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The Livonia Daly Drive‑In announced it will close later in 2026 after more than 67 years. The Plymouth Road diner says it will remain open through the summer.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
ACM's CEO is stepping down as the Willow Run test center pivots into highway-level autonomous testing, where suppliers like Visteon are already running trials.
Community & Society in ...
Dan Gilbert's fund is pressing Michigan lawmakers to renew Pay As You Stay before a June sunset. The group's Detroit Tax Relief Fund says it has cleared $52M in back taxes for about 13,000 families.
Retail & Industry in ...
Tesla landed a Sourcewell contract that opens sales to 50,000+ public agencies — a direct challenge to Ford and GM's fleet stronghold. The agreement speeds purchases and allows upfitting for police and utility uses.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Detroit police released photos after two men allegedly broke into a vacant Navahoe Street home six times during renovations. A $1,000 reward is being offered for tips.
Neighbors in Detroit's Barton-McFarland say crews reopened a trench that blocked driveways and left narrow metal plates in place; the city says it's revising the plan.
Arts & Culture in ...
Jennifer Gilbert is consigning major works to Sotheby’s, with proceeds to fund Lumana, the new Detroit arts nonprofit planned for Stanton Yards. The lineup includes Joan Mitchell and Kenneth Noland.
Chrysler is recalling 65,348 Ram pickups after a dashboard software bug can blank instrument clusters and hide safety warnings. Dealers will reprogram affected trucks free; owner notices begin May 28.
A boat capsized in the Detroit River near the Gordie Howe Bridge Tuesday; responders pulled multiple people from the water and one was checked for hypothermia.
Politics & Govt in ...
Michigan's elections bureau has demanded records after Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop said she ran a 'corrective audit' of voter registrations.
Real Estate & Development in ...
GM has closed on the big redevelopment at the former Palace of Auburn Hills, moving the long‑dormant site toward a large supplier campus and hundreds of jobs. State and local filings point to Piston Automotive as the planned operator.
A Wayne County jury heard opening testimony Monday as former Melvindale Lt. Matthew Furman faces felony and misdemeanor charges alleging repeated tasing and other force.
A Michigan State Police trooper pulled a 15-year-old from a burning stolen pickup after a crash in Detroit. The teen was treated at a hospital and released to his mother pending juvenile review.
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