After Nearly 5 Years, Bronze Door Restaurant in Grosse Pointe Farms is Closing
The Bronze Door Restaurant at 123 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms, which served classic American fare, is closing after New Year’s Eve, after nearly five years in business. "Thank you for your patronage and loyalty to the Bronze Door," the restaurant posted on social media. "Our last day...
Colleagues escort Wolverine Lake police sergeant battling cancer to chemotherapy appointment
Police officers from Wolverine Lake, Novi, Wixom and Milford joined with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department to escort Sgt John Marasco from his Livonia home to his chemotherapy appointment at the University of Michigan Northville Health Center
16-Year-Old Boy Struck by Car While Helping Stranded Driver: ‘Real Long Road Ahead of...
A 16-year-old boy was critically injured while trying to help a stranded motorist in Michigan, turning a simple errand into a life-threatening ordeal. Alexander Johnson was on his way to pick up eggs for his grandmother when he stopped at an intersection in Dearborn Heights around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23, after...
Trailblazers! Black Women Assume Historic Mayoral Roles in U.S. Cities on Jan. 1, 2026
January 1, 2026, marked significant milestones in municipal leadership as three Black women were sworn in as mayors in major U.S. cities,… The post Trailblazers! Black Women Assume Historic Mayoral Roles in U.S. Cities on Jan. 1, 2026 appeared first on Shine My Crown .
Michigan minimum wage increases to $13.73/hour, sparking mixed reactions from workers and businesses
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan's minimum wage jumped from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour on Jan. 1, marking a significant increase that has workers celebrating while some restaurant owners express concerns about rising operational costs. See the full video below. The wage increase affects thousands of workers across...
This Iconic Michigan Breakfast Spot Makes Fridays Feel Complete
Fridays in Ferndale feel brighter the moment The Fly Trap unlocks its doors on Woodward Avenue. A cozy burst of color and sizzle greets you as plates zip past with aromas that could win a popularity contest. The menu reads like a postcard from everywhere, yet it feels unmistakably Michigan...
Police investigate shooting in Inkster, Michigan
Police in Inkster, Michigan, are investigating a shooting that happened on New Year's Eve.
Bees in the D: Detroit’s Buzzing Community of Pollinators
Detroit has long been known for its cars, music, and resilience, but another movement is quietly humming across the city—the revival of pollinators. At the center of this is Bees in the D, a nonprofit organization founded by Brian Peterson and others who saw the value of bringing honeybees and native pollinators back...
Chalkbeat Detroit: Detroit School District Stands to Lose $2.2 million in State Funding For...
This story originally appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit. Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Detroit’s school superintendent wants legislators to change a state law that mandates penalties for not meeting daily attendance...
Detroit Mayor Sheffield Appoints Ex-Councilman Fred Durhal III Director of State Governmental Affairs
Newly minted Mayor Mary Sheffield has appointed former Councilman Fred Durhal III as the city’s director of state governmental affairs to deal with Lansing lawmakers on behalf of the city. Durhal, 41, who served on City Council from December 2021 to December 2025, ran last year for mayor but...

















