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Officials: Metro Detroit transition from GFL to Priority has been ‘ridiculous’
Trash pickup being days if not weeks behind schedule. Garbage trucks leaking oils onto local roadways. Communication mix-ups. On Priority Waste’s first day on the job of trash pick up in Flat Rock, trash cans sat by the road, still full of trash. At the July 1, 2024 Flat...
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...
Vacant old Sears store in Lincoln Park is being demolished, making way for new Chick-fil-A, car wash and more
The City of Lincoln Park has announced the demolition of the Sears at Southfield and Dix roads — already underway on Wednesday — with plans for a Chick-fil-A, cars wash and other news businesses on the property.
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,...
Things to do in the Downriver area
What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost and contact information. Submit announcements at least two weeks prior to the event. Events added this week. Typing: Taylor Community...
Detroit neighborhood celebrates new park opening ahead of Fourth of July
(CBS DETROIT) — This year, a neighborhood in Detroit has a new gathering spot to celebrate the Fourth of July. Greenview-Wadsworth Park near Interstate 96 and the Southfield Freeway was a decade in the making.For years, the lot at the corner of Greenview and Wadsworth was just green space after they tore down the vacant Marsh Elementary School."As a community, we're always looking at making sure people have ways to be healthy," said Kenyetta Campbell, founder and executive director of the Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance.Campbell's group approached the city, wanting to turn the almost two-and-a-half acres into a park."In order...
Metro Detroit "Balloon Guy" leaves lasting impression
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Steve Donohue has an audience a few days a week.Donohue is well known in the Allen Park community for his balloon-making skills, and his reputation has simply blown up over the years."I think he's an awesome human to come and do this for other people," said Southgate resident Pat Pulido."It's very joyful and graceful to see him every time we come around," said Allen Park resident Elizabeth Martinez.Donohue has even earned the title "Balloon Guy," and seeing the crowd he attracts is for a good reason.Alysia Burgio: "You constantly have a line going it...
Detroit Fire Department facing equipment issues before July 4 holiday promises quick repairs
DETROIT – Tuesday morning started with a radio call about the Detroit Fire Boat, which was still out of service ahead of the 4th of July holiday boating weekend. Fire Boat 1: “Hello, it’s Fire Boat 1. Fire Boat 1 is still out of service.”. DFD operator:...
Things to do in Metro Detroit this Weekend: July 4 to 7
July 4 - 7 Royal Oak Taco Fest 2024. This years Royal Oak Taco Fest featuring over 50 taquerias, ice-cold margaritas, and 3 stages of live entertainment. Enjoy family-friendly fun with bounce houses, face painting, and crafts at the Kids Zone. Don't miss Lucha Libre wrestling, taco-eating contests, tequila sampling, artisan vendors, and more! Visit the event website to for the full lineup of vendors, musical performances and entertainment at royaloaktacofest.com.
Michigan is building the nation’s first smart highway
A three-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in Michigan will be converted into America’s first smart highway. Axios reports that the Alphabet-backed startup Cavnue has started constructing the smart highway as part of a new pilot project that could spur other construction projects across the country. Another project, a "Smart Freight Corridor" on State Highway 130 by Austin, Texas, is also being developed.
Bob Carmack, who went after Mayor Duggan and corruption, dies at 65
A man who would not miss an opportunity to criticize Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and who exposed a city councilman for bribery has died. His family Wednesday confirmed the death of Bob Carmack, 65, known for revealing that former Councilman Gabe Leland took a $7,500 bribe in exchange for a vote and battling with Duggan about a piece of property he claimed to own. ...
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