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PuLSE Institute plans national civil rights dinner in Detroit
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The PuLSE Institute will host its 2026 National Civil Rights Leadership Dinner on July 29 at the Detroit Athletic Club, bringing civic, business, faith and policy leaders together to honor six recipients.
Albany State marching band to make history in Detroit Thanksgiving parade
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Albany State University’s Marching Rams Show Band will become the first HBCU band to perform in America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit on Nov. 26, 2026, during the event’s 100th anniversary.
Detroit Legacy Tours opens July 1 with walking tours of downtown, Paradise Valley and Black Bottom
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Detroit Legacy Tours is launching July 1, 2026, with small-group walking tours focused on downtown Detroit and historic Black neighborhoods.
IR Centers and Michigan Institute of Urology add third outpatient IR lab in Michigan
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IR Centers and Michigan Institute of Urology are expanding their collaboration to a third interventional radiology lab in Southeast Michigan, adding capacity and bringing in Dr. Jeremy Handel, MD. The move is aimed at shortening wait times and…
University of Detroit Mercy MHSA earns CAHME reaccreditation for eight years
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CAHME has approved University of Detroit Mercy’s Master of Health Services Administration program for an eight-year reaccreditation term.
Michigan board creates new special education committee
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The Michigan State Board of Education unanimously created a Special Education Committee, a move Autism Alliance of Michigan says could sharpen support for students with disabilities.
Michigan Marijuana Tours teams with Growing Pains for 7/10 cultivation and rosin tours
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Michigan Marijuana Tours and Growing Pains are offering limited 7/10 experiences in Kalamazoo and Paw Paw on July 10, 2026, giving cannabis consumers behind-the-scenes access to cultivation and solventless rosin production.
Hamadeh Educational Services leader expands career and ESL pathways
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Joumana Ali Hamadeh, CTE director and Title III coach at Hamadeh Educational Services in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, is leading program growth that links classroom learning to workforce skills.
Candice Nicholson launches AI assessment platform for schools
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Michigan Teacher of the Year Candice Nicholson has launched PerformanceXcel, an AI-powered instructional assessment platform aimed at helping educators grade faster and get classroom insights in seconds.
Vlasic Labs brings Michigan golf fundraiser back July 10
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Vlasic Labs will host the third annual Michigan Vlasic Classic at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, on July 10 to raise money for The Forgotten Prisoner Foundation and support former basketball player Jarred Shaw. The event underscores how…
SwiftWall launches Freedom 250 employee benefit for children’s investing
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SwiftWall says its new Freedom 250 Program began July 17 and will help employees invest in their children’s financial future, including children who do not qualify for the federal Trump Accounts program.
Debbie Stabenow backs Korey Hall for Michigan Senate race
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Former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow endorsed Korey Hall for Michigan State Senate District 3 on Tuesday, giving the open-seat campaign a high-profile boost in Southeast Michigan.
Creative Colors International adds new Metro Detroit franchisee territory
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Creative Colors International has opened a new franchise location in Garden City, Michigan, expanding its on-site repair and restoration footprint in the Metro Detroit area.
Bankole Thompson to give Juneteenth keynote at Detroit civil rights conference
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Detroit journalist and author Bankole Thompson will open the 15th Annual National Civil Rights Conference on June 19, 2026, with a keynote focused on media power, democratic accountability and economic justice.
Manhattan Book Group awards Gold to Antheia in the Thorns
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Manhattan Book Group named Marilynne Eichinger’s environmental thriller Antheia in the Thorns a Gold winner in the 2026 Manhattan Book Awards on July 23, 2026. The recognition spotlights the second Rightfully Mine novel as the series prepares for…
ACC survivors launch national push to fund rare cancer research
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Two adrenocortical carcinoma survivors have formed the Adrenal Cure Collective to speed research, support families, and connect patients with leading experts on one of the world’s rarest cancers.
Marconi Society names inaugural Institute Award winners
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The Marconi Society has announced the first winners of its Institute Awards: Dr. David Bray, Dr. Pierrette Renée Dagg and Dr. Hamid Jafarkhani.
Harborview and Torose buy Fishermen's Village for $43 million
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Harborview Capital Group and Torose Equities acquired Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda, Florida, for $43 million through a court-supervised receivership process.
Materials Testing Consultants acquires Wisconsin’s GeoTest
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Materials Testing Consultants has acquired GeoTest, adding Wisconsin offices and broader testing capacity to its Great Lakes footprint.
Relay Resources names speaker lineup for DisabilityNext summit
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Relay Resources has announced more than 15 speakers for its second-annual DisabilityNext™ Summit, set for Oct. 6-7 in Portland during National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
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