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Wayne State University's Daniel Grey has been awarded the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Men's Tennis Player of the Week for the fourth time this season. The announcement was made by the league office on Tuesday afternoon.

UM study: Detroit’s Black homeowners gained nearly $3B in real estate wealth from 2014-22

Mayor Mike Duggan and the University of Michigan Poverty Solutions have announced a significant increase in home wealth for Detroit's Black homeowners over the past nine years. According to a new study released by the University of Michigan, Black homeowner-occupants in Detroit accumulated $2.8 billion in added home value between 2014 and 2022, representing an 80% increase during that period.Mayor Mike Duggan praised the efforts of Detroit residents in stabilizing and strengthening neighborhoods, stating, "The $3 billion in new home wealth they have created and earned is...

Northwood defeats Wayne State baseball team with late-game rally

Wayne State University's baseball team, holding a 23-13 record, faced Northwood University in a closely contested game. Despite leading 3-2 through six innings, Wayne State fell to Northwood, who scored two runs in the seventh inning and another in the eighth, resulting in a 5-3 victory for the Timberwolves. The Warriors are set to return to GLIAC play with a four-game series against Grand Valley State at Harwell Field.

Salma Abdrabou competes at world fencing championship

Wayne State University freshman fencer Salma Abdrabou recently competed at the Junior & Cadet Fencing World Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event took place at the King Saud University Sports Arena and marked her second international appearance of 2024.

Detroit’s New Gateway Sign Illuminated and Nearing Completion as City Welcomes Visitors

Partners at DTE lit the sign last night, and it’s beautiful," said a spokesperson for the project. Landscaping will be completed this week, area fenced off to help prevent sign fans from being injured."District 6 Manager, Eva Torres, grew up in the neighborhood where the Gateway sign has been built. She led community engagement with the residents in the area surrounding the sign to make sure their voices were heard.""The mayor’s administration would like to thank our partners at City Council for approving the contract for the creation of all six of these signs...

Wayne State women's golf finishes third at Cavalier Classic

The Wayne State University women's golf team secured third place in the Cavalier Classic, held at Glenmoor Country Club in Canton, Ohio. The competition concluded on Tuesday with seven teams participating. The Warriors completed the event with a score of 629 (+53), just seven strokes behind the leading team.

Wayne State's Malak Arafat earns first GLIAC Women's Tennis Player of the Week award

Wayne State University sophomore Malak Arafat has been named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Women's Tennis Player of the Week for the first time in her career. The announcement was made by the league office on Tuesday.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Canton charter: Precinct Canton Township 00027

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Wayne News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,920 voters in Central Township of Canton charter: Precinct Canton Township 00027 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Wayne State faces off against Northwood for final non-conference baseball game

Wayne State University's baseball team is preparing for its last non-conference game of the 2024 season against Northwood University. The match is scheduled for Tuesday at 3 p.m., with Wayne State holding a record of 23-12 and Northwood at 19-16. Their previous encounter this season was on March 9 in Davenport, Florida, where Northwood secured a narrow victory of 9-8.

Reminder: Phase 3 of NFL Draft-related road closures begin April 15

The City of Detroit has announced the commencement of the third phase of road closures in preparation for the upcoming NFL Draft Experience. Starting on Monday, April 15 at 12am, the closures will have a significant impact on travel in the city, particularly affecting Eastbound and Westbound Jefferson Avenue in front of Hart Plaza. The closures are necessary to facilitate the build-out of the NFL Draft Experience presented by Rocket Mortgage, a free fan festival scheduled during all three days of the Draft.According to the city, "all sidewalks are open, access to all...

Wayne State women’s golf team stands second at Cavalier Classic

The Wayne State University women's golf team is positioned second after the first day of competition at Walsh's Cavalier Classic, held at Glenmoor Country Club in Canton, Ohio. The Warriors posted a score of 318 (+30), just one stroke behind the leading team, Franklin Pierce.

How did Central Township of Canton charter: Precinct Canton Township 00026 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a NW Wayne News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,162 voters in Central Township of Canton charter: Precinct Canton Township 00026 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Wayne State men's tennis narrowly loses to Ferris State in home finale

The Wayne State University men's tennis team, ranked 22nd nationally, faced a narrow defeat against Ferris State University on Sunday. The match, held at the WSU Tennis Courts, ended with a 4-3 victory for Ferris State. This result places Ferris State in a favorable position for the GLIAC Regular-Season Championship.

Wayne State secures series win against Parkside with Sunday's 6-4 victory

After a high-scoring Saturday, Wayne State University's baseball team secured a 6-4 victory over Parkside on Sunday. This win clinched the series for Wayne State, bringing their overall record to 23-12 and 12-6 in the GLIAC. The Warriors are set to play their final non-conference game of the regular season against Northwood on Tuesday at 3 p.m.

Wayne State women’s tennis defeats Ferris State; eyes GLIAC championship

Wayne State University's women's tennis team has secured a significant victory in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) by defeating Ferris State University. The match, held at the newly renovated WSU Tennis Courts, ended with Wayne State winning 6-1. This win places Wayne State in a strong position to clinch the GLIAC Regular-Season Championship with two matches remaining.

Wayne State concludes track competition at Azusa Pacific Invitational

The Wayne State University women's outdoor track and field team wrapped up its three-day competition in California at the Azusa Pacific Bryan Clay Invitational. The event saw notable performances from several team members.

Wayne State softball falls short against Purdue Northwest

Wayne State University's softball team faced a challenging day at Purdue Northwest, suffering two losses in a doubleheader. The Warriors were limited to just two hits in each game, falling 10-2 in the first match and 3-0 in the second.

Which former NW Wayne News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?