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This coffee stand chain is opening its first location in Metro Detroit
Read full article: This coffee stand chain is opening its first location in Metro Detroit7 Brew, a drive-thru coffee stand chain with over 460 locations nationwide, is opening its first metro Detroit location in Allen Park.
Developer withdraws controversial rezoning plan after Grosse Pointe Woods community backlash
Read full article: Developer withdraws controversial rezoning plan after Grosse Pointe Woods community backlashIt’s a big sigh of relief for Grosse Pointe Woods residents after the petitioner behind a new project at 20160 Mack Avenue decided to withdraw the rezoning application.
30-year-old woman found dead in Canton Township home; domestic assault suspected
Read full article: 30-year-old woman found dead in Canton Township home; domestic assault suspectedA 30-year-old woman has been found dead inside her home in Canton Township. According to police, domestic assault was suspected.
‘Be vigilant’: Wayne County residents report increase in coyote sightings
Read full article: ‘Be vigilant’: Wayne County residents report increase in coyote sightingsResidents in a Northville neighborhood are reporting an increase in bold coyote behavior, with the animals now appearing in broad daylight near homes and in residential driveways.
Alleged Dearborn car smugglers arraigned as feds detail $35M vehicle theft operation
Read full article: Alleged Dearborn car smugglers arraigned as feds detail $35M vehicle theft operationTwo defendants from the eight-person alleged international car smuggling ring in Metro Detroit appeared in federal court Monday afternoon following last week’s raid in Dearborn.
Detroit coffee brand expands with vision for Highland Park roastery, seeks $50K in public support
Read full article: Detroit coffee brand expands with vision for Highland Park roastery, seeks $50K in public supportMartell Mason, founder of Sepia Coffee, aims to revive specialty coffee and a community-focused roastery in his hometown of Highland Park.
Brazen smash-and-grab leaves Detroit store owner reeling as $90K in goods vanish in minutes
Read full article: Brazen smash-and-grab leaves Detroit store owner reeling as $90K in goods vanish in minutesThe store had been robbed before, but what he saw on his security cameras on Monday morning astounded him.
Popular immersive dining experience, ‘Fork n’ Film,’ makes Michigan debut at Detroit hotel
Read full article: Popular immersive dining experience, ‘Fork n’ Film,’ makes Michigan debut at Detroit hotelThe Fork n' Film experience will recreate dishes from "Ratatouille" and serve them as they appear on screen.
Man found with gunshot wound near Jefferson and Chrysler Service Drive in Detroit
Read full article: Man found with gunshot wound near Jefferson and Chrysler Service Drive in DetroitA man in his 40s is expected to be okay after he was found with a gunshot wound near Jefferson and Chrysler Service Drive.
Repeated fence theft at Detroit park site sparks community fundraising effort
Read full article: Repeated fence theft at Detroit park site sparks community fundraising effortOn Detroit’s west side, members of the Desoto Ellsworth Block Association are turning vacant lots into a neighborhood park — and refusing to be deterred after thieves stole newly installed fencing.
What to know about case against ex-husband, accomplice accused of killing woman at Henry Ford Hospital
Read full article: What to know about case against ex-husband, accomplice accused of killing woman at Henry Ford HospitalA preliminary exam date has been scheduled for Mario Green, who is accused of killing his ex-wife at Henry Ford Hospital, and Anthony Barnett, Green’s alleged accomplice.
Dearborn Heights police chief facing backlash from proposed uniform patch change
Read full article: Dearborn Heights police chief facing backlash from proposed uniform patch changeThe Dearborn Heights mayor said that the renderings of the Arabic police patch shouldn't have been released, claiming the city's police chief didn't have the proper approval.
Dearborn officer faces unpaid suspension after dismissing man’s safety concerns before SUV attack
Read full article: Dearborn officer faces unpaid suspension after dismissing man’s safety concerns before SUV attackA Dearborn police officer has been suspended without pay after being accused of dismissing a man who reported concerns about his safety. The resident was later allegedly intentionally hit by a car.
