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Underground Railroad

Coverage of Underground Railroad in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 29 · 21:58 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 19:15 UTC
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Peter Lerichperson1Sarah Lerichperson1Holland Ponds Parkplace1Shelby Townshipplace1Dennis LaVergneperson1American bald eagletopic1Superfund sitetopic1Detroitplace1Purple Gangorganization1Damon Acttopic1Tommy's Detroit Bar and Grilleplace1Al Caponeperson1Billy Wall-Winkelperson1Michiganplace1
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  • SCIENCEJun 30 · 19:15 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    After 3 years, American bald eagle love birds have an eaglet in Shelby Township

    After three years of challenges, including failed nesting attempts due to storms and predators, the American bald eagles Peter and Sarah in Shelby Township's Holland Ponds Park successfully fledged an eaglet in 2026. The pair, named in honor of local Underground Railroad operators, demonstrated strong site fidelity despite previous setbacks. The park, once a Superfund site, has been restored into a natural habitat.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 21:58 UTCWXYZ ABC DETROIT
    Detroit's prohibition past: How the city kept the drinks flowing during the 'war on alcohol'

    Detroit played a central role in Prohibition-era alcohol smuggling during the 1920s, with the Purple Gang facilitating cross-border operations from Canada and speakeasies operating in hidden locations. The Damon Act, passed in Michigan before the 18th Amendment, served as a blueprint for national prohibition, while Tommy's Detroit Bar and Grille functioned as both a speakeasy and smuggling hub.