Checking out Mack Avenue’s Chick-Fil-A
The new Chick-Fil-A on Mack Avenue officially opened on Nov. 13, drawing significant attention from the community. While the food quality was consistent with what I personally expect from the chain, several aspects of the location’s setup created challenges, especially on its first day. One of the most notable...
Fire destroys Garden City building on Middlebelt Road
A large fire broke out Sunday evening at a commercial building on Middlebelt Road in Garden City, sending flames and smoke dozens of feet into the air as firefighters battled the blaze for hours.
Layoffs hit automotive supplier Avancez
HAZEL PARK — Automotive supplier Avancez is cutting its second shift this month, resulting in the permanent layoffs of 143 workers at its Hazel Park facility. The move was detailed in a notice submitted Nov. 7 by Avancez in compliance with WARN — the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988. WARN is...
Semi jackknifes on I-75 after driver loses control
WAYNE COUNTY, MI – A portion of I-75 was closed Sunday morning, Dec. 7, after a semi jackknifed and blocked all lanes of travel, Michigan State Police said. The freeway has since reopened, police said. A crash was reported around 8:40 a.m. along northbound I-75 near Dixie Highway in...
17 Best Mexican Restaurants In Michigan You Need To Visit In 2026
Michigan serves up some incredible Mexican food, and I have spent years hunting down the best spots from Detroit to Traverse City. Tacos, enchiladas, sizzling fajitas, and rich moles wait at every turn across this state. Some restaurants have been family-run for decades, while others push boundaries with modern...
Man accused of hitting principal, school safety officer with vehicle at Jr. High School...
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s office filed the charges against Lemuel Young, 45, last Friday, a day after he allegedly hit the safety officer and principal at Bemis Jr. High School in Sterling Heights.
Detroit residents rank among most uncaring, report says
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Detroit residents rank as some of the most uncaring in the country, according to a new WalletHub report. WalletHub compared 100 of the most populous cities across three categories, including Caring for the Community, Caring for the Vulnerable, and Caring in the Workforce, to determine which...
All 3,500 Pounds of RoboCop Nostalgia Is Now on Display in Detroi
The legendary RoboCop statue — 11 feet tall, 3,500 pounds of bronze — is finally at home in Detroit’s Eastern Market. Fans, selfie-sticks at the ready.
People Drive From All Over Michigan For The Unbeatable Deals At This Gigantic Flea...
In the heart of Waterford Township sits a bargain hunter’s utopia so magnetic it pulls in shoppers from every corner of Michigan like a retail black hole. Dixieland Flea Market isn’t merely a place to shop—it’s a weekend pilgrimage, a treasure-seeking adventure where the thrill of discovery trumps the convenience of...
Michigan Central leads new era of urban drone testing through AAIR initiative
DETROIT – Michigan Central is emerging as a key ecosystem for drone companies and operators, advancing urban drone technology and applications. Matthew Whitaker, director of the mobility innovation platform at Michigan Central, said the site and its partners are helping startups build scalable drone businesses in a...

















