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‘Hockey is for everyone’: Detroit PAL works to make hockey more accessible to children in Hockeytown
Read full article: ‘Hockey is for everyone’: Detroit PAL works to make hockey more accessible to children in HockeytownAsk any parent with a child who plays youth hockey, and you will likely hear one word a lot: expensive, as the cost piles up quickly from equipment to ice time, but not at Detroit PAL because their goal is to make hockey open to everyone.
Bonds beyond the badge: How police officers are connecting with kids across communities
Read full article: Bonds beyond the badge: How police officers are connecting with kids across communitiesThere are over 300 Police Athletic Leagues across the country. Their goal is to keep kids off the street and help them make better choices.
First big event of the season held at Corner Ballpark in Detroit amid noise concerns
Read full article: First big event of the season held at Corner Ballpark in Detroit amid noise concernsThe the first big event of the season at Corktown’s Corner Ballpark was held Saturday. It’s been a point of contention with neighbors of the Old Tiger Stadium, who complained about the loud music, late nights and crowds.
Residents voice complaints about late night concerts at The Corner Ballpark in Detroit
Read full article: Residents voice complaints about late night concerts at The Corner Ballpark in DetroitDETROIT The corner of Michigan Avenue and Trumbull is sacred ground to Detroit residents. Concerts hosted at the Corner Ballpark are drawing complaints. According to the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL), they have operated within the agreement it has with the city. PAL said the ballpark is used to host diverse events that provide much-needed funding for its sports programs. There were some residents who didnt want to go on camera but did say they had no complaints about the concerts.
Detroit PAL kicks off new season at The Corner Ballpark
Read full article: Detroit PAL kicks off new season at The Corner BallparkDETROIT It was a welcome sight in Corktown throughout the day with the Police Athletic League kicking off a new season at the Corner Ballpark. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced a lot of changes to keep the players and staff safe. It was a tight game between the Southwest Tigers and Southwest Astecs on Monday night. The number one thing for Detroit PAL is to do it safely, director of athletics David Greenwood said. You cant see it right now but Im actually smiling its great to see kids playing in an athletic way.