The Friday honor on the grounds of Central High School near Tuxedo and Linwood was held a couple of days ahead of what would have been Watson’s 75th birthday.
Christine Ferretti
Christine Ferretti is BridgeDetroit's managing editor, bringing 20 years of reporting and editing experience from The Detroit News, where she spent nearly a decade leading Detroit City Hall coverage, including the city's historic municipal bankruptcy. Her reporting has been recognized by the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Michigan Press Association.
Ferretti holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and public relations from Madonna University and has completed fellowships with the National Press Foundation and Michigan State University's Great Lakes Environmental Journalism Training Institute.
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Eastside Community Network’s ‘Rooted in Wellness’ campaign honors beloved late co-founder
The capital effort will bolster offerings at ECN’s Stoudamire Wellness Hub, where more than 3,000 members have access to programming centered on physical, emotional, social and environmental well-being.
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Detroit Super Bowl LX official says prominence reinforces city pride
Cody High School graduate and Ferris State University alum Shawn Smith reached a new level in his career, becoming the fourth Black referee in NFL history to work the Super Bowl.
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Leland House tenants can get belongings next month
The process of retrieving small belongings will be conducted with the supervision of the Housing and Revitalization Department and the Detroit Police Department.
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Detroit leaders boost focus on spaces for youth: ‘We need to care for them’
The latest discussion comes days after Sheffield unveiled plans for a Youth Advisory Committee that’s expected to bring together a group of at least 50 youth between 16-26 monthly for conversations about their needs for safe spaces.
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Detroit convenes working group for data center zoning, policy
A City Council workgroup will help assess the potential footprint of data centers in Detroit, how peer cities are responding to similar development proposals, and advise on recommendations for city zoning policies.
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Welcoming downtown spaces for Detroit youth. Are there enough?
In recent days, Detroit saw an influx of visitors for the Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day and a surge of young people downtown, which resulted in some being detained by officers.
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Coming soon: More ways to park in Detroit
Detroit’s Municipal Parking Department Director Keith Hutchings said his department will launch a “Text-to-Pay” meter service in the coming months.
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DPD chief defends ShotSpotter use: It ‘tells the truth’
The chief highlighted the department’s reliance on the system ahead of the June expiration of the city’s existing contract with ShotSpotter.
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Detroit council urges Wayne County to seek tax foreclosure moratorium
Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree’s office said the move is “political theatre” and that the treasurer is committed to helping Detroiters pursue all options to retain their homes.