Metro Events Guide: Escape into music and theatre this weekend in metro Detroit
From rocking folk to film classics, metro Detroit’s musical soul is blasting at full volume this weekend. Prepare your ears for some great performances from here to Ann Arbor, and see the sights of local art across multiple venues and forms. Upcoming events (Jan. 29 to Feb. 4) Detroit...
Law enforcement investigates possible swatting incident at Wayne Community Schools
A number of area law enforcement agencies were dispatched to Wayne Community Schools on Friday morning after the school received a threat over the phone. The school buildings went into lockdown midmorning as the Wayne Police Department, Wayne County Sheriff's Office and Nebraska State Patrol arrived on scene....
‘There’s just delays’: Communities get creative during road salt shortage
HAMBURG TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — All across metro Detroit, the shortage of rock salt is driving up demand and leaving businesses and homeowners frustrated. Some communities say they’ve been forced to explore other options like sand. With this deep freeze still underway, I talked with those making changes to stay a...
Symphonic PFunk, celebrating George Clinton, leads the metro area’s music weekend
George Clinton has been encouraging music fans to free their minds for well over 50 years now. But even his mind is a bit blown by the prospect of this weekend’s “Symphonic PFunk: Celebrating the Music of Parliament Funkadelic.”. As the title indicates, the show on Saturday, Jan....
Saline Area Schools Reaches New Collective Bargaining Agreements
The Saline Area Schools Board of Education approved new contracts with the two union groups at its January 27 board meeting that will see both get increases. The Board of Education voted unanimously to ratify both contracts. The school board approved the Saline Educational Support Personnel Association Collective...
Metro Detroit businesses split on staying open during anti-ICE protest
Some businesses chose to remain open during anti-ICE protests, offering what they described as safe spaces for their communities while others closed their doors in solidarity with the demonstrations.
This Quirky Michigan Deli Serves Up The Best Reuben Sandwiches You’ll Ever Try
I spent some years living in Ann Arbor, and I can tell you that the rye bread at Zingerman’s has a scent so distinct it practically pulls you up Detroit Street by the nose. Standing in line, you’re wrapped in a lively soundtrack of knives thwacking against butcher blocks and the high-energy chatter of a staff that...
Inside a 55,000 Sq. Ft. Italian Marketplace Built Around Fresh Pasta and Wine
Standing grand and inviting, Cantoro’s Italian Market & Trattoria in Plymouth, MI, is more than just a market—it’s an immersive experience steeped in the rich aromas and vibrant flavors of Italy. Spanning an impressive 55,000 square feet, this bustling hub is a culinary playground for food enthusiasts.
Saline Twp Rescinds Industrial Zoning, Ends Data Center Referendum Path
At an overflow special meeting Wednesday evening, the Saline Township Board voted unanimously to rescind its earlier decision to rezone property tied to a proposed superscale data center from A-1 Agricultural to I-1 Industrial. The decision followed remarks from David Landry, the attorney representing the township in...
Michigan Has a Museum Where Kids Can Launch Rockets and Use Real Pulley Systems
Looking for a place where kids can get messy with science, launch air rockets, and actually feel how pulleys multiply force?. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum delivers colorful, four-story fun with 250 plus exhibits that invite curiosity to take the lead. You will find water tables, sound labs, electricity play, and...
