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Hulk Hogan to visit Metro Detroit, launch new beer. Here's where the WWE legend will be.
(CBS DETROIT) - WWE legend Hulk Hogan is scheduled to visit Michigan this week to launch his Real American Beer brand in the state, following his speech at the Republican National Convention, where he ripped his shirt off. Real American Beer, co-founded by Hogan, is an American-style light lager brewed with North American ingredients, according to a release, and will be at several locations in Metro Detroit for the launch. "If the Great Lakes State is anything like what we experienced last week in Missouri, Michigan better get ready brother," said Hogan. He is expected to attend events in the area on...
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.
Get Set for Success at Metro Detroit’s Back-to-School Events
School is almost back in session and if you’re looking to take your kids to a fun event to end the summer, check out these back-to-school events happening in metro Detroit. School supplies can be costly, so make sure to take advantage of these events giving kids the supplies they will need for this upcoming school year.
Placement of Algiers Motel historical marker brings reflection from survivor of 1967 Detroit Riots
DETROIT (WXYZ) — The families of Carl Cooper, Fred Temple, and Aubrey Pollard say they still feel empty after their loved ones were killed in the 1967 riots. Today a historical marker was placed in the location where the three teenage boys took their final breaths. “He died right...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs $59.1B state budget with loads of new money for Detroit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, joined by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and other local officials, signed a $59.1 billion state spending plan for 2025 on Wednesday that includes major support for projects and programs in Michigan's largest city. The signing ceremony was held at the Detroit Fire Department's Engine 52. That's where House Speaker Joe...
Workers link US, Canadian sides of new Gordie Howe International Bridge over Detroit River
DETROIT (AP) — Workers have linked the U.S. and Canadian sides of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge spanning the Detroit River, a major step in bringing the monumental project to completion. The connection between southwest Detroit and northwest Windsor was completed on Wednesday, the Detroit News reported. The...
Summer Beer Festival, cats and cars: Things to do this weekend
There’s plenty to do in metro Detroit as we enter the last weekend of July. Sterling Heights will come alive with live music, carnival rides, art, and more. West Bloomfield will offer a fine arts fair with scenic views of Orchard Lake. Cat enthusiasts can visit a cat show in Taylor, while spectators can watch classic cars cruise down Telegraph, and beer lovers can savor the flavors from Michigan brewers in Ypsilanti. ...
Detroit's abandoned vehicle crackdown; Whitmer says no to VP; Strong storms in area; more
Hey there! Happy Wednesday. 🌩️ It'll be 81 degrees today, humid with intervals of clouds and sunshine. There's a possibility of another heavy thunderstorm this afternoon, one day after heavy storms flooded several metro Detroit freeways. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. ...
Detroit feds see increase in Glock switches
Detroit federal agents are sounding the alarm on a growing problem: “Glock Switch.” One such modified firearm can discharge up to 1,200 rounds per minute. The same device can transform semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons. The device have been flooding the streets and are no larger than a nickel.
Rides, art, music, and games can be found around town this weekend
The weekend is just a day away, and there’s plenty to do for just about everyone, including a popular family event that starts today. The gates for the Sterling Fest and Art Fair opened this morning. The annual event will feature a full midway with games and carnival rides, food from local restaurants and food trucks, vendors, art, kids activities, music and other entertainment. The fun goes through Saturday in Sterling Heights at Utica Road and Dodge Park Road.
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...
Celebrating Detroit’s Birthday: A Journey from Fort to Metropolis
Detroit’s history began on July 24, 1701, when Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac, along with around 200 companions—100 Frenchmen and 100 Algonquian Indians—established Fort Pontchartrain du Detroit. This strategic location along the Detroit River quickly became a vital outpost for the French colonial empire, serving as a key trading hub and military post in the Great Lakes region. The fort’s founding marked the beginning of a city that would grow and evolve over centuries, shaping the cultural and economic landscape of what is now Michigan.
Canfield Street Fair, free yoga, improv training and more Detroit event picks
From the spicy (burlesque) to the stimulating (an authors’ talk), here’s what you won’t want to miss. Canfield Street Fair, free yoga, improv training and more Detroit event picks · Outlier Media
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy sues ex-CFO; Michigan Dem delegates commit to Harris; more
Good morning, it's Thursday. ⛅ The high will be 79 degrees today and it'll be partly sunny. After rain and flooding the last couple of days, we're finally getting to see a stretch of nice weather. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. ...
Metro Detroiters open up about the impacts of DTE Energy shut-offs
In April 2010, DTE Energy shut off Leslie Robinson’s gas and electricity, prompting her to use a Coleman stove for warmth and cooking. A recent ‘DTE & Me’ event highlighted the emotional impacts of power shutoffs and promoted community-owned power. Speakers shared feelings of hopelessness and shame...
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