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Cambridge Township says Faster Horses won't return to Michigan International Speedway in 2026, ending a major summer weekend and leaving local businesses and fans uncertain.
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Patient files from Oakland Physical Therapy were found scattered on Longacre Street; the clinic says it is investigating and patients are being urged to monitor credit.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Mary Sheffield tapped Ali Abazeed — Dearborn’s founding public‑health director — as Detroit’s new chief public health officer. The hire brings a neighborhood‑first approach into city hall.
A house fire on Detroit’s east side left one person dead and another hospitalized; the Detroit Fire Department says the home collapsed and the cause remains under review.
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The SEC will add a dozen KLAA schools for 2027–28, expanding to four divisions and reshaping rivalries and travel across southeast Michigan. Athletic directors now must rework schedules and logistics.
A new Inforum snapshot finds women hold 28% of Michigan board seats while executive and named officer roles show mixed results. Progress in boards hasn’t yet translated into broad C‑suite gains.
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Vertical Detroit will close its Centre Street dining room by March 28, 2026, as owners sell the space and expand their Fine Wine Source retail business into Plymouth.
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Mostly sunny Saturday with a high near 40F. Light snow likely late Saturday night into Sunday, with under an inch expected in Detroit and heavier amounts northeast.
A former SIREN leader admitted in federal court to diverting roughly $95,000 meant for survivors and homeless families, triggering local fundraising and federal investigations.
Plymouth’s long-running Bode's Corned Beef House will reopen next Monday under new ownership after closing in December.
Human remains were recovered inside a welded ammonia tank on a Tipton farm. Her husband faces murder charges as the case moves to trial.
Court documents say three former Plymouth‑Canton students pleaded guilty to retrieving and sharing nude photos of women who had been their classmates.
Sunny and mild Friday with gusty southwest winds into the evening; a narrow snow band could drop 1–2 inches late Saturday night. Allow extra time for travel.
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