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Veterans, homeless given food, toiletries on Fourth of July
DETROIT, Mich. (FOX 2) - Feeding the Veterans and the Homeless, a charity founded by Michael C. Jones, did just that on the Fourth of July, donating food and toiletries to more than 300 of those in need. Jones, in addition to being a minister, spent six years in the...
McYikes! Michigan Has the Worst-Rated McDonald’s in America
It comes with the territory. When it comes to fast food, not everyone is always going to be happy. Anyone who's ever worked at a McDonald's has probably heard all of those complaints, and many more. There's even an entire Facebook group dedicated to McDonald's Complaints. There are more than...
Celebrating the 4th of July in Detroit ‘Hoods
Yes, millions of Americans are wondering: “just how did people in the Detroit ‘hoods celebrate the 4th of July?”. In actuality, probably NObody was wondering. But I thought it would be interesting anyhow. I came across a video of a person who took it upon his/herself to hop...
"Operation Dry Water" campaign underway in Oakland County this holiday weekend
KEEGO HARBOR, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - It's no surprise that Independence Day is one of the busiest times for boating in Metro Detroit."A lot of boats on the lake, a lot of congestion," said Oakland County Sheriff's Office Lt. Brian Burwell.Starting on Thursday, July 4 through Saturday, July 6, 43 Oakland County Sheriff's deputies will be deployed at 19 lakes across the county, including at Cass Lake in Keego Harbor."We want everybody to have a great fourth of July and have a lot of fun. We just want to remind people to be extra safe out there and use good...
Study names metro Detroit the most overpriced housing market in the US
Metro Detroit is taking the national spotlight as having the most overpriced homes in the country. Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University issued a study showing 40.8%...
Michigan Woman Suing Detroit Casino Refusing to Pay Large Jackpot
"This is some bulls---!" Those are Denise Ezell's words, after being denied a $127,000 prize she claims she won at a Detroit casino. Ezell has filed a lawsuit, claiming she is entitled to the jackpot. Ezell filed the lawsuit on Wednesday (6/26) in US District Court Eastern District of Michigan,...
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...
Greenview-Wadsworth Park opens on Detroit’s west side after years of renovations
DETROIT – After years of transformation, the newly renovated Greenview-Wadsworth Park on Detroit’s west side is now open to visitors. The park sits on Wadsworth Street, where the old Marsh Elementary School used to be. The shuttered school was torn down in 2015, and the land became an...
Overcrowded Oakland County Animal Shelter has nearly 300 animals waiting for a new home
(CBS DETROIT) - The Oakland County Animal Shelter has a lot of furry friends ready to go home. "We get full up in the summer; it happens every year. But we're putting the plea out: if you are interested in adopting a pet, please check us out first before you go to a breeder," said Joanie Toole, who serves as chief of the Oakland County Animal Shelter. The shelter has more than 150 dogs and 140 cats currently waiting for a home. Toole says the shelter is not full just because owners are surrendering their pets, but because the cost of pet care...
Lawmakers question National Weather Service over no warning before Detroit-area tornado
LIVONIA, Mich. — U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell, Rashida Tlaib and Haley Stevens are seeking answers from the National Weather Service on why there was no warning before the deadly tornado in Livonia last month. A 3-year-old boy was killed after a tree fell on his family's house, severely injuring...
Who has the best BBQ in Michigan? Westland is in the mix
WESTLAND — When you think top barbecue cities, there are St. Louis, Memphis, Kansas City and, now, Westland. The Detroit Metro area city was recently named the 40th best location for barbecue nationally. The designation makes Westland the top Michigan city for barbecue, ahead of Grand Rapids and Detroit.
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