Detroit Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing 55-Year-Old Tamara Chapman
The Detroit Police Department is asking for help to locate Tamara Chapman, 55, who went missing on Wednesday, from her home on the 5000 block of Parker Street in Detroit. She is 5'3", weighs 180 pounds, has light brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a blue and white sundress while carrying a black...
Labor Day parade in Detroit’s Corktown draws thousands supporting workers
DETROIT – Thousands took to the streets of Corktown on Labor Day for the annual parade celebrating workers and their contributions. “You know, labor has been under attack for decades and we’re at a point where labor in Michigan is building more power,” said Scott Holiday, with Detroit Action.
Allen Park’s Paint the Park project aims to brighten the community
"Every painting tells the history or tells a story about a community member," Michelle Tanguay said about Paint the Park.
Detroit River nonprofit targets wetlands loss with island habitat restoration
Planet Detroit originally published this story. Sign up for Planet Detroit’s weekly newsletter here. Friends of the Detroit River board member says “what if” restoration projects became reality with Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funds. Celeron and Sugar Islands, two of the restoration projects, are publicly...
Southwest Detroit man kidnapped, beaten and left in burning SUV on east side
A Southwest Detroit man was taken from outside of his home, beaten, and then left inside a burning SUV miles away on Monday.
These Shirts Are Called ‘Wife-Beaters’ Because Of A Detroit Man
It’s worn by action heroes and everyday guys—but calling these shirts “wife-beaters” started because of a brutal 1947 murder in Detroit.
People Drive From All Over Michigan For The Brisket At This Legendary Smokehouse
The moment you catch that first whiff of wood smoke and spice wafting through the Dearborn Heights air, you know you’re in for something extraordinary. A.B.’s Smokehouse isn’t just another restaurant—it’s a destination that has Michigan barbecue enthusiasts mapping out road trips and clearing their schedules just to...
2 taken to hospital after ‘preventable’ crash shuts down I-94 on Labor Day, drunk...
Michigan State Police say drunken driving is suspected in a crash that shut down I-94 in Detroit, early in the morning on Labor Day. Two people were taken to a hospital.
Four Suspects Charged After Stolen Vehicle Chase and Crash in Rochester Hills
ROCHESTER HILLS, MICHIGAN – Four men have been charged following a police chase involving a stolen vehicle that ended in a crash and foot pursuit in Rochester Hills last week, according to FOX 2 Detroit . Chase Ends in Crash and Foot Pursuit. The incident began around 6 a.m....
On This Day In Michigan History: Lily Tomlin is born in Detroit
DETROIT, Mich. (WILX) - On this day in 1939, actress and comedienne Lily Tomlin was Born in Detroit. Tomlin rose to fame on Laugh-In and went to star in TV, movies and on Broadway. With a career spanning decades, she’s won Emmys, a Grammy and a Tony, making her one...