Ron Dewey talks with people who are in touch with what's going on in the region, highlighting events in Southeast Michigan.765Sat, 18 May 2013 11:55:51 GMThttp://www.cbsdetroit.comnonoCommunity, Events, Michigan, Detroitwith Ron Deweyen-ushttp://cbsdetroit.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/ron-dewey.gifhttp://www.cbsdetroit.comwwjnewsroom@cbsradio.com (Ron Dewey)Sat, 11 May 2013 15:30:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56274828While traffic crashes in general are down, motorcyle crashes are increasing and there are many factors that play into the scenario.Ron DeweyWhile traffic crashes in general are down, motorcyle crashes are increasing and there are many factors that play into the scenario.83no Sat, 04 May 2013 15:05:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56248019Various local law enforcement agencies are pushing early education programs believing that early learning will alleviate crime later.Ron DeweyVarious local law enforcement agencies are pushing early education programs believing that early learning will alleviate crime later.87no Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:58:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56222934A pledge against gun violence, WWJ’s Ron Dewey profiles students at Detroit Carstens Elementary and Middle School took part in an assembly that spelled out the dangers of gun violence and to teach kids how to handle dangerous situations.Ron DeweyA pledge against gun violence, WWJ’s Ron Dewey profiles students at Detroit Carstens Elementary and Middle School took part in an assembly that spelled out the dangers of gun violence and to teach kids how to handle dangerous situations.96no Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:19:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56191763The 20th annual Women's Power Breakfast honored Dulcie Rosenfeld for her service in helping to feed the hungry of Detroit .Ron DeweyThe 20th annual Women's Power Breakfast honored Dulcie Rosenfeld for her service in helping to feed the hungry of Detroit .86no Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:32:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56157806Detroit area teenagers recieving honors for outstanding acts of volunteerism.Ron DeweyDetroit area teenagers recieving honors for outstanding acts of volunteerism.116no Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:11:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56079648Jessica Pappas of Detroit Central City Community Health talks about " Run for reading writing and arithmetic", a program designed to make make basic literary skills available to Detroiters.Registration details at www.dcccmh.org . ...Ron DeweyJessica Pappas of Detroit Central City Community Health talks about " Run for reading writing and arithmetic", a program designed to make make basic literary skills available to Detroiters.Registration details at www.dcccmh.org . ...77no Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:49:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56050078It's a run for reading writing and arithmetic-Jessica Pappas of Detroit Central City Community Health says these programs make basic literacy skills possible for Detroiters, not only for jobs, but for every day functionality. Pappas says it's important that people who need these skills know they are available. Registration details at www.dcccmh.orgRon DeweyIt's a run for reading writing and arithmetic-Jessica Pappas of Detroit Central City Community Health says these programs make basic literacy skills possible for Detroiters, not only for jobs, but for every day functionality. Pappas says it's important that people who need these skills know they are available. Registration details at www.dcccmh.org77no Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:54:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56006128Royal Oak district Judge Derek Meinecke speaks about a new campaign, "No Excuse for Elder abuse".Ron DeweyRoyal Oak district Judge Derek Meinecke speaks about a new campaign, "No Excuse for Elder abuse".95no Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:52:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55907039Robert Cohen , Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council,talks about the 4th annual Hunger seder.Ron DeweyRobert Cohen , Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council,talks about the 4th annual Hunger seder.19no Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:32:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55821015The job outlook is improving, but there's still a lot of work to do...Laura Robb of the Michigan WORKS! Oak Park Career Center says there's been an improvement on the job front since the auto industry meltdown of 2008 and 2009, when Michigan lost a million jobs, but the jobs that have come back demand higher skills. Bottom line, says Robb, workers need to do the math...and be open to new ideas, and the new ways of getting the job done.Ron DeweyThe job outlook is improving, but there's still a lot of work to do...Laura Robb of the Michigan WORKS! Oak Park Career Center says there's been an improvement on the job front since the auto industry meltdown of 2008 and 2009, when Michigan lost a million jobs, but the jobs that have come back demand higher skills. Bottom line, says Robb, workers need to do the