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Belle Isle Art Fair offers two days of artistry
Taking your chances on the big slide won’t be the only reason to head to Detroit’s Belle Isle this weekend. The island is hosting the Belle Isle Art Fair, taking place by the James Scott Memorial Fountain from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4.
UAW endorses Kamala Harris ahead of vice president’s Detroit rally
The United Auto Workers has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president ahead of Harris’s visit to Detroit next week. The UAW said its executive board voted to endorse the president on Wednesday. “Our job in this election is to defeat Donald Trump and elect Kamala Harris to build on her proven track record of […]
Site plan approved for exterior renovations at former Pizza Hut in St. Clair Shores
ST. CLAIR SHORES — In a 7-0 vote at the St. Clair Shores City Council meeting on July 15, a site plan was approved for exterior renovations at the former Pizza Hut restaurant located at 24200 Harper Avenue. John Vitale, CEO and president of Stucky Vitale Architects, presented the...
Rochester proposes first pet license fee increase in decades
ROCHESTER — Pet owners may soon have to dig a bit deeper into their pockets to assure their pet is properly licensed in the city of Rochester. The Rochester City Council is proposing to increase its annual pet licensing fees for dogs and cats. City Clerk Lee Ann O’Connor...
Dustin Lynch, Keith Sweat, Cheap Trick among headliners as Arts, Beats & Eats music lineup unveiled
With the calendar flipping to August on Thursday, Labor Day weekend is fast approaching, meaning it’s almost time for a Metro Detroit end-of-summer tradition: Arts, Beats & Eats. The Royal Oak festival’s music lineup was unveiled Wednesday.
It's make or break for these 4 Pistons next season
When Troy Weaver took over as GM of the Detroit Pistons, he earned the name Troy “Reaper” after he immediately dismantled the roster. Trajan Langdon didn’t start as dramatically, but instead added veterans to the young core without making a wild trade or taking on any bad long-term contracts.
The Jackson House: The Henry Ford Presents ‘From Selma to Detroit’ with Celebration, Site Dedication and Panel Discussion on August 8
On Thursday, August 8, history will come alive as Henry Ford commemorates The Jackson House in Greenfield Village with a series of public events. Kicking off with a site dedication in the village at 9:30 am, the celebration will culminate in a profound panel discussion, “From Selma to Detroit,” held at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation at 7:00 pm. These events will highlight the incredible significance of The Jackson House in American history, inviting attendees to explore its enduring legacy.
Dearborn voters to decide on charter changes as state launches investigation
Voters in Dearborn will decide whether to approve changes to their city charter as the state investigates whether the commission that proposed the changes acted improperly in mailing flyers that urge residents to approve it. On the Dearborn ballot in next week's August primary election, voters can choose to approve or reject changes to their city laws proposed by the Dearborn Charter Commission, a nine-member body elected by voters in November 2021 that has been discussing the...
Pro wrestling fans ready for Thursday’s IWR Insane Rumble
MONROE — Insane Wrestling Revolution pro wrestling returns to Monroe Thursday at the Robert Hutchinson FOP Lodge, 1051 Strasburg Road. Special guest Danhausen will make an appearance at the annual IWR Insane Rumble event and former Red Wing Darren McCarty will join 29 other competitors in the 30 Man Insane Rumble Match. “At...
Detroit summer employment program helps grow city's young talent
(CBS DETROIT) — Since 2015, a citywide program in Detroit has been connecting thousands of teens and young adults with summer employment opportunities. Grow Detroit's Young Talent trains and employs young adults between the ages of 14 and 24."It teaches me what I need to do in a work environment," said Wayne State University student Jayden Allen. "And it's also assisting me with honing my skills."Allen dreams of becoming an AI engineer. He's also a participant in this year's GDYT program, spending his second summer at DTE creating a mock website and learning that a career in IT isn't limited to programming...
Morenci Police Chief Issues Public Notice About Recent Thefts from Unlocked Vehicles
Morenci, MI – The City of Morenci Police Chief has issued a public notice for residents about recent thefts from unlocked vehicles. Chief Michael Creswell said that in recent days, there have been incidents of theft from unlocked vehicles during the night. So far, he says that they have been occurring in the west end of the city.
Very hot and humid today with strong storms possible later in the day
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Meteorologist Derek Witt is live this morning with a digital look ahead at the weather in our region. Latest Local News | First Alert Weather | Crime | National | 13abc Originals.
‘Difficult’ Toledo woman found walking on I-480: Brooklyn Police Blotter
On July 5, a concerned passerby called police after observing a woman walking westbound on I-480 west of the Ridge Road exit. An arriving officer located the woman, who refused to provide her information. Eventually, police learned the Toledo resident’s name. She was cited for falsification and pedestrian freeway...
Commercial vehicle crashes into bridge in central Toledo, driver cited
TOLEDO, Ohio — No one was seriously injured after a crash in central Toledo involving a commercial vehicle Wednesday evening. The crash happened on North Hawley Street just south of Klondike Street at approximately 5:30 p.m. A FedEx truck was unable to clear the 11-foot bridge while driving south, Toledo police said. The truck struck the underside of the rail bridge, resulting in damage to the vehicle.
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