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Crews worked overnight after multiple water main breaks left parts of Madison Heights with discolored taps; city officials say repairs should wrap up by Sunday and there is no boil advisory.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The buyer of the former Masco headquarters has begun marketing the 415,000‑sq‑ft Taylor campus for conversion and large‑format uses. The purchase closed in October 2025.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Kent County judge sentenced Cody Skaggs to as much as 30 years after an Oct. 30 high-speed chase that ended with a break-in and barricade at a Belmont retirement community.
SF Capital Group arranged a $32M non‑recourse bridge loan to fund renovations at a 368‑unit Shelby Township apartment complex. The three‑year interest‑only structure gives the sponsor time to execute upgrades.
Fayette Township’s planning commission denied Ranger Power’s 140‑MW Heartwood II permit after months of packed hearings and a zoning consultant’s recommendation. Legal options for the developer remain.
Food & Drinks in ...
Little Nest Coffee Roasters is moving into downtown Grosse Pointe Woods with on-site roasting and a caregiver-friendly play area. Owners are finishing renovations and hiring baristas.
A 76,000-square-foot Meijer Fresh is planned at Gratiot and 15 Mile after Breakpoint Investments bought the Regional Shopping Center and agreed to demolish the vacant Big Lots.
Detroit Public Media is preparing to break ground on a $40M Piquette campus that will fold TV and radio under one roof and add community studios and a theater.
A police pursuit on Detroit's west side ended in a crash Thursday that left a man impaled and a neighborhood reeling.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Dave Chappelle will play Little Caesars Arena on June 15 and tickets go on sale Friday at noon. Expect a phone‑free, "Pulling Up" night with Yondr pouches in use.
A man in his late 20s died in a crash at 18 Mile and Mound in Sterling Heights; officers closed the intersection while investigating.
Politics & Govt in ...
Sheriff Mike Murphy confirmed the county's contract with Flock Safety, prompting residents to warn the cameras could create a searchable surveillance dragnet.
Ford and federal safety officials have issued a 'Do Not Drive' advisory for roughly 4,653 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles over a possible ball‑joint assembly defect. Dealers will inspect and repair affected cars for free.
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