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Abdul El-Sayed is for 'shawarma law'. Where to try his favorite, others

Michigan's senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed, this week joked that he is for "shawarma" not "Sharia" law, when speaking to reporters this week. "Do not believe the people who say I'm for Sharia law, I'm for shawarma law," El-Sayed said at a campaign stop in Macomb County. The joke made light of those who are concerned that El-Sayed, the first Muslim ever elected to the U.S. Senate, will force all Americans to adhere to the religious concepts of Islam, an accusation he has denied. El-Sayed during the conversation then recommended Detroit-area shawarma shop Amo Samis , which operates several locations throughout southeast Michigan. "I want to explain what the tenets of shawarma law are. If you get a shawarma and it's got lettuce in it, it's not shawarma, it's just a sandwich. Someone has lied to you," El-Sayed said on the food. What makes for good shawarma? If you've already tried El-Sayed's favorite, here's a look at five other places to try to the food first created in Turkey. More: El-Sayed calls Vance habibi in victory speech. What does it mean? What is shawarma? Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish made from thin slices of marinated meat — usually chicken, beef, lamb,

Macomb County, MI · 6d

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Tecumseh Museum Hosts Holiday Tea Nov. 22

TECUMSEH — The Tecumseh Area Historical Museum and Society is hosting a Holiday Tea Sunday, November 22. The event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at the museum, 302 East Chicago Boulevard. Tickets are $40 per person, or $300 for a table of eight. All proceeds benefit the museum.

Tecumseh, MI · 3d
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10 Ann Arbor Michigan Antique And Thrift Shops Worth Searching For Hidden Gems

One of the thrift sales on this list has been raising money for local kids since 1921. That’s more than a century of secondhand dishes, books, and records paying for scholarships. I love that detail. The rest of the lineup keeps the surprises coming. One jewelry shop shows off...

Ann Arbor, MI · 5d
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Livonia Yard House Sets Dec. 7 Opening at Former Bahama Breeze Spot

Livonia is getting a new spot to grab a burger and a beer this holiday season. The Livonia Yard House is set to open Dec. 7, moving into the former Bahama Breeze Island Grille on Haggerty Road near AMC Livonia 20. The opening date comes from the company's website, according...

Livonia, MI · 6d
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Spotlight on the News: Coleman A. Young in D.C. and Detroit's next generation of musicians

WXYZ DETROIT — On Sunday, November 8, Spotlight on the News will go inside the campaign to place a statue of former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young at the U.S. Capitol. Khary Turner, Executive Director of the CAYF will share all the details. Also on Spotlight, join us for an enlightening conversation with Ralphe Armstrong, the legendary Detroit musician and teacher who is trying to groom this region's next generation of talented artists. Find out what you can do to help support Ralphe Armstrong's music school dream.

Detroit, MI · 5d

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10 Under-The-Radar Detroit Michigan Diners Where The Regulars Know What To Order

A Detroit lunch counter grills its burgers into rectangular logs and serves them in hot dog buns. Then you dress them yourself with relish and onions from the counter. I love that kind of confidence. That’s the kind of quirk I can’t stop thinking about. Michigan’s biggest city is packed...

Detroit, MI · 6d

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Step Afrika! Coming to the Detroit Opera House

Step Afrika! founder C. Brian Williams talks about the upcoming performance at the Detroit Opera House. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster and at stepafrika.org.

Detroit, MI · 5d

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Things To Do In Detroit: Hackathons, Vintage Horsepower, and Haunted Heartbreak: Why Michigan DevFest, Cool Cars Lecture, and Unlucky in Love Own Your Weekend

Metro Detroit is dialing up the energy this weekend with three standout experiences across Midtown, Greektown, and Hamtramck. Uncover rare automotive concept machinery at the Detroit Historical Museum, build next-gen AI applications at Michigan DevFest inside Hollywood Casino Hotel, and celebrate Friday the 13th with live indie rock and tarot readings at Ghost Light.

