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New turf complete, track work underway in Berkley Schools during summer break
BERKLEY — With summer break currently ongoing, the Berkley School District has been working on projects at different properties. The money for the construction comes from a sinking fund that was passed in August 2018. The projects for this summer include the replacement of the turf and track at Hurley Field and the building of a new facility near Norup International School.
Michigan Restaurant Now Being Called Best Buffet in Entire State
For a while there it seemed like the all-you-can-eat buffet might become extinct... but after the pandemic, buffets bounced back! Buffets can be a bit of an adventure right? Maye the restaurant focuses on one kind of cuisine -- or maybe it's a little bit of everything!. There are plenty...
14 Most Famous People Buried in Michigan
From the Queen of Soul and Mini-Me to a former President of the United States, some of the greatest celebrities in the world are resting in peace in Michigan. 1. Aretha Franklin is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit. 2. Henry Ford is buried in the Ford Family Cemetery...
Metro Detroit voters react to Trump picking JD Vance as running mate
Reaction is spreading quickly among Republican voters in metro Detroit hours after JD Vance was announced as Donald Trump's running mate on day one of the Republican National Convention.
Section of Clinton River Trail washed away in Rochester after storms flood parts of Rochester
ROCHESTER, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Rochester Department of Public Works is warning pedestrians to avoid the Clinton River Trail after recent rains washed a section of the path away. A department supervisor said about 100 feet of the trail was gone after several inches of rain fell over the...
Singer born in Oakland County sets internet ablaze with strange National Anthem performance
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – A singer born in Oakland County sent the internet into a frenzy Monday with a National Anthem performance that I think we can all agree was a little bit strange. Ingrid Andress is a country music star who has been nominated for four Grammy Awards in...
Michigan Has Its First Japanese Cheesecake Store And I Don’t Know If I Can Handle It
There are some desserts out there that are just another league ahead of others. When it comes to dessert, there’s quite a leap from eating a scoop of ice cream to eating a cannoli. There is an elite class of desserts that deserve special recognition and one of them is Japanese cheesecake. this fluffy delectable dessert is probably one of the sweetest things that you put in your mouth.
Looking back on Clawson’s July 4 tradition
CLAWSON — The Fourth of July in Clawson holds a special place in local history. Beginning in 1933, the event has yet to miss a year of celebration besides one year during wartime. Featuring parades, running events, an art fair, a carnival, music, food, and of course fireworks, the...
Farmington Founders Festival returns this weekend
FARMINGTON — The event that perhaps defines Farmington unlike any other is set to return to the city’s downtown soon. The 60th edition of the Farmington Founders Festival is scheduled to take place July 18-20. After last year’s festival, current Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa, who was the mayor...
Belle Isle Park beach closes due to high E. coli levels
Belle Isle Beach closed Monday due to high E. coli levels. However, results from a sample taken last week were available to the Detroit Health Department and MDNR Saturday, so why a delay in closure?
Discounts, food trucks, more planned for Day On The Town
BIRMINGHAM — Downtown Birmingham will host the annual Day On The Town 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Organizers said attendees will find deeply discounted merchandise from over 60 retailers, food trucks, chalk art displays, kids activities provided by Tree Runner and more in stores and throughout the streets and sidewalks downtown.
Metro Detroit residents face weeks-long trash pickup delays
DETROIT – Metro Detroit’s trash problem is growing as piles of garbage grow as residents wait for pickup. Some people said they’ve been waiting more than three weeks and flies, maggots and large pests are moving into their neighborhoods. Local 4 has heard about the problem from...
The Future is Here: Michigan to Launch Nation’s First Smart Highway
Get ready to hit the road of the future...literally. From Ann Arbor to Detroit, Michigan is about to open the nation's first smart highway, and it's about to make your daily commute feel like something out of a sci-fi movie. Imagine roads that can communicate with your car, helping you...
A Look Inside the Abandoned Murphy Academy: Detroit, Michigan
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. The abandoned Murphy Academy is located on Fenkell Street in Detroit. Once upon a time it was filled with 150 students from grades pre-kindergarten to 8th grade....
RNC, Trump campaign sue to close some Michigan voter registration sites
LANSING, Mich — The Republican National Committee (RNC), Donald Trump's presidential campaign and others are seeking to close some voter registration sites in Michigan per a federal lawsuit filed this week. The case claims that state officials overstepped their authority when they allowed Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospitals and U.S....
Michigan is Home to One of the Best Chocolate Shops in America
America recently voted on the best independently owned chocolate shops in America and Michigan came out looking delicious. USA Today publishes reader's choice polls in many different categories every year. They just published their 'Best Chocolate Shops in America' poll for 2024. I'm going to assume that this was a very popular poll. I've never met a person that doesn't love chocolate. Here's how USA Today comes up with the finalists,
Ferndale accepting applications for public art program
FERNDALE — Downtown Ferndale is looking to add to the public art in the city. The Ferndale Downtown Development Authority announced its Public Art Program for this year. It has begun accepting applications for public art proposals at downtownferndale.com/publicart. DDA Engagement Manager Sommer Realy said the program has expanded...
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