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Michigan back in Frozen Four for third straight year
U of M hockey is making this year's Frozen Four one for the history books.The big picture: After the football team's national championship, Michigan has a chance to pull off the rare feat of winning two national championships in the same year.The University of Florida's men's basketball and football teams both won titles in 2006 β a feat that's never been replicated.Driving the news: The Frozen Four starts Thursday at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It features four of the winningest programs in men's college hockey history: Michigan, Boston College, Boston University and the University of Denver.Michigan and Denver are tied for the most titles in NCAA history with nine.Catch up quick: After knocking off North Dakota and Michigan State in the NCAA regional, the Wolverines are back in the Frozen Four for the third year in a row.They lost to eventual national champion Quinnipiac in last year's semifinal.What's happening: Boston University faces off against Denver at 5pm, followed by Boston College vs. Michigan at 8:30pm.You can watch both games on ESPN2 or ESPN.com and the ESPN app.What's next: Thursday's winners advance to the national championship game at 6pm Saturday on ESPN2.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
Things to do this weekend in Detroit: April 13-15
A weekend of warm weather awaits. Here's what's going on:πͺ WWE's Friday Night Smackdown comes to LCA on Friday at 7:45pm.Tickets start at $94.ποΈ The 11th annual Freep Film Festival this Thursday-Sunday features a political documentary, the history of Bell's Two Hearted IPA and the city's jazz scene, among other topics.Tickets for individual shows cost $15; passes for five films are $70.Afterparties are happening Thursday from 8pm-midnight at Keisling and on Saturday at Two Birds.π§ Witches Night Bazaar: Tarot readers, body artists and metaphysical workers will be onsite for Friday night's mystical event. Live music, local art and jewelry will...
Metro Detroit boomers are holding on to large homes
Data: Redfin; Chart: Axios VisualsEmpty nesters are holding on to Metro Detroit's family-size homes, according to a recent Redfin report.Why it matters: "OK Boomer" might sting more when it comes from millennials eyeing the keys to your three-bedroom house, Axios' Sami Sparber reports.Driving the news: Baby boomer empty nesters own more than a quarter of Metro Detroit's homes with at least three bedrooms β 27.6%, per Redin. That's more than double the share owned by millennials with kids β 13.7%.State of play: The problem for many younger families looking to buy is baby boomers don't have much motivation to sell,...
Detroit's Belle Isle Beach gets trash cleanup robot
Don't expect this robot to gain sentience and challenge the human race anytime soon β it just wants to pick up trash.Why it matters: To help control waste buildup along Belle Isle Beach, Detroit announced a new trash removal robot, the BeBot, that will patrol starting on Earth Day, April 22.How it works: The electric-powered, remote-controlled, beach-sifting robot can remove the usual litter, as well as smaller plastic pieces 1 cm or larger.It will also collect data on how plastic pollution travels the island and river.It's part of the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup campaign, looking to address about 10,000 tons...
Comerica Park ranked as one of MLB's most walkable stadiums
Data: Walk Score; Table: Axios VisualsThe Tigers have cooled off after a hot start, but their home stadium remains highly walkable.By the numbers: Comerica Park and Baltimore's Oriole Park tied for fifth out of 30 MLB stadiums with a score of 91.A walker's paradise is a score of 90 or above.How it works: Walk Score analyzes hundreds of walking routes and nearby amenities to calculate pedestrian friendliness and walkability. Population density and road metrics are also considered.π Joe's thought bubble: The score makes sense to me. I parked on Charlotte Street (for free) off Cass Avenue and walked to Comerica for my last Tigers game.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
Detroit's homeless service providers prepare for NFL Draft
People experiencing homelessness will undoubtedly be impacted when the NFL Draft takes up 2 million square feet downtown later this month.The big picture: Detroit was criticized for trying to "hide the homeless to make Detroit more attractive" for the 2006 Super Bowl, as the Washington Post put it.State of play: Pope Francis Center executive director William Kangas tells Axios he's anticipating the possibility of fewer services being available for those experiencing homelessness downtown during the draft, so the center is trying to do more.The center, at 438 Saint Antoine St., plans to stay open longer and offer a third meal.It's...
