Monster Jam, Outdoorama, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Looking for things to do this weekend? Monster Jam and Outdoorama are both in Metro Detroit this weekend. Here's what else is going on:
Downtown Detroit undergoing multiple upgrades ahead of NFL Draft
Detroit’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is funding multiple projects ahead of the NFL draft.
Detroit to get its own Hollywood-inspired sign prior to NFL draft
The installation of the sign is anticipated to begin in March.
'Figure Skating in Detroit' teaches Black girls confidence, discipline
“It's just remarkable what these programs do for young women," said Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton.
Salvation Army Bed & Bread Program has big fundraising goal ahead of annual radiothon
The program started in 1988 when the charity's emergency disaster services truck packed up sandwiches and hot soup to serve the homeless.
Detroit steakhouse Marrow to open butcher shop in Birmingham that sells sandwiches
It's the first time the popular restaurant brand has expanded outside of Detroit.
Suspects in shooting of Detroit girl may be connected to teen's murder, car theft ring
The suspects arrested after a child was shot on Detroit's east side may be connected to a car theft ring and a teen's murder, police said. The drive-by shooting critically injured an 11-year-old girl.
11-year-old shot in head during drive-by in Detroit, 4 suspects arrested
The suspects who fired the shots appeared to be targeting someone in the home, as it was shot up late last year as well, police said. Now four people –ages 18, 19, 20, and 23– are in custody.
Na'Ziyah Harris case: Detroit organization helps search for missing 13-year-old
New Era Detroit leader Zeek Williams said his team is working feverishly to find Na'Ziyah Harris – a 13-year-old disappeared over a month ago after getting off her school bus on Detroit's east side.
Construction milestone met of new Detroit Fisher House for veterans
The Fisher House in Detroit is located on Woodward in the New Center Area with 20 private family suites — it will be one of the largest Fisher houses in the country.
Detroit police say drive-by shooting that critically injured minor part of car theft ring investigation
The critical injuring of an 11-year-old started as a shooting investigation Tuesday. It's since grown into one part of a complex police probe that includes a separate homicide and an auto theft ring. Several suspects are in custody.
Brother of Colorado Springs murder suspect says 25-year-old didn't do it
Nicholas Jordan, 25, was the roommate of one of the victims that was discovered dead in their dorm room last Friday.
Proposal to relax rules on hazardous materials over Ambassador Bridge to be discussed at hearing
The owners of the international bridge crossing want fewer restrictions on the kinds of hazardous materials that can be transported over the U.S.-Canada border.
Detroit 11-year-old girl shot in head after home targeted in drive-by shooting for second time
The girl was shot in the head while laying on the couch Tuesday morning. There were about 20 other people inside the home at the time.
Michigan Central Station renovations: From blighted train depot to next chapter
Michigan Central Station's next chapter officially begins June 6, when the historic Detroit train depot opens after extensive renovations started after Ford bought the building.
11-year-old girl shot in head on Detroit's east side
An 11-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was shot in the head early Tuesday in Detroit.
Detroit aunt who let kids hang out of moving car faces child abuse charges
A Detroit woman who filmed her nieces and nephews hanging out the windows of her car as she drove is now facing charges. The video caught the attention of Detroit Police Chief James White.
Man accused of pointing fake gun at employee after stealing alcohol from Grosse Pointe Farms store
Authorities say a man arrested for an armed robbery last week in Grosse Pointe Farms pulled a fake gun on a store employee.
Michigan Central Station opens this June
Michigan Central Station reopens June 6 after Ford Motor Co. spent years renovating the historic Detroit train depot.
Detroit area teens embark on tour of historically Black colleges
They’ll spend their winter break on the road visiting Black historical sites, touring colleges and learning about scholarships.