"A view of Detroit during sunset from Windsor." -- Mark Hewer
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Weather: High 91°, Low 73° ⛈️
There is a risk for severe weather today in Michigan. However, it may not impact southeastern Michigan as severely. Here's how Ben Bailey put it: "Expect a few thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with a slightly better chance around midnight. That’s when weakening storms from west Michigan will arrive."
We'll be tracking it all day today. Stay with us!
Check the latest forecast at ClickOnDetroit.com/WeatherCenter.
Traffic: Another I-75 overnight closure ⛔
Here we go again.
Weather permitting, MDOT said crews will close both directions of I-75 for bridge beam setting at the Wattles Road overpass. The full closure will begin at 9:30 p.m. tonight and end by 5 a.m. tomorrow.
- Southbound I-75 will be closed from Square Lake to 14 Mile roads, and northbound from Big Beaver to Crooks roads.
- Southbound I-75 detour will direct traffic west on Square Lake Road to southbound Woodward Avenue to eastbound I-696 back to southbound I-75.
- Northbound I-75 detour will use Big Beaver Road, to northbound Crooks Road, to westbound M-59 back to northbound I-75.
Drivers in Wayne County, meanwhile, should be on the lookout for this one on Telegraph Road:
- NB US-24 (Telegraph Rd) from I-96 to 5 Mile Rd closed for construction TODAY
Always check the live Traffic Map here.
Metro Detroit Youth Day at Belle Isle 🚸
The 37th annual Metro Detroit Youth Day is today! The event, which attracts more than 30,000 youngsters to a special day of games, sports clinics, entertainment, a free lunch and other activities, will be held at a new location this year: Between the Casino and the Scott Fountain at Belle Isle. It had to move a bit due to flooding in the original area. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Paul W. Smith, Local 4's Marla Drutz, Warren Evans, Bud Denker, Belle Isle Conservancy, Lomas Brown are among the special honorees at this year's events.
Murals in the Market roster 🖼️
At 10:30 a.m. today, Eastern Market leaders will announce the fifth annual Murals In The Market international mural festival roster, and unveil the first official mural of 2019 featuring new artwork by acclaimed Detroit artist Olyami Dabls.
Free chairs and desks for Hamtramck schools! 🪑
Great news for Hamtramck schools today! The We Are Here Foundation will donate more than $12,000 (two truckloads) worth of school furniture including chairs and desks to the Hamtramck Public Schools district. The organization said it has already supplied the Hamtramck Public Schools with more than 10 other truckloads in the past years, furniture the school district cannot afford. Organizers say most school districts in southeastern Michigan cannot afford basic furniture and often rely on services like the We Are Here Foundation to fill those gaps.
Lee Iacocca funeral live stream ⛪
The funeral for Lee Iacocca, the auto industry icon who died July 2 at age 94, is today in Bloomfield Hills. You can watch it live here beginning at 10:55 a.m. The family is asking that donations be made to Massachusetts General Hospital -- click here.
🗓️ Here's what's on the calendar:
- July 16 -- 🚀🌕 Apollo 11 launches 50 years ago
- July 18-21 -- 🎨 Ann Arbor Art Fair -- here's what to know
- July 20 -- 🎶 Jeff Lynne's ELO at Little Caesars Arena
- July 20 -- 👨🚀🌕 Apollo 11 first Moon Landing 50th anniversary
- July 21 -- 🌮 Taco Showdown Detroit 2019 at Eastern Market
- July 22 -- Taste Fest 2019 at Jimmy Johns Field
- July 23 -- NAACP National Convention Diversity Career Fair at Cobo Center
- July 26 -- 🍺 Ypsilanti Summer Beer Festival
- July 27-28 -- MO POP Festival 2019
Check the Live Guide calendar for more local events, and post your own.
- Tonight: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo 40th Anniversary Tour is at Motor City Casino at 8 p.m.
- The Concert of Colors starts: It's a free celebration of the many ethnicities and cultures represented by the people of southeast Michigan and the indigenous music of Detroit. It runs July 10-18.
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The Michigan Renaissance Festival is back for 2019, and once again, Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit have an exclusive half-off deal for you!
It's available for a limited-time - you can only buy these tickets for a 50% discount through Aug. 17.
Here's a link to learn more about the 2019 Renaissance Festival. This year's festival runs weekends and Labor Day, Aug. 17 to Sept. 29. The fun all happens at 12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI 48442.
Adventure awaits! Purchase your half-off tickets here!
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