Charted: Michigan's green energy output
Data: Climate Central; Note: Includes both utility-scale and small-scale solar generation; Map: Axios VisualsMichigan generated less energy from wind last year than it did in 2022, while solar power's output was up slightly.Why it matters: Solar and wind power are producing a comparatively small but growing share of America's overall energy supply.State of play: The Great Lakes State generated 1,610 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity from solar power last year, up from 1,105 GWh in 2022.Wind power generated 8,447 GWh in 2023, down from 9,151 GWh the year prior.The intrigue: Wind energy dropped in 2023 due to slow wind speeds in the Midwest during warmer months, Kenny Blumenfeld, senior climatologist in the Minnesota State Climate Office, told Inside Climate News.The big picture: Solar installations generated nearly 240,000 GWh of electricity across the U.S. in 2023, per the analysis from Climate Central, a climate research nonprofit.That's up eightfold compared with 2014, the group says.Wind generation hit about 425,000 GWh last year β double that of a decade ago.Zoom out: California, Texas and Florida are leading the country in terms of solar power generation, while Texas, Iowa and Oklahoma are the leaders in wind energy.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
How Detroit viewed the eclipse from the riverfront
Hundreds of people posted up around Cullen Plaza on the riverwalk Tuesday to watch the sun shrink to a tiny sliver at 3:14pm.State of play: The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy hosted a viewing party there, handing out 600 pairs of free eclipse glasses and 1,000 eclipse-themed snacks β Sun Chips and Moon Pies. Viewing party attendees choose Sun Chips or Moon Pies as their eclipse-themed snacks. Between the lines: The riverfront landscape offered wide, picturesque views of the darkening sky on a clear day.Onlookers in chairs, on blankets and sitting on curbs gabbed with neighbors they'd never met about the eerie...
TikTok PR push touts economic impact in Michigan
TikTok is touting its economic impact in Michigan and elsewhere through a newly commissioned report, amid increased scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers.Why it matters: The report, which the platform is actively pitching to various media and posting across its channels, has the potential to tap into a key bipartisan issue β the economy, Axios' Eleanor Hawkins reports.Catch up quick: In March, the U.S. House quickly passed legislation that could lead to a TikTok ban, and President Biden has promised to sign it if it passes the Senate.Critics on Capitol Hill cite national security concerns and online safety as reasons to ban...
Total solar eclipse: How and when to watch in Detroit
Data: NASA; Map: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsEclipse watchers will have to travel to Monroe County for Monday afternoon's total solar eclipse, but those who stay in town can join the fun, too.Yes, but: Potential cloud cover could obscure the view.Monday's forecast called for clouds, but an incoming dry slot could clear the skies to see some of the eclipse, according to the National Weather Service.What to expect: Detroit will see a partial eclipse between 2:41pm and 3:46pm, per NASA, with max coverage of 99.2% at 3:14pm.Use eclipse glasses or other proper eyewear to catch the action.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
Felt artist Mandisa Smith exhibits abstract, history-woven pieces
A nationally known Detroit textile artist has work on display at Wayne County Community College District that uses an ancient, laborious technique.The big picture: Mandisa Smith's "The Art of Felting" is on display through April 26 at the college's Northwest campus.Her work ranges from wearable items to abstract pieces using the in-depth, multistep process of wet felting, alongside found objects, bringing a "sense of history and emotion," per a news release. Mandisa Smith. Photo: Jamie Feldman, courtesy of Wayne County Community College DistrictFlashback: Smith learned from expert felters from the Netherlands, Ireland, Japan and elsewhere, the release says. Before transitioning...
Total solar eclipse: How and when to watch in Detroit
Data: NASA; Map: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsEclipse watchers will have to travel to Monroe County for Monday afternoon's total solar eclipse, but those who stay in town can join the fun, too.Yes, but: Potential cloud cover could obscure the view.Monday's forecast called for clouds, but an incoming dry slot could clear the skies to see some of the eclipse, according to the National Weather Service.What to expect: Detroit will see a partial eclipse between 2:41pm and 3:46pm, per NASA, with max coverage of 99.2% at 3:14pm.Use eclipse glasses or other proper eyewear to catch the action.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
Great Lakes ports could get a boost as supply chains diversify
The fallout from Baltimore's deadly bridge collapse could result in more business for local ports.The big picture: The Port of Baltimore leads the nation for automobile shipments and handled 52.3 million tons of foreign cargo worth nearly $81 billion in 2023, the Washington Post reports.While recovery efforts for the bodies of four construction workers continue, the disaster has also disrupted supply chains across the country.Driving the news: Great Lakes ports can be viable long-term alternatives to East Coast ports, port officials in Detroit and Monroe tell Axios, as shipping companies and manufacturers consider diversifying their supply chains to handle such...
