6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1020+ words) When Blair Stamper began talking about creating a community specifically for Downriver women two years ago, not everyone immediately understood what she had in mind. “Honestly, I started talking to people about this in August of 2024, and at first people…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (304+ words) Marvel Comics were a part of my boyhood. D.C. Comics were okay. But Batman and Superman were a bit hokey. Marvel superheroes were cutting edge. Thor, Hulk, and (of course) Spider-man. Those were the superheroes with class. Part of boyhood was…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1189+ words) What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to [email protected]. List the time, date, location, cost and contact information. Submit announcements at least two weeks prior to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (184+ words) For years, Leon’s Family Dining in Taylor hosted free Thanksgiving dinners for anyone in need. The popular restaurant on Telegraph Road between Wick and Ecorse roads donated to many charitable causes. “I never said ‘no’ to anyone who came in,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (370+ words) According to evolving data released early Friday afternoon by the industry data and analytics company Luminate, audio and video streams of Parton’s discography skyrocketed 2,458% on the day of her death, compared to Monday — climbing from 1.2 million to 30.5 million in the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (839+ words) What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to [email protected]. List the time, date, location, cost and contact information. Submit announcements at least two weeks prior to…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (138+ words) Celebrating its 40th anniversary, 1986’s “Stand By Me” — an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 novella, “The Body” — will play at the Redford Theatre in Detroit on Friday, Aug. 28. Directed by the late Rob Reiner, it’s a coming-of-age story about four boys — played…...

3+ week, 19+ hour ago   (579+ words) What can one say about “The Catcher in the Rye” after 75 years? The novel, J.D. Salinger’s most famous work, was released on July 16, 1951. In the story, lead character Holden Caulfield is 16 years old. But his youth hardly prevented him…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (474+ words) When it comes to Rush, Chris Herin is undeniably and unabashedly a fan, like millions of others. But the veteran Detroit-area musician also has a different connection than most to the Canadian band, whose critically acclaimed Fifty Something reunion tour…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (200+ words) The Detroit Opera House is across the street, but some rock ‘n’ roll drama — melodrama, even — took place at Comerica Park on Friday night, Aug. 21, costumes and all. The presence of Iggy Pop — an Ypsilanti Rock & Roll Hall of Famer…...