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Two people were found dead inside vehicles on Detroit’s east side Wednesday night in what police said appeared to be a drive‑by shooting. Detectives are investigating.
A 24-year-old was arrested after an early‑morning hit‑and‑run at Nine Mile and Van Dyke left a 54‑year‑old pedestrian dead; police say the car was recovered in Detroit.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Detroit’s inaugural Hart of Detroit Summer Festival arrives June 19 at Hart Plaza with Kash Doll, BabyTron and Fetty Wap, local vendors and two stages. Early-bird tickets are available.
A 34-year-old die setter was pinned between two dies and killed at a Howell plant, state officials say. MIOSHA lists the death as Michigan’s 12th workplace fatality this year.
Movement hits Hart Plaza May 23 6 25 with more than 115 acts. Here are the essentials on tickets, transit, lockers and what’s prohibited at the festival.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The Michigan DNR will rework traffic on Belle Isle this month, converting Central Avenue and adding a continuous two‑way bike loop; short closures are planned to finish the work.
Politics & Govt in ...
Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, adding a heavyweight surrogate while polls show the race still unsettled.
Strong winds on May 18 ripped part of an early‑childhood center's roof in Barry County, leaving heavy damage and prompting structural inspections.
Community & Society in ...
The Gilbert Family Foundation announced a $6.4M grant to extend Venture 313 and put fresh capital into Detroit startups.
A Clinton Township man has been arraigned on a felony OWI charge after prosecutors say he struck and killed a Mount Clemens man on March 27.
Bay City will host a public meet-and-greet and interviews for four city manager finalists next Tuesday evening. The commission is taking community input as it evaluates candidates.
Food & Drinks in ...
Hybrid schedules and a softer economy have thinned Detroit's weekday lunch crowds, forcing restaurants to rethink noon service. Operators are trimming hours and chasing catering and takeout.
MSU's Board of Trustees scheduled an 8 p.m. Zoom special meeting Sunday to consider a personnel action and proposed revisions to the board's code of ethics.
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