Since 2013, Chicago artist Jim Bachor has turned potholes on the city streets into mosaics. At WGN9, he writes: What got me going with mosaics originally was the durability. I visited Pompeii for … Keep Reading…
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Monday officially designated part of the Lodge Freeway in honor of the late Queen of Soul. The proclamation comes about two weeks after it was announced she … Keep Reading…
A local veteran from Lincoln Park has been running hundreds of races while honoring fallen soldiers at the same time. Aaron Bartal spent six years in the Army. He says … Keep Reading…
When it comes to in-state recruiting, Michigan and Michigan State are in a constant battle. One battle currently in progress is for the commitment of Clarkston DE/OL Rocco Spindler. Recognize the name? If you are a fan … Keep Reading…
The Henry Ford Health System has unveiled a new Mobile Mammography vehicle, which is pushing the drive for breast cancer screening and education across southeast Michigan.The vehicle is fully-equipped with … Keep Reading…
A lack of sidewalks, paths and infrastructure is preventing many people from walking and biking, a Southeast Michigan Coalition of Governments survey of more than 3,000 metro Detroit residents found. The survey “showed … Keep Reading…
We’ve been warning you all week.. this weekend is going to be a scorcher! If you’re looking for a place to cool off or maybe a place to kickback with … Keep Reading…
The origins of graffiti and street art speak to a lawless, anti-corporate attitude by the artists themselves. However, with the surge in popularity of the medium over the last decade … Keep Reading…
Not to be upstaged by its numerous diners, Detroit has an abundance of excellent delis ranging from Italian markets serving sub sandwiches to full-service Jewish delicatessens serving matzo ball soup … Keep Reading…
After making 2018’s wild Boarding House Reach, Jack White decided it was time to take a little pressure off himself. So he re-formed the Raconteurs — the band he put … Keep Reading…
The L’Anse Creuse Foundation is inviting supporters to “creuse” into the sunset with a new fundraising event hosted on Ovation yacht this summer. The Pauline Pavlick Memorial Sunset Dinner Creuse … Keep Reading…
Having a tough time keeping up with all the new dining options? Welcome to the Opening Report, a regularly-updated roundup of restaurant openings big and small across metro Detroit (and a … Keep Reading…
The Michigan Chronicle Men of Excellence Awards, in its 13th year, recognizes local African-American men who inspire others through their vision, leadership, exceptional achievements, and participation in community service. They … Keep Reading…
In January 2015, Arizona startup Local Motors 3-D printed a car live at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. A machine the size of a single-car garage, a … Keep Reading…
We love summer in Michigan. There’s nothing like beaches, sun and spending time with family and friends at a cool restaurant with a lively patio party.As part of our latest … Keep Reading…
ROYAL OAK, MI — The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is celebrating World Snake Day on Tuesday, July 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Detroit Zoo’s Holden Reptile … Keep Reading…
The Detroit Pistons will hold an online auction for collectibles honoring the history from their former home The Palace of Auburn Hills.The auction started Thursday at 10 a.m. A portion … Keep Reading…
Rick Novasky has never forgotten the day back in the 1980s when he was working a shift in the ticket office at Detroit’s Michigan Central Station. “A gentleman walked up … Keep Reading…
Tiny houses are often mocked as millennial indulgences, a faddish protest against the clutter of modern life and our extravagant use of the earth’s resources. In a Detroit neighborhood still … Keep Reading…
We just visited this exhibition in Flint. Well worth the short trip from Metro Detroit! Six centuries of fashion are explored in the breathtaking art of Belgian artist Isabelle de … Keep Reading…