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Celebrating the 4th of July in Detroit ‘Hoods
Yes, millions of Americans are wondering: “just how did people in the Detroit ‘hoods celebrate the 4th of July?”. In actuality, probably NObody was wondering. But I thought it would be interesting anyhow. I came across a video of a person who took it upon his/herself to hop...
Michigan Woman Suing Detroit Casino Refusing to Pay Large Jackpot
"This is some bulls---!" Those are Denise Ezell's words, after being denied a $127,000 prize she claims she won at a Detroit casino. Ezell has filed a lawsuit, claiming she is entitled to the jackpot. Ezell filed the lawsuit on Wednesday (6/26) in US District Court Eastern District of Michigan,...
McYikes! Michigan Has the Worst-Rated McDonald’s in America
It comes with the territory. When it comes to fast food, not everyone is always going to be happy. Anyone who's ever worked at a McDonald's has probably heard all of those complaints, and many more. There's even an entire Facebook group dedicated to McDonald's Complaints. There are more than...
Lawmakers question National Weather Service over no warning before Detroit-area tornado
LIVONIA, Mich. — U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell, Rashida Tlaib and Haley Stevens are seeking answers from the National Weather Service on why there was no warning before the deadly tornado in Livonia last month. A 3-year-old boy was killed after a tree fell on his family's house, severely injuring...
Who has the best BBQ in Michigan? Westland is in the mix
WESTLAND — When you think top barbecue cities, there are St. Louis, Memphis, Kansas City and, now, Westland. The Detroit Metro area city was recently named the 40th best location for barbecue nationally. The designation makes Westland the top Michigan city for barbecue, ahead of Grand Rapids and Detroit.
Detroit Fire Department facing equipment issues before July 4 holiday promises quick repairs
DETROIT – Tuesday morning started with a radio call about the Detroit Fire Boat, which was still out of service ahead of the 4th of July holiday boating weekend. Fire Boat 1: “Hello, it’s Fire Boat 1. Fire Boat 1 is still out of service.”. DFD operator:...
Detroit neighborhood celebrates new park opening ahead of Fourth of July
(CBS DETROIT) — This year, a neighborhood in Detroit has a new gathering spot to celebrate the Fourth of July. Greenview-Wadsworth Park near Interstate 96 and the Southfield Freeway was a decade in the making.For years, the lot at the corner of Greenview and Wadsworth was just green space after they tore down the vacant Marsh Elementary School."As a community, we're always looking at making sure people have ways to be healthy," said Kenyetta Campbell, founder and executive director of the Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance.Campbell's group approached the city, wanting to turn the almost two-and-a-half acres into a park."In order...
Michigan is building the nation’s first smart highway
A three-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in Michigan will be converted into America’s first smart highway. Axios reports that the Alphabet-backed startup Cavnue has started constructing the smart highway as part of a new pilot project that could spur other construction projects across the country. Another project, a "Smart Freight Corridor" on State Highway 130 by Austin, Texas, is also being developed.
Study names metro Detroit the most overpriced housing market in the US
Metro Detroit is taking the national spotlight as having the most overpriced homes in the country. Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University issued a study showing 40.8%...
"Operation Dry Water" campaign underway in Oakland County this holiday weekend
KEEGO HARBOR, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - It's no surprise that Independence Day is one of the busiest times for boating in Metro Detroit."A lot of boats on the lake, a lot of congestion," said Oakland County Sheriff's Office Lt. Brian Burwell.Starting on Thursday, July 4 through Saturday, July 6, 43 Oakland County Sheriff's deputies will be deployed at 19 lakes across the county, including at Cass Lake in Keego Harbor."We want everybody to have a great fourth of July and have a lot of fun. We just want to remind people to be extra safe out there and use good...
'The Detroit History Podcast:' Michigan Central Station -- The Ellis Island of Detroit
The Michigan Central Station reopening has given Detroit a great story to tell, specifically: how we took a wreck of a building and turned it into something glorious. The Detroit History Podcast takes a dive into how the place slid into such disrepair. Spoiler alert: maybe the station is a symbol of something bigger. Times changed. Automobiles and planes obliterated the railroad industry’s vaunted position of getting people and things from here to there. A story with many moving parts, and that includes an explanation as to why only Ford Motor Company could have taken on such a vast project. -- Tim Kiska, The Detroit History Podcast.
Overcrowded Oakland County Animal Shelter has nearly 300 animals waiting for a new home
(CBS DETROIT) - The Oakland County Animal Shelter has a lot of furry friends ready to go home. "We get full up in the summer; it happens every year. But we're putting the plea out: if you are interested in adopting a pet, please check us out first before you go to a breeder," said Joanie Toole, who serves as chief of the Oakland County Animal Shelter. The shelter has more than 150 dogs and 140 cats currently waiting for a home. Toole says the shelter is not full just because owners are surrendering their pets, but because the cost of pet care...
Priority Waste finalizes GFL purchase and takes over some Oakland County routes
Dozens of Metro Detroit cities will now receive garbage pickup service from Priority Waste after last-minute contract approvals last week, including Pontiac, Rochester Hills, Waterford Township, Farmington Hills, Milford Township, Royal Oak, Hazel Park and Oak Park. Priority became Michigan’s largest waste hauler when it finalized its purchase of GFL...
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