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Shinola Debuts Fiery ‘Lava Lake Monster’ Automatic Watch
A special edition timepiece from the Detroit watchmaker that’s limited to 500 pieces. The ruggedly impressive Shinola Monster dive watch series started out drawing inspiration from the Great Lakes, but the Detroit-based brand is looking much farther West with its latest release. Rather than the pristine (if often chilly)...
The Detroit Jazz Festival, Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center and this year’s poster artist Jess Fendo
The Detroit Jazz Festival, the world’s largest free jazz festival, is coming this Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 – Sept. 2. The star-studded lineup features local, national and international musicians. One Detroit contributor Stephen Henderson, host of “American Black Journal,” talks with Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation President and...
Lions believe 2 rocky seasons were ‘blessing in disguise’ for Jameson Williams
When the Detroit Lions drafted Jameson Williams in 2022, they knew it was going to be a slow start for the former Alabama wide receiver. With a torn ACL suffered just a few months before the draft, the Lions selected him knowing most of his rookie season would be spent on the sidelines.
Midwest Pie Paradise: Discovering the Best Spots for Pie Lovers
Pie enthusiasts can discover a secret treasure in the Midwest, which is well-known for its rich food and welcoming demeanor: an island full of mouthwatering sweets. The area has a long history of pie-making, featuring everything from traditional apple pie to creative taste combinations. Come along as we find the real magic of pie and the best places in the Midwest to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Dungeon of Doom: Surprises and concerns with Lions’ initial 53-man roster
ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are less than two weeks away from opening potentially their most anticipated season in franchise history. And while there are sure to be countless roster moves between now and the end of the tunnel, we need to analyze the initial 53-man roster with thoughts, surprises and concerns.
Jake Fromm getting this job with the Lions is sort of a miracle, how it all came together
It's the totally unexpected things that can sometimes be the coolest things. Stuff like Jake Fromm locking down a job with the Lions despite every conceivable thing being against the possibility of it happening. Hendon Hooker takes a bad hit against the Giants and the Lions say they're ...
Block-by-block cleanup targets DeVilbiss neighborhood
The city of Toledo’s Division of Urban Beautification will be servicing the DeVilbiss neighborhood as part of Saturday’s the block-by-block neighborhood cleanup. The program, which started in April, is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every other Saturday in specific neighborhoods across the city. On Saturday, city workers will collect debris, waste, and recyclable materials directly from residents’ curbs, free of charge. Anything not collected on Saturday should be left at the curb for collection on Monday. Items to be collected include bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, and wood; electronics including small appliances, TVs, and computers; and green waste items such as large branches, debris, and overgrowth.
Houghton-based startup wins ‘Most Investable Company’ at Demo Days in Detroit
UPPER MICHIGAN (WLUC) - A Houghton-based startup has big plans to revolutionize health care. Integrated Molecular Innovations just won two awards. IMI is designing a bio-wearable device that could predict health problems before they happen. IMI Founder Rourke Sylvain says the quality of peoples’ lives could be drastically impacted by...
Popular Flint & Now Detroit Sports Anchor Exits WXYZ
Jeanna Trotman, the energetic and insightful sports reporter loved by so many across Michigan is setting down the mic and hitting pause. Trotman is among the most loved and respected sports reporters ever to deliver the 'action' in Mid-Michigan. As the former sports director at WEYI/WSMH, the NBC & FOX in Flint, we were sad to see her leave for Detroit when she joined the sports team at WXYZ. She announced she will leave the station this week just as the Lions season gets underway.
Washtenaw County encourages precaution after West Nile found in Ypsilanti
The Washtenaw County Health Department encouraged residents to take extra caution in preventing mosquito bites in September, after testing revealed an increased presence of the West Nile Virus in several mosquitoes and birds around Ypsilanti. Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, communications and community health promotion advisor for the Washtenaw County Health Department, said...
Discover The History Of US Navy Ships Named After Michigan Cities – Including the new USNS Lansing
The US Navy has a long history of naming ships in its feet for states and other geographic names. There are now 4 ships named after cities in Michigan with a recent naming of the USNS Lansing. The vessel is being constructed now a shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. When constructed,...
Detroit's People Mover to Take 11-Week Pause After Labor Day
On Tuesday, following the Labor Day Weekend, Detroit's People Mover will pause operations for 11 weeks for nearly $5 million in maintenance, according to its website. it will reopen Nov. 22, in time for the Thanksgiving Parade and Detroit Lion's annual game at Ford Field. The People Mover's website said...
Lions GM Brad Holmes: Expectation for this season is to win the Super Bowl
The Lions have never won the Super Bowl. Lions General Manager Brad Holmes thinks that’s about to change. Asked to share his expectations for this season, Holmes gave an answer that was short and to the point. “For this season? Win the Super Bowl,” Holmes said. It’s easy...
Community activists outraged over drive-by shootings in Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) – After another child was shot in a drive-by shooting in Detroit early Thursday morning, community activists say they will not stand for it."I'm livid. I'm livid, I am tired of it. There's no place for this in this city," said Pastor Maurice L. Hardwick of the Live in Peace Movement.Hardwick, known as Pastor Moe in Detroit, is outraged after a 6-year-old boy was struck by bullets during a drive-by shooting early Thursday morning on Basset Street. That child was inside the home and is expected to survive."Kids don't want to go outside to play. You think? They...
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