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Strong storms possible this July 4 weekend in Metro Detroit
4Warn Weather – Rain showers will come to an end on this Independence Day and allow for pleasant fireworks shows in Metro Detroit. Celebrating this evening? It will stay mostly cloudy and warm. A stray shower is possible, but much of the activity has come to an end. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 70s.
Gibraltar 4th of July fest proceeds after rides shuttered over safety concerns
GIBRALTAR, Mich. (WXYZ) — Fourth of July festivities are in full effect across metro Detroit including the 60th annual celebration in the city of Gibraltar. This year, there's one glaring observation to be had at the carnival. There are carnival games, food and face-painting but no rides. The city said its a safety precaution.
Clawson celebrates Fourth of July with carnival, hot dog eating contest and more
CLAWSON, Mich. (WXYZ) — Since 1933, the city of Clawson has done the Fourth of July up right, and this year was no exception. A highlight of the fun was the sixth annual General Dogs Hot Dog Eating Contest, where returning champion Matt Holowicki took home the trophy after eating 11 hot dogs in five minutes.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Detroit Tigers Series July 5-7: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. On Friday, July 5 at 7:10 PM ET, a three-game series featuring the Cincinnati Reds and the visiting Detroit Tigers will get underway.
Twins 12, Tigers 3 (7 Innings:) Offense doinks and boinks its way to a rainy victory
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Veterans, homeless given food, toiletries on Fourth of July
DETROIT, Mich. (FOX 2) - Feeding the Veterans and the Homeless, a charity founded by Michael C. Jones, did just that on the Fourth of July, donating food and toiletries to more than 300 of those in need. Jones, in addition to being a minister, spent six years in the...
On 100th birthday, metro Detroit Tuskegee Airman reflects on changing racial attitude
On his 100th birthday, on the Fourth of July, a West Bloomfield Tuskegee Airman had a message about the racial progress he has witnessed over the past century: Guard it with vigilance. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Harry Stewart was among approximately 1,000 Black Air Force pilots trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama during World War II, before racial integration of the military branch began in 1948. ...
Jim Thorpe appointed to Michigan Association of School Boards position
DEARBORN, Mich (FOX 2) - Dearborn Public School Trustee Jim Thorpe has been appointed to help govern a statewide organization for school board members. The Michigan Association of School Boards appointed Trustee Thorpe to its Board of Governors as a representative for District 8. His fellow trustees on the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education had voted at the May meeting to recommend him for the position.
Rochester Hills splash pad reopens after mass shooting
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A splash pad in Rochester Hills has reopened to the public this week after a mass shooting injured nine people, including two children. There are new signs and structures have been repainted."Looks very peaceful, I like it," said George Ionita, a Rochester Hills resident. Ionita visits the Brookland Splash Pad every few days to grab a new book from the community bookcase. He said he is happy to see it back open after the mass shooting that devastated the community. "I think it's a good idea because people will make the difference how it was before and...
Man files lawsuit alleging racial discrimination when applying to Shinola Hotel job in Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) - A Black man is accusing the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit of racial discrimination when he submitted a resume for a job."The law prohibits discrimination based on race, but as a civil rights lawyer who is very, very busy, I can tell you this happens all the time," said attorney John Marko.Marko represents Dwight Jackson, who applied for a hospitality job earlier this year. He said Jackson was shocked when he did not get a callback, so he switched up his resume."Didn't change anything substantive; he only changed his name to a white-sounding name of John Jebrowski, and...
Man, woman injured in separate incidents at two Metro Detroit lakes
(CBS DETROIT) - The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate incidents at North Commerce Lake and Union Lake.According to the sheriff's office, the Search and Rescue Team responded to North Commerce Lake at about 5:57 p.m. for a man who was unresponsive and floating in the water.Authorities say the 20-year-old Commerce Township man was on a pontoon boat near a sand bar in the lake when he dove off and hit his head on the lake bottom, about 4 feet underwater. The man, who was not wearing a life jacket, was taken to a hospital for serious injuries.Investigators believe alcohol was a factor.At about 5:43 p.m., the sheriff's office said a 32-year-old Waterford Township man was on a personal watercraft when he fell off. The watercraft continued for a distance before hitting a 24-foot pontoon boat.Authorities say a 29-year-old woman was lying on her back at the teat of the boat when it was struck. She suffered minor injuries and refused treatment at the site.Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.
Red Wings defensemen Tory Dello to one-year, two-way contract
DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings today signed defenseman Tory Dello to a one-year, two-way contract. Dello, 27, split the entire 2023-24 season with the American Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves, recording 13 points (3-10-13) and 28 penalty minutes in 65 games. The 6-foot, 200-pound defenseman played the 2022-23 season with the AHL’s Laval Rocket, tallying 15 points (4-11-15), a plus-13 rating and 24 penalty minutes in 48 regular-season games. Originally signed by the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins to an amateur tryout on March 11, 2020, Dello picked up two assists, a plus-four rating and 14 penalty minutes in 20 games in parts of two seasons with the Griffins from 2019-21. In total, Dello has collected 48 points (12-36-48), a plus-42 rating and 112 penalty minutes in 188 AHL games with the Griffins, Rocket and Wolves.
Tom Brady Suffers 'Shocking' Upset Loss In July 4 Football Game
Tom Brady suffered a "shocking" upset loss in a Fourth of July football game this week. The legendary NFL quarterback, who retired following the 2022 season, took on Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud in a beach football game at Michael Rubin's house. Brady, Stroud and other athletes and ...
Michigan Central Station, Outdoor Adventure Center, Ford Piquette Plant, ‘Double ID’ | One Detroit
Michigan Central Station reopens after historic six-year transformation spearheaded by Ford. For three decades the Michigan Central train station sat vacant in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, falling into deep decay. Then in 2018, Ford Motor Company purchased the station to begin transforming the iconic building and surrounding area into a campus for mobility and innovation.
Michigan Once Drank Gallons of ‘Detroiter Cola’ No One Remembers it Today
A soda fountain from decades gone by was a very different experience than picking up a favorite pop bottled and ready to go at any corner store. At the fountain, you'd sit at a counter to be served by a jerk who would mix carbonated water and syrup. That's the era of Detroiter Cola. A pop made clearly by the name, in Detroit for the people of Detroit.
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