Belanger Park River Rouge
ON THIS DATE IN DETROIT HISTORY - DOWNTOWN PONTIAC »



Search:

Type: Posts; User: 248lurker

Page 1 of 3 1 2 3

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Replies
    73
    Views
    29,827

    I believe the former Hermann's bakery used to...

    My grandma's number was a VErmont number. Even though letter prefixes were no longer being used when I was a kid, I still remember my mom putting my grandma down as an emergency contact for school...
  2. Replies
    40
    Views
    3,922

    I remember the heatwave of '88. I had just...

    I remember the heatwave of '88. I had just finished my freshman year o high school and the weather was brutal that my parents and those of my neighborhood friends didn't even encourage us to go out...
  3. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,845

    And to you and everyone else.

    And to you and everyone else.
  4. Replies
    38
    Views
    8,770

    This is unfortunate. Years ago, when the DIA had...

    This is unfortunate. Years ago, when the DIA had the Rembrandt exhibit, the group I saw it with had lunch at TJ&S. It was a nice little place and it was sad to hear what happened.


    Agreed!
  5. Replies
    41
    Views
    10,453

    If he's truly ready to show the world a new...

    If he's truly ready to show the world a new redeemed version of himself, one hopes this means he will sin no more [John 8:11] and render to Caesar what is Caesar's, i.e. make his restitution payments...
  6. Deception regarding the intent of petitions is...

    Deception regarding the intent of petitions is sadly par for the course in many instances :[[. In the past, someone circulated a petition claiming it would prevent staffing cuts to our fire...
  7. After a site hack where the hackers obtained...

    After a site hack where the hackers obtained users' email addresses, including a throwaway one of mine, I started receiving the exact same messages -- usually once a week. The bitcoin amount being...
  8. Aren't the Federal and State Universal Service...

    Aren't the Federal and State Universal Service Fees that appear on our phone bills supposed to be earmarked in part for phone & internet service to rural and low-income areas? IIRC, those were stated...
  9. Replies
    4
    Views
    2,021

    I'm surprised CMA is being relocated because the...

    I'm surprised CMA is being relocated because the building is in supposed bad shape. If I recall, the building was renovated about 9 years ago as part of the efforts of one of those makeover...
  10. Replies
    17
    Views
    12,025

    It's hard to notice the chains when driving down...

    It's hard to notice the chains when driving down the freeway at 55 MPH, but they appear to still be there. However, the one for the emergency ladder at Outer Drive and northbound M-10 looks like it...
  11. Replies
    17
    Views
    12,025

    I believe it's because the retaining walls are...

    I believe it's because the retaining walls are straight up and down and there would be no way for people to evacuate the freeway level in the event of a major explosion that would happen if a truck...
  12. No. If someone wants to take and assume the...

    No.

    If someone wants to take and assume the risks of entering the US illegally, they shouldn't be afforded the rewards/benefits that come with legal status. The more benefits and privileges that...
  13. Replies
    9
    Views
    12,350

    The vacant property in Meddle's posts was once...

    The vacant property in Meddle's posts was once Rosary High and later the original Northwest Campus for Wayne County CCD. I'm not sure if the now-overgrown baseball diamond was used much by WCCCD...
  14. Actually, I-75/Big Beaver is supposed to be...

    Actually, I-75/Big Beaver is supposed to be reconfigured as a diverging diamond interchange similar to that at I-75 and University Drive in Auburn Hills.

    See also: The project site's information...
  15. Thread: 3WC Passes

    by 248lurker
    Replies
    13
    Views
    12,037

    I, too, didn't know the guy, but he sounding like...

    I, too, didn't know the guy, but he sounding like a treasure trove of Detroit history and an all-around good guy. He'll undoubtedly be missed.

    My condolences to those affected by his loss.
  16. Agreed. I truly hope he's learned from his past...

    Agreed. I truly hope he's learned from his past mistakes and doesn't backslide. Here's to hoping he has a good future.
  17. Replies
    27
    Views
    9,495

    Although not explicitly mentioned in that link,...

    Although not explicitly mentioned in that link, Detroit Community started out in St. Suzanne's grade school building until it needed something bigger.

    That small gym made high school basketball...
  18. Aretha was a talented singer and a classy woman....

    Aretha was a talented singer and a classy woman. She'll be missed.

    RIP
  19. Replies
    65
    Views
    52,241

    You're right that it was the Nugget on 11 & Main...

    You're right that it was the Nugget on 11 & Main - across Main Street from the Ace Hardware. I believe the Nugget is now a Mediterranean restaurant and Ace is now a Leo's Coney Island.



    The...
  20. Replies
    28
    Views
    12,521

    There's currently a millage and improvement plan...

    There's currently a millage and improvement plan in place for maintaining the city streets. So, residents are already on the hook for that ;) .



    ^^ This. With rents going up and up, it seems...
  21. Replies
    25
    Views
    12,066

    I was about to pull in my driveway when I saw the...

    I was about to pull in my driveway when I saw the bright flash. I thought it was a wire or transformer exploding and I started to look around to see if anyone lost power on our block. A few minutes...
  22. Replies
    45
    Views
    14,452

    When was the rivalry football game? East...

    When was the rivalry football game? East English's last football game was played over a month ago on November 3.
  23. Replies
    89
    Views
    37,304

    I have to agree here. I hadn't been at a Big boys...

    I have to agree here. I hadn't been at a Big boys for a long time because most of the ones in my area have closed over years. One, where the waitresses knew me as a regular and what I'd usually...
  24. Today's Free Press article on Davis seems to shed...

    Today's Free Press article on Davis seems to shed some insight.



    Full article:...
  25. Right after 9-11, the rules changed and parishes...

    Right after 9-11, the rules changed and parishes in the AOD need 100% of the money in advance for most, if not all, projects. Loans appear to be harder to get now, except possibly for emergency needs...
Results 1 to 25 of 65
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
Instagram
BEST ONLINE FORUM FOR
DETROIT-BASED DISCUSSION
DetroitYES Awarded BEST OF DETROIT 2015 - Detroit MetroTimes - Best Online Forum for Detroit-based Discussion 2015

ENJOY DETROITYES?


AND HAVE ADS REMOVED DETAILS »





Welcome to DetroitYES! Kindly Consider Turning Off Your Ad BlockingX
DetroitYES! is a free service that relies on revenue from ad display [regrettably] and donations. We notice that you are using an ad-blocking program that prevents us from earning revenue during your visit.
Ads are REMOVED for Members who donate to DetroitYES! [You must be logged in for ads to disappear]
DONATE HERE »
And have Ads removed.