Lily Altavena

1 week ago | freep.com | Lily Altavena

The humble Coney Island hot dog is much like a figure in Greek mythology: the and could make you immortal with one bite. Well, sort of. It's at the very least the hot dog that has been the subject of much debate (usually over a soda and a wobbly diner table). The dog, and the numerous restaurants slinging it, have seen a lot of controversy in the over 100 years of its existence, including legal controversy and battles for honorHere are four Coney dog controversies in history:1.

1 week ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Lily Altavena

More politicians and leaders are calling to fix the schools, but such an undertaking would be complex in a local control state. Some advocates say schools need more funding, while others say parents need more school choice. There's a few common lofty declarations made about education in almost every election season: Fix the schools. Hold educators accountable for test scores. Reform public education.

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Lily Altavena

Many of the unique high school mascots in Michigan come from World War I and II references or are automobile-themed. Some school mascots have been recognized by organizations like ESPN for the nicknames. The wildcats. The panthers. The eagles. Dozens of high school teams are named for those iconic animals. But what about the Doughboys, the Chix or the Nimrods? With hundreds of schools across Michigan, some school leaders saw an opportunity for creativity.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Lily Altavena

Two people are in custody after sheriff's deputies in Michigan found loaded, high-capacity weapons in the parking lot of a high school graduation as a brawl unfolded on June 3. The weapons found include what Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard described as an AR-style pistol and a Glock semi-automatic handgun. Both were loaded with 40-round magazines, including a drum and an extended stick, Bouchard said. The guns were not registered.

3 weeks ago | freep.com | Lily Altavena

Deputies found multiple weapons around the United Wholesale Mortgage sports complex on South Boulevard where the Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac graduation was being held on June 3. The weapons found include what Bouchard described as an AR-style pistol and a Glock semi-automatic handgun. Both were loaded with 40-round magazines, Bouchard said. The guns were not registered.