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Massive 'Michigan MAGA Boat Parade' from Lake St. Clair to Detroit's Hart Plaza is planned for this Saturday
Promoters say hundreds of private boats, including a 74-foot flagship boat, are expected to participate in a big “MAGA Boat Parade” planned for next month in Michigan.
103-year-old former Michigan Central Station worker visits renovated building
DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) — For the past few days, many people saw the inside of Michigan Central Station for the first time, but for Angela Spalla, she was revisiting her old stomping grounds. “I worked here in 1943,” said Angela Spalla. Spalla worked in payroll when Michigan Central...
New CDC regulations to be implemented for dogs entering the U.S.
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced new requirements for dogs entering the United States that will go into effect later this year.Effective Aug. 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control Prevention requirements include that the dog must appear healthy upon arrival, be at least 6 months old, be microchipped, and be accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form online submission receipt.Proof of rabies vaccination may be required depending on where the dog was located for the last six months and whether it was vaccinated in the U.S. or elsewhere.According to the CDC, dog rabies is not controlled in 100 countries, developing the risk in imported dogs."Regulating dog importation helps protect the health and safety of people and their pets," Port director Donovan Delude said in a statement. "The rabies variant carried by dogs was eliminated in the U.S. in 2007 and we're working diligently in concert with the Center for Disease Control to prevent its reintroduction." For more on the requirements, visit the Customs and Border Protection website.
Morning 4: Iconic Michigan Central Station opens doors to public tours
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news. ‘It’s a building that has so much history’: Michigan Central Station opens its doors for public tours. Tickets are sold out through June...
New Detroit apartments open near Michigan Central Station
For those eager to live near the rehabbed Michigan Central Station in Detroit, a new option just arrived. A newly constructed four-story and 78-unit apartment building, The Brooke on Bagley, situated behind the redeveloped train station at 2420 Bagley St., near the intersection of the Corktown and Mexicantown neighborhoods, celebrated its grand opening Monday. ...
Gov. Whitmer discusses federal investment benefits at Detroit summit
DETROIT, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was in Detroit Monday to meet with local leaders for the Clean Economy and Community Impact Summit. During the summit, the governor discussed how Michigan has been using the money provided by the federal government via the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and Chips and Science Act.
Royal Oak residents to continue protesting apartment complex at city meeting
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (FOX 2) - Residents opposing a proposed apartment complex in Royal Oak continue to make their voices heard. An empty bank currently sits at the corner of Rochester Road and Genesee Drive near 14 Mile. According to city records, the plan is to build a 3 ½ story building, creating 42 new homes.
Bridgerton-themed ball coming to Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) - Are you the diamond of the season? You can soon find out because a Bridgerton-themed ball is coming to Detroit."Obsessed, obsessed with Bridgerton," said Jeremy Scott"I've watched Bridgerton probably 100 times now," said Chelsea Beard.Jeremy Scott and Chelsea Beard are co-owners of Uncle & Me Event Management. They said they wanted to bring the Regency era to the Motor City."We take pride in being original, authentic people. And watching Bridgerton be filtered through the lens of Detroit is going to be so exciting for me," said Scott.Their Queen's Ball is on Aug. 25 at the Castle Hall in...
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