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Malcolm X's childhood Inkster house gets $80K from state to finish rehab
INKSTER, Mich. (FOX 2) - Not many know the house where Malcolm X once lived, is in Inkster. There's a new effort to restore it in the works with help from the State of Michigan. "I just want to thank everyone that believes in us in making this house a...
Michigan Restaurant Now Being Called Best Buffet in Entire State
For a while there it seemed like the all-you-can-eat buffet might become extinct... but after the pandemic, buffets bounced back! Buffets can be a bit of an adventure right? Maye the restaurant focuses on one kind of cuisine -- or maybe it's a little bit of everything!. There are plenty...
High Levels of E. Coli Force Temporary Closure of Belle Isle Park’s Swimming Areas
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the temporary closure of Belle Isle Park’s swimming areas following the detection of high levels of bacteria in the Detroit River. Samples taken on July 10 revealed elevated amounts of E. coli, a bacteria harmful if ingested or exposed through skin contact. The tests found an average of 920 E. coli per 100 milliliters, more than triple the allowed level.
14 Most Famous People Buried in Michigan
From the Queen of Soul and Mini-Me to a former President of the United States, some of the greatest celebrities in the world are resting in peace in Michigan. 1. Aretha Franklin is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit. 2. Henry Ford is buried in the Ford Family Cemetery...
Metro Detroit voters react to Trump picking JD Vance as running mate
Reaction is spreading quickly among Republican voters in metro Detroit hours after JD Vance was announced as Donald Trump's running mate on day one of the Republican National Convention.
Metro Detroit residents face weeks-long trash pickup delays
DETROIT – Metro Detroit’s trash problem is growing as piles of garbage grow as residents wait for pickup. Some people said they’ve been waiting more than three weeks and flies, maggots and large pests are moving into their neighborhoods. Local 4 has heard about the problem from...
Singer born in Oakland County sets internet ablaze with strange National Anthem performance
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – A singer born in Oakland County sent the internet into a frenzy Monday with a National Anthem performance that I think we can all agree was a little bit strange. Ingrid Andress is a country music star who has been nominated for four Grammy Awards in...
Michigan’s Largest Pickleball Complex Set to Open in 2025
Fans of America's fast growing sport will soon have a new place to play in Michigan. The state's largest indoor pickleball complex is set to open its doors in 2025. The Northville Pickleball Club, a 50,000-square-foot facility, will be located on the Ward Church campus in Northville, about 30 miles west of Detroit.
Michigan is Home to One of the Best Chocolate Shops in America
America recently voted on the best independently owned chocolate shops in America and Michigan came out looking delicious. USA Today publishes reader's choice polls in many different categories every year. They just published their 'Best Chocolate Shops in America' poll for 2024. I'm going to assume that this was a very popular poll. I've never met a person that doesn't love chocolate. Here's how USA Today comes up with the finalists,
A Look Inside the Abandoned Murphy Academy: Detroit, Michigan
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. The abandoned Murphy Academy is located on Fenkell Street in Detroit. Once upon a time it was filled with 150 students from grades pre-kindergarten to 8th grade....
Taste of Flat Rock Summer Block Party, featuring food samples, July 20
FLAT ROCK — The annual Taste of Flat Rock Summer Block Party is set for noon-4 p.m. July 20 at a new location, Arsenal Road. Taste of Flat Rock offers samples of local food and drinks and activities for people of all ages. "We will have food vendors from the Flat Rock community selling...
Developers of Detroit's long-vacant Lee Plaza request 3rd extension on project timeline
One of the more ambitious housing redevelopment projects in Detroit needs a bit more time before construction work can start. The developers of the long-vacant Lee Plaza in Detroit, who once hoped to begin work on the 16-story tower by early 2023, are now asking city officials for a third extension to the...
90 firearms destroyed during Metro Detroit gun disposal event
(CBS DETROIT) - St. David's Episcopal Church is leading the charge to get rid of unwanted guns.They collected 90 unwanted firearms on Saturday at a gun disposal event. Several more gun disposal events are scheduled to ensure these weapons don't fall into the wrong hands.The next gun disposal event will be on Aug. 3 at Nativity Church in Bloomfield Hills, followed by one on Aug. 24 at Church of the Messiah in Detroit. Those who brought guns to St. David's Episcopal Church not only witnessed their destruction right on the premises, but they also got a gift card in exchange."A woman just in line here, her brother had a gun from the 60s. A 1967 gun. He really liked it. She's getting it chopped up and made into artwork, and so she'll be able to leave here with some artwork that's meaningful to her," said St. David's Episcopal Church Rector The Rev. Chris Yaw.
Detroit Institute of Arts seeks applicants for 2025 Inside Out program
Winter landscape in Moonlight by Ernest Ludwig Kirchner and the Portrait of Postman Roulin by Vincent van Gogh are just a few of the masterpieces that have been added to the horizon in communities across the region through the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside Out Program. Looking to add a...
Motown Stands with Joe: Biden rallies Detroit amid calls for new leadership
President Joe Biden landed in Detroit on Friday afternoon, marking his fourth visit to the city this year. The gymnasium at Detroit Renaissance High School was packed to capacity, with an overflow crowd spilling into adjacent areas. Biden’s visit comes at a pivotal moment as he aims to rally his supporters and address mounting concerns about his health and mental fitness for re-election. As the viable yet unofficial Democratic nominee, Biden faces increasing pressure to step aside in favor of a younger candidate.
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