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Kiosks throughout Detroit serve as information hubs that offer events, games
You might have seen people huddling around giant kiosks around the city, playing games, checking transit options, or even posing for selfies. They are touchscreen, interactive and made to connect users to important information. Through a partnership between IKE Smart City and the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP), the interactive Digital Wayfinding Kiosks — also called Digital Information Kiosks and Technology Hubs — are located in downtown Detroit and across the entire city. ...
Future of Detroit's Renaissance Center uncertain, but a Dan Gilbert purchase could happen, documents say
(CBS DETROIT) - After General Motors announced they'd be moving their headquarters to the future Hudson's Detroit building downtown, the fate of the Renaissance Center downtown has been up in the air.However, a recent document shows that a potential buy from a Dan Gilbert company could breathe new life into the iconic towers. Resurgence Realty, an LLC owned by Detroit real estate mogul Dan Gilbert, and GM-affiliated Riverfront Holdings, have entered into a put and call agreement, which CBS News Detroit obtained This option only makes it a possibility, but the end result is nowhere set in stone. "A partial demolition is...
$1.15B Great Lakes dam project enters construction phase
The states of Michigan and Illinois signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cosponsor construction of the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project, which will prevent invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species from entering the Great Lakes, per a July 1 news release from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office.
Two vehicle crash in Martiny Township leaves one injured Monday
On Monday, July 15, at 9:35 A.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on 110th Avenue and 17 Mile Road in Martiny Township. The investigation found that a 36-year-old female from Detroit failed to stop at the stop sign, and was struck by...
REPORT: Eastern Conference Contenders Are Eyeing a Blockbuster Trade to Land Pistons Rookie Killian Hayes
Killian Hayes kicked off his NBA career as the first-round draft pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Unfortunately, the Pistons lost faith in him and let him go midway through last season. As the former Pistons star remains without an NBA home, the Brooklyn Nets are seizing the opportunity to assess his potential and possibly add him to their roster.
Pints, chew toys, and more: Bar-meets-dog park celebrates grand opening in West Village
What’s happening: A grand opening celebration was held in the Kercheval corridor late last week as Barkside opened its doors to both its two- and four-legged customers. The bar, beer garden, and dog park opens in a building first built as a bank in 1918 and relatively more recently redeveloped as mixed-use.
When to Prepare for Snow Season? All Year
It might sound like a simple philosophy, but when you ask government fleet managers how to make sure their departments are prepared for the upcoming snow season, they say planning well before winter hits is key. “It’s just basic preparedness,” said Bill Coughlin, then-director of fleet maintenance for the City...
Property tax season is here. City of Detroit hosts fair to educate homeowners
(CBS DETROIT) - If you own a home in the city of Detroit, you've likely already received your property tax bill for summer property taxes in the mail, and now it's time to talk payment."We try to stay above the game, you know what I mean," said Johnnie Johnson, a Detroit homeowner. "When we came today, we were surprised to see the [tax payment] kiosks here. We thought we were going to be in line with a bunch of people, and we think this is very convenient."Ebony Whitelow, Associate Deputy Treasurer for Customer Success with the City of Detroit, says...
Michigan Republican Is Immediately Booed by RNC Crowd in Wisconsin When He Mentions the Detroit Lions
Rep. John James began his speech during the opening night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by trolling the crowd. The post Michigan Republican Is Immediately Booed by RNC Crowd in Wisconsin When He Mentions the Detroit Lions first appeared on Mediaite.
Police tell real reason small crowd took off running at Uncle Sam Jam
A group of youths created a brief sense of panic for a crowd of people attending Uncle Sam Jam Saturday after they took off running for no apparent reason. Woodhaven Detective Lt. David Toler said when the youths started running some others panicked and they began running, too. Before long...
Teen charged with fatal shooting through apartment door headed to trial
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Jamyre Cameron Thompson was bound over for a trial to face a charge of open murder in a recent killing of a man shot through the front door of a Kalamazoo apartment. Thompson, 19, is charged with open murder and other counts in the April 9 killing...
Major Detroit Lions Announcement Leaves Calvin Johnson In Tears
Megatron may be a villain in the Transformers franchise, but Calvin Johnson, whose nickname was Megatron, was beloved in his career with the Detroit Lions. Now, he will be immortalized forever at Ford Field. The Lions announced Monday that the team will induct Johnson into the team's ring of honor, ...
Detroit Evening Report: Faith leaders protest ‘police brutality’ against pro-Palestinian students on WSU campus
More than two dozen faith leaders gathered at Wayne State University on Monday to pray and to protest what they call “police brutality” against students who were part of a pro-Palestinian encampment in May. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you...
Detroit mom finds son's stolen Kia on social media
DETROIT (FOX 2) - It didn't take one Detroit mom long to find her son's stolen car. In fact, all Nicole Massey needed were a few keen internet searches and eventually she found not just the suspect thieves - but the stolen car. "I have a media background so I...
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