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City of Detroit Seeks Vendors to Provide Summer Enrichment Opportunities for Youth

By NW Wayne News | Dec 11, 2023

The City of Detroit is looking for vendors to provide structured and supervised enrichment opportunities for youth during the summer months. The Recreation Department of the city aims to offer free childcare and enrichment programming to approximately 1,500 young individuals across Detroit.The Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the General Service Department and Parks and Recreation, has initiated the search for vendors who can provide all-day programming at non-City partner locations. These programs will cater to up to 50 youth per camp location, running...

Household Hazardous Waste is Now Available Year Round

By NW Wayne News | Dec 11, 2023

Livonia residents in Michigan now have the convenience of being able to drop off their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronic Waste (E-WASTE) year-round. The drop-off location is ERG Environmental Services (ERG), which is situated on the east side of Merriman Road, just north of Industrial Drive. The facility operates from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.To ensure that only Livonia residents are utilizing the service, individuals delivering waste items will be requested to provide proof of City of Livonia residency. Additionally, the cost for drop-off is $5...

Downpayment Assistance Program has helped more than 300 Detroiters become homeowners; Round 2 coming in 2024

By NW Wayne News Report | Dec 11, 2023

More than 300 Detroiters have become first-time homeowners so far through Round 1 of the City of Detroit’s Downpayment Assistance Program (DPA), which closed Monday, December 4, city officials announced.

Former NBA players join forces with family to launch one-of-a-kind “cafe” in historic Detroit neighborhood

By NW Wayne News Report | Dec 11, 2023

Detroit welcomes the latest Motor City Match small business, CRED Cafe, as Mayor Mike Duggan and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) gathered to celebrate the new Rivertown establishment with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

City of Livonia Water Service Line Material Survey

By NW Wayne News Report | Dec 11, 2023

The City of Livonia is required by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to create an inventory of residential water service line materials that connect a home's private water line to the City's water distribution system (water main).

City, County, State Gun Violence Reduction Partnership Has Detroit on Path to Fewest Homicides in 57 Years

By NW Wayne News Report | Dec 11, 2023

Cities across America have seen a rise in violent crime since COVID-19, part of which has been caused by the pandemic’s complete disruption of the criminal justice system.

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How many American Indian students were enrolled in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools in 2022-23 school year?

By NW Wayne News | Dec 10, 2023

There were 53 American Indian students enrolled in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Clarenceville School District Education: 77 Hispanic students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By NW Wayne News | Dec 10, 2023

In Clarenceville School District 4.3% of students identified as Hispanic in the 2022-23 school year.

1 gas station in cities throughout Wayne County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 9 2023

By NW Wayne News | Dec 10, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Wayne County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former NW Wayne News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11?

By NW Wayne News | Dec 9, 2023

These former NW Wayne News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11.

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NW Wayne News area weekly mass times

By NW Wayne News | Dec 9, 2023

The following parishes in the NW Wayne News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 4.8% of Van Buren Public Schools's student body in 2022-23 school year

By NW Wayne News | Dec 9, 2023

There were 209 Hispanic students enrolled in Van Buren Public Schools schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Final Yard Waste Collection Deadline Approaching in Detroit

By NW Wayne News | Dec 8, 2023

Residents of Detroit are being reminded by the City of Detroit Department of Public Works (DPW) that the deadline for yard waste collections is this month. The final two-week cycle for yard waste pick up will begin on Monday, December 11th, and run until December 22nd. This will be the last opportunity for Detroiters to dispose of their yard waste until April 2024.According to the DPW, residents are advised to put out all remaining yard waste on their regularly scheduled pick up date between December 11th and December 22nd. Crews will collect bagged leaves and...

The City of Detroit Receives Distinguished Budget Award from Government Finance Officers Association

By NW Wayne News | Dec 8, 2023

The City of Detroit has been recognized for its commitment to excellence in budgeting by receiving the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. This prestigious award reflects the city's adherence to the highest principles of governmental budgeting and marks the first time Detroit has received the award in 11 years."We are proud to resume receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from GFOA," said Steve Watson, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Budget Director. "The Budget team is...

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 6.6% of Livonia Public Schools School District's student body in 2022-23 school year

By NW Wayne News | Dec 5, 2023

There were 873 Hispanic students enrolled in Livonia Public Schools School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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News from December 2023

City of Detroit Seeks Vendors to Provide Summer Enrichment Opportunities for Youth

Household Hazardous Waste is Now Available Year Round

Downpayment Assistance Program has helped more than 300 Detroiters become homeowners; Round 2 coming in 2024

Former NBA players join forces with family to launch one-of-a-kind “cafe” in historic Detroit neighborhood

City of Livonia Water Service Line Material Survey

City, County, State Gun Violence Reduction Partnership Has Detroit on Path to Fewest Homicides in 57 Years

How many American Indian students were enrolled in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools in 2022-23 school year?

Clarenceville School District Education: 77 Hispanic students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

1 gas station in cities throughout Wayne County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 9 2023

Which former NW Wayne News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11?

NW Wayne News area weekly mass times

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 4.8% of Van Buren Public Schools's student body in 2022-23 school year

Final Yard Waste Collection Deadline Approaching in Detroit

The City of Detroit Receives Distinguished Budget Award from Government Finance Officers Association

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Northville Public Schools in 2022-23 school year?

There were 672 Hispanic students enrolled in Wayne-Westland Community School District in 2022-23 school year

DDOT shares information regarding early morning bus accident

Fire Department shares information on overnight EMS incident

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Education: 829 Hispanic students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 6.6% of Livonia Public Schools School District's student body in 2022-23 school year

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