math...and be open to new ideas, and the new ways of getting the job done.92no Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:29:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55754134How often do you celebrate a tornado? Robert Jazwinski one of the coordinators of the first-ever Dexter Tornado Run and Walk March 15th, the first anniversary of the F-3 twister that tore through the community. All the proceeds from the registration fees and donations at the Friday night event at Hudson Mills Metro Park will go to those organizations that stepped up and helped residents in need.Ron DeweyHow often do you celebrate a tornado? Robert Jazwinski one of the coordinators of the first-ever Dexter Tornado Run and Walk March 15th, the first anniversary of the F-3 twister that tore through the community. All the proceeds from the registration fees and donations at the Friday night event at Hudson Mills Metro Park will go to those organizations that stepped up and helped residents in need.91no Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:38:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55715111WWJ’s Ron Dewey profiles a new veteran’s kitchen that offers much more than a hot meal.Ron DeweyWWJ’s Ron Dewey profiles a new veteran’s kitchen that offers much more than a hot meal.98no Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:16:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55693243The state of Michigan hopes to get you hooked on fishing this weekend.Ron DeweyThe state of Michigan hopes to get you hooked on fishing this weekend. Elyse Walter at the Michigan DNR says they see an average of 4-thousand people take part in organized events during the free fishing weekend across the state-many of them are new to ice fishing.86no Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:18:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55655400This weekend, science will be a blast...Karen Nicoline with the GM Foundation, on the goal of the blast off program going on all this weekend in conjunction with the Winter Blast in Campus Martius. To achieve this goal, Nicholine says they are teaming up with the fun people at Mad Science; object of the fun and games of course is to get the kids interested in the science, inspire a future career, and reverse the brain drain in science and technology. More details on the Blast Off program as part of this weekend's winter blast at Campus Martius-click on www.winterblast.comRon DeweyThis weekend, science will be a blast...Karen Nicoline with the GM Foundation, on the goal of the blast off program going on all this weekend in conjunction with the Winter Blast in Campus Martius. To achieve this goal, Nicholine says they are teaming up with the fun people at Mad Science; object of the fun and games of course is to get the kids interested in the science, inspire a future career, and reverse the brain drain in science and technology. More details on the Blast Off program as part of this weekend's winter blast at Campus Martius-click on www.winterblast.com73no Sat, 02 Feb 2013 14:44:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55606713WWJ's Ron Dewey profiles the importance of THAW-The Heat and Warmth Fund.Ron DeweyWWJ's Ron Dewey profiles the importance of THAW-The Heat and Warmth Fund.96no Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:13:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55542965WWJ's Ron Dewey profiles a chicken soup cookoff.Ron DeweyWWJ's Ron Dewey profiles a chicken soup cookoff.90no Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:49:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55489131WWJ's Ron Dewey interviews Livonia Stevenson High School's Athletic Director Lori Hyman on their 2nd Annual Charity Basketball Game, now more an event than a game , for a very good cause.Ron DeweyWWJ's Ron Dewey interviews Livonia Stevenson High School's Athletic Director Lori Hyman on their 2nd Annual Charity Basketball Game, now more an event than a game , for a very good cause.95no Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:44:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55464176Detroit Mayor Dave Bing recently took delivery of 150 new beds for the city's firehouses, courtesy Art Van furniture founder, Art Van Elsender. This is part of a the Mayor's Active and Safe Campaign, appealing for help from the private sector to help sustain and improve the city's public safety and recreation programsRon DeweyDetroit Mayor Dave Bing recently took delivery of 150 new beds for the city's firehouses, courtesy Art Van furniture founder, Art Van Elsender. This is part of a the Mayor's Active and Safe Campaign, appealing for help from the private sector to help sustain and improve the city's public safety and recreation programs80no Sat, 05 Jan 2013 17:31:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55441373WWJ's Ron Dewey weekend features profiles non-profit and community leaders.Ron DeweyWWJ's Ron Dewey weekend features profiles non-profit and community leaders.101no Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:40:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55431975Todd Slisher, Director of Visitor Experiences of the new Michigan Science Center talks about all that is new and improved at the facility that was once called the Detroit Science Center. More details on the Michigan Sceince Center at http://michigansciencecenter.net/Ron