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Michigan Democrats help health care bill squeak through House

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:47:00 EST

Michigan's 15 House members split along party lines Saturday night on a health care bill vote that Rep. John Dingell said "will earn the respect and appreciation of Americans for generations to come."

Once an autumn tradition, leaf-burning now under fire

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:47:00 EST

It used to be a regular part of fall weekends all over Michigan: a yard full of leaves raked into a pile and burned, creating that distinctive smell that became an integral part of the season.

Michigan seeks $290M for neighborhood revitalization

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:47:00 EST

Lansing -- The state has applied for $290 million in federal money to help tear down blighted buildings and revitalize neighborhoods in 12 cities including Detroit, Grand Rapids and Flint.

Atlanta church choir voted best in nation

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:57:00 EST

Detroit -- The Atlanta West Pentecostal Church Choir was voted "Best Church Choir in America" Saturday evening at the "How Sweet The Sound" choir competition at Joe Louis Arena.

Volunteers plant trees along Jefferson Avenue

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Detroit -- Armed with shovels, rakes and pick axes, about 100 volunteers on Saturday made good on a pledge from a Grosse Pointe family to spruce up Jefferson Avenue.

Hundreds line Woodward for Veterans Day parade

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:52:00 EST

Detroit -- Several hundred people came out Saturday for an early celebration of Veterans Day as a parade snaked down Woodward Avenue.

Warren woman, 52, dies after being hit by SUV

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Warren -- A 52-year-old woman died late Friday after she was struck by an SUV traveling west on Eight Mile near Groesbeck, Warren police said.

Detroit health care forum to include H1N1 shots

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:57:00 EST

Detroit -- Second Ebenezer Church and Molina Healthcare of Michigan are sponsoring a free forum on national health care reform Saturday that includes H1N1 flu vaccinations.

Oakland County Dems to rally over health care

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:37:00 EST

Royal Oak -- Members of the Oakland County Democratic Party are to stage a health care rally Saturday as debate over President Obama's overhaul of the nation's health care system was debated in Congress.

Teen killed near Joe Louis Arena was hiding under bus, police say

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:52:00 EST

Detroit -- Police believe a 19-year-old Michigan State University student who was dragged by a tour bus Thursday night was hiding underneath it when the vehicle drove down Washington Boulevard.