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Detroit Zoo's Wild Summer Nights concert series returns with family-friendly entertainment
The Detroit Zoo’s Wild Summer Nights concert returns this week for another season of live music and fun on the zoo’s lawn, with a variety of entertainment for all ages. ...
Simek Turned Down Red Wings to go Home
The Detroit Red Wings wanted to keep defenseman Radim Simek in the organization. His point of view, though, was that he didn’t want to keep on riding buses. “It is true,” Simek told Czech website iSport of the offer from the Red Wings. “It was a two-way contract with a guarantee of a lot of money, which was around the minimum amount in the NHL. But it wasn’t worth the money to me anymore.”
It’s Detroit’s birthday! Celebrate Detroit’s 323rd anniversary with a free event in Spirit Plaza!
The 313 is turning 323 and we’re throwing Detroit a one-of-a-kind birthday party by raising the city’s flag, eating 323 cupcakes and dancing to live music!. Join Local 4 in partnership with Raise the Flag on Wednesday, July 24th for Detroit’s Birthday! The celebration will be from 12pm-6pm at the Spirit of Detroit Plaza with live music performances, “Only in Detroit” trivia hosted by the one and only comedian T.Barb and a special anniversary ceremony at 3:13pm that will commence with 323 cupcakes!
MSP investigating pair of freeway shootings in Detroit, including one sparked by 'minor crash'
Police are searching for suspects after a pair of freeway shootings last weekend, including one that happened following what officials say was a “minor crash” that led to road rage.
The Metro: Inaugural HBCU Student Film Festival is coming to Detroit
A theme we often highlight on The Metro is Detroit’s robust arts community. Whether you see a giant mural or street art, creative minds are constantly churning around the city. In recent years, especially with the creation of Tubi, more and more Detroiters are experimenting with film – creating,...
Owner of Several Leo’s Coney Islands Accused of Fraudulent Wage Practices
The franchise owner who operates several Leo's Coney Island locations in Michigan is being accused of fraudulent wage activity, essentially cheating employees out of money they've earned. Kyriakos 'Ken' Vlahadamis is being investigated by the United States Department of Labor for defying overtime regulations and shortchanging employees for wages they've...
Mortgage Mogul Dan Gilbert Has Option to Buy 20 Acres Next to Detroit's RenCen
By now it's well known that mortgage mogul Dan Gilbert has an option to buy GM's Renaissance Center on Detroit's riverfront. Now Crain's Detroit Business reports that Gilbert also has an option to buy approximately 20 acres of east Detroit riverfront land next to the RenCen. Kirk Pinho of Crain's...
Hillary Clinton headed to Detroit for conversation around her new book this fall
(WXYZ) — Former First Lady, New York senator and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will be headed to Detroit this fall as part of a tour after the release of her new book. Clinton's book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty," will be released...
NFL analyst says the Lions made one of the worst trades of the offseason
I'll be fully honest with you guys, when the Detroit Lions made this trade, my initial thoughts were negative about the move. As time went by and I got to dig into the numbers, the film and see him talk, my thoughts have completely changed. The Lions made the right move when they traded for ...
Detroit Pistons have all pieces in place to emerge as surprise team in East
The Detroit Pistons are hoping to put last season's performance in the rearview as the team is headed in a new direction under new leadership. Once a very proud franchise who were well known for their intensity, hustle, and long playoff runs, the Detroit Pistons have been struggling to get back among the elite teams in the NBA. This Pistons team has a lot of young talent, but the organization has had problems building the necessary continuity due to the constant revolving door at the head coach.
Michigan teen missing for nearly 2 months found living with 44-year-old man and engaged to him, investigators say
(CBS DETROIT) - A 17-year-old Michigan girl who went missing on May 31 has been found nearly two months later living with a 44-year-old man and engaged to him.According to the Kent County Sheriff's Office, Penelope "Penny" Wise was found safe on Sunday after a community member spotted her. Investigators learned that the teen had been living with a Rockford man, whom they described as a "stranger," since June 1, and the two were engaged.Police said she met the man at about 2 a.m. on June 1.Investigators believed the teen voluntarily left her family home, Morley Park, in Clear Springs,...
Discover The History Of US Navy Ships Named After Michigan Cities – Including the new USNS Lansing
The US Navy has a long history of naming ships in its feet for states and other geographic names. There are now 4 ships named after cities in Michigan with a recent naming of the USNS Lansing. The vessel is being constructed now a shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. When constructed,...
The Detroit Zoo has a cool new ‘Art’-traction
Next time you’re at the Detroit Zoo, you may come across something really cool and artsy. It’s all part of a program that’s allowing an artist to display his talents and message to others on a larger platform. “We are excited that Nick is here. We are...
Submerged vehicle pulled from Michigan lake
ST CLAIR SHORES, MI – A car was pulled out of Lake St. Clair near Detroit today, FOX 2 Detroit reports. The U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities responded around 1 p.m. to reports of a vehicle in the water near Lakefront Park in St. Clair Shores, the report said.
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