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Celebrating the 4th of July in Detroit ‘Hoods
Yes, millions of Americans are wondering: “just how did people in the Detroit ‘hoods celebrate the 4th of July?”. In actuality, probably NObody was wondering. But I thought it would be interesting anyhow. I came across a video of a person who took it upon his/herself to hop...
Greenview-Wadsworth Park opens on Detroit’s west side after years of renovations
DETROIT – After years of transformation, the newly renovated Greenview-Wadsworth Park on Detroit’s west side is now open to visitors. The park sits on Wadsworth Street, where the old Marsh Elementary School used to be. The shuttered school was torn down in 2015, and the land became an...
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,...
'The Detroit History Podcast:' Michigan Central Station -- The Ellis Island of Detroit
The Michigan Central Station reopening has given Detroit a great story to tell, specifically: how we took a wreck of a building and turned it into something glorious. The Detroit History Podcast takes a dive into how the place slid into such disrepair. Spoiler alert: maybe the station is a symbol of something bigger. Times changed. Automobiles and planes obliterated the railroad industry’s vaunted position of getting people and things from here to there. A story with many moving parts, and that includes an explanation as to why only Ford Motor Company could have taken on such a vast project. -- Tim Kiska, The Detroit History Podcast.
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%...
McYikes! Michigan Has the Worst-Rated McDonald’s in America
It comes with the territory. When it comes to fast food, not everyone is always going to be happy. Anyone who's ever worked at a McDonald's has probably heard all of those complaints, and many more. There's even an entire Facebook group dedicated to McDonald's Complaints. There are more than...
The Future is Here: Michigan to Launch Nation’s First Smart Highway
Get ready to hit the road of the future...literally. From Ann Arbor to Detroit, Michigan is about to open the nation's first smart highway, and it's about to make your daily commute feel like something out of a sci-fi movie. Imagine roads that can communicate with your car, helping you...
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:...
Michigan Central Station Closed July 5-6 for Holiday Weekend Observance
The historic Michigan Central Station will be temporarily closed on July 5th and 6th to observe the holiday weekend. This will ensure that staff and visitors can celebrate and relax during this festive period. The public hours for Summer at The Station will resume on July 12. We have already...
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