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Detroit’s Mission to Change the City’s Rental Ordinance and Hold Landlords Accountable
Detroit’s housing crisis demands urgent attention and swift action. In a city where the majority of housing stock is aged and many properties need extensive repairs, only 10% of rental homes meet the city’s inspection standards. This alarming statistic underscores the pressing need for reforms to ensure safe and habitable housing for all Detroit residents.
'Thunder Over Michigan' Air Show returns to the skies over Ypsilanti this weekend
Pilot Eli Sanchez shows off his 50th Anniversary Demo Team jacket at Willow Run Airport. The Ann Arbor Art Fair isn’t the only major event taking place in Washtenaw County. The annual Thunder Over Michigan Air Show is being held this weekend over the skies of Willow Run. The...
Detroit Tigers' 2025 schedule release: Earliest start ever, on the West Coast
The Detroit Tigers’ 2025 season will have one of the earliest starts in franchise history — and probably a late start, as well. According to the schedule released by MLB on Thursday, the Tigers are set to open 2025 with a road interleague series against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers in Los Angeles on March 27. That’s a day earlier than the franchise’s previous earliest start, March 28 (this season and 2019). No times have been released for Opening Day.
Detroit Lions Cornerback Overhaul: New Talent Shifts Dynamics for 2024 Season
In an extreme makeover for the Detroit Lions, the cornerback position is undergoing significant changes, with the top two starters from last season gone, and a complete overhaul through the draft and free agency. The new additions to the cornerback room bring a mix of experience, potential, and challenges, setting the stage for a revamped unit entering training camp.
Edmond North’s Owen Hall selected in second round of MLB Draft
The former Husky and current Vanderbilt University-commit was taken by the Detroit Tigers. Edmond North baseball was represented early at Sunday night’s 2024 MLB Draft as the Huskies’ Owen Hall was selected 49th overall in the second round by the Detroit Tigers. The all-star pitcher and Vanderbilt University-pledge...
Police searching for suspect who fired shots at female victim after armed encounter at Detroit gas station [PHOTOS]
Detroit Police have released photos of a suspect in a shooting after an encounter at a gas station last week on the city’s east side. Investigators need tips to identify him.
Intangible impact DJ Reader can have on Lions defense highlighted again
Coming off a torn right quad tendon that ended his 2023 season with the Cincinnati Bengals early, the Detroit Lions had defensive tackle DJ Reader in for an old-school free agent visit during the first week of free agency, They literally did not let him leave town without a deal in place (two-year, $27.25 million, with $9 million guaranteed.
Shots fired during attempted robbery at Chevy dealership in Eastpointe; one of three dealers targeted overnight
Metro Detroit-area auto dealerships are increasingly becoming the targets of thieves, with three of them hit on Thursday. WWJ’s Charlie Langton reports all three happened within a few hours.
What to Expect When the Texas Longhorns face Michigan football
Michigan football fans have heard the song and dance from their critics for years, that they walk through a cupcake schedule to begin each year before going into conference play. That all changes September 7th, 2024, in the second week of their season. That's when Michigan welcomes the Texas Longhorns into Ann Arbor for what could be a season-defining matchup between two power schools.
University of Michigan can file its own complaints against alleged civil rights violators
ANN ARBOR, MI - The University of Michigan can now make its own complaints to take action against alleged civil rights violators, according to a policy updated Thursday. The university’s Board of Regents unanimously approved the policy during its Thursday, July 18 meeting. If you purchase a product or...
Michigan Film Study: 2025 four-star TE Andrew Olesh
It’s mid-July and Michigan’s recruiting class is up to 16 commits and now ranked in the top 10 of 247Sports’ composite. That is in large part due to the three commitments the Wolverines have landed in July. Today, we’re taking a dive into the game of one of those players, four-star tight end Andrew Olesh.
Ann Arbor Art Fair begins with clear skies, bustling streets
ANN ARBOR – The city’s biggest summer event is in full swing, and the artists whose booths line Downtown Ann Arbor streets are already forecasting a big weekend. The annual event combines fairs organized by three groups – The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original; Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair; and Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair – into one three-day celebration featuring nearly 1,000 vendors over 30 city blocks.
