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Nya Marshall Hopes Her Second Detroit Restaurant Breathes New Life Into the Community Like...

Native Detroiter Nya Marshall, founder of Ivy Kitchen + Cocktails on Jefferson Avenue, says she saw how her trendy restaurant sparked new life in the community after opening in 2019 in the city’s East Village neighborhood. “There was literally no development going on almost seven years ago,” she said....
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Local pizzerias feeling the effects of customers downsizing their orders

A fresh slice of pizza is hard to beat, but local places like Tania's in Royal Oak say orders aren't popping off like they used to, and there may be a few reasons as to why.
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Jane Fonda to Join Local Advocates Backing Wage Increase for Michigan Workers

Labor advocates with a national group are bringing Jane Fonda to Detroit on Friday to oppose the law now in effect that advocates say hurts restaurant and service workers. Fonda is set to join Michigan workers and members of One Fair Wage Michigan for a “speakout” event Friday at Yum Village, an Afro-Caribbean...
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Michigan Rescuers Find A Shivering Baby In A Sewer And The Truth Stuns Them

Life on the streets is harsh and unpredictable, and the stray dogs have to stay alert at all times. Day after day, they hopelessly scavenge for food and hope to trick their empty bellies, at least, for a while. Stray dogs often cling to each other, looking for comfort and...
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Gas wars in Warren: Sheetz and Speedway stations lure customers with prices under $2...

Gas is already at under $3 per gallon all across Michigan, but a couple of gas stations in Macomb County are getting some attention for bringing prices even lower.
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Detroit sees lowest murder rate since 1965 amid decline in crime

DETROIT – Detroit saw the fewest murders in 2025 since 1965, marking a historic drop in violent crime for the city. All major crime categories, including homicides, nonfatal shootings, and carjackings, saw reductions of at least 10%. It’s the third consecutive year that Detroit has seen a significant drop...
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Detroit police commissioners’ attendance is improving — but four members missed more than a...

Detroit’s Board of Police Commissioners still had attendance issues — but it’s getting better. Outlier Media · Briana Rice · Detroit police commissioners’ attendance is improving — but four members missed more than a third of meetings last year
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Detroit man charged with first degree murder after dispute escalates to deadly shooting at...

A Detroit man was charged with First Degree Murder and a list of additional crimes for a deadly shooting at a lounge on the city’s west side. Police said the shooting happened on January 4 at a lounge on Grand River.
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A Michigan postal worker died in a mail sorting machine. His family is seeking...

DETROIT, MI – A Trenton man working in a U.S. Postal Service mail sorting facility in Allen Park was found dead in one of its machines hours after his shift had ended. Nicholas Acker, 36, was found dead at about 1 p.m. Nov. 8 pinned between a guard rail and conveyor at the USPS Detroit Network Distribution Center,...
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Rainbow PUSH to Host Free “Let Freedom Ring” MLK Celebration at Fox Theatre on...

Rainbow PUSH will bring its “Let Freedom Ring” celebration to Detroit’s Fox Theatre on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 4 p.m., with a free public program marking the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday and recognizing leaders and organizations connected to social justice work.

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