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Fewer Than 1 in 200 Metro Detroit Homes Has Flood Insurance, New Data Shows

A Shelby Township contractor went through FEMA, NOAA and state records. Nearly 9 in 10 insured flood losses in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne hit a basement. SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Almost nobody in Metro Detroit has flood insurance. Not a thin policy with a high deductible. No federal flood policy at all.

Macomb County, MI · 1d
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Metro Detroit Weekend Road Construction For Nov 6 - 9, 2026

Lansing, MI - MDOT has announced the November 6 through November 9, 2026 planned weekend and upcoming construction (I, M, US roads) locations. Please excuse this late posting as MDOT's issuing of the press release was not in time for our Friday publication. Multiple work crews may be involved in...

Metro Detroit, MI · 2d

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Troy Family Aquatic Center to close for summer 2027 as city weighs facility’s future

TROY, Mich. (WXYZ) — A longtime summer destination for Troy families will not open next season because of failing infrastructure and much-needed repairs. The Troy Family Aquatic Center, an outdoor community pool that opened in 1991, will remain closed for the summer of 2027. City officials said it could cost at least $1 million to make the repairs needed to reopen the facility in 2028.

Troy, MI · 2d
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Portillo's Drops Out of Roseville Gratiot Avenue Development Deal

Portillo's is no longer part of a planned redevelopment on Gratiot Avenue in Roseville, city officials confirmed, pulling the Chicago-style hot dog and Italian beef chain out of a project that once promised it as a marquee tenant. Construction continues on two commercial buildings at the former Days Inn property just north of 13 Mile Road, but one of those buildings, meant for a restaurant, now has no announced occupant.

Roseville, MI · 1d
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AIR Slate wins school board election in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The AIR Slate for Eastpointe candidates running for the three open seats on the Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education were victorious on Election Day Nov. 3. Current school board members Addie Richardson and Ian McCain and challenger Robert Puller earned enough votes to secure the four-year...

Eastpointe, MI · 2d

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INTERACTIVE: Michigan's Midterm Blue Wave Reshapes Metro Detroit's Political Map

Democrats flipped precincts in Oakland and Macomb counties that Republicans had held for years — explore what drove the shift in your corner of Metro Detroit.

Oakland County, MI · 3d

MLive

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Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed returns to alma mater ahead of the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry game in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. El-Sayed visited a tailgate before the game to thank student voters and sing the Michi...

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

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Abdul El-Sayed calls Metro Detroit shawarma spot the best. Its owner was moved to tears

Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed called Amo Sami’s Shawarma the best shawarma around, leaving its co-founder in tears and bringing new attention to the Metro Detroit restaurant.

Metro Detroit, MI · 2d

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Synagogue protests continue amid drama with new Ann Arbor law not yet in effect

“You guys have been doing this crap for 23 years,” Ann Arbor resident Noah Trobe told protesters along Washtenaw Avenue on Saturday.

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

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Your Washtenaw County road work scheduled of Nov. 9

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Drivers should prepare for numerous road closures and lane restrictions across multiple townships during the week of Nov. 9-15, according to the Washtenaw County Road Commission. Several major road closures will be in effect during the week and more. All schedules are subject to change due...

Washtenaw County, MI · 2d

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Washtenaw County preparing to replace Yousef Rabhi on County Commission

Washtenaw County is beginning the process to replace Ann Arbor Mayor-Elect Yousef Rabhi on the Board of Commissioners. Rabhi will officially resign at 11:59 a.m. on Dec. 1, just prior to taking office. Applications to take over his 8th District seat will be collected from Dec. 1-8. Anyone interested must...

Washtenaw County, MI · 3d

The Conversation U.S.

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Black Michiganders helped push Abdul El-Sayed to victory – but the numbers show he was less popular with this key voting bloc than some other Democratic candidates

About 86% of Black Michiganders voted for Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate, according to preliminary data.

Michigan · 3d

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Belleville council discusses railroad crossing closures

Editor’s note: The Belleville DPW updated the schedule after this article went to print. This online version contains the latest information about the dates of the closures. The Belleville City Council discussed upcoming railroad crossing closures following an announcement from Department of Public Works Director Nathan Johnson at its regular meeting on Nov. 2.

Belleville, MI · 3d

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7 Things Michigan Cemeteries Can Remove From a Grave Without Telling the Family

You leave a winter wreath on a loved one’s grave and expect to see it on your next visit. But Michigan cemeteries set their own rules, and some let staff clear items away without telling the family. Here’s what Michigan cemeteries can remove from a grave without telling you....

Michigan · 4d

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Traffic Signal Installation Underway At Dexter-Pinckney & Island Lake Road

Traffic signal installation is underway at a busy intersection in Webster Township. A contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission is performing work related to the traffic signal installation at the intersection of Dexter-Pinckney Road and Island Lake Road. Lane closures are not anticipated; however, shoulders at...

Washtenaw County, MI · 3d

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Ann Arbor updates construction safety provisions after worker’s death on city project

ANN ARBOR, MI — Construction worker David Reminder, 48, died when his gravel truck tipped over, crushing the cab, during work on a city road project along Miller Avenue in June 2025. City construction contract provisions related to contractor safety responsibilities now have been revised, City Administrator Milton Dohoney...

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

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Low-income homeowners in Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Ferndale, Oak Park and Portage have Dec. 1 to Dec. 14 deadlines to cut or erase 2026 property taxes

Low-income homeowners in five Michigan cities have between Dec. 1 and Dec. 14 to ask for a cut in their 2026 property tax bills. Ann Arbor can reduce a qualifying home’s taxable value by 100 percent, which erases the bill, while Battle Creek, Ferndale and Oak Park each offer a 50 percent reduction. Portage’s application […]

Ann Arbor, MI · 6d

The Coconut Mama

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Michigan’s “afternoon delight” closes after 48 years, taking owner from high school to retirement

Michigan’s list of beloved restaurant losses now includes an Ann Arbor breakfast institution that served generations of students, families and returning alumni. Afternoon Delight Café closed on October 31, 2026,…

Ann Arbor, MI · 18h

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Current Ann Arbor City Council holds its final meeting

The current Ann Arbor City Council held its final meeting Thursday night, the last with Christopher Taylor as mayor. As the meeting was winding down, council members took turns honoring Taylor and other departing colleagues Chris Watson, Ayesha Gazi Edwin, and Dharma Akmon. Taylor thanked all those he has worked...

Ann Arbor, MI · 3d

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All Hallows Illumination fosters community as Halloween celebrations end

Ypsilanti residents filled Frog Island Park with lights, jack-o-lanterns and community for the seventh-annual All Hallows Illumination Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. All Hallows Illumination is a free, family-friendly event that welcomes attendees to bring the season's jack-o-lanterns to collectively illuminate the park. The event’s purpose was for everyone attending to get to see all of the jack-o-lanterns lit up together, event organizer James Decker said.

Ypsilanti, MI · 1d