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A Real Fight For Stay Again! Michigan Diners React to Sudden Shutdowns of Local Restaurant Chain
‘A family fight over the business,’ according to reports, has led to the sudden closure of several locations of a restaurant chain in Michigan. After 52 locations closed, Lefty’s Famous Cheesesteaks, Hoagies & Grill is down to 20 locations nationwide. The first restaurant in this fast food franchise...
Michigan man, 67, fatally wounded after breaking into ex-girlfriend's home
ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police said a man broke into a home to attack his ex-girlfriend and was shot and killed by the woman's stepson in Orion Township Wednesday morning.It happened just after 10 a.m. at a home on Elkhorn Lake Road in Orion Township.Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said the 62-year-old woman had previously lived with the suspect, identified as 67-year-old Galen Gavitt, for 17 years in another county.Authorities said she had obtained a personal protection order against him after his alleged threatening behavior, including threats that he was going to kill her.Police said she sought refuge at...
Michigan: Avoid Scammers Trying to Rip You Off on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day may mean an opportunity to save a bundle but it also presents an opportunity for scammers who are looking to steal your hard-earned money. The giant online retailer's annual Prime Day event is running now through July 17 (you didn't miss all the hype, did you?) and Michigan's Attorney General is giving Michigan residents the heads up on several possible scams.
Grand River Brewery will open Friday in Brighton with its own line of beers and full menu
BRIGHTON— Festivalgoers got a sample of Brighton's new "farm-to-table" restaurant last weekend, and the whole shebang will open Friday. Grand River Brewery opened its doors with a limited menu and beers on tap during "A Taste of Brighton." The restaurant, brewhouse, tasting room and entertainment venue at 201 W. Main St. will open for regular business hours Friday, July 19, with a ribbon cutting at 3:45 p.m.
Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire at Pine Knob: Harmonies, hits, horns-a-plenty
CLARKSTON, MI - Hits, harmonies and horns... oh my! Two legendary bands known for their horn sections performed both separately and together in one of the more fun concerts of the summer. Earth, Wind and Fire and Chicago played Pine Knob on Wednesday, July 17 with Chicago kicking things off...
Rural Road Safety Awareness Week
It’s Rural Road Safety Awareness Week. The third week of July is Rural Road Safety Awareness Week. The National Center for Rural Road Safety promotes topics that raise awareness around road safety in the rural context. This year’s theme is “Life Between the Lines: Preventing Rural Roadway Departures”....
Drey Skonie & The Klouds to headline WDET’s Sounds Like Detroit concert
The votes are in! We’re excited to announce the lineup for this year’s Sounds Like Detroit concert, happening on Aug. 15 at New Center Park. More than 100 Michigan bands and artists entered NPR’s 2024 Tiny Desk Contest. At the start of summer, WDET handpicked 10 of these exceptional local acts to showcase as part of our Sounds Like Detroit contest, in which we asked our listeners to cast their votes for their favorite local performer.
Getting to the Bahamas From the Midwest Is About to Get Easier With a New Direct Flight
Delta is adding a seasonal route. Delta Air Lines is bringing back winter seasonal service from its Detroit hub to one of the most popular Caribbean destinations. The new nonstop flight will launch on December 21 between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) in the Bahamas, Delta confirmed to Travel + Leisure. This represents the fourth city Delta will fly to Nassau from, in addition to existing services from major hubs at Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), and New York (JFK).
Troy Community Center to host ‘Bingo Bonanza’ fundraising event
TROY — On My Own of Michigan will hold its annual summer fundraising event, ‘Bingo Bonanza,’ at the Troy Community Center. This event will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 19. According to organizers, the event is open to the public and offers opportunities to get to know the On My Own community and win various prizes that were donated by local businesses, including Yard House restaurant, Shield’s Pizza, Hollywood Market, Shake Shack, Big Boy of Troy and Einstein Bagels, among other organizations.
Lawsuit filed over handling of ‘The Downs’ redevelopment project in Northville
NORTHVILLE, Mich. – A lawsuit has been filed over the handling of the Northville Downs redevelopment project as residents express concerns over the environmental impacts. The lawsuit names the city of Northville and the project’s developers to transform the old Downs racetrack into a multi-purpose site with housing, parks, and retail.
Downriver Dan Plays Thursday Night in Downtown Saline
Dan Kalicki, also known as Downriver Dan, performs blues and classic rock in downtown Saline Thursday night. He'll be playing Saline Main Street's Salty Summer Sounds Concert with his band in the parking lot across from Carrigan Cafe on South Ann Arbor Street. The free concert starts at 7 p.m.
5-star point guard says Michigan basketball ‘just feels like home’
Michigan basketball was included among the final four teams for five-star point guard Darius Acuff. But now, Acuff, the No. 8 overall prospect in the 2025 class, has trimmed his list down to three teams and the Wolverines are still in the mix. Acuff is 6-foot-3, 180 pounds. He’s ranked...
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