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Wayne State women's golf concludes regular season at Cavalier Classic

By NW Wayne News | Apr 12, 2024

The Wayne State University women's golf team is set to conclude its 2023-24 regular season at the Cavalier Classic, hosted by Walsh University. The event will take place over two days at Glenmoor Country Club in Canton, Ohio.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central NE Township of Canton charter: Precinct Canton Township 00023

By NW Wayne News | Apr 11, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Wayne News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,579 voters in Central NE Township of Canton charter: Precinct Canton Township 00023 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Wayne State tops Division II with most inductees in Hampshire Honor Society

By NW Wayne News | Apr 11, 2024

The Wayne State University football team has achieved a significant milestone by having 16 players inducted into the National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society for 2023. This achievement places Wayne State at the top of NCAA Division II schools and leads all Michigan institutions, surpassing Eastern Michigan, Michigan, Western Michigan, Michigan State, Central Michigan, and Ferris State.

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Wayne State softball prepares for crucial GLIAC matches against Parkside and Purdue Northwest

By NW Wayne News | Apr 11, 2024

Wayne State University's softball team is set to begin the second half of its Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) schedule with upcoming games against Parkside and Purdue Northwest. The Warriors, currently holding a 14-19 overall record and a 6-6 mark in the GLIAC, will face Parkside on Saturday at 1 pm ET and Purdue Northwest on Sunday at the same time.

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Wayne State prepares for GLIAC golf championships

By NW Wayne News | Apr 11, 2024

The Wayne State University men's golf team is set to begin its postseason journey at the GLIAC Championships. The tournament will take place at Stoatin Brae Golf Club in Augusta, Michigan. The 25th-ranked Warriors will play 18 holes on Friday and another 18 on Saturday. If they rank among the top four teams after these rounds, they will advance to the Match Play Semifinals later on Saturday, with a chance to compete in the Match Play Finals on Sunday.

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Wayne State baseball prepares for four-game series against Parkside

By NW Wayne News | Apr 11, 2024

Wayne State University's baseball team is set to face Parkside in a four-game series this weekend. The games on Friday and Sunday will be held at the College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois, while Saturday's doubleheader will take place at Augie Schmidt Field in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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Getting to and around the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit: City and partners outline transportation details ahead of the biggest party Detroit has ever hosted

By NW Wayne News | Apr 11, 2024

The City of Detroit is gearing up to host the NFL Draft in Downtown Detroit from April 25 to 27, and preparations have been underway to ensure a smooth experience for visitors. Mayor Mike Duggan expressed the city's readiness, stating, “We want to make sure anyone who wants to celebrate with us can get Downtown to the event as easily as possible."Visit Detroit has also been actively involved in providing information to local fans and out-of-town visitors. Claude Molinari, president and CEO of Visit Detroit, emphasized the importance of ensuring everyone has the necessary...

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Canton charter: Precinct Canton Township 00022

By NW Wayne News | Apr 10, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Wayne News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,676 voters in Central Township of Canton charter: Precinct Canton Township 00022 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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One Case of Measles Confirmed in Detroit Resident

By NW Wayne News | Apr 10, 2024

A case of measles has been confirmed in a four-year-old resident of Detroit, leading to public health alerts about possible exposure in healthcare locations visited by the child. The Detroit Health Department is collaborating with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and other partners to investigate the situation and prevent further cases. The family of the infected child is adhering to isolation protocols, and no additional cases have been linked to this incident so far."Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct...

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Wayne state softball sweeps grand valley state university

By NW Wayne News | Apr 10, 2024

Wayne State University's softball team achieved a significant milestone by sweeping Grand Valley State University for the first time since 2016. The victories were marked by dramatic finishes, with Wayne State winning the first game 4-3 and the second game 4-2.

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Detroit’s Journey from Junk Bonds to Investment Grade Marked by S&P Double-Notch Rating Upgrade

By NW Wayne News | Apr 10, 2024

Detroit, MI – In a remarkable financial turnaround, Detroit has received a double-notch rating increase from Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings, solidifying its journey from junk bond status to investment grade. This upgrade comes less than a month after a similar upgrade from Moody's, highlighting the city's impressive transformation.Standard and Poor’s upgraded Detroit's General Obligation (GO) debt to a BBB rating, recognizing the city's strong fiscal management, positive financial results, and improvements in reserves and liquidity. Additionally, S&P raised its rating...

