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  • Pepper Spray Incident at Historic Meat Market

    01:50|
    Tension rises in Marine City, Michigan, as a dispute unfolds at Zimmermans Meat Market. Content creators filming the historic store feel threatened, leading to a pepper spray incident. The stores co-owner, Sarah Hoover, and her father, feeling threatened, call for help. Despite no immediate response, the situation escalates, leaving the father injured. The content creator claims peaceful intentions, but the incident remains under investigation. Checkout Solipillow.com
  • Faye Baker: Black Woman Developer Flipping Script in Detroit

    02:05|
    Faye Baker, a 54-year-old Black female developer in Michigan, is building 20 modular homes in south Warren, targeting middle-income buyers. Shes part of a small but growing wave of Black women developers in southeast Michigan, facing challenges in a male-dominated field. Faye started a nonprofit to educate first-time buyers and secured a nearly $1 million grant for her project. She aims to combat wealth gaps through homeownership and serve as a role model for future generations. Checkout Solipillow.com
  • Snow Plow Driver Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run

    01:29|
    Tragic Hit-and-Run: Snow Plow Driver Charged in New Years Day Death A sixty-eight-year-old man, Edward Detroit, was struck and killed by a snow plow truck from the Oakland County Road Commission on New Years Day in Farmington Hills. The driver, Bryan Derryberry, was charged with leaving the scene of a deadly accident and released on bond. The Road Commission expressed shock and sympathy for the victims family, while the community grapples with the incident. Derryberrys next court appearance is scheduled for January sixteenth. Checkout Solipillow.com
  • Viral Act of Kindness: Justin's Bike Story

    01:17|
    Justin Wutke, a young man biking to work, selflessly guides an elderly woman across a busy intersection, sparking a viral social media campaign that recognizes his act of kindness and rewards him with a new bike. Checkout Solipillow.com
  • Family Grieves Son Killed by Impaired Driver

    01:34|
    A Clinton Township family mourns the loss of their son, Elverson Mitchell, killed by an impaired driver. Mitchell, a social worker and former football player, was struck while stopped at a red light. The driver, Torrance Irby, fled the scene but was later apprehended. Despite their grief, Mitchells parents share a message of forgiveness. Mitchells legacy of love and mental health advocacy lives on, urging others to care for each other and seek help when needed. Checkout Solipillow.com
  • Sterling Heights Regulates Crypto Kiosks to Protect Seniors

    01:57|
    Sterling Heights city council passes new ordinance to regulate cryptocurrency machines, aiming to protect residents from scams. The rules include licensing, inspections, and limits on daily and monthly transactions. The council received support from AARP Michigan and aims to inspire neighboring cities to follow suit. Checkout Solipillow.com