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10th Michigan Lottery player this year wins $25,000 a year for life
HARTLAND, Mich. — For the 10th time in 2024, a Michigan Lottery player is set to take home $25,000 a year for life. The player, from Hartland, matched all five of the white balls in Sunday night's drawing — 06-09-12-24-32 — to win the second-largest prize from the Lucky for Life game.
Michigan’s First Chicken Guy! Restaurant from Guy Fieri Abruptly Shuts Down
Well, that didn't last long. A little over a year after opening, Michigan's first Chicken Guy! restaurant from celebrity chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri has permanently closed its doors. The first Chicken Guy! restaurant in Michigan opened in at 30130 Plymouth Road in Livonia in April of 2023. The restaurant...
Dearborn burger spot nabs best burger title for Brisket Truffle Burger
By a narrow, two-point margin, a Dearborn burger joint's double smash burger patty topped with smoked brisket and truffle aioli was deemed the 2024 Burger Battle champ at Sunday afternoon's Burger Battle competition. Eastern Market's Shed 5 was the hot spot for the annual event that brings together metro area burger restaurants showcasing...
This band is featured at The Pig & Whiskey Festival
Summer means time for festivals full of food, good drinks and great music. You’ll get all of that and more at the Pig & Whiskey Festival, taking place July 12-14 in downtown Ferndale. Ahead of their July 13th performance at the Pig & Whiskey Festival, Craig Brown Band stopped...
New store in Brighton aims to make homes more beautiful
BRIGHTON — A store opening soon in Brighton aims to make homes more beautiful. Inspired Décor and More will host a grand opening event from 10 am.-6 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at 6111 Grand River Ave. The shop sells home décor and clothing, according to owner Gina Jurries, plus a space for children's birthday parties and classes on Saturdays.
The Friday Five — July 4-7
Carnival from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., arts and crafts fair from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., live music from 2-10 p.m. and fireworks at dusk, Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., plus Firecracker Mile at 9 a.m. and parade shortly after, both start near 14 Mile and Crooks roads in Clawson, all July 4, see more activities and band lineup at clawson4thofjuly.com.
Madison Heights city council rejects 24-hour Sheetz gas station
On May 13, the Madison Heights City Council moved to reject the latest special approval proposal by Sheetz for a new 24-hour gas station, citing several reasons why it denied the request. Among other items, the council noted that the plan proposed by Sheetz was inconsistent with the intent of...
Pig & Whiskey to bring barbecue, music back to Ferndale
FERNDALE — The taste and smell of barbecue will permeate throughout Ferndale with the return of the Pig & Whiskey festival. Pig & Whiskey will be back for its 14th year July 12-14 in downtown Ferndale near Woodward Avenue and East Troy Street. The hours will be 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 12; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, July. 13; and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 14.
Things to do in Metro Detroit this Weekend: July 4 to 7
July 4 - 7 Royal Oak Taco Fest 2024. This years Royal Oak Taco Fest featuring over 50 taquerias, ice-cold margaritas, and 3 stages of live entertainment. Enjoy family-friendly fun with bounce houses, face painting, and crafts at the Kids Zone. Don't miss Lucha Libre wrestling, taco-eating contests, tequila sampling, artisan vendors, and more! Visit the event website to for the full lineup of vendors, musical performances and entertainment at royaloaktacofest.com.
Taco Fest coming in hot for the Fourth of July weekend
ROYAL OAK — Taco Fest will return for the third year to Royal Oak July 4-7, featuring more than 50 taquerias, taco trucks and other eateries, as well as more than 100 musical and entertainment acts. Jon Witz, event producer of Royal Oak Taco Fest, is also the event...
Milford's Pettibone restaurant hopes to offer relaxed sophistication for more than special occasions
MILFORD — After months of building renovations and extensive menu preparations, the highly anticipated opening of Pettibone is just around the corner. The restaurant at 340 N. Main St., former site of Gravity, will welcome diners July 9. “We hope to be somewhere you can eat a more upscale...
Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair to take place July 6-7
ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair will return from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6-7 at Memorial Park, located at 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, for its 53rd year. The fair will feature artwork by more than 100 local, regional and nationally recognized artists.
This Michigan Main Street will transform into Stars Hollow in September
BRIGHTON — Downtown Brighton is preparing to transform itself into a scene straight from "Gilmore Girls." The popular television show, which follows the life of mother-daughter duo Lorelai and Rory Gilmore and other members of the small town they inhabit, has accumulated millions of viewers since the series first aired in the early 2000s.
Michigan's sole 2024 James Beard Award winner uses spotlight to create change
(CBS DETROIT) - Some of the world's best talents are found in some of the most unlikely places.One great example is at the restaurant Sozai in Clawson. Owner and sushi chef Hajime Sato grabbed the national spotlight after earning the 2024 James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Great Lakes region.While Sato's multi-hour, chef-selected omakase experiences put Sozai on the map, he believes the recognition should go to the principles he's stuck to while perfecting his craft over the past 35 years.Omakase is naturally a very personal dining experience, and it's no different at Sozai, but when folks belly...
Northville High School Hosts Exciting Summer Orchestra Camp for All Skill Levels
Join us for a fantastic mix of music and activities! We’ll get to know each other through games, fun activities, and crafts. Participants will receive instruction on their instruments, composition, and playing/reading sessions. Some meals will be provided as indicated on the schedule. Camp Schedule:. Middle School or Intermediate...
Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash Enjoy Double-Digit Mid-Year Growth
Livonia, Mich. — Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash report double-digit mid-year growth with 23 sold franchise agreements and 16 store openings. Collectively, the brands are projected to sell a total of 70 franchise units and open at least 45 stores by year-end. While each franchise has...
Street Art Fest to brighten Berkley roads once again
BERKLEY — The colorful nature of the Berkley Street Art Fest will make its return this month. The Berkley Street Art Fest will take place 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13, on Coolidge Highway between Catalpa Drive and Beverly Boulevard. The highlight of the festival, as always,...
Blazing New Trails: JARS Cannabis Lights Up Royal Oak Taco Fest with ‘Planet JARS: Black Hole’ Experience
JARS Cannabis is setting the Royal Oak Taco Fest ablaze this Independence Day weekend with the revolutionary ‘Planet JARS: Black Hole’ experience. From July 4-7, festival-goers aged 21 and older are invited to dive into a groundbreaking pop-up featuring on-site cannabis sales and consumption, a first for the event.
Armenia Fest 2024 coming to Royal Oak
ROYAL OAK — Armenia Fest will be coming back to Royal Oak from 5 to 10 p.m. July 20 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. The festival is being put on by the metro Detroit Armenia Fest Committee, which is in collaboration with the Detroit Knights of Vartan. It...
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