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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...
Do You Live In One Of Michigan’s Most Boring Cities?
If you live in Genesee County, Saginaw County, or Oakland County, you might live in one of Michigan's most boring cities. The following counties are also home to some of Michigan's sleepiest cities,. Calhoun County. Washtenaw County. St. Clair County. Wayne County. Lenawee County. Road Snacks used Census data, population...
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...
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.
Macomb County officials on new project: 'It's more than just a jail'
The first demolition smashes crashed Friday into the wall of the Macomb County Jail annex, with more than a dozen wide swings each from County Executive Mark Hackel and Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. Wielding sledgehammers emblazoned with the words "Macomb County" on the handles and sporting black Sheriff's Office hard hats and dark sunglasses,...
It’s time to ‘Sale-ebrate’ in Grosse Pointe
GROSSE POINTE — The Village Streetside Sale-ebration is moving to a Saturday and Sunday event this year in response to community feedback. The hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28. Besides the sales, more than a dozen local...
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,...
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.
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.
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...
'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...
Residents raise questions about Northview/Stump sewer project
MOUNT VERNON — Two Northview Drive property owners raised questions about the Northview/Stump sewer project during city council’s July 8 meeting. The project involves running sanitary sewer and water lines. The neighborhood is in Clinton Township. Property owners Robert Beck and Karen Lee questioned the sewer part of...
45% of high-ranking officials in Duggan's office don’t live in Detroit, analysis shows
The leader of Detroit’s public transit system lives in a different time zone, roughly 300 miles away from the city in a Chicago suburb. The official overseeing city property assessments resides with his wife more than 100 miles from Detroit, outside of Lansing. ...
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