DeweyTodd Slisher, Director of Visitor Experiences of the new Michigan Science Center talks about all that is new and improved at the facility that was once called the Detroit Science Center. More details on the Michigan Sceince Center at http://michigansciencecenter.net/107no Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:42:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55415946One last big push for the Salvation Army of Eastern Michigan to raise $8.5 millin dollars for their multitude of programs. Major Mark Anderson says they help people year-around, not just at Christmas.Ron DeweyOne last big push for the Salvation Army of Eastern Michigan to raise $8.5 millin dollars for their multitude of programs. Major Mark Anderson says they help people year-around, not just at Christmas.89no Sat, 15 Dec 2012 18:08:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55400584On the grow, St. Vincent DePaul's Bill Brasier on their 13th and latest thrift shop opening Wednesday in Monroe, an area they have not served, but not because there's no support. Brasier says thrift stores are becoming a larger segment of consumer shopping. The new store in Monroe will be open at Dunbar & South Monroe Street and they are looking for donations to help fill the shelves. Get more details at http://www.svdpdetroit.orgRon DeweyOn the grow, St. Vincent DePaul's Bill Brasier on their 13th and latest thrift shop opening Wednesday in Monroe, an area they have not served, but not because there's no support. Brasier says thrift stores are becoming a larger segment of consumer shopping. The new store in Monroe will be open at Dunbar & South Monroe Street and they are looking for donations to help fill the shelves. Get more details at http://www.svdpdetroit.org66no Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:47:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55390669On the grow...St. Vincent DePaul's Bill Brasier on their 13th and latest thrift shop opening Wednesday in Monroe, an area they have not served, but not because there's no support...Brasier says thrift stores are becoming a larger segment of consumer shopping...The new store in Monroe will be open at Dunbar and South Monroe Street...and they are looking for donations to help fill the shelves. Get more details at http://www.svdpdetroit.orgRon DeweyOn the grow...St. Vincent DePaul's Bill Brasier on their 13th and latest thrift shop opening Wednesday in Monroe, an area they have not served, but not because there's no support...Brasier says thrift stores are becoming a larger segment of consumer shopping...The new store in Monroe will be open at Dunbar and South Monroe Street...and they are looking for donations to help fill the shelves. Get more details at http://www.svdpdetroit.org66no Sat, 08 Dec 2012 17:40:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55373292Helping neighbors in need-Bill Brazier, executive director of St. Vincent de Paul asking for help from metro Detroit so they can in turn help those in need. You name it, Brazier says they're more than likely involved in that line of help...made possible through in-home visits. Along with food, clothing and opportunities for help find employment, Brazier says they also provide something that typically goes by the wayside in hard times: dental care. They have also provided over a million dollars in help to keep the lights on. Throughout December, St. Vincent de Paul will appeal for donations to help neighbors in need. Learn more at http://www.svdpdetroit.orgRon DeweyHelping neighbors in need-Bill Brazier, executive director of St. Vincent de Paul asking for help from metro Detroit so they can in turn help those in need. You name it, Brazier says they're more than likely involved in that line of help...made possible through in-home visits. Along with food, clothing and opportunities for help find employment, Brazier says they also provide something that typically goes by the wayside in hard times: dental care. They have also provided over a million dollars in help to keep the lights on. Throughout December, St. Vincent de Paul will appeal for donations to help neighbors in need. Learn more at http://www.svdpdetroit.org105no Sun, 02 Dec 2012 18:08:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55342278Santa's not the only one who will be flying for Christmas.Kathleen Laper is with the Silverliners, former flight attendants with Eastern Airlines still putting their hosting skills to use for the Fantasy Flight to the North Pole. Laper and the other attendants will play elves for 60 young children from area hospitals and their families as they board a special plane at Metro Airport to the north pole.The Silverliners have sponsored this event for 25 years throughout the U-S. Donations always appreciated-details at: http://www.thesilverliners.orgRon DeweySanta's not the only one who will be flying for Christmas.Kathleen Laper is with the Silverliners, former flight attendants with Eastern Airlines still putting their hosting skills to use for the Fantasy Flight to the North Pole. Laper and the other attendants will play elves for 60 young children from area hospitals and their families as they board a special plane at Metro Airport to the north pole.The Silverliners have sponsored this event for 25 years throughout the U-S. Donations always appreciated-details at: http://www.thesilverliners.org88no