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A national ad campaign accuses Ford, GM and Toyota of backing away from electric vehicles and tying the retreat to higher pump prices in Michigan and beyond.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Scammers posing as leaders at Kirk in the Hills have been pressuring parishioners for gift cards and large wire transfers, the church says. Leaders reported the fraud to police and federal agencies.
Mayor Mary Sheffield and DDOT officials dedicated a new $160M Coolidge Terminal on Detroit's west side, a 200,000-square-foot campus to centralize storage, maintenance and operations.
A 19-year-old former DPD trainee was arraigned on a reckless-driving causing death charge after a Feb. 28 pedestrian fatality on Grand River Avenue.
Food & Drinks in ...
Homies, the viral Montreal‑born doughnut chain, has listed 23780 Michigan Ave in Dearborn as "coming soon." Expect colorful pizza‑style doughnuts, Dubai chocolate and milkshakes.
Politics & Govt in ...
Kent County Sheriff Michelle LaJoye‑Young will retire in October 2026 after 37 years with the department, creating an opening that Undersheriff Bryan Muir plans to pursue. The county says a transition timeline will be announced soon.
Jordan Ellington was sentenced in Macomb County after a jury convicted him of assaulting his 77‑year‑old grandmother by wrapping a belt around her neck.
Sports in ...
The 45th National Veterans Wheelchair Games bring roughly 500 veteran athletes to Detroit July 9–14 for more than 20 adaptive sports across Huntington Place, Belle Isle and downtown sites.
Olga's Fresh, an Olga's Kitchen offshoot, opens next week at 770 E. Big Beaver in Troy with build‑your‑own Mediterranean bowls, vegan and gluten‑free options, and quick service.
Retail & Industry in ...
Detroit‑born Stars + Honey landed national Target distribution after a $24M growth investment, using the funds to scale manufacturing and widen its retail footprint.
A 21-year-old was arrested after a Chester Township domestic incident where a shot was fired; deputies say a pregnant woman and an 18-month-old child were rescued and are safe.
A midday dispute on Detroit’s west side left a man wounded and a neighbor in custody; police say the shooting is under investigation.
City Council approved a one‑year extension of Motor City Match, preserving grants and design support that help Detroit entrepreneurs open storefronts. The move keeps another round of awards on the calendar.
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