Savages assault, rob and carjack Pastor Marvin Winans at westside gas station

Winans, who was struck while pumping gas into his luxury SUV, described the attack as "quite savage." (TV Screenshot)

Detroit Police seeking 4 black males wearing white tee-shirts and dark jeans

DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - Internationally known gospel singer and Detroit pastor Marvin Winans was assaulted and carjacked Wednesday afternoon at a CITGO station on the corner of Linwood and Davison on the city's west side.

The brazen attack happened in broad daylight Wednesday afternoon. The suspects, all African American males, fled with an unknown amount of cash along with the pastors' SUV, according to Detroit Police.

Winans, 54, told the media that he was followed by four or five young men from inside the gas station and they attacked him at the pumps while he gassed up his vehicle.

The robbers took his deep purple Infiniti QX56 SUV, a couple hundred dollars in cash and his watch.

Most gas stations in Detroit provide a haven for drug dealing, prostitution and carjacking. Thugs stand around like a pack of dogs waiting to prey upon their next victim.  

SW Detroit breaths sigh of relief, new truck route opens near Ambassador Bridge

DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - Michigan is celebrating the opening of a new road designed to get thousands of trucks off residential streets near the Ambassador Bridge in Southwest Detroit.

Although the access route opened to traffic Monday afternoon, it was officially opened by Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, who addressed the community Tuesday morning near the bridge, which is a gateway to Windsor, Ontario, over the Detroit River.   

Whole Foods breaks ground on Midtown Detroit location

DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - Detroit residents, community partners, Whole Food Market Team Members and media joined to commemorate the start of construction on Whole Foods Market's new Detroit location. Mayor Dave Bing, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Whole Foods Market Inc.'s co-chief executive Walter Robb took part in the ceremony.  

16th annual Youth Detroit Fishing Derby will be Saturday at Palmer Park

DETROIT, MI – More than 500 youths are expected to become anglers this Saturday, May 19, 2012 when the 16th annual Detroit Fishing Derby gets underway at Lake Frances in Palmer Park.

Spearheaded by Hook, Line and Sinker Inc. and co-sponsored by the Detroit Recreation Department, this free fishing derby will have two sessions in which kids ages 7-14 can participate. 

MLB Baseball All-Star Voting Continues

National League Pittsburg Pirates On-Deck at Comerica Park

DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - After the two game series in Chicago at U.S. Cellular Field, the Tiger’s will settle in for a home stand. The weekend will have the Tiger’s hosting the National League Pittsburg Pirates.

It is always special to see a National League Team. The Pirates bring forth the memory of Bill Mazeroski’s famous home run in 1960 at Forbes Field. Mazeroski won the World Series for Pittsburgh with a game-winning home run off New York Yankee pitcher Ralph Terry in the bottom of the ninth inning. 

Fellowship Focuses On Detroit Grocery Store Shortage

Program seeks to grow entrepreneurs, businesses in the city

DETROIT, MI – Citing statistics which show that per capita, Detroit has less than half the grocery stores of surrounding areas, the Fair Food Network announced this week plans to train entrepreneurs to open more stores in the city.

The Detroit Grocery Leadership Fellowship is a 4-month, intensive program which includes education about food deserts, entrepreneurial training and a 13-day in-store training at Brown’s ShopRite stores in Philadelphia, PA.  

Graduation Season pits aspiring business owners vs. job seekers

DETROIT (Tell Us USA) - As thousands of students prepare to turn their tassels from right to left, after receiving their well-earned certificate, diploma, or degree, entrepreneur ship is an ever increasing option. Filled with insight, structure and the academic wherewithal, students are concerned about whether there will be an employment opportunity for them to apply this knowledge to.  

46th Annual Flower Day at Eastern Market in Detroit

DETROIT, MI The Metropolitan Detroit Flower Growers Association (MDFGA) and Eastern Market Corporation are partnering once again to host the most spectacular flower event in Michigan. The 46th Annual Flower Day is Sunday, May 20th, from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. 

St. Mary's Polish Country Fair to deliver toe-tapping music and fun for kids  Memorial Day Weekend

ORCHARD LAKE, MI – St. Mary’s Polish Country Fair will host an award-winning line-up of local musical acts on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-28, 2012. Now in its 41st year, the nation’s largest high school country Fair will showcase sounds from nearly every musical genre. All performances all FREE of charge.

Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix Announces "PNC Bank Free Prix Day"

DETROIT, MI - The Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix (CDBIGP) today announced that the return of world-class auto racing to the Motor City, June 1-3, will include a series of free events presented by PNC Bank.

