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Drive-in movie theaters set to reopen as other theaters remain closed due to COVID-19
Read full article: Drive-in movie theaters set to reopen as other theaters remain closed due to COVID-19DEARBORN, Mich. Drive-in movie theaters have started to make a comeback in recent years, and with movie theaters shut down due to coronavirus (COVID-19) they could be poised for a major comeback. The Ford-Wyoming Drive-in in Dearborn opens for a midnight show on Thursday night and there appeared to be a big crowd. In Plymouth, its year 17 for the drive-in that appears in the parking lot of USA Hockey. General Manager Mike Henry is coming up with ways to limit the need for moviegoers to get out of their cars. READ: Capri Drive-In movie theater opens at half-capacity amid coronavirus pandemicClick the links below for ticket information:
Ford-Wyoming Drive-In served cease-and-desist order while showing movies
Read full article: Ford-Wyoming Drive-In served cease-and-desist order while showing moviesDEARBORN, Mich. The Ford-Wyoming Drive-in in Dearborn now expects to remain closed until June 12 after trying to reopen on Thursday night. The drive-in says it was served a cease-and-desist order from law enforcement when it was showing movies early Friday morning. Michigans stay-at-home order has been extended until June 12, but it appears the drive-in did not know this and thought the stay-at-home order would expire at midnight. Heres the statement on the drive-ins Facebook page Friday morning:"During last nights movies, we were served a cease-and-desist order by law enforcement. The governors revised stay-at-home order did not call for a non essential business such as a drive-in movie theater to reopen.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- May 29, 2020
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- May 29, 2020The drive-in says it was served a cease-and-desist order from law enforcement when it was showing movies early Friday morning. Michigans stay-at-home order has been extended until June 12, but it appears the drive-in did not know this and thought the stay-at-home order would expire at midnight. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 56,014 as of Thursday, including 5,372 deaths, state officials report. Wednesdays total was 55,608 confirmed cases and 5,334 deaths. Gretchen Whitmer extended the stay-at-home order late last week, but there are still segments of the state that will reopen this week.