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Anthony Yousef, assistant chef and kitchen manager at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen site on Meldrum Street in Detroit, prepares the menu March 26, which included shawarma, fattoush and falafel. The kitchen strives to offer a variety of foods. During a recent “Coney Dog Day,” people lined up for 40 minutes to get the Detroit favorite. Photo by Liz Carnegie
PRESIDENT TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER, ISSUE GOES TO CONGRESS BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — With a chance the U.S. Department of Education could be dismantled, the Warren Education Association staged “walk-ins” March 19 at their buildings in the Warren Consolidated Schools district in support of preserving the department. Members of the teachers union carried signs that read “Protect Our Students And Families Text ‘Action’ to 48744.” The National Education Association logo also was printed on the signs. Parents, state Rep. Mai Xiong, D-Warren, and Cromie Elementary School Principal Jack Stanton also participated in the demonstrations. Xiong represents the 13th District, which includes Roseville, the eastern part of Warren, and parts of St. Clair Shores. According to a WEA press release issued March 19, those who gathered believe closing the department will have a “harm-
FUNDRAISER TO HELP CAPUCHIN SOUP KITCHEN FEED THE HUNGRY BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — For nearly 100 years, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen has fed the hungry in Detroit. It’s challenging work, strained by cost increases due to inflation, supply chain issues,
uncertain federal funding and growing demand as more people need help. Last year, its pantry provided 3.4 million pounds of food — a 24% increase from 2023. To meet the need, donors are essential. The 13th annual Bocce with the Brothers funSee CAPUCHIN on page 6A
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