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...
Is the Vizz-A-Nater the Most Intimidating Food Challenge in Michigan?
As a self-proclaimed foodie, I love a good food challenge. I've watched people square up to nacho platters the size of coffee tables and burgers stacked so high they need structural support. I respect the confidence. I respect the stretch pants. Also, in addition to being a self-proclaimed foodie, I am a...
Rollover Crash on Detroit’s Lodge Freeway Spurs Investigation, Lincoln Driver Vanishes Post-Accident
A rollover crash on the Lodge Freeway in Detroit Saturday night led to one person being hospitalized and sparked an investigation by the Michigan State Police. According to CBS News Detroit, the incident occurred on the northbound side near Livernois Avenue at about 8:30 pm when a Lincoln MKX rear-ended a Ford Fusion...
The Best Steaks In The World Are Made Daily At This Old-Timey Supper Club...
Stepping into this Rochester Road haunt is like sliding into the back of a vintage Cadillac: smooth, dimly lit, and built for comfort. The air in The Clawson Steakhouse is a thick, intoxicating cloud of seared marbling and the sharp, nose-tingling punch of fresh horseradish. You’ll hear the low, brassy swell of a...
Break in Tradition for Retiring Dearborn, MI, Deputy Fire Chief Leaves Firefighters Fuming
Dearborn — The city's firefighters are burning mad over Fire Chief Joseph Murray's decision to ban fire trucks from a deputy chief's retirement party at a Dearborn bar Thursday — a break from a popular tradition, the chief's critics said. Asked about his decision, Murray initially replied: "I...
