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Detroit Lions to host second “Women in Football” game dedicated to celebrating women in the sport

September 12, 2024 Dedicated Hosting News 0

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions announced today their Week 2 regular season game at Ford Field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Kickoff 1 PM) will be themed Women In Football presented by GEICO. This game marks the second installment of the initiative originally created by the Lions, following its NFL debut during the 2023 season to celebrate the countless ways in which women impact the game of football.

GEICO is partnering with teams and women creators throughout the NFL season who are making content that delivers a fresh perspective on the sport. This Sunday during pregame, at halftime, and throughout the game, the Lions will have programming that shows the team’s commitment to elevating women as players, coaches and leaders in football, and demonstrates how critical women…


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Deadline Detroit | Michigan Sheriff Resigns from Nonprofit Dedicated to Victims of Sexual Violence After Hosting Donald Trump at Office

September 4, 2024 Dedicated Hosting News 0


Donald Trump and Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy


Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy served on the Board of Directors for the LOCASA Center, which provides services for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual violence.


But Steve Neavling  of Metro Times, citing unnamed sources,  reports that many board members were furious and called on Murphy to resign after he decided two weeks ago to host Donald Trump at his office for a campaign speech and press conference. Murphy ended up resigning.


The Michigan Bureau of Elections is investigating Murphy after Metro Times reported that he may have violated state law by using taxpayer resources to support a political candidate.


Neavling writes:  


It was also a strange…


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Catholics from Detroit Archdiocese Share Ideas for Hosting Epiphany Parties

January 4, 2024 Web Shared Hosting News 0

CV NEWS FEED // As the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord approaches, Catholic from the Archdiocese of Detroit, Michigan are sharing their “best tips” for how to throw a great Epiphany party in celebration of the feast. 

The feast of the Epiphany on January 6 celebrates the day that the Magi, or the Wise Men, arrived to pay homage to the infant Jesus as documented in chapter 2 of the gospel of Matthew. 

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (paragraph 528) states that “In the magi, representatives of the neighboring pagan religions, the Gospel sees the first-fruits of the nations, who welcome the good news of salvation through the Incarnation.”

In a January 2 interview with Detroit Catholic, several Catholic families talked about their traditions for celebrating…


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Detroit Lions to host NFL’s first “Women in Football” game dedicated to celebrating women in the sport

September 19, 2023 Dedicated Hosting News 0

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions announced today their Week 3 regular season game at Ford Field against the Atlanta Falcons (Kickoff 1 PM) will be themed “Women in Football” to celebrate the countless ways in which women impact the game of football. The Women in Football game will be presented by Comerica Bank.

“There are few things I am more passionate about than Women in Football,” said Detroit Lions Principal Owner & Chair Sheila Hamp. “My mother, my sisters, and I are thrilled that our organization will be the first team to honor the contributions that women have, and are continuing to make, to the game of football on every level. It’s an honor to stand alongside these women not only on this gameday, but every day.”

This Sunday during pregame, at halftime, and…


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Straka in Detroit with a happy ending, Schwab back

July 2, 2023 Web Shared Hosting News 0

Sepp Straka made up some ground in the final round of the PGA golf tournament in Detroit, while Matthias Schwab had a miserable performance at the end. While Straka recorded a conciliatory round of 71 on Sunday after an initially strong start and finished 64th, the Styrian stayed six over par with a 78. Schwab shared 83rd place at the end of the classification.

Victory in Detroit went to American Rickie Fowler in the jump-off. Fowler prevailed against his US compatriot Collin Morikawa and Canadian Adam Hadwin. The trio was 24 under par after four rounds.




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