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Detroit Brick Street Bearing 55 Year Old Scars of Michigan National Guard Tanks Has Uncertain Future
There are very few brick streets left in Detroit. One of the most historically significant has an uncertain future. The street in question is Virginia Park Street - originally Virginia Street. The roadway dates back to 1893 when the street was first paved with brick. Today just a few blocks of bricks remain, but what a story those bricks tell.
What Do Elmo and Saddam Hussein Have in Common? Both Have Keys to the City of Detroit
When you award someone the Key to your city, it's usually a big deal. For Detroit, that's... mostly true. Artists like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and the Jackson 5 make the list, as well as some incredible athletes like Berry Gordy, Jerome Bettis, and "Captain" Steve Yzerman have also been gifted the Key to the City.
4 voters charged with intentionally voting twice in Michigan primary election
DETROIT (AP) — Four people intentionally voted twice in Michigan’s summer primary election, the state attorney general said Friday as she announced felony charges against the suburban Detroit residents as well as part-time employees accused of enabling it to happen. “It’s shocking and simply unheard of,” Attorney General Dana Nessel said. The charges in St. Clair Shores come a month before the general election in a high-stakes state coveted by presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and where voter turnout is expected to be high. “What occurred here cannot be allowed to be repeated in November,” Nessel said. “As to election workers, it is imperative that all election staff, volunteers and assistant clerks abide by the laws of this state.”
Detroit-area church cited for blight, public health issues
WARREN, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A church in Warren that also serves as a food pantry has been cited for blight and public health issues by the city's property maintenance department.On Wednesday, the city and Curtiss Ostosh, pastor of the Harvest Time Christian Fellowship, confirmed that blight crews were at the property removing items.On Nine Mile Road in Warren, thousands of people every month come to the Harvest Time Christian Fellowship for the church's popular food pantry.But in recent weeks, the food pantry received a citation from the city, noting several public health-related issues, including an outdoor tent that housed...
Michigan Neighborhood Named Best in the State For Food Lovers
There’s something truly special about neighborhood restaurants, you know, the places that reflect a community's heart and soul. These local gems are where culinary creativity thrives, offering dishes that not only satisfy your cravings, but also tell a story about the neighborhood’s culture and history. LoveFood recently celebrated...
Woman's viral story praises Lions' Kayode Awosika
(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Lions' fanbase stretches far beyond Michigan.There is one fan from out of state, in particular, who has a very special reason to represent the Honolulu Blue.Peyton Morris is a Seahawks fan who says her loyalty to Lions offensive lineman Kayode Awosika runs deep.Like most people, Morris has horror stories about her time in junior high school. It was tough at times, but it was a star football player who would change the course of her middle school experience in Minnesota. She says Awosika used his power and influence to make the bullying stop."There were things...
Italian beef sandwiches from 'The Bear' star, chef Matty Matheson, coming to Detroit
Cocktail bar Standby in downtown Detroit and Matty Matheson, a restaurateur and star and executive producer of Hulu’s hit TV show “The Bear,” are relaunching Detroit City Beef at the Skip, Standby’s nearby sister bar at 1234 Library St., in Detroit's Belt Alley. This food cart partnership will serve Matheson’s take on the...
Halloween Pop Up Bars Are Arriving Just In Time For Spooky Season In Michigan
As much as we want to keep our youthful spirit alive during the Halloween season, it’s quite clear that people want to continue to keep it a holiday for kids and children. Unfortunately, for adults, the only thing that we have left is parties involving alcohol. It’s like they...
Stellantis files lawsuit against UAW over threats to strike
(CBS DETROIT) — Stellantis has filed a lawsuit against the United Auto Workers union, which is continuing to fight over its 2023 bargaining agreement and the UAW's threat to strike.The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court Central District of California, claims that the UAW "filed sham grievances designed to justify mid-contract strikes against Stellantis that otherwise would violate [the collective bargaining agreement's] no strike clause." Stellantis claims that the union ignored the language in Letter 311, which allows the automaker to make plans for future investments with company approval and are subject to change based on consumer demand, changes in market...
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