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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...
Study says Michigan is home to the most educated city in the U.S.
A new study from the website WalletHub ranks Ann Arbor, Mich. as the most educated city in the U.S. In fact, the home of the University of Michigan ranked No. 1 in every category when it comes to percentage of degrees among its residents.
Michigan Lawmakers Demand NWS Explain Lack of Alert Before Fatal Livonia Tornado
In the wake of a deadly tornado that ripped through Livonia on June 5, leaving a young boy dead and his mother injured, Michigan's congressional representatives are pressing for answers from the National Weather Service (NWS). The tornado, classified as an EF-1 with winds peaking at 95 mph, struck without warning, prompting questions about the effectiveness of existing weather alert systems. According to The Detroit News, U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell, Rashida Tlaib, and Haley Stevens issued a letter to Richard Spinrad of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), seeking clarity on the lack of preemptive alert for the tornado that devastated parts of the state.
UM Health-Sparrow sees Q1 decrease in drug-related deaths since 2019
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Fewer people are dying from drugs in Michigan, according to a Q1 report by the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Forensic Pathology Services. UM Health-Sparrow released its quarter one (Q1) report on drug-related deaths in seven counties, including Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Livingston, and Shiawassee, in which it serves as medical examiner.
Greenview-Wadsworth Park opens on Detroit’s west side after years of renovations
DETROIT – After years of transformation, the newly renovated Greenview-Wadsworth Park on Detroit’s west side is now open to visitors. The park sits on Wadsworth Street, where the old Marsh Elementary School used to be. The shuttered school was torn down in 2015, and the land became an...
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.
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,...
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%...
Metro Detroit "Balloon Guy" leaves lasting impression
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Steve Donohue has an audience a few days a week.Donohue is well known in the Allen Park community for his balloon-making skills, and his reputation has simply blown up over the years."I think he's an awesome human to come and do this for other people," said Southgate resident Pat Pulido."It's very joyful and graceful to see him every time we come around," said Allen Park resident Elizabeth Martinez.Donohue has even earned the title "Balloon Guy," and seeing the crowd he attracts is for a good reason.Alysia Burgio: "You constantly have a line going it...
Watch fireworks, get some tattoo ink and other fun things to do in Washtenaw County
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- It’s the first weekend of July which means there are lots of things happening around Ann Arbor, including plenty of patriotic events to check out. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Officials: Metro Detroit transition from GFL to Priority has been ‘ridiculous’
Trash pickup being days if not weeks behind schedule. Garbage trucks leaking oils onto local roadways. Communication mix-ups. On Priority Waste’s first day on the job of trash pick up in Flat Rock, trash cans sat by the road, still full of trash. At the July 1, 2024 Flat...
'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.
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:...
Vacant old Sears store in Lincoln Park is being demolished, making way for new Chick-fil-A, car wash and more
The City of Lincoln Park has announced the demolition of the Sears at Southfield and Dix roads — already underway on Wednesday — with plans for a Chick-fil-A, cars wash and other news businesses on the property.
$3M sound wall may be solution for M-14 highway noise in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI — Plans are in the works for long-requested noise mitigation along the M-14 highway in Ann Arbor. A new state budget approved by the Michigan Legislature includes a $3 million earmark for the project, which is expected to entail a noise study and construction of a sound wall.
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