Utica Community Schools’ continuing education center has plenty of success stories, but very few have the experience like Hermelinda Sporea does. At 70 years old, Sporea is an inspiration, finally … Keep Reading…
In remembrance of its CEO Salvatore “Sam” Cipriano, who died earlier this week, Better Made Snack Foods company plans to park every car and truck with a logo on it from 10 a.m. … Keep Reading…
A dog who was rescued after being stranded on the ice in the middle of the Detroit River has found his forever home with the man who saved him. When … Keep Reading…
When I was seven years old, I dreamed of becoming a “Channel 4 weatherman” someday. So I know from firsthand experience what it’s like to realize a lifelong dream. Ask anybody … Keep Reading…
The dining room table and chairs have not been returned to their proper place. Halima Afi Cassells, 39, of Detroit and a mom of three, was trying to think of a way … Keep Reading…
It was a birthday to remember. A Metro Detroit woman turned 100 Sunday shortly after she had beaten coronavirus. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Ula Underwood and her son Phil Stargell … Keep Reading…
It’s one of the most recognizable slogans in Metro Detroit: “Detroit vs. Everybody.” It was started by a Detroit graduate whose career took him across the country. The man responsible … Keep Reading…
Children across Washtenaw County were encouraged to use their snow day Tuesday to play outside or keep warm inside and read a book. But Garrett Straits had business to attend … Keep Reading…
She spent her career breaking glass ceilings, but Dr. Alexa Canady didn’t realize the impact she had for a while as the first Black chief of Neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital … Keep Reading…
A couple Metro Detroit hospitals have announced the first babies who were born in 2021. Juelz Marquis Bannerman Juelz Marquis Bannerman was born at 1:48 a.m. at DMC Hutzel Women’s … Keep Reading…
The city of Detroit got involved to help make Doris Barnes’ birthday special on Thursday. The mother of five celebrated her 100th birthday. A car parade included family, the Detroit … Keep Reading…
He was a World War II Navy electrician, survived a Pacific Ocean typhoon and his witty sense of humor provided joy to all. Charles “Chas” Roger Otto, 95, died surrounded by his family … Keep Reading…
Sam and Faith Strong will celebrate 70 years of marriage next month and while COVID-19 prevented them from holding a party, they still found ways to celebrate. Faith was 17 … Keep Reading…
A 72-year-old Waterford woman and her 29-year-old horse have been inducted into a national club that honors senior horseback riders. Gloria Crawford and her horse, a Morgan breed named Equinox … Keep Reading…
After spending three years in a Chinese prison it has now been one year of freedom for 33-year-old Wendell Brown of Detroit. “It’s been a year,” Brown said, breaking into … Keep Reading…
Edna Frances (Scully) Messinger, who turns 100 years old on Monday, Aug. 17, still reads The Oakland Press everyday. She makes sure she is up-to-date on all current events and … Keep Reading…
Their daughters are best friends but the bond between two metro Detroit moms is about to get even bigger. One needs a liver – and the other has learned she’s … Keep Reading…
James and Darlene Johnson are grateful to be home together, both recovering from coronavirus. The Highland Park couple has been married for 48 years and believe they got COVID-19 after … Keep Reading…
Caleb White has been serving others for most of his young life. Since he was six years old, he has found ways to help and care for the homeless in … Keep Reading…
EACH TIME MY phone rings, my heart skips a beat. I’m afraid more bad news awaits me on the other end. I’m not sure when a ringing phone started to trigger … Keep Reading…