Weekly Road Construction, July 22-28
TownshipWhereImpact to TrafficTimeline Ann ArborClark Rd between Hogback Rd and Huron River DrIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 Ann ArborDixboro Rd between Geddes Rd and Plymouth RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 – 23 Ann ArborGleaner Hall Rd between Warren Rd and Joy Rd Intermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 – 26 Ann ArborStein Rd between End of Pavement and Maple RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 – 26 Ann ArborHuron River Dr between Maple Rd and City of Ann Arbor limitsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 AugustaIntersection of Whittaker Rd and Willis RdRoad closureJune 3 – Aug. 19 AugustaLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 11 – 25 County-wide County Secondary Rds (Gravel)Intermittent lane restrictionsJune 27 – July 31 DexterLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 3 – 11 Dexter, LyndonStofer Rd between Island Lake Rd and N. Territorial RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 Dexter, WebsterDexter-Pinckney Rd between Island Lake Rd and North Territorial RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 23 – 24 FreedomEsch Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Altenbrent RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 – 26 FreedomSteinbach Rd between Saline Waterworks Rd and Bethel Church Rd Intermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 – 26 LimaLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 11 – 25 LyndonHadley Rd between N. Territorial Rd and the County lineIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 NorthfieldKearney Rd betwenn Whitmore Lake Rd and Jennings RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 18 – 24 NorthfieldDixboro Rd between 5 Mile Rd and 6 Mile RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 – 26 NorthfieldJoy Rd between Hellner Rd and Maple Rd Intermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 – 26 NorthfieldJoy Rd between Hellner Rd and Whitmore Lake RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 – 26 NorthfieldLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 – Aug 1 Northfield Joy Rd overpass at US-23 Road closureJune 17 – TBD PittsfieldPlatt Rd between Waterfowl Blvd and US-12Road closureMay 16 – Aug. 2 PittsfieldDayton Dr between Central Blvd and Packard RdIntermittent lane closuresJuly 11 – Aug. 2 PittsfieldHawks Ave between Packard Rd and Blossom Hill TrailIntermittent lane closuresJuly 11 – Aug. 2 Pittsfield, YorkBemis Rd between Carpenter Rd and Munger RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJune 18 – July 25 (extended) Salem7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angle RdRoad closureJuly 15 – 26 SalemLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 11 – 25 SalemPontiac Tr between N. Territorial Rd and 7 Mile RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 SalineLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 – 30 ScioJackson Rd between Jackson Industrial Dr and Myrtle AveLane restrictionsJuly 15 – mid Oct. ScioMiller Rd between Wagner Rd and M-14Lane restrictionsJuly 12 – 29 ScioHuron River Dr between Zeeb Rd and E Delhi RdIntermittent lane closuresMar. 25 – Sept. 1 ScioZeeb Rd between I-94 and Joy RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 ScioWagner Rd between Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd and Miller RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 ScioPratt Rd between Zeeb Rd and Dexter-Ann Arbor RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 ScioShield Rd between Parker Rd and Baker RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 SharonLocal and Primary Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 – Aug 1 SharonLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 11 – 25 SuperiorIntersection of Geddes Rd and Harris RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJune 24 – TBD SuperiorPlymouth Rd between Dixboro Rd and Short StIntermittent lane closuresMay 13 – July 31 SuperiorStephens Dr between Nottingham Dr and Stamford RdIntermittent lane closuresJuly 11 – Aug. 2 SuperiorGotfredson Rd between Cherry Hill Rd and Vreeland RdDaytime road closureJuly 23 SylvanNotten Rd between US-12 and Reiman RdRoad closureJuly 16 – 30 WebsterLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 3 – 25 (extended) WebsterJoy Rd between Webster Church Rd and Jennings Rd Daytime road closureJuly 18 – 23 WebsterFarrell Rd between Webster Church Rd and Jennings Rd Daytime road closureJuly 24 – 26 WebsterFarrell Rd between Webster Church Rd and Zeeb Rd Daytime road closureJuly 29 – 31 WebsterStrawberry Lake Rd between Mast Rd and the County lineIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 WebsterMast Rd between Strawberry Lake Rd and Joy RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 WebsterJoy Rd between Webster Church Rd and Mast RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 YpsilantiRidge Rd between Holmes Rd and Mott RdShoulder closureApril 2 – Aug. 1 (extended) YpsilantiTyler Rd between McGregor Rd and Airport RdRoad closure Aug. 24 – TBD YpsilantiTownship-wide Local RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 26 YpsilantiBradley Ave between Grove Rd and Lakeview AveIntermittent lane closuresJuly 11 – Aug. 2 YpsilantiGeorge Ave/Smith Ave between Andrea Ave and Lakeview AveIntermittent lane closuresJuly 11 – Aug. 2 YpsilantiBridge Rd Bridge, over Ford Lake, between Textile Rd and Grove Rd Shoulder closureJuly 8 – Sept. 4.
Library events, classes and more to do Downriver
What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost and contact information. Submit announcements at least two weeks prior to the event. Events added this week. Fiercely Faithful Vacation...
The 4 Leo’s Coney Island branches run by man who shredded workers’ overtime cards
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Four Leo’s Coney Island branches in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties are owned by a man accused of shredding the time cards that included his workers’ overtime hours. The United States Department of Labor announced the accusations against Kyriakos “Ken” Vlahadamis, the operator...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
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