Neighbors frustrated by ongoing crime at abandoned apartment building on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Neighbors frustrated by ongoing crime at abandoned apartment building on Detroit’s west sideAn abandoned apartment building on Detroit’s west side is drawing heavy concern from neighbors who say it has become a magnet for criminal activity.
Local forester honored with ‘Spirit of Detroit’ award for service to residents
Read full article: Local forester honored with ‘Spirit of Detroit’ award for service to residentsWhen neighbors and city officials gathered for a routine community “satellite hours” meeting at Motor City Java House, they expected to discuss neighborhood concerns — not present an impromptu award.
Police capture escaped inmate after tip from quick-thinking resident in Wayne County
Read full article: Police capture escaped inmate after tip from quick-thinking resident in Wayne CountyA search for an escaped prisoner turned into an eventful day for residents in the Inkster and Garden City area who were on edge.
From crisis response to café chats: Detroit Deputy Mayor Melia Howard is shaping the role her way
Read full article: From crisis response to café chats: Detroit Deputy Mayor Melia Howard is shaping the role her wayMelia Howard is a familiar face around Detroit — dropping in at neighborhood businesses, cutting ribbons at new storefronts, and leading city responses to crises — all while keeping a clear focus: working with and for Detroiters.
Detroit residents are left underwater again as flooding threatens to wash away their future
Read full article: Detroit residents are left underwater again as flooding threatens to wash away their futureWith climate change bringing more rain to the city, it feels like an issue that will only get worse for families in this area without more action
Inside Vista Maria: State investigations lead to more violations at all-girls treatment facility
Read full article: Inside Vista Maria: State investigations lead to more violations at all-girls treatment facilityFormer Vista Maria residents are speaking out as the all-girls residential treatment facility in Dearborn Heights faces new violations.
8 Detroit-area men accused of running international car smuggling operation
Read full article: 8 Detroit-area men accused of running international car smuggling operationEight Metro Detroit men are facing charges in connection with running a high-end car theft and international smuggling scheme, officials announced.
Preliminary hearing scheduled for ex-husband, accomplice charged in killing of woman at Henry Ford Hospital
Read full article: Preliminary hearing scheduled for ex-husband, accomplice charged in killing of woman at Henry Ford HospitalA preliminary exam date has been scheduled for Mario Green, who is accused of killing his ex-wife at Henry Ford Hospital, and Anthony Barnett, Green’s alleged accomplice.
Detroit man arrested for driving impaired on I-96; loaded gun, drugs found in car
Read full article: Detroit man arrested for driving impaired on I-96; loaded gun, drugs found in carA loaded gun and drugs were found in a man’s vehicle after he was pulled over for speeding on I-96 in Detroit and arrested for driving impaired, police said.
Ex-husband, accomplice charged in killing of woman at Henry Ford Hospital to appear in court
Read full article: Ex-husband, accomplice charged in killing of woman at Henry Ford Hospital to appear in courtThe man accused of killing his ex-wife at Henry Ford Hospital are expected to appear in court on Thursday, as well as his alleged accomplice.
Michigan Unemployment Insurance worker pleads guilty to bribery, identity theft
Read full article: Michigan Unemployment Insurance worker pleads guilty to bribery, identity theftRayford said she had engaged in illegal activities that resulted in over $2.86 million in unemployment insurance funds being wrongfully distributed to third-party claimants.
Social media post leads to arrest in porta-potty sexual assault on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Social media post leads to arrest in porta-potty sexual assault on Detroit’s west sideDetroit police have arrested a suspect in a disturbing sexual assault case that occurred on Labor Day on Detroit’s west side.
Detroit Health Department to host free annual Block Party offering services
Read full article: Detroit Health Department to host free annual Block Party offering servicesThis free event aims to provide accessible healthcare services, including health screenings, immunizations, and wellness resources, to Detroit residents as they prepare for the new school year.
DTE Energy’s smart reclosers aim to reduce outages, protect residents
Read full article: DTE Energy’s smart reclosers aim to reduce outages, protect residentsThe utility company is deploying reclosers -- 800-pound smart grid devices that can quickly identify damage during outages and reroute power to maintain service to homes.
