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Michigan Lottery: Oakland County woman kept $682K win a secret for weeks
An Oakland County woman was in such disbelief after winning a $682,784 Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash prize, that she kept it a secret for several weeks. The 87-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket Dec. 30 at the Square Lake Marathon gas station, located at 5977 Livernois Road in Troy.
Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos fundraise for University of Michigan women’s health
FRANKLIN, MI - This week was Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ 28th wedding anniversary. Ripa decided what she wanted to do was bring Consuelos in front of a crowd of women for a University of Michigan women’s health fundraiser. “I thought what better way to celebrate life then...
Playscape at Green Acres Park receives substantial upgrade
HAZEL PARK — The playscape at Green Acres Park has received updated equipment and quadrupled in size, thanks to a major investment by Oakland County Parks. City and county officials gathered to cut the ribbon at the grand reopening April 20. The park is located at 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd., next to the Hazel Park Community Center.
Lakeside Mall announces July 1 closure
STERLING HEIGHTS — You have less than three months left to make your final purchases at Lakeside Mall, according to a joint press release announcement from Lakeside Mall’s ownership and Sterling Heights. On May 1, Miami-based investment firm Lionheart Capital and its subsidiary, Out of the Box Ventures,...
Epiphany Glass Studios host open event free to the public May 4, 5
The Pontiac studio will be open Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. See glassblowing demonstrations while shopping in our gallery for unique handmade glass art. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of all pet items will be donated to Michigan Humane.
Live Nation is offering $25 tickets to 70 summer concerts in Metro Detroit for one week only — Get the details
Music fans can purchase $25 tickets to 70 shows taking place across its venues — including Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre and Meadow Brook Amphitheatre for one week only.
Nonprofit brings music to senior care centers in Bloomfield Hills
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – It’s a musical field trip that took some Metro Detroit senior citizens back in time. The nonprofit Motor City Lyric Opera launched a mini-tour of Bloomfield Hills. Motor City Lyric Opera made two stops at two different senior care centers on Wednesday (May 1)....
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at this Ferndale restaurant
This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo, and celebrations are taking place all over Metro Detroit including in Ferndale where Mexican restaurant Mezcal will be in the center of it all. Known for serving up authentic Mexican cuisine, Mezcal is planning to show off those dishes this weekend at a big community event. On Saturday, and Sunday, 9 mile will close between Woodward and Bermuda to make space for food trucks, a kids area, musical acts and more.
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