Stolen tip jar returned to Warren restaurant with surprising twist
A stolen tip jar has been returned to Mr. Miguel's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Warren with an unexpected surprise — decorations, extra money, and a handwritten apology letter signed "Swiper."
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q To Close After 63 Years in Detroit
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q shuts its doors after Sunday, Feb. 8. That ends a 63-year stretch in Detroit. The carryout spot on Beaubien put up a sign on the front door to break the news. "We will be permanently closed after Sunday, Feb. 8," reads the sign, as shared by...
‘Not right at all’: Woman wanted for stealing restaurant’s tip jar, police say
WARREN, Mich. (WXYZ) – Police in Michigan are searching for a woman who was caught on video stealing a tip jar full of cash meant for a restaurant’s teenage employees. It was a normal day for the staff of Mr. Miguel’s Mexican Grill and Cantina in Warren until the woman decided to take the tip jar money for herself.
13 Best Mexican Restaurants In Michigan To Check Out This February
February in Michigan is a gray-scale endurance test, and my personal remedy is the humid, neon-lit sanctuary of a local taqueria. Stepping into these amazing spots, the air hits you like a warm, spicy fan, thick with the scent of rendering carnitas, toasted cumin, and corn masa puffing on a hot flat-top. It’s a...
Detroit families eligible for $4,500 through new Rx Kids program
DETROIT, MI - Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday, Feb. 9 announced the launch of Rx Kids in the city, marking the largest expansion yet of the nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash assistance program. The program, led by Michigan State University, opens enrollment immediately for eligible...
5 Major Restaurant Chains Closing It’s Doors in Michigan: This March 2026
If you are planning your March dinner out, you might find some familiar spots have permanently turned off the grills. Here are the major restaurant chains closing doors in Michigan this March. 1. Bahama Breeze: A Final Sunset in Livonia. The most localized hit to Michigan’s casual dining scene this...
Detroit man, Cass Tech alum brought to US at 4 years old, detained by...
FOX 2 - Family and friends claim 23-year-old, Alcides Caceres, grew up in Detroit, graduated from Cass Tech, and has a successful business. Documents show he came to this country illegally from Honduras when he was 4 years old - and now he has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement for over a month.
This Michigan Fish Fry Spot Is So Good, Locals Say It’s Worth The Drive
I’m a firm believer that some of the best things in Detroit are draped in neon and stuck in a glorious 1950s time warp. There is a specific kind of magic at this special spot. It’s the smell of bubbling peanut oil and the briny, golden promise of a fish fry that hasn’t changed its rhythm since Eisenhower was in office.
Michigan’s coldest temperature ever was recorded on this day in 1934
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
El Amanecer brings hearty Puerto Rican cuisine to Downriver
El Amanecer in Ecorse graces the 2026 Detroit Free Press/Chevy Detroit Top 10 New Restaurants & Dining Experiences list at No. 8 for its authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and enchanting service. For many years, the only place to enjoy a proper plate of arroz con gandules in a restaurant setting in metro Detroit was at...