Great Lakes ports could get a boost as supply chains diversify
The fallout from Baltimore's deadly bridge collapse could result in more business for local ports.The big picture: The Port of Baltimore leads the nation for automobile shipments and handled 52.3 million tons of foreign cargo worth nearly $81 billion in 2023, the Washington Post reports.While recovery efforts for the bodies of four construction workers continue, the disaster has also disrupted supply chains across the country.Driving the news: Great Lakes ports can be viable long-term alternatives to East Coast ports, port officials in Detroit and Monroe tell Axios, as shipping companies and manufacturers consider diversifying their supply chains to handle such...
Detroit's most intriguing happy hour options
It could be said these are dark times β the stormy skies have been relentless, and the Moon is about to literally cover up the Sun.So we decided β¦ we all deserve a drink.The intrigue: What's more exciting than grabbing a cocktail after work? Getting a fun deal at a place with a particularly interesting happy hour menu.We rounded up some of the best happy hour options around.Ivy Kitchen + Cocktails: This cozy east-side restaurant in a revitalized building along East Jefferson Avenue has a 4-6pm happy hour Monday-Friday.Its $8 offerings include craft cocktails, wine, wings, Buffalo cauliflower, calamari and...
Things to do in Detroit this weekend: April 5-7
It's Opening Day weekend in Detroit, but with temperatures set to stay in the low 50s, you're going to want to bring a jacket.Here's what's happening:βΎοΈ Tigers Opening Day on Friday will feature daylong parties and festivals downtown, plus the opening of Gilly's Bar.First pitch is at 1:10pm; standing-room-only tickets, $99.π΅π· Bad Bunny's "Most Wanted Tour" is coming to Little Caesars Arena on Saturday at 8pm.Tickets start at $107.π° Detroit Zine Fest: Nearly 80 zine-makers will be selling stickers, prints and self-published booklets covering fine art, politics and more.Saturday from noon-6pm at the Jam Handy. Free!π€ PinkPantheress' Capable of Love...
The best time to sell your home in Metro Detroit
Data: Zillow; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsDetroit-area homes listed in June and July could fetch more money, per a new Zillow report.The big picture: May has long been the best month to list your house in the United States. But in 2023, sellers made the highest profits in the first two weeks of June, the Zillow study shows.This shift is largely due to mortgage rates, which cooled slightly in June and brought some buyers off the sidelines.The other side: Buyers, if you want to avoid peak pricing, consider shopping outside of the spring and summer months.What's next: Interest rate cuts aren't expected anytime soon, but if those rates do fall in 2024, we may have a second spring market.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
Tigers bring hot start to Detroit's Opening Day
The Tigers are off to a hot start ahead of Friday's Opening Day at Comerica Park.Why it matters: Fans are desperate for winning baseball after last year's injury-riddled, 84-loss campaign.It's been a decade since the franchise has been to the postseason.State of play: Despite a 4-0 record, expectations are low as the team is one of baseball's youngest.For casuals looking to show some Tigers spirit this season, here's a cheat sheet to get ready for Detroit's Opening Day.βοΈ Star players: First baseman Spencer Torkelson and center fielder Riley Greene are the main draws. The Tigers are without future Hall of...
Tigers bring hot start to Detroit's Opening Day
The Tigers are off to a hot start ahead of Friday's Opening Day at Comerica Park.Why it matters: Fans are desperate for winning baseball after last year's injury-riddled, 84-loss campaign.It's been a decade since the franchise has been to the postseason.State of play: Despite a 4-0 record, expectations are low as the team is one of baseball's youngest.For casuals looking to show some Tigers spirit this season, here's a cheat sheet to get ready for Detroit's Opening Day.βοΈ Star players: First baseman Spencer Torkelson and center fielder Riley Greene are the main draws. The Tigers are without future Hall of...
Deadline extended for Metro Detroit storm assistance
The deadline has been extended for homeowners and renters with damage caused during the Aug. 24-26 storms last year to apply for financial assistance from FEMA.The big picture: Residents in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties β plus some other counties across Michigan β now have until May 8 to apply.Between the lines: FEMA provides grant money for some needs not covered by insurance, including:Rental assistance for those forced to relocate due to storm damage.Personal property ruined in the storm.Hotel lodging."Basic" home repair.FEMA doesn't cover food spoiled due to electrical outages.How it works: Residents can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call (800) 621-3362. FEMA also has a video on how to apply.FEMA only accepts one application per household.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
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