Greenfield Village, Astronomicon, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Greenfield Village opens for the season this weekend. Here is what else is going on around Metro Detroit:
1 dead after speed leads to 2 crashes on I-75 near 8 Mile
One person was killed after speed led to two crashes that happened at nearly the same time on I-75 at Eight Mile on Thursday morning, Michigan State Police said.
Detroit's new sign ahead of NFL Draft: Some love it, many making fun of it
"This ain't the sign that we ordered, you can take it back," Detroit Rapper GMAC Cash said in his song, “Detroit Sign."
Truck traffic pollution in Detroit sparks concerns from residents, air quality groups
A town hall held by Eastside Climate Action Coalition saw a full house on Wednesday, as Detroiters gathered to talk about trucking and air pollution in their area.
Partial 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival lineup announced
The Detroit Jazz Festival is less than five months away. On Wednesday, a portion of the 2024 lineup was announced - view the list here.
Remembering Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, beloved Detroit priest and activist
This peace activist wasn't afraid to fight - to give voice to the voiceless - hope to the hopeless. For decades he served those in need at St. Leo's in Detroit.
Detroit's Seven Mile Bloods gang leader Billy Arnold gets life sentence in federal prison
Billy Arnold, the leader of Seven Mile Bloods in Detroit, has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder and dozens of other charges.
Detroit measles case confirmed in 4-year-old child
An urgent care location, a pharmacy, and an emergency room at Children's Hospital in Michigan - all in Detroit - were potential exposure sites, the health department said.
Detroit Hollywood-inspired sign installed along I-94 ahead of NFL Draft
Detroit's new sign inspired by the Hollywood sign is now up along I-94.
2 people in custody after fight in Detroit; weapon pointed at police
One man was arrested upon police arrival. The other suspect “pointed a weapon" at officers and "took off into the house next door," Detroit police said.
Man in stolen truck arrested in Hamtramck drive-through, allowed to eat order
After the man was handcuffed, troopers realized he had already paid for the food he ordered, and allowed him to eat his meal before detaining him, according to Michigan State Police.
Pinwheel garden planted in Detroit for Child Abuse Prevention Month
“We want to raise children who don’t have to recover from their childhood, and these pinwheels just represent any child, any family that's been affected by abuse," said the mother of Wyatt Rewoldt, a child abuse victim.
Meijer Neighborhood Markets local vendor program promotes Michigan small businesses
Reliford says no matter the category - from bakery to frozen to liquor, local products are in high visibility areas and showcased.
NFL Draft: Detroit artists paint Shinola footballs for giveaway
Bedrock, Design Core and five Detroit artists have partnered up to give away 20 hand-painted Shinola leather footballs ahead of the NFL Draft in Detroit. Find out how you could win one of the footballs for free, here.
Beach-cleaning robot coming to Belle Isle to pick up trash
Weighing about 1,300 pounds and about seven feet long, BeBot was brought to the sandy beach thanks to a partnership between the city, the Belle Isle Conservancy, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Man shot in Warren after intervening in argument at Detroit party; suspect charged
A fight at a party in Detroit over the weekend continued into Warren, where a man was shot multiple times.
ER workers at Ascension St. John vote to strike for 24 hours in Detroit
Patients at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit are reportedly waiting as long as 17 hours in the ER. Members of the Greater Detroit Association of Emergency Physicians say that such extensive waits have become the norm.
Detroit police: 14-year-old twin sisters found after going missing for 1 month
The twins' father said his daughters ran away on March 8, 2024. They were found and reunited with family a month later.
'Detroit Demo Week' engages, teaches Detroiters about demolitions
The program is captivating, educating and enlightening Detroit residents one demolition at a time. Programming will be held all week.
Solar Eclipse 2024: Peak times to see phenomenon in Michigan
Most of Southeast Michigan will see 99% of a total eclipse during its peak coverage. Here's when: