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The Detroit News

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Farmington theater leans on upgrades, alcohol and the internet for resurgence

FARMINGTON — It's a cold and drizzly evening in early November, and Lucy Savoy is outside the Farmington Civic Theater. On the evening of Nov. 5, Savoy and her teammates on Clarkston High School's ski team made the trek to Farmington to watch ski documentarian Warren Miller's 2026 feature, "Days Off." The ski team crowded down the sidewalk with other moviegoers as they made their way into the theater lobby, which quickly filled up. "This is like a whole experience," said Savoy, 18. "They have booths and stuff, and it’s amazing. We’re really excited to go see the movie.” "Days Off" is just one of the special screenings at the Civic Theater that'll play this month at the quaint theater on Grand River Avenue in downtown Farmington. More than 25 years after the city of Farmington purchased the 1939 building to better control how it would be used, theater and city leaders are pushing to sustain it. The theater got an alcohol license earlier this year and recently installed new leather rockers from the Romeo Theater, another small-town theater that shut down earlier this year amid changing movie-goer habits. Officials have also discussed installing a pizza oven at the theater.

Farmington, MI · 3d

Attack of the Fanboy

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A Michigan deer wandered for 10 days with a plastic Halloween pumpkin stuck over its mouth, and rescuers say they get calls like it every year

A young buck in Michigan spent 10 days with a plastic Halloween pumpkin stuck on its head before volunteers freed it on Sunday, according to BroBible . The Detroit Animal Welfare Group led the effort and says it tracked the deer to Hines Park in Westland, miles from the Livonia neighborhood where it was first spotted. Volunteers tranquilized the animal and removed the bucket. The deer first drew attention after a resident in a Livonia neighborhood recorded video of it with the plastic pumpkin bucket stuck over its mouth. The group says it began receiving calls shortly after Halloween and posted on social media asking people to report sightings. It says it received several updates and photos but could not catch up to the deer, which was becoming weak and thin. The group says it was concerned that the deer would become dehydrated and eventually starve, as the bucket kept it from eating or drinking. It received permission from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to tranquilize the animal if volunteers could reach it. The group also asked for help from drone pilots, including one with a heat sensing drone, to track the deer down. Volunteers waded through water and

Livonia, MI · 1d

Michigan Public

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Southern Michigan communities turn to regional management of growing deer herds

On opposite sides of the state, Kent County, and the cities of Farmington Hills, Farmington and Southfield, have turned to regional coalitions to manage growing deer populations.

Kent County, MI · 1d

News-Herald

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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...

Detroit, MI · 1d
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Livingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus

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Grocery store hours for Thanksgiving 2026 in Livingston County

Thanksgiving is a popular holiday for last-minute grocery shopping. It's not uncommon to need an extra stick of butter in the middle of mixing potatoes, or a turkey baster after your existing utensil met an unfortunate end in the dishwasher. Regardless of your hosting emergency, there are options available, with several local grocery stores open on the feast-friendly holiday. Here's when stores will be open Nov. 26 in Livingston County : Meijer 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Locations: 8650 W. Grand River Ave. in Brighton; 3883 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell; 2160 Hartland Road in Hartland Township Website: meijer.com Kroger 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Locations: 9968 E. Grand River Ave. in Brighton; 108 W. Highland Road in Howell; 10059 E. Highland Road in Hartland Township Website: kroger.com VG’s Grocery 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: 2400 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell Website: shopvgs.com Walgreens 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Locations: 8720 W. Grand River Ave. in Brighton; 2321 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell Website: walgreens.com The following stores are closed Thanksgiving Day: Aldi Costco Target Walmart — Contact reporter Evan Sasiela at esasiela@livingstondaily.com . Follow him on X @SalsaEvan . This article originally appeared on Livingston Daily: Grocery store hours for Thanksgiving 2026 in

Livingston County, MI · 1d

pommietravels.com

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5 College Towns Worth the Trip on a Campus Tour Road Trip

Campus tours have a reputation for being a box to tick: a parking lot, an info session, a guide walking backward across the quad. Planned well, though, they can be one of the best road trips you’ll take as a family. College towns pack great food, walkable downtowns and easy access to the outdoors into a small area. Touring them is also a rare chance to spend a few days with your teen before life gets busy.

Burlington, VT · 1d

CBS Detroit

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Support pours in for Taylor halal restaurant targeted by Islamophobic letter

Halal Bros 2 Go is receiving hundreds of supportive comments and dozens of new customers after an Islamophobic letter directed at the restaurant was passed out earlier this week.

Taylor, MI · 15h

ClickOnDetroit.com

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Possible changes to Orion Oaks Dog Park spark petition, Oakland County Parks responds

A Change.org petition with more than 300 signatures is urging Oakland County to preserve Orion Oaks Dog Park’s rustic character as renovation ideas are considered. Possible upgrades include a paved parking lot, fence replacements, permanent pavilions, accessible paths, more water stations and a dog wash. After community feedback, officials...

Oakland County, MI · 21h

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This Metro Detroit Deli Piles Corned Beef High and Serves Old-School Jewish Classics

Corned beef sandwiches are the main attraction at Siegel’s Deli in Commerce Township, where the portions are big enough that ordering a half sandwich makes sense. This Metro Detroit spot also serves traditional Jewish deli favorites, including matzo ball soup, chopped liver, potato latkes, and Reubens. The menu has...

Commerce Charter Twp, MI · 1d

thesuntimesnews.com

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Dancer’s Edge All-Stars Take Home Top Honors

Dexter’s Dancer’s Edge Junior and Senior All-Star Teams competed at Universal Dance Association’s Great Lake Regional at Walled Lake Northern High School, taking home major wins. The Senior Team earned 1st place in Pom and 2nd place in Contemporary/Lyrical. The Junior team earned 2nd place in Pom.

Walled Lake, MI · 2d

The Detroit Free Press

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These Metro Detroit restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day 2026

Thanksgiving giving is fast approaching. Not in the mood to cook a big meal? Leave the cooking to someone else. While Thanksgiving, the biggest food holiday of the year, is a big day for home cooks, it's also big day for dining out. Across metro Detroit, dozens are restaurants are open and offering complete traditional holiday meals or those with a different or unique twist. You can choose to make reservations and dine in, or many places offer fully cooked or oven-ready meals to go. In downtown Detroit, many places are open for America's Thanksgiving Day Parade that rolls down Woodward and the annual Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game. What's offered? You will find everything from the traditional roast turkey with all the classic sides of mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, green bean casserole and desserts. There are also other special meals or items from the regular menu. Ordering and reservations If you plan on dining out for Thanksgiving, make reservations now. Most places require reservations, and some require pre-paid reservations or pre-ordering. If you plan on ordering to-go, most places will have a cutoff date and specific days and times for pickup on or before Thanksgiving Day. Check

Detroit, MI · 1d

99.1 WFMK

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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 · 1d

whmi.com

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Livingston Co. IT Department Recognized for Pet Reunification App

Livingston County’s Information Technology Department is being recognized for it's new Pet Reunification application to report a lost or found animal. It earned the "Citizen Impact Project of the Year" award from Mi-GIMIS -- the state chapter of a professional IT association of worldwide government IT leaders. "The award...

Livingston County, MI · 2d

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MI Bright Lights At Camp Dearborn Opens For Season Friday

MI Bright Lights returns this weekend to Camp Dearborn in Milford - bringing holiday magic and thousands of Christmas lights synchronized to music and special effects. There are two attractions: a drive-thru Christmas light spectacular, and a House Show. WHMI and others got a special sneak peek during MI Bright...

Milford, MI · 1d

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Calder Bros. Dairy celebrates 80 years with collectible eggnog bottle

Eggnog season is underway at Calder Bros. Dairy in Metro Detroit. For 2026, the dairy is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a collectible glass eggnog bottle honoring its original Lincoln Park location.

Lincoln Park, MI · 1d

whatnow.com

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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.

Detroit, MI · 2d

Livingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus

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Cat House Lounge will reopen under new management in Howell

The Cat House Lounge is getting another chance in downtown Howell, after closing at the end of Melon Fest in August. The business will reopen under the same ownership, but new management, at 4 p.m. Nov. 18. According to a release, the cocktail bar will have an updated drink menu and small plate offerings, in addition to staff members with "deep roots" in Livingston County. In September, owner Clark Gill said the business was closing because sales "never really saw the volume" necessary to be sustainable. Gill also owns the nearby Aberrant Ales at 219 W. Grand River Ave. “We closed in the late summer to refocus the concept,” Gill wrote in the release. “While we saw success in some areas, we saw several areas of improvement that needed to change in order to deliver the quality product and service we strive for." Julia Blair will serve as the businesses' bartender and mixologist. She'll be joined by a team of bartenders who specialize in craft cocktail curation and have local connections. “I was a fan of The Cathouse Lounge," Blair wrote in the release. "After (it closed), I saw an opportunity. I had a vision for the space and the

Howell, MI · 2d

The Detroit News

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'West Wing,' 'Breaking Bad' stars in Metro Detroit this weekend

A former TV president, a pair of pro wrestling legends from Michigan and the man who created the supervillain Thanos are just a few of the famous faces scheduled to greet fans this weekend in Metro Detroit. The Motor City Comic Con takes place Friday, Nov. 13-15 at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace, (formerly the Suburban Collection Showplace) in Novi. Here's a look at which notable celebs are set to appear at the long-running event, which also features top comic book creators; autograph and photo opportunities; panel discussions; and other attractions for pop-culture obsessives. More: Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit, Nov. 13-15 Movie stars and wrestling royalty Martin Sheen — Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15 Sheen has enjoyed a decades-long career on screen, with memorable roles in films such as "Apocalypse Now" and "The Departed," as well as the TV series "Grace and Frankie." He's perhaps best known for playing President Josiah Bartlet in the acclaimed political drama "The West Wing." More: Bedrock kicks off holiday attractions in downtown Detroit Aaron Paul — Sunday, Nov. 15 Paul became a household name playing Jesse Pinkman, Walter White's partner in crime, on "Breaking Bad." The role earned him three

Detroit, MI · 19h

WWJ Newsradio 950

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Detroit's "Arsenal of Democracy" honored in new museum

A new museum dedicated to the Arsenal of Democracy opens in Detroit

Detroit, MI · 2d