"A parade of Ford Model Aβs rolling through Corktown." -- @3andathird/Instagram
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Weather:Β High 86Β°, Low 70° β
Starting to feel more like August summer this weekend and next week, with temps back into the upper 80s and even into the 90s.
There are thunderstorm chances on Saturday, but not until later in the afternoon and evening. The first part of the Woodward Dream Cruise should be dry.
Check the latest forecast at ClickOnDetroit.com/WeatherCenter.
Traffic:Β Lots to knowΒ π§
If you have any plans this weekend, you should take a few traffic notes before heading out.
- SB M-10 (Lodge Freeway) will be closed at Wyoming Avenue in Detroit until Monday morning.
- I-94 bridge, road repair project near Detroit Metro Airport started on Friday and will last through the fall.
- Westbound I-94 is closedΒ in Detroit for repairs through Monday morning.
Check the full list of weekend construction in Metro Detroit right here. Spoiler alert: it's long.
π§ Always check the live Traffic Map here.
It was another busy week in Metro Detroit -- let's look back at the top stories:Β
2 Michigan beaches ranked among 50 best in AmericaΒ ποΈ
Two Michigan beaches have been ranked among the best in America.Β Big 7 Travel released their list of the 50 best beaches in America this week.
DNR confirms cougar sighting in Northern MichiganΒ πΎ
A mountain lion image caught on a landownerβs trail camera in Gogebic County has been confirmed as the stateβs 39th cougar report since 2008.
Michigan lake named one of the best party lakes in AmericaΒ π€
If you want to party on a lake, Michigan is a great place to make that happen.Β Thrillist released their list of the best party lakes in America this week and one Michigan lake made the list - it probably won't surprise you. (No, it's not Torch Lake)
Michigan's 'The Victors' named best fight song in college football historyΒ β‘
From touching the banner to the winged helmets to playing in front of 100,000 fans every Saturday, the Michigan football program boasts some of the greatest traditions in the sport.Β This week, Sports Illustrated recognized another Michigan tradition, naming "The Victors" the best fight song in college football history.
β¨ Local events happening today:Β
- Renaissance Festival begins!Β βοΈβ
- Ann Arbor Blues FestivalΒ π·
- Nelly, TLC and Flo Rida at DTE Energy Music TheatreΒ πΆ
- Michigan Comic Convention at Cobo CenterΒ
- Chattanooga FC at Detroit City FCΒ β½
- India Day atΒ Suburban Collection ShowplaceΒ π
- Rich the Kid at Aretha Franklin AmphitheatreΒ πΆ
- Howell Melon FestivalΒ π
β¨ Here's what's on the extended calendar:
- Aug. 23 -- Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills at Ford Field
- Aug. 29 -- Michigan State Fair begins π‘
- Aug. 30 -- Michigan State football opener vs. TulsaΒ π
- Aug. 30 -- Arts, Beats and Eats weekend πΌοΈ πΆ π
- Aug. 31Β -- Detroit Jazz Festival kicks offΒ π·
- Aug. 31 -- Michigan footballΒ opener vs. Middle Tenn. StateΒ π
- Sept. 2 -- πΊπΈ Labor Day
- Sept. 7 -- Dally in the Alley in MidtownΒ π»
- Sept. 8 -- Detroit Lions open season in ArizonaΒ π
- Sept. 14 --Β 18th Annual Tour de TroitΒ π΄
Check the Live Guide calendar for more local events, and post your own.Β
π· Today's Featured Photo:Β "A parade of Ford Model Aβs rolling through Corktown." -- @3andathird/Instagram - fitting for Dream Cruise weekend!
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