Community News

Sediment Sampling To Begin Sept 8 In Detroit And Rouge Rivers

Lansing, MI - An effort is underway to gather data on the nature and extent of the chemical contamination in the sediments of the Detroit and Rouge rivers. With a long history of industrial development, a legacy of pollution remains in the sediments of both rivers.

Deadline Approaching For Registration Of FEMA Flood Assistance

Detroit, MI - For residents of Wayne and Washtenaw counties who had damage or losses from the June 25-26 severe storms and flooding, the registration deadline for FEMA assistance is Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.

Catholic Vantage Financial To Host Free Shred Day In Livonia

Livonia, MI - Catholic Vantage Financial (CVF) is hosting its annual community Shred Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

August Declared As Home Visiting Month In Michigan

Lansing, MI - As part of Michigan’s long-standing commitment to Home Visiting, a voluntary, evidence-based support for pregnant people and families with young children, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared August 2021 as Home Visiting Month in Michigan.

Temp Shutdown Of MI Bridge Card System Expected Late Saturday - Early Sunday

Lansing, MI - Michiganders who use Bridge Cards to buy food or use cash assistance benefits will be unable to do so late Saturday and early Sunday while a system upgrade is implemented that will provide easier access to benefits.

Dozens Of Animals Rescued From Oakland County Home

Pontiac, MI - Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center rescued dozens of animals Tuesday afternoon from a home in the 6000-block of Northview Drive in Independence Township after animal control officers responded to the home for a welfare check.

22K Households In Washtenaw And Wayne Benefit From Fed Program

Lansing, MI - More than 22,000 Wayne and Washtenaw county households received more than $11.5 million in federal Disaster Food Assistance Program benefits during a special application opportunity Aug. 12-19.

Oakland County Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month

Pontiac, MI - Oakland County Health Division’s (OCHD) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program in partnership with the Oakland County Breastfeeding Coalition (OCBFC), Michigan Breastfeeding Network (MIBFN), and Learn, Lactate, Grow and Nature’s Playhouse will host the 4th annual “Bridging the Breastfeeding Gap” event to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month in August.

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