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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...
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.
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...
Belle Isle Park beach closes due to high E. coli levels
Belle Isle Beach closed Monday due to high E. coli levels. However, results from a sample taken last week were available to the Detroit Health Department and MDNR Saturday, so why a delay in closure?
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...
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....
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...
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.
A Planet Detroit guide to hiking within city limits
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to explore the rich, green spaces Detroit has to offer on foot. Our local nonprofit reporting partner Planet Detroit has selected five standout Detroit parks—Clark Park, Chandler Park, Palmer Park, Eliza Howell Park, and the Detroit Riverfront/Belle Isle. Each of...
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.
Highland Park School Board Wants to Pay $1 Million for Buildings it Sold for $90,000 Nearly a Decade Ago
That's essentially what Detroit Free Press investigative columnist M.L. Elrick suggests in a Sunday column in which he writes:. The question in Highland Park is whether faith is reason enough for a school district with no students and few employees to shell out $1 million for a virtually abandoned collection of old buildings that are more art wreck-o than Art Deco.
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.
RNC, Trump campaign sue to close some Michigan voter registration sites
LANSING, Mich — The Republican National Committee (RNC), Donald Trump's presidential campaign and others are seeking to close some voter registration sites in Michigan per a federal lawsuit filed this week. The case claims that state officials overstepped their authority when they allowed Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospitals and U.S....
The Midwest’s Largest Free Cultural Concert Series Happening This Week in Detroit
The Concert of Colors has a 33-year history of bringing diverse musical and cultural experiences to metro Detroit during the summer festival season. As one of the area’s few remaining large-scale, free-admission music festivals, it has become a beloved highlight, garnering enduring appeal and strong support from the community.
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