‘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...
Washtenaw County sheriff says cooperating with ICE puts community members at risk
The impact of the recent series of fatal encounters between some Minnesota residents and agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement is being felt in metro Detroit. Several law enforcement officials in the region say they do not want to cooperate with deportation operations conducted by ICE. That includes...
See Monroe County’s restaurant inspections from January
Routine food service inspections are a vital part of protecting a community's overall health and the Monroe County Health Department inspects different licensed food service establishments every month. "Public Health works to prevent and mitigate disease and disability in the population," Monroe County Health...
