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Over the last 58 years the Dime bank building has had three name changes and hundreds of different tenants, but only one barber–Sam Zeolla. “You come here, you relax, you talk to Sam, and he remembers you,” said Bill Swor, who’s been getting his hair cut by Sam for nearly 30 years. “When I first started in this building, haircuts… Read more »
Willie Horton occupies a special place in Tigers’ postseason history. His perfect strike to Bill Freehan in game 5 of the 1968 World Series—nailing Lou Brock—was a turning point as the Tigers rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. 44 years later—the memories remain vivid for Horton. As the 2012 Tigers begin World Series play tonight in… Read more »
Say Nice Things About Detroit is Scott Lasser’s fourth novel. Don’t be fooled by the title. Much of what he says about Detroit isn’t “nice”. In fact, there’s a double murder on page one. But Lasser says he, “Tried to write an honest book about Detroit so I wasn’t trying to sugar coat anything.” The main character, David Halpert, grew… Read more »
This week, Detroit 2020 is showcasing athletes who give back to the community. Jalen Rose has turned to a successful broadcasting career after playing 13 years in the NBA. Rose starred at Detroit Southwestern High School, and then at the University of Michigan. Now he’s taking on a unique challenge. He’s started an academy that’s all about leadership. When… Read more »
For now—the Red Wings are all going their separate ways. But when the lockout ends and hockey finally returns—Henrik Zetterberg is the likely choice to become the team’s next captain—succeeding fellow Swede Nick Lidstrom. He’s one link to the team’s most recent Stanley Cup championship—and will remain a key cog if the Red Wings are able to once again reach… Read more »
All this week, Detroit 2020 is showcasing athletes who give back to the community. One of them is the Pistons’ big man, Greg Monroe. Monroe has a foundation to carry his mission forward. On the court, Greg Monroe can light up a big arena. Off the court, he can light up a room. Monroe brightened the day for patients at… Read more »
Miguel Cabrera is the talk of baseball. And off the field, he’s also making his mark right here in the community. All this week, Detroit 2020 is showcasing athletes who give back. Cabrera recently hosted a special night for kids at the ballpark. On a rare evening off, Miguel Cabrera and some of his teammates came back to Comerica Park… Read more »
He has a dominating presence on the football field. Detroit Lions star Ndamukong Suh also takes charge when meeting third grade students during a recent visit to Henderson Academy on Detroit’s west side. Suh used the visit to launch his “90 Backpack Program” to support education in Detroit. His sister, Ngum, helps run the Ndamukong Suh Family Foundation. The students… Read more »
All this week, Detroit 2020 is showcasing professional athletes who give back to the community. They are some of the biggest stars on the Lions, Tigers, Pistons and Red Wings. This week on Action News at 6 p.m., Dave LewAllen shows you how each athlete is making a difference. Today, you’ll see how Detroit Lions Defense Tackle Ndamukong Suh is making sure Detroit students are ready to learn.
People who need help with paying a utility bill, health care, or job placement can call the United Way 2-1-1 service. And sometimes, the voice on the other end of the line of a follow-up call is that of a retired senior. She’s our Detroit 2020 Person of the Week. After spending so many years helping others in her career,… Read more »