Detroit, MI · 5d

CBS Detroit

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Dearborn museum searched over possible bomb threat; nothing found

A possible bomb threat at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, on Saturday night prompted facility officials to evacuate the building, according to police.

Dearborn, MI · 4d

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Olympic gold medalist Evan Bates to perform at Detroit Tree Lighting

Ann Arbor native, Evan Bates, stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live with Brandon Hudson to talk about his plans off the ice, how fans can catch him and his wife at the tree lighting ceremony and the local pet store he loves since being back home!

Detroit, MI · 5d

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Michigan Rivalry Day: Tailgate Essentials, Party Food, and a “Piss Off”

Michigan and Michigan State fans can disagree about almost anything. Today, though, we can probably agree on two things: nobody wants an empty snack table, and somebody is going to forget the serving tongs. Whether you're heading down from Flint to Ann Arbor or claiming your favorite spot on the...

Michigan · 4d

travelmag.com

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10 Michigan Bakeries Where Thanksgiving Pies Are Worth Ordering Early

One Michigan pie shop with a serious reputation keeps regular hours on just two mornings a week. Its founder is a James Beard Award finalist. So when the doors open on Friday and Saturday, the crowd shows up ready. Then there’s a bakery that builds nearly its whole menu around...

Michigan · 6d

Midland Daily News

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Livonia deer rescue prompts pool safety warning for Michigan owners

A deer fell through a pool cover and got trapped. Michigan firefighters are sharing a reminder for pool owners after the rescue.

Livonia, MI · 6d

Hour Detroit Magazine

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Hour Detroit Best Dressed List 2026: Lincoln Phillip

Whether he’s helping metro Detroiters find their next Stellantis vehicle as dealer/operator at Rochester Hills Chrysler Dodge Jeep or a motorcycle at his own business, BMW Motorcycles of Detroit, Lincoln […] The post Hour Detroit Best Dressed List 2026: Lincoln Phillip appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine .

Detroit, MI · 5d

1240 The Ticket

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Patrick Stewart Conducted Michigan's Marching Band In Star Trek Theme, Told Wolverines To Beat Ohio State

Patrick Stewart took the podium with Michigan's marching band two decades ago, leading them through the Star Trek theme before rallying the team to face Ohio State.

Ann Arbor, MI · 5d

FOX 2 Detroit

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Josh and Jace meet Hugh 'Wolverine' Jackman at Michigan/Michigan State game

Ann Arbor, MI · 4d

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Ann Arbor's iconic Blimpy Burger reopens under new ownership

After seven months of temporary closure, the iconic Ann Arbor restaurant Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger has reopened under new ownership. Blimpy opened in 1953 and has had two previous owners. Its four new local co-owners are Ethan Kaplan, Noah Kaplan, Pete Levin and Doug Botsford. Botsford admits the community is adapting to some changes at the restaurant.

Ann Arbor, MI · 5d

102.5/104.9 The Block - Southwest Michigan's #1 for R&B

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Michael Jackson Backed A Billion-dollar Riverfront Plan For Detroit That Included A Casino, Aquarium, And Thriller Theme Park

They wanted to build a billion-dollar complex with a casino, aquarium, and a Thriller-themed amusement park right here on the water.

Detroit, MI · 7d

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Mr. Puffs Opens First U.S. Location in Royal Oak & They Are Giving Away Puffs For Life

Montreal-based company Mr. Puffs will open its first U.S. location at 31971 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak on Nov. 5. To celebrate, the company launched its Free Puffs for Life campaign on Instagram, aiming to reach 50,000 followers. The opening promotion runs Thursday through Saturday, with free boxes of six...

Royal Oak, MI · 6d

Mix 95.7FM

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The 2 Michigan Restaurants That Just Made The New York Times Top 50 List

16 food critics traveled the country undercover, and only two Michigan spots made the final cut! One is turning heads with secret-recipe birria dishes, while the other serves up cozy Polish comfort food in a retro diner.

Detroit, MI · 7d