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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,...
Chicken Guy Shockingly Gone After 1 Year in Livonia
One of the biggest restaurant concepts to hit the Detroit area in some time is closed after a year: Chicken Guy in Livonia announced that Sunday, June 30th is their final day. The concept – created by Guy Fieri opened to much fanfare last February in Livonia. Known for the variety of fried chicken sandwiches, hand spun shakes and much more (the fried pickles were really good) is closing today (Sunday, June 30th).
2 new bars, 1 underground, now open in downtown Detroit
Easy Peasy and Lowkey are two new bars officially open on Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit. Billed as a neighborhood bar, Easy Peasy is on the corner of Woodward Avenue and John R Street. Easy Peasy is at 1456 Woodward and not far from downtown concert and event venues. The space formerly housed the Cornerstone Barrel House. Open at noon daily, Easy Peasy offers its sushi menu for lunch and late-night service.
City of Dearborn, FAMD reach agreement to house animals
DEARBORN, Mich (FOX 2) - In a last second deal before the 2024-25 City budget was set to be finalized, the City of Dearborn and Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit (FAMD), reached an agreement to continue working together to house animals through 2028. According to FAMD, the center of...
OT: We've no longer got highlights; Bernie Smilovitz out at WDIV
After nearly 40 years at Channel 4, Bernie has been bought out. Nice farewell feature here from his contemporary Mitch Albom:. Check out this story from Detroit Free Press: Mitch Albom: Bernie Smilovitz, with a career of highlights, signs off WDIV's Bernie Smilovitz made sports broadcasting in Detroit appeal to the masses. Mitch Albom looks back at Smilovitz's career. https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2024/06/30/mitch-albom-bernie-smilovitz-with-a-career-of-highlights-signs-off/74256423007/
Best pizza in town? Guess where
Hamtramck has long been known for its unique dining experience, and the cultural diversity you can find here. And now, we have a local pizzeria that earned a spot on the New York Times “Best Pizza Places” in the whole U.S. of A. No, we’re not talking about...
7 metro Detroit LGBTQ+ bars where you can keep the Pride party going year round
Pride Month may be drawing to a close, but Detroit’s LGBTQ+ community keeps the party going all year long. Here are a few bars and nightclubs you can visit any month or day to celebrate in a safe space. Menjo’s ...
When people are under economic stress, their pets suffer too – we found parts of Detroit that are animal welfare deserts
Poverty, fiscal stress and abandoned homes have fueled a long-standing stray dog problem in Detroit. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households have at least one pet. More than ever before, companion animals are a part of life – particularly in cities, where the majority of Americans live.
Postal Service Says Michigan is in Top 10 For Dog Bites
The United States Postal Service says one city in Michigan ranks in the top 10 for dogs biting mail carriers. Some Michiganders like to use dogs as protection in their homes but not all dog owners keep their animals restrained from the public. I have lived in the country for...
‘They’re shocked’: 1st-time visitors to Detroit Vintage Coffee & Tea Shop can’t believe it
DETROIT — There’s a staggering array of distractions inside Detroit Vintage Coffee & Tea Shop on West Eight Mile Road, a virtual flower in the weeds here among the collision shops and liquor stores along this busy road. Antiques and decorations fill every inch from floor to ceiling, while people sip their drinks on plush old couches, as if lounging in their grandmother’s crowded attic. Newcomers are often stunned when they first discover it. ...
Detroit coffee shop offers serene escape
Hello, and welcome to Sunday! 🌤 Our forecast shows an expected high of 71 degrees. It'll be cooler with partial sunshine; breezy in the morning, becoming less humid in the afternoon. Sip on a warm beverage as you read today's news ... ...
Detroit's iconic Heidelberg Project sets new executive director, heads toward new phase
One of Detroit’s most iconic outdoor art installations is entering a new era of development and progress, including a welcome center, history house and, most importantly, work from new artists. The Heidelberg Project, visionary artist-philosopher Tyree Guyton’s wild and whimsical setup in the McDougall-Hunt neighborhood, is located on Heidelberg and Elba Place streets between Ellery and Mt. Elliott. It’s been there since 1986, growing and changing a little every year, drawing hundreds of thousands of art...
Renovated Roosevelt Park provides walkable amenity linking southwest Detroit and Corktown
When the city decided to transform Roosevelt Park, it seemed like a tall task, removing roads that split the park and undergoing a significant landscaping overhaul. However, today the park that doubles as the front yard of Michigan Central Station connects the Hubbard-Richard and Corktown neighborhoods and provides a walkable amenity for...
Justin Milhouse is photographer behind 9-foot portraits inside Michigan Central Station
When Justin Milhouse captures the world through the collection of cameras and video equipment housed at his photography studio in Detroit’s historic Woodbridge neighborhood, there is a very particular kind of energy that he is always seeking, regardless of the assignment. For Milhouse, the dynamic type of energy that drives him can be...
Dabls African Bead Museum not closing despite demolition of building on property
Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum isn’t going anywhere. Earlier this week, reports surfaced that the unique Detroit institution founded by artist and collector Olayami Dabls in 1998 would be closing its doors pending emergency demolition. While a vacated building on the property will see emergency demolition within the next week, it is not one of the public or occupied spaces owned by the organization.
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