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Farmington Hills driver faces charges in crash that killed motorcyclist
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 54-year-old man from Farmington Hills has been charged in a May crash that killed a motorcyclist from Orion Township. Background: Motorcyclist killed when car turns out in front of him at Oakland County intersection. Adnan Ali Eltobji was charged Friday, July 26, with a...
ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Lydia Michaels Her Brand, Her Book, and Oakland Co. 40 Under 40 Recognition
Chris Holman welcomes back Lydia Michael, Speaker, Author, Founder & Owner, Blended Collective, Detroit, MI. MBN met her last year at the Michigan Inventors Coalition's 11th Annual Expo in East Lansing. Nine months after the last interview she has more news to share. [https:/lydiamichael.com/brand-love-book/]lydiamichael.com/brand-love-book]. Watch Lydia and Chris discuss about...
Michigan AG to ask US Supreme Court to rule on tainted evidence in Danielle Stislicki murder trial
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – In a major new development, the battle over whether powerful evidence should be included in an Oakland County murder trial could go to the U.S. Supreme Court. Local 4 has been closely following the murder case -- and the fight over evidence in the case...
I-75 south at I-96 in Wayne County reopens
DETROIT – Police closed I-75 south at I-96 in Wayne County on Friday afternoon, but after a few hours, the areas were opened. The eastbound lanes of the I-96 ramp to I-75 south were also closed. Officials announced the closure on Friday (July 26) at 4:27 p.m. The entrance...
Claressa Shields-Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse heavyweight title fight coming to Little Ceasars Arena
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Flint native and undefeated boxer Claressa Shields is ready to challenge heavyweight champion Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the title. Both fighters will take their talents to the limit at Little Caesars Arena Saturday night. With both fighters making weight, the countdown to the championship fight began earlier...
Detroit police seeks missing 13-year-old girl last seen July 20
DETROIT – Police are looking for a 13-year-old girl missing from Detroit’s west side. According to authorities, LaNay Thomas was last seen July 20 on Greenfield Road, between Chalfonte Street and Eaton Avenue. Police said she left her home and has not been heard from since. Anyone who...
Detroit Evening Report: New mixed-use development breaks ground in North Corktown
The city of Detroit broke ground this week on the first phase of a new mixed-use housing development in North Corktown. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The new development, called Preserve on Ash, will bring nearly 600 new...
Detroiters Debate Whether City Officials Should Live in the City
July 26, 2024 ~ Over 40% of Detroit’s top officials live outside the city, sparking debate on residency rules. Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk about community members who argue leaders should live locally to strengthen trust, questioning Mayor Mike Duggan’s commitment to Detroit.
Where Detroit newcomers are coming from: U-Haul study reveals where people move from
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit's comeback is not to be missed. Don't take it from us, though. The proof is in the people who are moving into the city from across the country. From Ohio to Florida and Texas, people are pulling into neighborhoods with U-Haul in Detroit from all over.
Site of 3 killings during pivotal, bloody 1967 Detroit riot receives historic marker
DETROIT (AP) — The site of a transient motel in Detroit where three young Black men were killed, allegedly by white police officers, during the city’s bloody 1967 race riot is receiving a historic marker. A dedication ceremony was held Friday in a park several miles north of downtown where the Algiers Motel once stood. As parts of Detroit burned in one of the bloodiest race riots in U.S. history, police and members of the National Guard raided the motel and its adjacent Manor House on July 26, 1967, after reports of gunfire in the area. The bodies of Auburey Pollard, 19, Carl Cooper, 17, and Fred Temple, 18, were found later. About a half dozen others, including two young white women, had been beaten.
Celebrating a Legacy: Sabrina Nelson’s “Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin” at The Charles H. Wright Museum
Detroit-based interdisciplinary artist Sabrina Nelson invites audiences to embark on a profound journey through her traveling exhibition, “Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin.” Opening on Friday, August 2, 2024, at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, this exhibit honors the centennial of the legendary writer, social critic, and activist, James Baldwin. Through a rich tapestry of art, multimedia, and programming, Nelson crafts an intimate exploration of Baldwin’s enduring legacy.
PLUSH To Rock The Token Lounge, But First They Spoke To WRIF
The ladies from PLUSH are bringing their show to the Token Lounge on Saturday, August 3rd. I was lucky enough to catch up with the band, for the first time since their appearance at last year’s RIFF Fest. We discussed a lot of topics with Moriah, Bella, Ashley, and...
Looking for deals on the official robot litter box of the Detroit Tigers, Lions and Red Wings?
The Auburn Hills-based Whisker is now the official litter box of the Detroit Tigers, Lions and Red Wings. Shop Litter-Robot now and save up to $75 on litter box bundles. Never scoop again when you purchase a Litter-Robot by Whisker. Based on reviews by Good housekeeping, Forbes, Time and others,...
Suchi Reddy’s Interactive Art Installation Lights Up Detroit’s Michigan Central Station
Architect Suchi Reddy has unveiled a mesmerizing new installation in Detroit‘s recently restored Michigan Central Station. This innovative piece, titled “Me + You,” transforms spoken words into a dazzling display of LED lights, captivating visitors with its interactive charm. “Me + You” features a circular array of...
Badflower’s New Song is a Tribute to Detroit
Detroit is a great city, so it’s no surprise that it’s been the topic, or at least mentioned, in plenty of legendary rock ‘n’ roll songs over the years. Now, a rock band has dedicated their new single to Detroit, and the track, of course, is named “Detroit.” It’s a tribute to Detroit, really. What’s even cooler is that this song was written during a gig the band had in the Motor City.
Investigators say undercover Michigan State Police detective shot at in Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan State Police is investigating after they say an undercover detective was shot at while driving in Detroit.The agency says the detective was driving on Curt Street, east of Van Dyke Avenue, at 7:50 a.m. Friday when the incident happened. State police say neither the detective nor his vehicle were struck. No one was injured.Detectives are conducting on-scene investigations and interviews. No other information will be released at this time, according to state police. This comes just under a week after a Melvindale officer was fatally shot on Sunday. Officer Mohamed Said was responding to a call about suspicious activity when Michael Lopez shot him near a car wash. Lopez was taken into custody on Monday and arraigned on Thursday. An Oakland County Sheriff's deputy was also killed in the line of duty last month during a stolen vehicle investigation in Detroit. That same week, a Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office deputy was shot and killed after a traffic stop.
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