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Among the most venerable Yuletide traditions is the annual appeal on behalf of the “neediest cases,” which has spread nationwide since it first appeared in the New York Times so long ago. More than a century later we still have the poor with us, of course, and the rich, not to mention the unspeakably super-duper-rich – many of…

Ann Louise Moss was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1931, the first-born daughter of Harold Krieger Moss and Norma Bluestein Moss. The Moss family was from Bridgeport and Milford, Connecticut. The Bluestein family was from Bethel, Ohio, where Norma’s father, (Ann’s Grandfather) Simon (Si) Bluestein was the first Jewish President of the Bethel Bank. Eventually […]

Howard James Bronson Jr. Cedar Rapids Howard James Bronson Jr., known as Jim, was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on …

In response to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s plan to reform the rules governing filibusters, Senate Republicans are threatening the highly ironic revenge of “[shutting] down the Senate.” Manu Raju reports in Politico that Reid is considering a ban on the use of filibusters on “motions to proceed,” the process through which debate begins in…

After David Brat pulled a stunning primary upset over House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) in Virginia’s 7th congressional district on Tuesday, Tea Party groups almost immediately began dancing on the deposed incumbent’s grave. “The grassroots are taking their seat back at the table and returning accountability to Washington. Votes on Capitol Hill will be…

DTE Energy of Detroit named two new leaders of its electric and natural gas companies. Inderpal Deol and Henry Decker

Deborah Doemlands essay about how her grandparents fell in love at White Castle earned her a spot in the burger joints Craver Hall of Fame.

DETROIT, Mich. (WOOD) — Today, DTE Energy named new vice presidents for the roles of Energy Supply and Gas, Sales & Supply. Inderpal Deol, who has been with DTE since 2006, will take over the role of VP, Energy Supply and Henry (HJ) Decker will replace Robert Feldmann who retired in April, as VP, Gas […]

Amsterdam’s mayor wants a ban on cannabis sales to tourists amid a wider push to formalize the country’s billion-dollar ‘coffeeshop’ sector. Those in the industry say the famously progressive country is at risk of being left behind.

Duck Derby raises $35K for Boys & Girls Club