Volunteers of America connecting vets to shelters

The Michigan chapter of Volunteers of America is connecting veterans with services like housing in hopes of keeping them off the streets and keeping them in touch with their families and other support structures available to them.

Washtenaw Economic Club speakers host luncheon to focus on labor and wage trends

The Washtenaw Economic Club will conclude its season focusing on labor and wage trends as well as impacts of the election results. Tickets are available for the September 26 and November 7 luncheon meetings hosted at Washtenaw Community College. Bre Teamer chats with Dr. Michelle Merusi about the how the job market is progressing and the events. Link: https://www.wccnet.edu/business/economic-club/

Navigating car ownership costs

Purchasing a car is a major expense, and the costs don’t stop there: insurance, repairs and, of course, keeping the car in gas all take a toll on our budgets. According to AAA, the average cost of new car ownership is $9282 annually. Gesher Human Services has a free virtual workshop on September 27 to help navigate the care ownership process. Bre Teamer chats with Laltsha Cunningham, Financial Education Manager of Gesher Human Services, about some useful car tips and the free webinar.

Tips for taking charge of your eye health

Dr. Victoria Williams, the only African American Oculoplastics surgeon & Neuro-Ophthalmologist in Michigan is opening her own practice Williams Eye Specialty Clinic. Bre Teamer chats with Dr. Victoria Williams about the importance of eye health.

Detroit police chief calls injured officer a 'hero'

An officer was struck in the hand after an individual suffering a mental episode spurred a call for police assistance. While pursuing the individual, both the suspect and the officer began to struggle on a porch. At one point, the suspect got ahold of the officer's gun and shot him in hand. He was later taken into custody.