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The hearing was brought about by April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse of Hazel Park, Mich., who are seeking adoption of their three special needs foster children. Due to state constitutional amendments, they cannot be recognized as a married couple and are, therefore, currently prohibited from gaining custody. Judge Friedman heard arguments from the plaintiff’s attorney, Carole Stanyar, and the state assistant attorney general Joseph Potchen. Representing the state of Michigan, Potchen referenced Bake

Put down your chopsticks and drop the wasabi, because everything you know about sushi may have been a complete lie. In recent years, sushi popularity has been rising throughout the US and like what has happened to many traditions from other countries; western culture has strayed far from proper sushi etiquette. So to help you put your best foot forward next time you and your pals go out for some sashimi and spicy tuna, here is what you need to know about the eating sushi th

With the majority of media coverage centering on the negative aspects of Detroit, Stephens, a native Detroiter, started TPOD in April 2010 as a way to add an insider’s perspective to a life in the D that wasn’t being represented in local and national media. The documentary’s mission is to highlight and give a media platform to the interesting people who live, work and play in the city. With photos and essays, the website features people who are doing things to change the city’s image. “Media h