DEARBORN — WHFR-FM 89.3, the student-run radio station at Henry Ford College, will host its 12th annual WHFR Record Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Student and Culinary Arts Center on the main campus, 5101 Evergreen. WHFR General Manager Susan McGraw said the show will coincide with the first WHFR Rock & Roll Craft Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the bazaar is free and open to the public. The record show is open to the public, too. General admission is between $1 and $5 on a sliding scale with an early … [Read more...] about HFC radio station hosts 12th annual Record Show Oct. 19
Sun shines on Lincoln Park Zombie Apocalypse
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – An idyllic autumn day greeted both the living and undead at the city’s Zombie Apocalypse Oct. 5 at Memorial Park, with live music, bounce houses, and food and merchandise vendors. William Newhouse of River Rouge, otherwise known as Gramps with Lamps, said people were interested in his skull-adorned, hand-decorated lamps. “They like it – they always tell me it’s something different,” he said. “I sell a lot of horror ones, and I sell a lot of comic … [Read more...] about Sun shines on Lincoln Park Zombie Apocalypse
Pets of the Week for October 13, 2019
Jynx Jynx, a 2-year-old female domestic long hair, is a sweet kitty who arrived at the shelter as a stray. Shelter evaluators think she will make a fantastic companion for any person or family. You can meet Jynx in the Cat Suites of the adoption center. Blondie Blondie, a 5-year-old female mixed breed, arrived at the shelter as a stray. Shelter evaluators would like her to find a caring and compassionate home that will help build up her confidence because she’s a bit shy before she gets to know and … [Read more...] about Pets of the Week for October 13, 2019
Aspiring metro Detroit podcasters find their voice through studios, DIY options
By DOROTHY HERNANDEZ Metromode Media On the third day of the second annual Detroit Podcast Festival held in June, Jonathan Galloway closed out the Black As Podcast event at MusicTown with a live show of his podcast “NWP.” Afterward, he brought out all of his podcasters on Audio Wave Network, which he founded, as well as the festival organizers to thank them. Standing next to his fellow podcasters and seeing the reaction of the crowd, tears filled his eyes, he recalls. As he looked around him, he remembers thinking “we really … [Read more...] about Aspiring metro Detroit podcasters find their voice through studios, DIY options
Dearborn girls seize the narrative in podcast form
By MIKE GALBRAITH Metromode Media DEARBORN — Yasmeen Kadouh says it best: Dearborn is a beautiful, complex story that should be told by members of the community themselves. Kadouh grew up in the city as a young Arab American woman feeling both misrepresented and underrepresented by the media. She didn’t hear the voice of her family, friends, and neighbors. So she did something about it. Kadouh and friend Rima Fadlallah launched the podcast “Dearborn Girl” earlier this year. Bonding over a shared love for community … [Read more...] about Dearborn girls seize the narrative in podcast form
Prelim held for Bingham murder reveals details
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The court cases of two of three teenagers charged with killing a Warren woman in Dearborn were bound over to Wayne County Circuit Court after a four hour preliminary examination of the evidence against them Oct. 10. The next court date for Jamel Philson, 17, of Highland Park and Demaurio Dismuke, 14, of Detroit was set for 9 a.m. Oct. 17. Bond was continued by 19th District Court Judge Mark Somers who said the court was satisfied the prosector’s met their burden for preliminary … [Read more...] about Prelim held for Bingham murder reveals details
Police Blotter for Week of October 13, 2019
Allen Park Silverado stolen at salon A 2005 Chevy Silverado with tinted windows and distinctive features was stolen the evening of Oct. 3 from a parking lot near Nikki’s Salon, 23031 Outer Drive, while the driver was at a salon appointment. Police officers found no broken glass to indicate a vehicle window was broken to gain access. The owner said the Silverado was a four-door, with rear tinted windows and a noticeable scratch on the rear passenger door. The truck also had oversized tires, a black tonneau cover over the truck … [Read more...] about Police Blotter for Week of October 13, 2019
Annual LP Ghost Walk in its 12th year
LINCOLN PARK — Participants at the Oct. 19 Ghost Walk will hear haunting stories and history about the early days of Lincoln Park. Ghost stories associated with the buildings and homes along Fort Park Boulevard from Southfield to Garfield will be told. This section of Lincoln Park dates to the 1850’s when Cleophus Goodell purchased 120 acres from the Native Americans. Along this section of Fort Park lived Lincoln Park’s founding families of the Cleophus Goodell family and the Herman Quandt family. The Ghost Walk, now in its … [Read more...] about Annual LP Ghost Walk in its 12th year
Crestwood selects Youssef Mosallam as next superintendent
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — The Crestwood School Board unanimously voted to appoint Youssef Mosallam its next superintendent of the district at an Oct. 9 special meeting. The board chose Mosallam over the other finalist, Roseville High School Principal Patrick Adams. The board next will have to agree on a contract with Mosallam which Crestwood President Donna Ancinec takes point on by sending a draft for his review and, if needed, a discussion. Ancinec called Mosallam shortly after the board made its … [Read more...] about Crestwood selects Youssef Mosallam as next superintendent
Fire in Southgate Seaway Senior Tower displaces residents; Fire chief said blaze started on fourth floor couch
SOUTHGATE – A fourth floor fire that started at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Seaway Senior Tower displaced residents and left workers scrambling to clean up the smoke and water damage. Firefighters from Wyandotte and Downriver Mutual Aid assisted Southgate firefighters, and the blaze was quickly extinguished. Southgate Fire Chief Mike Sypula said Oct. 9 that one female resident remained hospitalized in Wyandotte in stable condition for symptoms related to smoke inhalation. The fire started in a man’s apartment, and his health was not … [Read more...] about Fire in Southgate Seaway Senior Tower displaces residents; Fire chief said blaze started on fourth floor couch