City of Ypsilanti, County of Washtenaw, and State of Michigan to all residents of the City of Ypsilanti: The Board of Review will be held in the Ypsilanti City Hall, at 1 S. Huron Street.