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MOCAD's powerful summer exhibitions signal a bold new era for Midtown Detroit institution
MOCAD, The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, recently opened four spectacular new summer exhibitions as it continues its recent evolution under new directors. “MOCAD is a very special place,” said Jova Lynne, who serves as co-director alongside Marie Madison-Patton. “It’s a place that fosters strong relationships, strong networks, and strong connections to community. And I think these shows we’re presenting this season demonstrate those connections, and having local artists, nationally known artists and international artists all together...
Peace-loving folk singer quits race against Oakland Sheriff Bouchard but stays on ballot
Amrit Kohli of Ferndale in no way resembles a cop. Clad in sandals and a George Floyd “Say his name!” t-shirt, the Nigerian-born Kohli is a software contractor but says he much prefers living his dream: folk singer and peace activist. He favors total change in policing, starting with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. If elected sheriff, he’d put a stop to what he says is racist law enforcement and the pursuit of non-violent offenders. And he’d “defund” the department, diverting money to mental-health programs.
This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
Michigan Dog Owners Alert: Flea and Tick Meds Potentially Linked to Canine Seizures
On Sunday, Bay City-based news station WNEM (Gray Television) shared a story on their Facebook page from sister station WOIO about a boxer named Greta, who had to be euthanized due to seizures. The dog's owner, Ted DeSalvo, believes the popular heartworm, flea and tick medication Simperica Trio, often prescribed...
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
Man in custody for non-fatal shooting outside Southfield bar
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - Days after a shooting at a popular bar in Southfield, police have confirmed a man is now in custody and charged with assault with intent to murder after he allegedly shot someone last week. Willam Nunez Jr. was arrested at his home after being identified...
Report: Tigers have had Tarik Skubal trade talks with 2 teams
The Detroit Tigers are at least listening to potential Tarik Skubal trade offers, and two teams appear to be emerging as the most interested suitors. The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers have both had talks with the Tigers regarding Skubal, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale cautions that a Skubal trade is... The post Report: Tigers have had Tarik Skubal trade talks with 2 teams appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Michigan Matters: Business leaders weigh in on politics and the economy
(CBS DETROIT) - With a red-hot election season on and 2024 past the halfway point, the focus is on business as high-profile leaders from Metro Detroit and Lansing gather to talk about politics, education and the road ahead during a wide-ranging episode of CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.Wafa Dinaro, Executive Director of the New Economy Initiative; Crystal L. Gunn, Chairwoman of the Detroit Black Chamber of Commerce; and Martin Manna, president of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, discuss the state of business amid an evolving economy more tied to technology than ever and their efforts to support start-ups and mature...
Whitmer says she's focused on MI, ‘excited’ to see who Harris picks as VP
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke exclusively to 7 News Detroit on Monday afternoon, doubling down on her commitment to Michigan and talking about her support for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Two Michigan Communities Now Ranked ‘Worst Drivers’ In The Nation
Michigan has recently stepped up its efforts to keep the roads safe by cracking down on distracted driving and speeding in the Great Lakes state. But, despite those efforts, Michigan's road fatalities and serious injuries continue to rise. And now two Michigan communities are home to some of America's 'worst drivers'.
Michigan Dog Owners Alert: Flea and Tick Meds Potentially Linked to Canine Seizures
On Sunday, Bay City-based news station WNEM (Gray Television) shared a story on their Facebook page from sister station WOIO about a boxer named Greta, who had to be euthanized due to seizures. The dog's owner, Ted DeSalvo, believes the popular heartworm, flea and tick medication Simperica Trio, often prescribed...
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
Michigan Olympian could become the pride of Samoa in Paris
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Alex Rose holds his son Aleki in his lap, near the symbol of his later father tattooed above his heart. Rose’s father Ross Rose came to the United States from Samoa at the age of 19, bearing a guitar and a dream. “To...
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