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Belleville City Council decides to ‘eat’ $10 charge for bulk pickups
After a discussion at Monday’s meeting of the Belleville City Council, the council voted unanimously to “eat” the $10 charge being levied by the new pickup service for each bulk pickup until the end of the year and then reevaluate the issue. City manager Jason Smith said...
Kwame Kilpatrick voting for Donald Trump, says 'he's the best candidate'
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick said the nation is in peril and it's time to move past who is the nicest presidential candidate. "We have come to a place where this is not about warm and fuzzy feelings anymore," Kilpatrick said, to about 300 people gathered in Novi for a Lincoln Day dinner...
Red tag, Largest discount outlet in Michigan opens in Metro Detroit Friday
A new massive outlet will be opening in Metro Detroit: Red Tag Outlet. @getredtagofficial. The 45,000 foot former Gardner-White location, will carry a wide variety of overstock, surplus and returned items from Target at significantly reduced prices. Items include electronics,clothing, home goods and much more. Oakland Mall Owner Mario Kieziand...
Construction is shutting down a Washtenaw Avenue intersection near Ypsilanti
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Construction is shutting down a road along Washtenaw Avenue near Ypsilanti. Golfside Drive is closing in both directions at 6 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, where it intersects with the well-traveled corridor. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Wayne County to hold public meeting on plan to store hazardous, radioactive waste in landfill
Wayne County commissioners plan a public discussion Tuesday on a controversial plan to bring hazardous and radioactive waste into a Van Buren Township landfill. The public discussion is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at 500 Griswold St. in Detroit, inside the Guardian Building. Several officials were concerned about the plan after the...
“Like a second home…” Community says goodbye to beloved downriver bowling alley after nearly 80 years
Friday (8/23) was the final day for Biddle Bowl, at Biddle Avenue and Labadie Street. It opened in 1948. The family has sold the bowling alley, and it will be turned it into a storage facility.
Bedrock Planning New Development at Failed Jail Site in Wayne County
DETROIT, Aug. 21, 2024 ~ For more than 10 years, a large plot of land right across from the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice has sat vacant and undeveloped. The parcel was supposed to be the site of the new Wayne County Jail, but after that project ran into massive cost overruns, the building site was abandoned.
Sumpter residents complain about stench of Elwell slaughterhouse
“I assure you, I’ll get the answer to this from across the street,” said Sumpter Township Supervisor Tim Bowman at the regular meeting of the board of trustees on Aug. 13. This was after six residents got up to speak at length about the smelly slaughterhouse operating in...
West Nile virus detected in Washtenaw County mosquitoes, birds
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes and birds in Washtenaw County, health officials said. Mosquitoes collected in July in Ypsilanti tested positive for the virus, Washtenaw County Health Department officials have announced. In addition, three birds in the southern part of the county have tested positive for the virus this summer, officials said.
Michigan To Get 4 New Locations of This Super Gas Station
I want to let you in on a little secret, all gas stations are not created equally, in fact, some are far better than others. To be exact, those of us in Michigan have to travel to experience the best gas station there is, as there are no WaWa locations in the Mitten State. Nonetheless, there are several types of gas stations that are similar to WaWa all over the state and country that are looking to make a name for themselves, these businesses are known as super gas stations.
Patients of convicted Metro Detroit doctor who gave them chemotherapy they didn't need are outraged he wants 'compassionate release' from prison
Farid Fata, the convicted Oakland County cancer doctor who needlessly gave healthy patients chemotherapy, is asking for “compassionate release” from prison, saying he is unable to get the medical treatment he needs.
Master Plan for Camp Dearborn unveiled
DEARBORN – A master plan for Camp Dearborn, based on staff analysis, resident input, and study of current conditions have led to a prioritized improvement and action plan for the Milford location. The project was initiated with a review of everything that is currently known about the park, followed...
Greenfield Village Halloween nights in 2024: When tickets go on sale, how to get them
Halloween lovers can step into a magic tale at Dearborn's Greenfield Village this fall, complete with costumes and haunted tales. At the Henry Ford, a holiday tradition will be back to mark the spooky season. ...
New Wayne County Criminal Justice Center to open next month
A new Wayne County jail complex in Detroit has been in the works for more than a decade, with a complicated series of transactions and pivots leading to the planned opening of the Criminal Justice Center next month.The big picture: There have been several recent updates in the long tale of where Wayne County would house incarcerated individuals after it decided to replace aging facilities and incorporate new technology, according to Free Press archives.We've broken down the news by property — there are three sites in greater downtown that star in the jail saga."Fail jail"A stalled plan to build a...
A safe haven for young adults is coming to Ann Arbor
The Go 4 It Campaign on Local 4 shines a spotlight on people who Go 4 It and make a difference in the community. Garretts Space is a labor of love for Julie and Scott Halpert who lost their son to suicide in 2017. Inspired by Garrett and focused on...
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