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'Slave' Homework Upsets Kids, Parents
MyFox Detroit
Jan 18A homework assignment in Melvindale has one parent fighting mad. The mother is upset that her son was told pretend he was a slave and detail his life on a plantation. »
'Pretend that you are a slave' assignment angers Melvindale parent
Freep.com Outdoors Blog
Jan 17It's a class assignment Jessica Gibson says she will not let her 11-year-old son complete. "Pretend that you are a slave in the southern United States," says the assignment. "Write a journal/diary memoir about your life." »
Classroom's 'Santa bucks' help give students a merry Christmas
Detnews.com
Dec 23A seventh-grade class at Strong Middle School was transformed into Santa Shop, overflowing with gifts for students to buy Friday afternoon. The idea behind the shop is to ensure kids living Melvindale, hit especially hard by the economic downturn, stil... »
Melvindale could combine police, fire chiefs into one position
Detnews.com MetroState
Dec 19Melvindale— The city of Melvindale might soon have one public safety director for its fire and police departments, as it did more than 30 years ago. »
I-75 reopens at Rouge bridge
Detnews.com Update
Dec 06Melvindale- Michigan State Police have reopened SB Interstate 75 at Schaefer Highway/Fort Street, after a crash earlier this morning. »
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Allen Park boys basketball player suspended for racial slur
Freep.com Outdoors Blog
Jan 27A member of the Allen Park varsity boys basketball team has been suspended from the team and school after racial slurs were found on an eraser board in the basketball team room before Tuesday's Melvindale at Allen Park girls basketball game, according ... »
'Pretend that you are a slave' assignment angers Melvindale parent
Freep.com Outdoors Blog
Jan 17It's a class assignment Jessica Gibson says she will not let her 11-year-old son complete. "Pretend that you are a slave in the southern United States," says the assignment. "Write a journal/diary memoir about your life." »
State House Redistricting - District 14 (HD-14)
Republican Michigander
Nov 11State House - District 14Current Rep – Paul Clemente (D-Lincoln Park)2010 Results - Old District (14th)Paul Clemente - 14,536Patrick O'Connell - 7,069Clemente won the old 14th as an open seat. He replaced Ed Clemente keeping it in the family. This dist... »
Glenn Anderson announces and MI-13 updates
Republican Michigander
Oct 28Things just got real interesting. According to the Michigan Liberal website, term limited State Senator Glenn Anderson is announcing a congressional run. I've heard two potential districts. The 11th district (MI-11) and the 13th District (MI-13) I thin... »