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Detroit Pays Tribute to Broadcasting Icon Martha Jean “The Queen”

November 11, 2026 ~ Yesterday, Detroit City Council unanimously voted to make a street in the City of Detroit, Martha Jean ‘The Queen’ Drive. Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds speak with Martha’s youngest daughter, Trienere Steinberg, about her mother and why this is such an honor for the family.

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WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

Southwest Detroit sinkhole keeps growing as neighbors voice safety concerns

A sinkhole that has been a problem for months is growing bigger in southwest Detroit, raising concerns that someone could get hurt.

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Country Herald

Michigan Winter Thanksgiving Travel: I-75 Salt Has Limits

I-75, I-94 and I-96 travelers face hidden winter hazards when road salt loses effectiveness below 20 degrees.

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News-Herald

Fall Festival of Arts Show winners named

The Creative Art Society announced the winners of the Fall Festival of Arts Show and Sale were announced. The Awards were selected by juror Lauren Mleczko, an artist working and living in Detroit. Mleczko graduated in 2015 from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Furniture Design...

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Passenger Recovery grows into a community built around connection

For Chris Tait, the road to Passenger Recovery began when his own road came to an abrupt stop. Tait was a touring musician struggling with alcohol and cocaine use when, during a show in Nashville, he was removed from the tour. It was 2011, and after 18 years of addiction and its consequences, Tait entered treatment for the third time.

Wyandotte, MI · 1d

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Things To Do In Detroit: 3 Unmissable Michigan Events Next Week: Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, UCLA Bruins at Michigan Wolverines, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Looking for the best things to do in Detroit and Ann Arbor between November 16 and November 22, 2026? We break down the three biggest crowds of the week, featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at Orchestra Hall, UCLA at Michigan Stadium, and the Detroit Lions hosting Tampa Bay at Ford Field.

Detroit, MI · 16h

Country Herald

Michigan Thanksgiving Travel: Snow, Ice Concerns Nov. 18–24

Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and northern Michigan could face rain, snow or ice as holiday travel increases.

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Dinner In This Historic Michigan Mansion Comes With A Beautiful Garden Setting

A lumber baron built this house with 218 windows, 20 fireplaces, and Detroit’s first private home elevator. Today, that same mansion serves Beef Wellington by candlelight. The walls are made of rose-colored jasper from South Dakota. Stained glass from Tiffany’s of New York still catches the light. I can’t imagine a grander place to cut into a steak.

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CBS Detroit

Detroit Mayor Sheffield introduces local budget participation program

The city of Detroit is launching an effort that allows residents to decide how to spend part of the city's funds.

Detroit, MI · 20h

MetroTimes

Metro Times Cannabis Week spotlight: Hytek’s flower and rosin keep impressing

Detroit’s Hytek has spent years building a reputation for some of the most pungent, flavorful, and consistently potent flower in Michigan. Now Hytek is bringing that same quality to live rosin. Hytek is one of the first brands participating in the inaugural Metro Times Cannabis Week, which runs Nov....

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Frontier Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Diversion to Chicago O’Hare After Bathroom Tap Springs a Leak

A Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Detroit made an emergency landing at Chicago O’Hare on Wednesday afternoon after the tap in the forward lavatory of the Airbus A321neo sprung a leak, spraying so much water that even the passenger cabin started to flood. Flight Details. Operator. Frontier Airlines.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Free Thanksgiving Meals, Turkeys, and Food Baskets Offered Across Metro Detroit Counties

Local groups in Washtenaw, Wayne, Genesee, and Macomb counties will give away free Thanksgiving meals, turkeys, and food baskets in November, according to the University of Michigan Human Resources. Some programs ask people to sign up first. Others serve whoever shows up first. In Wayne County, the Eastside Turkey Giveaway...

Washtenaw County, MI · 18h

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For the Love of Cheesecake Debuting Second Shop in Midtown Next Year

One thing is clear, Detroiters love the cheesecakes that this entrepreneur creates. The For the Love of Cheesecake team recently announced her new location is coming to Midtown at 4240 Cass Avenue. This will again serve specialty cakes, as well as coffees and other desserts. Hamilton said she does not yet have an opening date as construction is developing.

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Things To Do in Detroit This Weekend: November 13-November 15

If you're wondering what to do in Detroit this weekend, the lineup offers something for every taste, from big-top thrills to wearable art. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey bring The Greatest Show On Earth to Little Caesars Arena with world-class acrobatics and a party-like vibe. The Detroit Pancakes & Booze Art Show pairs unlimited pancakes with work from more than 80 local artists, while the Adorn opening reception at Ellery East Art Center celebrates art made to be worn. Glassblowing, indie rock, live jazz, Andrew Bird with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Red Wings hockey, and The Neighbourhood keep the momentum going.

Detroit, MI · 19h

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

Lee Plaza restoration in Detroit nears completion of first phase of construction

After nearly 30 years of vacancy, Detroit’s historic Lee Plaza is being restored into 117 affordable housing units for seniors.

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This Michigan Chocolate Shop Stacks Handcrafted Chocolates On The Table And Locals Are Raving

A chocolate flavored like Hot Cheetos sits in a tiny cardboard box with its name printed right on it. A few boxes over, you might spot one inspired by Detroit-style pizza. That’s a real lineup at a small chocolate shop in Michigan. Every two-bite bonbon gets its own little carton, so nobody plays the guessing game with a mystery filling.

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MotorCity Casino Gains 15.6% as MGM and Greektown Slip in Detroit’s October Revenue

Growth at MotorCity Casino outweighed declines at MGM Grand Detroit and Hollywood Casino at Greektown, lifting Detroit's October table and slot revenue from a year earlier. Retail sports betting also rebounded sharply from September, adding to the month's gains. MotorCity Casino was the only Detroit property to grow table games...

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Axios Detroit

Detroit removes barriers to buying Land Bank properties

Thousands of Detroit Land Bank properties previously held off the market are being made available for sale under reforms announced by Mayor Mary Sheffield. Why it matters: The changes aim to address longstanding frustrations among residents who have struggled to purchase Land Bank properties in their neighborhoods or learn why they weren't available. Driving the news: Sheffield announced Monday the removal of city-imposed holds on 7,500 Land Bank properties, bringing the total released under her administration to about 16,000. Of those, about 4,000 are available now on the Land Bank's website , with the remaining expected to be made available in the coming weeks. Some properties had been reserved for larger development projects. 🗺️ A new listings map for the Land Bank's 56,000 parcels shows property availability, along with areas set aside for development. Context: The Land Bank expanded its role in 2014 under former Mayor Mike Duggan, consolidating thousands of publicly owned vacant properties to facilitate blight demolition and property sales. It's now the city's largest property owner. Follow the money: The announcement included $3 million in grants to help residents renovate and purchase Land Bank properties. What's next: Sheffield says more reforms focused on partnerships with residents and