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8-year-old Michigan boy raises $15,000 for shelter animals through lemonade sales
In the heart of Southgate, 8-year-old Henry Bryant is proving that age is no barrier to making a difference. For the past three summers, the Downriver boy has been holding lemonade stands to raise money for local animal shelters, inspired by his love for animals and a deep sense of compassion.
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Ann Arbor, Michigan Claims Life of Milan Man
Ann Arbor, MI – A motorcyclist from Milan was killed in a crash involving an SUV Thursday afternoon in Ann Arbor. According to the Ann Arbor Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of W. Stadium Boulevard and Winewood Avenue at 2:45 p.m. Preliminary investigations revealed the motorcyclist was traveling southbound on W. Stadium Boulevard when he collided with an SUV turning left from northbound W. Stadium onto Winewood Avenue.
Detroit Lions Day 4 training camp observations, Hendon Hooker might be in trouble
Day four of Detroit Lions training camp is in the books and there was a lot to take in. Here's the biggest takeaways from Saturday's training camp that featured fans back in the stands. The Lions are definitely ready to get the pads on this coming Monday. There were multiples skirmishes ...
Tigers top prospect Max Clark's magical night gives Detroit fans more hope
Detroit Tigers prospect Max Clark has only played in a handful of games with High-A West Michigan, but that's all he needed to make a significant impact. The 19-year-old did it all in West Michigan's 5-4 win over the Lansing Lugnuts Thursday; he made a diving catch, racked up three hits, knocked in four runs, tied the game on a two-run triple and scored the winning run on a walk-off balk.
Cyclists, pedestrians play dead at die-in protest outside Ann Arbor’s city hall
ANN ARBOR, MI — Dozens of Ann Arbor cyclists and pedestrians silently aired their frustrations about traffic violence in the city Friday night, lying down among a sea of bikes and playing dead during a “die-in protest” in front of city hall. The July 26 demonstration was...
Detroit Tigers MLB trade deadline open thread
The Trade Deadline is the last point during the season at which players can be traded from one club to another, according to MLB.com. The 2024 Trade Deadline falls on July 30 at 6 p.m. ET. Before 2019, July 31 was referred to as the non-waiver Trade Deadline and players...
Lions HC Makes Statement on WR Jameson Williams After Unfortunate Mishap
Jameson Williams showed off his strong hands at the first week of Detroit Lions training camp, but his stomach wasn’t quite so strong. The third-year wide receiver turned heads with good performances as the team opened training camp, but also struggled with an apparent illness as he vomited several times at the team’s early morning practice on July 25.
Lions make exciting front office hire by adding a guy that helped build a Super Bowl winning team
The Detroit Lions announced some front office maneuvers on Friday and one of the big ones that everyone will rightly focus on is the hiring of Charlie Adkins. He comes in to replace Brandon Sosna who left for a job with the Commanders. Sosna was quietly a big part of the Lions front office form a ...
Paul Finebaum Names ‘Rare’ Team That Can Make College Football Playoff With Three Losses
Michigan is fresh off a national championship victory in 2023, but things are not looking quite as optimistic for the Wolverines as we enter the 2024 college football season. Sherrone Moore, who faces an incredibly difficult schedule in his first full year on the job, will be replacing Jim Harbaugh ...
Celebrating a Legacy: Sabrina Nelson’s “Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin” at The Charles H. Wright Museum
Detroit-based interdisciplinary artist Sabrina Nelson invites audiences to embark on a profound journey through her traveling exhibition, “Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin.” Opening on Friday, August 2, 2024, at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, this exhibit honors the centennial of the legendary writer, social critic, and activist, James Baldwin. Through a rich tapestry of art, multimedia, and programming, Nelson crafts an intimate exploration of Baldwin’s enduring legacy.
Fenton Art Walk returns featuring art, music and food
FENTON, MI - Music, art and entertainment. That’s what Fenton residents and others can enjoy this weekend during the 11th annual Fenton Art Walk being held by the City of Fenton Downtown Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation. If you purchase a product or...
Detroit Institute of Bagels abruptly closes as some workers quit after business was sold
Detroit’s Core City neighborhood is buzzing with the abrupt closure of Detroit Institute of Bagels, with no immediate plans to reopen after a third of its workers resigned over its recent sale to the building's landlord, well-known Detroit developer Philip Kafka. The well-known bagel shop on Grand River, commonly known as DIB, is typically open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. But on Wednesday, a sign posted on the shop's door announced its closure as they...
Detroit's Affordable Housing Boost, New Preserve on Ash I Breaks Ground in North Corktown
The city of Detroit is welcoming a significant boost in its affordable housing arsenal, with the groundbreaking of the Preserve on Ash I in North Corktown. The project is part of a forthcoming injection of nearly 600 new and preserved units of affordable housing in the Greater Corktown area. This ambitious effort is being backed by a $30 million Choice Neighborhoods grant from the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) that was awarded to the city back in 2021. Mayor Mike Duggan celebrated this step forward, expressing gratitude for the various partners involved and emphasizing the inclusive nature of Detroit’s renaissance. "As Detroit comes back, we are building the city in a way that includes Detroiters of all income levels who stayed, rather than pushing them out," Duggan said in a statement obtained by detroitmi.gov.
Tensions ring high at Highland Park City Hall over an outdoor concert at Avalon Village
HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. – Tensions were high inside Highland Park City Hall on Friday evening as community members packed the City Council chambers for a special meeting. A couple of council members called the controversial meeting to ask questions about and vote on a benefit concert event for a local nonprofit.
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