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Detroit’s Devastating Slide Set to Reopen This Week
The Detroit Free Press calls it one of, "Detroit's jewels." However, ask any local and they'll tell you it's more likely to damage the family jewels. One of the Detroit area's most infamous celebrities, the giant slide on Belle Isle, is set to reopen this week. First opened in 1967...
Detroit social media influencers don’t think politicians understand their communities
Social media influencers from Detroit met up Monday to talk engagement tactics for potential voters on social media ahead of November elections. The national advocacy organization AAPI Victory Fund organized the listening session, and it was facilitated by rapper Beanie Sigel, record label executive Wayno Clark and activist Yusef Shakur. The organizers reached out to […] The post Detroit social media influencers don’t think politicians understand their communities appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Michigan residents to score free furniture from Gardner White if Detroit Lions win Super Bowl LIX
The Detroit Lions are partnering with Gardner White to gift fans free furniture if the team wins Super Bowl LIX. Suppose the Lions win the Vince Lombardi Trophy on Feb. 9 inside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. In that case, anyone who made a qualifying purchase at Gardner White can apply for the rebate of the purchase costs of their furniture.
Detroit Taxpayer Resource Fair helps residents avoid foreclosure - with a partylike atmosphere
DETROIT (FOX 2) - It’s a taxpayer resource fair designed like a block party. The party-like atmosphere connects Detroiters with numerous resources to help them pay their property taxes and stay in their home. Detroiter Esther Hernandez was in jeopardy of losing her home. She says Detroit’s Taxpayer Resource...
Your Childhood is Now an Exhibit at Michigan’s Henry Ford Museum
What did I ever do to you, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation? Huh? I've been touring your halls and exhibits gleefully since my first elementary school field trip dropped us off at the front door in the '80s. I've gone on those same bus rides with my kids, watched them explore your trains, and marvel at machinery. Yet, despite my dedication, you, the Henry Ford Museum, decided that items from my childhood, which WASN'T THAT LONG AGO, are now OLD ENOUGH to be an actual exhibit.
See the Southgate Community Schools 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
Schools calendars provide families with a snapshot of the entire year. Holidays breaks, the first day of school and professional development days vary school by school, so it’s a great idea to keep it handy. Here is the 2024-25 school calendar as approved by Southgate Community Schools school board.
Former Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus finds new team just before camp
According to multiple reports, and his agency, on Tuesday, former Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus has signed with the Houston Texans. They worked out two wide receivers on Tuesday, and Cephus was the one they chose to sign. The Lions released Cephus after he was given an indefinite suspension...
Detroit People Mover to shut down for 11 weeks after Labor Day for track replacement
The Detroit People Mover will shut down for 11 weeks after Labor Day to replace sections of track that are original to the 37-year-old system, according to a recent announcement. The system, which is free to ride at least through the end of next year, is expected to reopen before...
Tigers draft former Portage Central, Miami (OH) power-hitting outfielder
Zach MacDonald shattered Portage Central’s single-season home run record in 2021. Three years later, his power continues to soar. And on Tuesday, it sold the Detroit Tigers. The former Portage Central star slugger and Miami (OH) outfielder was selected by his home state Tigers with the 446th overall pick in the 15th round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday afternoon.
Detroit Lions training camp preview: Key dates, notable additions, biggest storylines
With 2024 NFL training camps set to open, it's time to get up to speed on all 32 NFL teams. Kevin Patra has the lowdown on position battles, key players and notable subplots across the NFC North. Catch up on the Detroit Lions' offseason developments and 2024 outlook below. Training...
Abandoned Ponderosa in Dearborn Heights Will Bring Back Memories
Back in the 80s, going to Ponderosa with the family was a pretty big deal. It was the go-to spot for buffet-style dining in Michigan. Dad didn't mind breaking out his wallet on Ponderosa nights because he knew it was one meal that he could truly afford. I mean, you could get an entire dinner including steak, potatoes, veggies, a salad, fruit, and all-you-can-eat sundaes for just $3.99.
Lions' Jared Goff makes ESPN top 10 QB ranking from NFL execs, coaches
ESPN has released its top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL ranked by NFL execs, coaches, and scouts, and the Detroit Lions' Jared Goff was ranked ninth. Goff had the second-most passing yards in the NFL with 4,575 last season, and was fourth in passing touchdowns with 30, helping the Lions to a 12-5...
Two Metro Detroit men charged in fatal Melvindale shooting
(CBS DETROIT) - Two Metro Detroit men have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Detroit man in Melvindale in May, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced Tuesday. Taiwan Antonelli Cox Jr., 20, of Detroit, and Curtis Damon Harris, 17, of Ecorse, were charged with fatally shooting 20-year-old Frederick Coleman of Detroit. According to officials, Melvindale police responded to the area of Outer Driver and Seaway around 9:50 p.m. on May 9 for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, officials say they found Coleman in the driver's seat of his vehicle, dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Officials allege that when Coleman was stopped at the intersection of Westbound Outer Drive and Seaway, Cox and Harris fired multiple times into Coleman's vehicle, killing him, before leaving the scene. Cox and Harris were each charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm and remanded to jail on Monday. A probable cause conference is scheduled for July 22.
Create your own stained glass art
Whether you’re looking for a new window, a nightlight, or just want to create some art, you can head over to Glass Action Studio in Oak Park. Carey Gustafson, owner of Glass Action Studio, appeared on “Live In The D” to talk about how she is able to turn mere pictures into stained glass works of art.
Lions Honor Their Legend: Calvin Johnson to be Inducted into ‘Pride of the Lions’
Former NFL Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson to be Inducted into ‘Pride of the Lions’. Detroit Lions’ announcement to honor Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson with an induction into the ‘Pride of the Lions’ has created significant excitement among fans and the football community alike. This recognition, set to take place during the team’s home game on September 30, signifies a monumental moment in the history of the franchise.
Pistons’ VP Arn Tellem Mourns Death of Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, Kobe’s Father
Pistons Executive Arn Tellem Issues Statement on Passing of Joe Bryant, Kobe’s Father. Detroit Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem has expressed his condolences following the passing of Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, NBA veteran and father of the late Kobe Bryant. Joe Bryant passed away at 69, as reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer on Tuesday.
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