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How business in Michigan is affected by dispensary density
NILES, Mich. -- Cannabis was legalized nearly six years ago in Michigan, creating an influx of dispensaries. Now, in Niles, Michigan, those same shops that started here are thriving. In other parts of Michigan, cannabis dispensaries are not doing as well. Many having to shut their doors after too many...
After years of opioids agony, rural Michigan finds reason for hope
GAYLORD — Something different was in the air Thursday at an annual gathering of northern Michigan addiction service providers. While their work battling the epidemic remains grim, and their needs are great, many in the recovery community say there are also signs of progress after years of heartbreak. The...
Revisiting Michigan’s Worst Flood: The Great Log Jam of 1883
As Hurricane Beryl rains down on Michigan, much of West MI is under a flood watch sustained rainfall is suspected throughout the Midwest. Since making landfall as a category 1 hurricane, Beryl has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. However, that has not stopped it from dumping nearly 6 inches of rain across parts of the state.
Dogapalooza returning to Clay Township
Clay Township’s Dogapalooza event will return during the Aug. 1 Music in the Parks concert at Clay Township Park. At the event, which will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., people are invited to come out and celebrate their pets. Clay Township Recreation will welcome all dog-related organizations and businesses to join, and there will be dog-related freebies while supplies last.
Beavers Defeat Hoppers, 9-4
UTICA, Mich. – The Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers (9-19) totaled 14 hits in a dominant 9-4 victory over the Eastside Diamond Hoppers (15-12) on Friday night at Jimmy John’s Field. Greg Loukinen earned the win in a dominant performance on the mound, pitching 6.0 innings, allowing two hits, and...
Detroit mother shot in the back 7 times while home, shooter remains unknown
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A mother who had recently given birth is fighting for her life at Detroit Receiving Hospital after she was shot seven times in her home, all while her children were next to her. The shooting took place on the night of Sunday, July 21 – and...
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.
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.
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...
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