A new look at Americans finances shows large disparities in how prepared families are for an unexpected expense. The data, compiled by Motley Fool Money, found that a large percentage of Black and Hispanic households lack a financial cushion, in contrast to White and Asian households. A common w...
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DETROIT (AP) Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed will campaign Sunday in Detroit alongside former primary rival Rep. Haley Stevens, marking their first public appearance together in months after a week in which lingering divisions spilled into public view. The two...
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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat . Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit The vast majority of publicly reported contributions in the crowded Detroit school board race were raised by one candidate, recent...
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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat . Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters . This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit Some candidates in the Detroit school board race reported spending campaign contributions on out-of-state travel, clothing alter...
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Theres plenty of excitement among organizers and families across Detroit heading into Halloween weekend, as the city prepares for its first Halloween in the D under Mayor Mary Sheffields administration. Organizers said it took weeks of preparation, 1.8 million pieces of candy and...
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FRIDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Increasing clouds late afternoon and into the evening. High: 62. FRIDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds, skies becoming mostly cloudy late. Low: 42. SATURDAY (HALLOWEEN): Mostly cloudy skies, remaining dry. High: 62. SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies. Low: ...
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What to know: Gaspare Cracchiolo, 61, is accused of ramming a Fraser police patrol vehicle, injuring two officers and fleeing the scene. Incident began Oct. 26: Fraser officers attempted a traffic stop behind a business on Kelly Road near Groesbeck Road after receiving informatio...
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The breakdown: Michigan woman files federal lawsuit: Kathy Thiede, of Erie, Michigan, is suing two companies over last week’s chemical leak in Toledo, seeking compensation for property-related losses. Thiede reported smelling chemicals: She said she smelled chemicals outside her ...
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If your Halloween plans are still a little up in the air, don't worry. There are plenty of places around metro Detroit that have already done the decorating for you and you can visit all three for free. The first stop is Pumpkin Lane in Trenton, and they're not kidding about the ...
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What to know: Two Detroit police officers were injured after a suspect fleeing a traffic stop struck them and two police scout cars. When it happened: Around 10:36 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Where it happened: Near Wyoming Avenue and Eaton Street in Detroit. Why officers were there:...
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What to know: Taylor High School could get a major renovation. Families and taxpayers got their first look at plans to modernize the school during a community town hall. The project stems from a $130 million bond approved in 2021. Voters originally approved funding for a new high...
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What if you are paying more for groceries just because of what a company knows about you?
