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Two Michigan Cities Have the Lowest Quality of Life in the U.S.
It's always pretty cool to see your city or state at the top of a list that praises where you live. It's not so cool when that list refers to your city as being the worst place to live. The last thing you want to hear is that your city...
14 Most Famous People Buried in Michigan
From the Queen of Soul and Mini-Me to a former President of the United States, some of the greatest celebrities in the world are resting in peace in Michigan. 1. Aretha Franklin is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit. 2. Henry Ford is buried in the Ford Family Cemetery...
4th of July Fireworks as Seen from the Rooftop of an Abandoned Detroit Warehouse
This past 4th of July, a group of kids from Detroit entered an abandoned warehouse in Detroit with a load of commercial fireworks in tow. They went up the stairs and onto the rooftop to have their own fireworks display. What they also got was a great view of Detroit’s Independence Day fireworks program.
Whitmer on the Dem ticket could knock over political dominoes from Lansing to Detroit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer consistently and insistently says she does not intend to run for president. Just about the only elected official I can think of who has been equally unwavering in their public pledges about their political ambitions is Joe Biden, who said he would never stop running for president. Uh-oh ... Biden's...
Detroit Customs Seize Invasive Giant African Snails
Last month, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials in Detroit intercepted a cargo of 90 Giant African Land Snails hidden in the luggage of a passenger arriving from Ghana. The discovery occurred during a secondary baggage screening when a CBP specialist noticed a “strange smell” emanating from the traveler’s bags. The passenger had declared other prohibited items, including beef skins and fresh peppers, but had failed to mention the snails.
R&B on the river, Michigan jazz talent and drinks at the zoo: This weekend in Detroit
Heavy summer storms this week gave way to gorgeously mild weather, perfect for outdoor activities or chill artistic pursuits. As usual with summer in The D, there are many big things going on, including Concert of Colors and the Ann Arbor Art Fair, but here are four fun, fresh options you might not know about. ...
Detroit’s giant slide is back. There will probably be fewer bruises this time
DETROIT (AP) — A giant slide in Detroit reopened Friday, and no one lost a tooth — yet. The slide at Belle Isle state park made headlines, landed on late night TV and even inspired a song after viral videos in 2022 showed riders flying and bouncing down the bumpy ramp.
'The Week That Was:' The GOP Convention and the Hulk Hogan Experience
Host Saeed Khan talks with Detroit Free Press investigative columnist M.L. Elrick, attorneys Joel Sklar and Bill Seikaly, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel. They talk about about the Republican National Convention and Donald Trump's pandering with speakers like Hulk...
Little Village Transforms East Detroit into Cultural Arts Community
A cultural arts corridor in East Village — spearheaded by Library Street Collective founders Anthony and JJ Curis — is breathing new life into a community previously laden with abandoned buildings and attracting creative individuals, organizations, and businesses eager to share common ground. Referred to as Little Village,...
Belle Isle Beach reopens after unsafe bacteria levels 'back to normal'
Belle Isle Beach, a popular summer spot for Detroiters seeking to cool off and enjoy the island park, reopened Friday after testing showed safe levels of E.coli bacteria, just in time for the weekend, the park announced on social media. "Water sample have come back and the results are back...
Allen Park takes first steps toward $8.5 million fire station renovations
The Allen Park City Council will soon be considering an $8.5 million project to renovate the fire station and implement a new millage. The city’s current fire station opened in 1969. City Administrator Mark Kibby said there are structural issues, foundation issues, plumbing and electrical issues and a complete lack of technology in the station. Most of all, though, he said there is currently not a locker room facility for the city’s female firefighter.
Detroit Judge Reportedly Dismisses Case Against Accused Beavis Graffiti Artist
The case against person accused of putting Beavis graffiti around Detroit has reportedly been dismissed. The popular artwork recently took the internet by storm. For years, Beavis graffiti was seen across Detroit. It was found on highway underpasses, constructions sites, and even inside a grocery store at one point! After finally being caught, the case is now reportedly being dismissed! Find out why below.
Detroiters find activities, opportunity along Joe Louis Greenway
DETROIT – A major greenway taking shape across Metro Detroit is bringing new interests and opportunities into neighborhoods that some feel were often overlooked. Plans for the Joe Louis Greenway are in full swing. The system connects Detroit’s Riverfront to 23 neighborhoods across Detroit, Highland Park, Dearborn, and Hamtramck.
Things To Do In Detroit: Detroit Institute of Arts
Unleash your inner art lover at the iconic Detroit Institute of Arts, showcasing the vibrant culture of Detroit through its impressive collection. Considered to house one of the best art collections in the United States, the museum showcases everything from mummies to modern art and African masks to Monets in its outstanding collection of over 65,000 works. Don’t miss the Center for African American Art, a gallery in the DIA that showcases 400 pieces, in various media, by African American artists.
Southwest Detroiters take on wildfire smoke with DIY air filters
Air filter workshops are being organized by the Ecology Center and Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice to combat poor air quality in Detroit. Community members, including Shirley Jones, shared their concerns about air pollution and learned to create handmade air purifiers. The Clear the Air coalition, including these organizations, advocates...
State reaches $1M agreement with US Ecology over violations in Detroit
The state has reached a nearly $1 million agreement with hazardous waste processor US Ecology that calls for fines and community investments over environmental violations, including a leak that posed a contamination threat to groundwater. The consent agreement signed this week addresses five violations issued between September 2021 and September...
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