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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
I hope you like AMERICA because it is AMERICA day and the broadcast really wants you to remember that. and it has me rolling in my grave. No I did not use “rolling in my grave” wrong, I bought a gravesite and live in it now. It’s the only thing I can afford in this economy.
Blast levels pump house at Royal Oak’s Red Run Golf Course
A loud explosion early Thursday resulted in the destruction of a building at Red Run Golf Course in Royal Oak. Royal Oak firefighters responded to the course along Rochester Road just north of 12 Mile Road after a loud boom was reported, according to a report from WWJ radio (950 AM).
Fireworks galore as Maeda, Tigers fall hard to Twins on Fourth of July
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Jose Miranda went 5 for 5 with three doubles, four runs scored and three RBIs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 12-3 on Thursday in a game called in the seventh inning due to rain. The start was moved up an hour with threatening...
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. ...
Ferndale police searching for suspects in multiple drive-by BB gun attacks
FERNDALE, Mich. (WXYZ) — Ferndale police confirm with 7 News Detroit that they're investigating multiple reports of what they're calling random drive-by BB gun attacks. No one has been injured. Police say they're taking these drive-by attacks seriously and are actively searching for the suspects and vehicle involved. Christopher...
5 Days of Algonac Lion’s Pickerel Festival Fun
Algonac packs in the fun at the Pickerel Festival, running through Sunday (7/7). Check out the carnival, food, live music, the fireworks on Friday, and a parade and car show on Sunday. [Sponsored by St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs]
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
Defendant in Samantha Woll murder trial takes the stand
DETROIT, Mich. — The defendant in the murder trial of Samantha Woll, the Jewish leader who was murdered outside her home last year, took the stand for the first time Wednesday. Michael Jackson-Bolanos is charged in connection with stabbing Woll, the president of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, outside her...
Best Hamburger Restaurants in Detroit, MI
Detroit’s vibrant culinary scene is a haven for burger enthusiasts, and the city’s diverse array of hamburger joints truly showcases its rich food culture. In this article, we highlight three of the best Hamburger restaurants in Detroit: Mister Dips, The Burger Truck, and Zo’s Good Burger. These establishments are just a glimpse into the myriad of incredible burger spots that Detroit has to offer.
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