By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DETROIT — A Detroit police officer who is a Dearborn resident was shot during a drug raid in Detroit Oct. 31. Officer Hameed Mohamed was shot in the leg through a metal door as he approached the house in the 8500 block of Orangelawn. The gunman shot Mohamed with a “high powered weapon” when the shrapnel hit Mohamed. After Mohamed was shot, a firefight began between people in the house and additional police officers. Mohamed, an 18-year veteran of the Detroit Police Department, is … [Read more...] about Detroit cop who is Dearborn resident shot during raid
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Dearborn residents selected for urban revitalization program
Two Dearborn residents were selected as two of 30 people to participate in Challenge Detroit, an urban revitalization program focused on attracting and retaining talent in Detroit in an effort to spur revitalization. Ryan Dillon and Devon O’Reilly were chosen from hundreds of applicants to collaborate with individuals from across the country and live, work, play, give and lead in Detroit. Challenge Detroit is a one-year fellowship program that provides the opportunity for tomorrow’s leaders to work at top regional companies, … [Read more...] about Dearborn residents selected for urban revitalization program
Sale of iconic Old Wayne County Building OK’d
Photo courtesy of the Wayne County Commission The iconic Old Wayne County Building and adjacent parking lot were sold to a New York family for $13.4 million Thursday. The family plans to renovate and lease the structure. DETROIT — The Wayne County Commission approved the sale of the Old Wayne County Building and a nearby 120-space parking lot to New York developers who plan to renovate and lease the historic structure. The commission voted 12-2 Thursday to approve the $13.4 million sale of the building at 600 Randolph and … [Read more...] about Sale of iconic Old Wayne County Building OK’d
Micro-loan program hosts open house for entrepreneurs July 29
LaunchDETROIT, a micro-loan program developed by Rotary District 6400, will host an informational open house for Detroit entrepreneurs and small businesses from 4 to 6 p.m. July 29 at Saint Gabriel Catholic Church, 8118 W. Vernor in Detroit. LaunchDETROIT is a multi-pronged program that offers qualifying entrepreneurs a combination of free business training, micro loans of $1,000 to $2,500, assigned business mentors and networking opportunities. “We awarded our first micro-loans to 13 entrepreneurs in January, and we are … [Read more...] about Micro-loan program hosts open house for entrepreneurs July 29
Shedding light; Project HOPE brings city, suburban students together to help others
Photo by Sue Suchyta Sydney Mullins, 17, of Allen Park looks at the luminary (center) that she made with a second-grader from Detroit’s J.E. Clark Preparatory Academy. Allen Park High School woodshop students will create a playhouse for the second-graders based on her luminary’s design. The March 20 event at Live Coal Gallery, 5029 Trumbull in Detroit, served as a fundraiser for Project H.O.P.E., Housing, Opportunities and Possibilities for Everyone. Through the sale of the student-made luminaries, the group hopes to make donations … [Read more...] about Shedding light; Project HOPE brings city, suburban students together to help others
AANM Concert of Colors celebrates diversity
Photo courtesy of Concert of Colors Native Detroit rhythm and blues artist L’Renee will perform at 7 p.m. July 6 on the Wolverine/Spartan Outdoor Stage located in a pocket park behind 3663 Woodward Ave, across Parsons Street from Orchestra Hall. Photo courtesy of Concert of Colors Don Was’ 6th Detroit All-Star Revue will perform at 8:30 p.m. July 7 on the Main Stage in Orchestra Hall. The Revue features the re-teaming of guitarist Wayne Kramer and drummer Dennis “Machine Gun” Thompson of the legendary Lincoln Park garage rock … [Read more...] about AANM Concert of Colors celebrates diversity
Local teens volunteer at Gleaners to honor Martin Luther King’s legacy
Photo by Sue Suchyta Allen Park St. Frances Cabrini High School 16-year-old juniors Gabby Costa (left), Zachary Seasock and Jacob Seasock sort food donations Jan. 19 at Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan in Detroit. By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers DETROIT – When Therese Tardiff brings teens to Gleaners Community Food Bank to pack food boxes for the poor, she said she hopes they learn more about the needs of the underprivileged. Tardiff, coordinator of campus ministry for St. Frances Cabrini High … [Read more...] about Local teens volunteer at Gleaners to honor Martin Luther King’s legacy
‘Talk Time with Tupac’ sessions slated
DETROIT — State Sen. Tupac Hunter (D-Detroit) will host two more “Talk Time with Tupac” coffee hours in June. Hunter will be available to discuss with constituents the issues he is working on in Lansing. A coffee hour will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at McDonald’s, 27125 Cherry Hill in Inkster. He will follow that with a coffee hour from noon to 1 p.m. June 15 at McDonald’s, 6412 N. Telegraph in Dearborn Heights. People wishing to attend are asked to confirm their attendance with Hunter’s office by calling (866) … [Read more...] about ‘Talk Time with Tupac’ sessions slated
Dearborn man charged in homicide of Detroit man
By SHERRI KOLADE Times-Herald Newspapers DETROIT — A Dearborn man is charged in the fatal shooting of a Detroit man over a verbal dispute, according to a Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office press release. About 1 a.m. March 10 in the 10800 block of Fenkell, gas station attendant and 23-year-old Dearborn resident Ibrahim Kassim Saleh, allegedly shot Michael A. Haynes, 24, of Detroit. According to the release, Haynes and Saleh argued over the price of condoms at the gas station when Saleh, who was inside of a bullet-proof glass … [Read more...] about Dearborn man charged in homicide of Detroit man
Savvy Scouts are taking care of business
Sage Korte (right), 8, from DuVall Elementary School in Dearborn, works with team members to create a display to present their small business idea while earning the Junior Girl Scout Business-Wise badge. By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers DETROIT – With the help of DTE Energy, savvy Scouts are learning that being in business means more than selling cookies, and green is more than a uniform color. The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan and DTE Energy’s Women of Finance teamed up Nov. 5 at DTE’s downtown headquarters … [Read more...] about Savvy Scouts are taking care of business