A big round of applause for civic minded business leaders who are coming through with shoes and other products to get the kids into school today so they can be counted.
It's all about the money. If enrollment is up today, more money flows into the schools from Lansing. And we all know how important that is.
But it's my view that lost in all of this is the word "responsibility".
Where is the responsibility on the part of the parents to make sure their kids get to school every day, not just today.
And where's the responsibility on the part of the students to make sure "they" get to school every day. After all that's their job, their responsibility, not to mention it's the law.
So what's the lesson that is learned today? That it's okay to break the law and if you do it over and over and over again you may be offered a bribe to change your ways for just one day.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-06-11 13:45:47 GMT
Specs Howard School of Media Arts, a Michigan owned and operated school is making $250,000 dollars in scholarships available to individuals seeking training in technology driven courses including Broadcast Media.
Specs Howard School of Media Arts, a Michigan owned and operated school is making $250,000 dollars in scholarships available to individuals seeking training in technology driven courses including Broadcast Media.
Friday, June 7 2013 1:39 PM EDT2013-06-07 17:39:14 GMT
If stocks are soaring and the DOW-JONES is reaching all time highs, why aren't companies hiring at a high rate too? Here's a clue: The Federal Reserve.
If stocks are soaring and the DOW-JONES is reaching all time highs, why aren't companies hiring at a high rate too? Here's a clue: The Federal Reserve.
Monday, June 3 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-06-03 14:22:00 GMT
You might think it's just a kind gesture, but did you know when you let someone borrow your car, you're also letting them borrow your insurance policy?
You might think it's just a kind gesture, but did you know when you let someone borrow your car, you're also letting them borrow your insurance policy?
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:21:00 GMT
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:03:28 GMT
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:00:10 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:41:47 GMT
FBI agents grabbed shovels and combed through dirt and mud in the search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains or clues to the disappearance of the former Teamsters boss. Once again, the search was futile.
For at least the third time in a decade, FBI agents grabbed shovels and combed through dirt and mud in the search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains or clues to the disappearance of the former Teamsters boss. Once again, the search was futile.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:32:27 GMT
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed a bill giving local governments in Michigan power to restrict the use of fireworks on the day before, during and after a national holiday.
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed a bill giving local governments in Michigan power to restrict the use of fireworks on the day before, during and after a national holiday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:24:16 GMT
Kolcraft is recalling more than 96,000 Jeep Liberty strollers after at least 18 people were injured by tire blowouts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
Kolcraft is recalling more than 96,000 Jeep Liberty strollers after at least 18 people were injured by tire blowouts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:40 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:40:48 GMT
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
WJBK-TV | Fox 2 16550 West Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075
Main Station: (248) 557-2000 Newsroom: (248) 552-5103
