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What Do Elmo and Saddam Hussein Have in Common? Both Have Keys to the City of Detroit
When you award someone the Key to your city, it's usually a big deal. For Detroit, that's... mostly true. Artists like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and the Jackson 5 make the list, as well as some incredible athletes like Berry Gordy, Jerome Bettis, and "Captain" Steve Yzerman have also been gifted the Key to the City.
Detroit Tigers Could be Scrambling to Find a New TV Home
The future of Detroit Tigers' TV broadcasts could be hanging in the balance as the owner of the Bally Sports Network might be getting out of the MLB game. Diamond Sports Group, the owner of Bally Sports Detroit and several other regional sports networks, told a US Bankruptcy Court on Wednesday (10/2) that it plans to continue broadcasting only one Major League Baseball team next year. At this point, Diamond plans to drop all MLB contracts except the Atlanta Braves.
Detroit Brick Street Bearing 55 Year Old Scars of Michigan National Guard Tanks Has Uncertain Future
There are very few brick streets left in Detroit. One of the most historically significant has an uncertain future. The street in question is Virginia Park Street - originally Virginia Street. The roadway dates back to 1893 when the street was first paved with brick. Today just a few blocks of bricks remain, but what a story those bricks tell.
Woman's viral story praises Lions' Kayode Awosika
(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Lions' fanbase stretches far beyond Michigan.There is one fan from out of state, in particular, who has a very special reason to represent the Honolulu Blue.Peyton Morris is a Seahawks fan who says her loyalty to Lions offensive lineman Kayode Awosika runs deep.Like most people, Morris has horror stories about her time in junior high school. It was tough at times, but it was a star football player who would change the course of her middle school experience in Minnesota. She says Awosika used his power and influence to make the bullying stop."There were things...
Rouge Park hosts Buffalo Soldiers and Blues Festival to honor legacy of all-Black U.S. Army units
Rouge Park will host the Buffalo Soldiers and Blues Freedom Festival on Saturday, celebrating the legacy of the all-Black U.S. Army units who played a crucial role in American history. Why it matters: The event seeks to educate Detroiters about this history while celebrating with music, food and family-friendly activities.
Stellantis files lawsuit against UAW over threats to strike
(CBS DETROIT) — Stellantis has filed a lawsuit against the United Auto Workers union, which is continuing to fight over its 2023 bargaining agreement and the UAW's threat to strike.The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court Central District of California, claims that the UAW "filed sham grievances designed to justify mid-contract strikes against Stellantis that otherwise would violate [the collective bargaining agreement's] no strike clause." Stellantis claims that the union ignored the language in Letter 311, which allows the automaker to make plans for future investments with company approval and are subject to change based on consumer demand, changes in market...
Halloween Pop Up Bars Are Arriving Just In Time For Spooky Season In Michigan
As much as we want to keep our youthful spirit alive during the Halloween season, it’s quite clear that people want to continue to keep it a holiday for kids and children. Unfortunately, for adults, the only thing that we have left is parties involving alcohol. It’s like they...
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