Hamtramck council member announces resignation after city manager, police chief terminated
Read full article: Hamtramck council member announces resignation after city manager, police chief terminatedA Hamtramck City Council member announced his resignation as mayor pro tem just days after a controversial vote to terminate both the city manager and police chief.
Detroit park project faces setback as thieves steal newly installed fence. Twice.
Read full article: Detroit park project faces setback as thieves steal newly installed fence. Twice.On Detroit’s west side, members of the Desoto Ellsworth Block Association are turning vacant lots into a neighborhood park — and refusing to be deterred after thieves stole newly installed fencing.
Man abducted, beaten, found tied up alongside burning car on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Man abducted, beaten, found tied up alongside burning car on Detroit’s west sideA Detroit man in his 60s is recovering in the hospital after a harrowing ordeal that sounds like something out of a movie.
Wayne County man accused of coercing 13-year-old girl for sexually explicit photos, videos online
Read full article: Wayne County man accused of coercing 13-year-old girl for sexually explicit photos, videos onlineA Dearborn Heights man is facing federal charges after meeting a 13-year-old girl online and asking her for sexually explicit photos and videos.
20-year-old woman killed in murder-suicide at Westland apartment complex
Read full article: 20-year-old woman killed in murder-suicide at Westland apartment complexThe family of a woman killed Saturday night at a Westland apartment complex say she died in a murder-suicide. Parents of 20-year-old Sarah Carroll say her ex-boyfriend shot and killed her at the apartment complex on Drew Circle Drive before taking his own life.
Cold case solved, human remains found in Tennessee identified as Livonia man
Read full article: Cold case solved, human remains found in Tennessee identified as Livonia manThe remains of a Wayne County man discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2020 have been identified as Gerald J. Forsman from Livonia.
Detroit invests $310,000 in legacy businesses with new grant round
Read full article: Detroit invests $310,000 in legacy businesses with new grant roundWorking with the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, the city will award a bunch of new support for existing businesses, ranging from $2,500 to $50,000.
‘I loved my son’: Detroit mother pleads guilty, sentenced for son’s fentanyl death
Read full article: ‘I loved my son’: Detroit mother pleads guilty, sentenced for son’s fentanyl deathA mother has been sentenced to decades in prison after she gave her son drugs while they were alone at their Detroit home, causing him to go into cardiac arrest and die.
Highland Park crews save elderly dog stuck in sinkhole after fence removal
Read full article: Highland Park crews save elderly dog stuck in sinkhole after fence removalA frightened, trembling dog was rescued early Friday after becoming trapped in a sinkhole near Oakland Avenue and Ferrand Park in Highland Park.
MSP intercepts runaway teen at Detroit Metro Airport minutes before flight to meet online stranger
Read full article: MSP intercepts runaway teen at Detroit Metro Airport minutes before flight to meet online strangerMichigan State Police have intercepted a runaway teen at Detroit Metro Airport minutes before her flight to meet an online stranger.
Woman pleads guilty to selling fentanyl that caused 3 deaths in Grosse Pointe Woods
Read full article: Woman pleads guilty to selling fentanyl that caused 3 deaths in Grosse Pointe WoodsA woman from Harper Woods has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl that led to the deaths of three people in 2023.
Here’s what happened in court for man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder case
Read full article: Here’s what happened in court for man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder caseA motion hearing was held on Friday for the man accused in the cold case murder of a mother who was abducted after dropping her son off at school over 35 years ago.
National Music Walk of Fame project eyes Hart Plaza for Aretha Franklin statue
Read full article: National Music Walk of Fame project eyes Hart Plaza for Aretha Franklin statueDetroit could soon become home to a significant cultural landmark honoring some of America’s most legendary music icons, including the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
Macomb County prosecutor proposes specialty court to tackle Michigan’s $6.6B in unpaid child support
Read full article: Macomb County prosecutor proposes specialty court to tackle Michigan’s $6.6B in unpaid child supportMacomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido states that unpaid child support is one of Michigan’s most significant issues, costing the state $6.6 billion.