Feed the city returns this thanksgiving holiday, volunteers & donations needed
The annual Feed the City initiative is returning on Saturday, November 22, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sip on Six (7512 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221) — and organizers are calling on the community to come together once again to make a difference. @keyytoii. This year’s goal...
Nanny accused of killing grandfather to undergo competency evaluation
PONTIAC, Mich. (Court TV) — A woman accused of murdering an elderly grandfather while he was caring for his grandchild has been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation. Samantha Booth is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse after allegedly stabbing 83-year-old David Ong at his daughter’s home. At the time,...
Detroit’s enormous American flag vanishes day after its big reveal
The massive American flag draped over the new Hudson’s building in downtown Detroit didn’t last long. Just a day after unveiling the enormous banner Thursday, Bedrock removed the flag because of the wind, a company spokeswoman tells Metro Times. But don’t worry, Detroit. The flag isn’t gone for...
Pontiac man sentenced for deadly 2024 police chase crash in Warren
WARREN, Mich. – A man from Pontiac will spend years in jail after a 2024 police chase that ended in a deadly crash in Warren. It happened on June 29, 2024, near the intersection of 10 Mile and Dequindre roads. According to authorities, two Warren police officers were on...
Man in critical condition, 2 women also injured in house fire
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A man and two women were injured in a house fire Saturday afternoon in Detroit. Firefighters were called to the 11700 block of Winthrop for a house fire at about 3:30 p.m. When they arrived less than five minutes later, there was a woman in the yard. They entered the house and discovered a man and...
Nearly 170 DTW flights cancelled over weekend, more than 90 cancelled Monday
ROMULUS, MI — Around 90 flights at Detroit Metropolitan Airport were cancelled Monday as the federal government shutdown impacting air traffic controllers continues. As of noon Nov. 10, 39 flights departing from the Detroit-area airport were cancelled, according to data from FlightAware. Another 52 set to land at the...
Michigan Volunteer’s Routine Morning Reveals Shivering Puppies Clinging To Each Other In Fear
Dogs thrive when surrounded by affection and attention, and this is especially true for fragile puppies. With nurturing, they grow into confident companions. Sadly, many are denied this chance. Abandonment or surrender often leaves them frightened and uncertain of what lies ahead. This was the reality for Zeus and...
Police arrest man accused of pointing ‘AK-47 style rifle’ at clerk in Troy gas...
Troy Police have arrested a man accused in a gunpoint gas station robbery caught on video. Joseph Louis Carter, 38, is charged in connection with an incident at the Shell station on Rochester Road at South Boulevard.
Behind the scenes of Detroit’s Thanksgiving parade float preparations and safety measures
DETROIT – Detroit Thanksgiving parade floats get intense practice for smooth Woodward Avenue route. With less than three weeks until Thanksgiving, The Parade Company is ramping up preparations to ensure everything is perfect for America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. Don Morris, senior director of operations for...
Detroit People Mover to temporarily close for track maintenance
Detroit's free public transit service, known as the People Mover, will be temporarily shut down starting Monday to allow crews to install a new track switch.
