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How to write a holiday rom-com for TV, according to the experts
Read full article: How to write a holiday rom-com for TV, according to the expertsHave you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streaming services that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”.
What to stream: MrBeast jumps to TV, Little Big Town's holiday special and Squid Game: Unleashed
Read full article: What to stream: MrBeast jumps to TV, Little Big Town's holiday special and Squid Game: UnleashedThe griping Vatican-based movie thriller “Conclave” about picking a new pope and Stephanie Hsu starring in the dark comedy series “Laid” as a woman whose former lovers keep unexpectedly dying are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Step back in time to experience Christmas in 1860 at Troy Historic Village
Read full article: Step back in time to experience Christmas in 1860 at Troy Historic VillageTravel back to the Village and experience Christmas from the 1850s-60s as costumed reenactors perform activities of the season, such as playing games, decorating, exchanging gifts, and calling on friends.
Small businesses plan events, start marketing earlier to deal with shorter holiday shopping season
Read full article: Small businesses plan events, start marketing earlier to deal with shorter holiday shopping seasonThe holiday shopping season is underway, and this year small businesses have less time to capitalize on the busy shopping period.
How many days until Christmas 2024? Here’s a live countdown.
Read full article: How many days until Christmas 2024? Here’s a live countdown.Thanksgiving is just days away, and then Christmas will be here before you know it! Here's a live countdown to track the days until Christmas, plus information on some of the holiday festivities you can partake in around Metro Detroit.
How an alleged mpox case ruined photos with Santa for several Metro Detroit families
Read full article: How an alleged mpox case ruined photos with Santa for several Metro Detroit familiesWe know Santa can’t visit everyone’s house before Christmas, so he has helpers that use his name, and one particular Santa has run into a problem.
Michigan winter weather outlook: Snow, cold projections with La Niña
Read full article: Michigan winter weather outlook: Snow, cold projections with La NiñaIt’s not too early to start looking ahead to what is shaping up to possibly be a much different winter in Metro Detroit this year compared to last year. What does that mean?
Christmas in Venezuela kicks off in October, President Maduro has declared
Read full article: Christmas in Venezuela kicks off in October, President Maduro has declaredThe world’s attention on Venezuela has focused lately on the fallout from a highly contested presidential election that both the ruling party and its opponents claim to have won, the persecution of critics and the arrest warrant issued this week against the former opposition presidential candidate.
‘Christmas comes early’: Savior of Michigan Central Station talks fight to preserve historic landmark
Read full article: ‘Christmas comes early’: Savior of Michigan Central Station talks fight to preserve historic landmarkBill Ford Jr. got involved in 2018, but another Detroiter, Stanley Christmas, 75, put his flag in the ground to save Michigan Central Station nearly a decade earlier.
Send Mom two dozen colorful roses this Mother’s Day for just $49.99 and with free shipping
Read full article: Send Mom two dozen colorful roses this Mother’s Day for just $49.99 and with free shippingIf you feel like Christmas was just yesterday, you may be surprised that Mother’s Day is quite literally around the corner.
Eurostar cancels trains due to flooding, stranding hundreds of travelers in Paris and London
Read full article: Eurostar cancels trains due to flooding, stranding hundreds of travelers in Paris and LondonEurostar services to and from London have been canceled after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans for scores of people.
Ukraine celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time, distancing itself from Russia
Read full article: Ukraine celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time, distancing itself from RussiaChristmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year: for the first time, the country is observing it as a public holiday on Dec. 25, rather than the later date followed in Russia.
The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be picked
Read full article: The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be pickedErik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first 20 seasons with the Miami Heat.
Over two dozen children 'Shop With a Hero' with police, firefighters in Dearborn Heights
Read full article: Over two dozen children 'Shop With a Hero' with police, firefighters in Dearborn HeightsThe city of Dearborn Heights knew it wanted to offer children who had a rough year a little fun at Christmas.
Grieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid war
Read full article: Grieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid warFrom Jesus' biblical birthplace of Bethlehem to New York City, many Palestinian Christians this Christmas season are gripped with helplessness, pain and worry amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries distributes gifts to more than 2K families in need
Read full article: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries distributes gifts to more than 2K families in needDetroit Rescue Mission Ministries was filled with gifts and the spirit of gratitude on Saturday as the organization distributed gifts to more than 2,000 families in need across the Metro Detroit area.
Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the bills
Read full article: Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the billsAs Christmas approaches, Catholic nuns and monks are busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries.
Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus' traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas
Read full article: Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus' traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued ChristmasBethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square.
Here’s how you can find safety gifts during Christmas shopping for kids in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Here’s how you can find safety gifts during Christmas shopping for kids in Metro DetroitRetailers anticipate a spending boom for the last full weekend of in-store shopping before Christmas as online shipping deadlines draw closer in Metro Detroit.
Do you remember the adorable and festive Santa Bears from Hudson’s?
Read full article: Do you remember the adorable and festive Santa Bears from Hudson’s?It seems like just about every house in Metro Detroit back in the day had a few of the Santa Bears from Hudson’s that would make their way out during the holiday season.
El Nino’s impact on December weather in Michigan: What it means for a white Christmas
Read full article: El Nino’s impact on December weather in Michigan: What it means for a white ChristmasThe warmer than average conditions across Southeastern Michigan will continue to make our snow chances and snow on the ground very scarce if not non-existent as we head into the Christmas Holiday.
Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitis
Read full article: Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitisPope Francis has made his first public appearance outdoors since being stricken by bronchitis two weeks ago, which forced him to cancel a planned trip to the COP-28 climate conference in Dubai.
Woman arrested while trying to shoplift during police event at Walmart in Livingston County
Read full article: Woman arrested while trying to shoplift during police event at Walmart in Livingston CountyA woman suspected of retail fraud was arrested while allegedly trying to shoplift during a “Shop with a Cop” event in Livingston County.
US mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American Airlines
Read full article: US mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American AirlinesThere will be no strike by American Airlines flight attendants around the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
9 best places to find holiday lights around Metro Detroit in 2023
Read full article: 9 best places to find holiday lights around Metro Detroit in 2023The spirit of the season glows bright throughout Motown with glimmering displays throughout the city. Bundle up and bring the family for holiday memories and traditions.
Hannah Waddingham takes viewers 'Home for Christmas' with holiday special featuring 'Ted Lasso' pals
Read full article: Hannah Waddingham takes viewers 'Home for Christmas' with holiday special featuring 'Ted Lasso' pals“Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham returned home to London to tape her first holiday special for Apple TV+.
Red Cross partners with “Elf” to boost holiday blood donations in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Red Cross partners with “Elf” to boost holiday blood donations in Metro DetroitThe movie "Elf" is returning to theaters this Friday to celebrate its 20th anniversary, and it's partnering with the American Red Cross in hopes of inspiring that spirit of giving in Elf fans everywhere.
The White Stripes announce new book full of lyrics to all their songs just in time for the holidays
Read full article: The White Stripes announce new book full of lyrics to all their songs just in time for the holidaysIf someone bought me this for Christmas, I could tell that we’re going to be friends pretty quickly.
NBA releases its schedule for the coming season, with an eye on player rest and travel
Read full article: NBA releases its schedule for the coming season, with an eye on player rest and travelMaximizing player rest and limiting travel demands were again part of the NBA’s formula for the coming regular season.
How you can help support shelter animals right now
Read full article: How you can help support shelter animals right nowHelping those in the community is a great deed. Even though Christmas is months away, the season of giving is always here. Matt Pepper, CEO of the Michigan Humane joined Tati Amare on “Live in the D” to share ways that people could help donate to the organization during the Michigan Humane Day of Giving.
Start your new year on the right foot with this Shiatsu heated foot massager
Read full article: Start your new year on the right foot with this Shiatsu heated foot massagerAnother Christmas under our belt. Another New Year’s Eve party in the history books. And while it may all seem like a blur to you, we’re sure that your feet are remembering it. With all the running around at the malls, standing in the kitchen cooking, and dancing up storms at all the festivities, your feet are now asking for a little “me” time. Why not grant their request with this Zyllion Shiatsu Foot Massager?
Why residents of a Southgate apartment complex were forced out of their homes Christmas weekend
Read full article: Why residents of a Southgate apartment complex were forced out of their homes Christmas weekendResidents of a Southgate apartment complex were forced out of their homes over the weekend due to busted pipes that drenched their homes.