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Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Special Land Use Hearings in Detroit

By NW Wayne News | Apr 10, 2024

Detroit's Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Special Land Use Hearings on April 10th, 2024, featured discussions on various proposed land use cases within the city.One of the cases presented during the hearings involved the proposal to "Resurface an existing school Parking Lot and re-establish 121 accessory parking spaces located within R1 (Single-Family Residential) and R3 (Low Density Residential) Zoning Districts."Another case under consideration was the plan to "Establish a Cabaret (Group C, Alcohol Consumption on Premises with Live Entertainment) in...

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Wayne State men’s tennis to face key GLIAC rivals at home

By NW Wayne News | Apr 10, 2024

The Wayne State University men's tennis team, ranked 22nd nationally, is set to conclude its regular-season home schedule with matches against Grand Valley State and Ferris State. The matches are scheduled for Friday, April 12, and Sunday, April 14, both at 10 a.m. The Warriors hope to play outdoors on the WSU Tennis Courts for the first time this season, though inclement weather could move the contests indoors to the Duchene Athletic Facility.

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Dom Spicer earns fifth GLIAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week award

By NW Wayne News | Apr 10, 2024

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) announced its latest weekly tennis awards, recognizing Wayne State University men's tennis graduate student Dom Spicer for his performance. Spicer, from London, England, achieved a 2-0 record in both singles and doubles against Lake Superior State and Michigan Tech during the previous week.

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Wayne state women's tennis hosts GVSU and FSU for key GLIAC matchups

By NW Wayne News | Apr 10, 2024

The Wayne State University women's tennis team, ranked 23rd nationally, is set to host its final two regular-season home matches against Grand Valley State and Ferris State. The contests are scheduled for Friday, April 12, and Sunday, April 14, with both starting at 2 p.m.

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City of Detroit Announces Phase 3 of Road Closures for 2024 NFL Draft

By NW Wayne News | Apr 10, 2024

The City of Detroit has announced the commencement of Phase 3 of road closures in preparation for the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. The closure, set to begin on Monday, April 15, will impact the flow of traffic in the city, particularly along Jefferson Avenue in front of Hart Plaza. These closures are necessary to facilitate the build-out of the NFL Draft Experience presented by Rocket Mortgage, a fan festival scheduled to take place during the Draft.According to the official announcement, the road closures for Phase 3 will be in effect from April 15 at 12 a.m. until May 6 at...

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City’s Taxpayer Resource Fair to help homeowners avoid risk of foreclosure, share vital resources

By NW Wayne News | Apr 10, 2024

The Detroit Taxpayer Service Center is set to host a resource fair aimed at providing information on property taxes, programs, and other resources to assist homeowners in avoiding the risk of foreclosure. The event, scheduled for Friday, April 12 from 3-6 p.m. at Roberto Clemente Recreation, 2631 Bagley St. in southwest Detroit, will see various agencies and departments coming together to address questions and concerns from the community.Among the participants at the fair will be the City of Detroit Treasury, Wayne County Treasurer’s Office, Office of the Assessors/Board...

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Detroit Achieves Investment Grade Rating with S&P Double-Notch Upgrade

By NW Wayne News | Apr 10, 2024

In a remarkable financial turnaround, Detroit has achieved an investment grade rating with a double-notch upgrade from Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings. This upgrade marks the second such rating increase in less than a month, following a similar upgrade from Moody’s.S&P upgraded Detroit’s Unlimited Tax General Obligation debt to BBB from BB+ and also raised the Priority-Lien debt rating to A- from BBB. The removal of the "structural imbalance" adjustment by S&P reflects Detroit’s commitment to financial resiliency and robust budgetary management.Mayor Duggan commended...

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Canton charter: Precinct Canton Township 00021

By NW Wayne News | Apr 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Wayne News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,688 voters in Central Township of Canton charter: Precinct Canton Township 00021 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Wayne State softball loses doubleheader against Ferris State

By NW Wayne News | Apr 9, 2024

Wayne State University's softball team faced a challenging day on Tuesday, losing both games in a doubleheader against Ferris State University. The matches, part of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), saw Wayne State fall to 12-19 overall and 4-6 in the conference, while Ferris State improved to 19-18 overall and 7-5 in GLIAC play.