“We are excited to continue the long-standing tradition of ‘Free Prix Day’ thanks to support by PNC Bank,” said Bud Denker, event chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.  

6th Annual Detroit River Days Festival announces new activities

DETROIT (Tell Us Detroit) The Detroit River Front Conservancy once again joined partners to announce the exciting programming details for this year's 6th Annual Detroit Days Festival at the GM Wintergarden at the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit.

The three-day, family-friend festival, presented by the Detroit River Conservancy, will feature first-ever events such as the Detroit River ArtScape, a salute to the Tuskegee Airmen, a kickoff to summer from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources,  

Open: Young people can register for Metro Detroit Youth Day, held July 11 on Belle Isle

DETROIT - Youngsters between the ages of 8 and 15 years of age who have not already registered to participate in the 30th annual Metro Detroit Youth Day, now is the time to do so.

The annual event which draws more than 35,000 youngsters to the athletic field on Belle Isle will be held July 11, 2012 and take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Registration Opens for 6th Annual ARISE DETROIT! Neighborhood Days August 4

More than 100 events will be held,  volunteer projects, back-to-school fairs, garage sales,, community art displays, church programs

DETROIT – Registration is open for community groups, block clubs, churches and businesses to be part of the sixth annual ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 4 in neighborhoods throughout Detroit.  

Association leader Ed Deeb to be honored at a "Roast and Toast" May 17, 2012


WARREN, MI - Edward Deeb, chairman and founder of Michigan Food and Beverage Association and Michigan Business and Professional Association will be honored for his 50 years of being an association and community leader. The “Roast & Toast” event will take place on May 17, 2012 at Andiamo’s Banquet Center located at 7096 E. 14 Mile Road in Warren, Michigan. .  

ULI Michigan to honor Sidney Forbes with Lifetime Achievement Award


Detroit – The Urban Land Institute Michigan (ULI Michigan) will be presenting Sidney Forbes with its 2012 recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award, Thursday, May 17 at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit (1114 Washington Boulevard, Detroit). The founder of The Forbes Company is being recognized for his contributions to real estate development and the quality of life in the metropolitan community.

Links,  shine spotlight on Breast and Cervical Cancer survival at annual Pink Ball


DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - The Pink Ball 2012 held this past Saturday was an overwhelming success. The event was a sell-out, and for a great cause. More than 500----people came together in the elegantly decorated ballroom of the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center to support the Greater Wayne County Chapter of The Links, Inc. in their effort to shine the spotlight on and raise money for Breast and Cervical Cancer screening.  

Deadline Det Report: Carmen Harlan's Son  Bill Ford's Daughter to Wed


DETROIT - In a merger that is sweet, cross-industry and very Detroit, the children of two Motor City icons are planning to marry.

They are Ellie Ford, daughter of William Clay Ford Jr. and Lisa Ford, and Joseph Cobb, son of Carmen Harlan and Joseph Cobb.

There appears to have been no formal announcement, but the news was confirmed by a person close to the families.

Florida mom killed 4 kids, then herself

Tonya Thomas is seen in a 2002 booking mug provided by the Brevard County, Fla., Sheriff's Office. Authorities say Thomas, 33, shot and killed her four children before killing herself on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in Port St. John, Fla. The children ranged in age from 12 to 17. (Photo: AP)

PORT ST. JOHN, FL - In the middle of the night, Tonya Thomas' neighbors awoke to the sound of a gunshot and moments later heard a knock on their door.  

“Dark Shadows” takes a bite out of the box office this weekend

Dark Shadows Fans will be mesmerized by Johnny Depp’s performance in “Dark Shadows”

DETROIT (Tell Us USA) - Don’t let the funny; trailers from the movie “Dark Shadows” fool you. This is a dramatic film that takes its Vampires seriously. I was expecting a more hilarious take on the “Dark Shadows” hit TV series we all watched and loved.

Cookin’ With Ritzy Reds and Livin’ Grand


DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - Watch out Food Channel Network, there’s the possibility of competition from the Ritzy Reds Livin’ Grand Red Hatters. Skillets were smoking and ingredients were being tossed around under the skillful eye of Chef Leonardo at the Detroit Seafood Market in downtown Detroit.  

Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix gears up for June 1-3 event

The Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix will return June 1-3. (Photo by Thomas Richardson/Tell Us USA News Network)

DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - Brazilian IndyCar star Tony Kanaan won the 2007 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix race, which was one of the last to be run on the island until now.  

Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 7.7 available only on the Verizon Wireless Network

World’s Thinnest 4G LTE Tablet on America’s Fastest, Most Reliable 4G Network

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Announced at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 7.7 is now available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com.