Lisa Vilella, Downriver’s “Mimi with a Mission”
“Mom, I have friends!”
What a powerful, beautiful thing for a parent to hear for the first time in their child’s life. That is what the Puzzle Parents Group, operated by Downriver charity Mimi’s…
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Carrie Cox, A Profile in Compassion
Not too many charities are named after a dog, but RAINA Reaching ALL In Need of Assistance is the exception. You may remember the huge Friday evening thunderstorm in 2016 that crashed trees and…
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Essential Heroes of Downriver
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Our survival depends on the Superheroes on this page -- and beyond. We owe a debt of gratitude to our essential workers who are the backbone of our country. Show…
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Discover Downriver Veteran’s Tribute
At Discover Downriver, we are thankful every day for the sacrifices our veterans have made to protect and defend the Constitution. They each paid for our freedom by signing a blank check for an amount…
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Woodhaven Bridge News
"Dear Neighbor,
After years of hard work and tough negotiations, I'm proud to announce that my colleague Sen. Stephanie Chang and I were able to successfully secure state funding to construct a…
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Downriver Veteran Making a Difference – Hometown Hero
Semper Fidelis
The Marine Corps motto, Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful) means a lot to Marines. The concern for the person to the left and right of you extends well beyond the length of military…
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2019 Peace in the Streets
By Bethany Newton
In 2018, the Peace in the Streets concept was in its infancy. The event was originally a dream of the Rotary Club of Detroit with the message “Peace in the hood, the home, and the…
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City Facts
Allen Park: Established in 1957
Brownstown Twp.: Eastablished in 1827
Ecorse: Established in 1941
Flat Rock Established in 1965
Gibraltar: Established in 1961
Grosse Ile: Established in…
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Inventions
WERE ANY DOWNRIVER PEOPLE INFLUENTIAL IN PATENTS OR INVENTIONS?
Yes. Perhaps the best known of the many inventions concocted here is the Fire Escape, invented by W.S. Coon, a former clothing…
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