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Macy's tops expectations for the first quarter as luxury and beauty sales shine
Read full article: Macy's tops expectations for the first quarter as luxury and beauty sales shineMacy’s sales and profits fell during the first quarter as higher costs and other financial challenges had customers pulling back on spending.
Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for elections
Read full article: Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for electionsPrivate money to fund elections will be banned in Wisconsin after voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday put forward by Republicans in reaction to grants received in 2020 that were funded by donations from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Annual ‘Rockin’ for the Hungry’ raises more than 1 million meals for Washtenaw County families
Read full article: Annual ‘Rockin’ for the Hungry’ raises more than 1 million meals for Washtenaw County familiesThe annual 5-day radio broadcast saw local personalities from ann arbor’s 107one, legislators and volunteers take to the mic to help raise donations.
This makes the perfect gift for the outdoors lover in your life
Read full article: This makes the perfect gift for the outdoors lover in your lifeWhether there is a blanket of snow on the ground, or the sun is shining on a nice summer day, there’s no shortage of fun to be had at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks.
Tracking trash in Detroit: Here’s how to get junk items removed legally, for free
Read full article: Tracking trash in Detroit: Here’s how to get junk items removed legally, for freeSpring is here and illegal dumpers are already on the move in Detroit -- but they might think twice if they knew how easy it is to legally remove junk items at no cost.
Do you have red, itchy eyes? It could be seasonal allergies, dry eyes -- or both
Read full article: Do you have red, itchy eyes? It could be seasonal allergies, dry eyes -- or bothSpring allergy season is coming into full bloom, and winter dry eye season hasn't completely ended, leaving many people wondering what's causing their eyes to be so uncomfortable.
Allergies acting up this week? It’s probably because of these trees in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Allergies acting up this week? It’s probably because of these trees in Metro DetroitThere are a number of allergens that affect people with allergies in the spring, but trees are the primary culprit this week.
Here are small changes that you can use to shape up for summer in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Here are small changes that you can use to shape up for summer in Metro DetroitSpring has arrived, but many people have already focused on summer. They are explicitly trying to shape up before summer arrives.
Sunshine, breezy winds and warmer temps move into Metro Detroit for Sunday
Read full article: Sunshine, breezy winds and warmer temps move into Metro Detroit for SundayAfter snow showers to start the weekend, we will bring warmer weather into the region for the end of the weekend and to start Spring for the beginning of next week...
Jason Colthorp: How car seats protected my girls when our SUV slid on black ice, rolled 3 times
Read full article: Jason Colthorp: How car seats protected my girls when our SUV slid on black ice, rolled 3 timesAnyone who’s lost control while driving in wintry weather in Michigan knows that feeling. That stomach-drop feeling that usually accompanies most rides at Cedar Point.
Metro Detroit weather: Cooling down while tracking shower chances
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Cooling down while tracking shower chancesThe cold front that was the biggest threat for starting stronger storms is finally moving through Metro Detroit early this Wednesday morning. So, the severe threat hardly exists without daytime heating but some scattered rain and isolated thundershowers are present on Storm Tracker 4 Radar as you get ready to hit the road or pound the pavement. Keep the umbrella handy and know that our shower chances will be on the weak side this morning and slightly better later this afternoon. The cold front is losing strength and a lot of the moisture along with it. Temperatures are in the upper 60s to low 70s and will cool down just a little bit as this cold front passes through SE Lower Michigan and Southern Ontario and our high temps will not compete with the summer heat of the last several days. While most of the area is seeing these showers fade to nearly nothing, that umbrella may be needed a time or two later today so it’s a good idea to hang onto it just in case.
Metro Detroit weather: Warming week with 80s in sight
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Warming week with 80s in sightGood Monday morning! We do have a bit of cloud cover over Metro Detroit but no rain in the area with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s as you head out and about. What a Mother’s Day Weekend! We had nothing but sunshine and mid to upper 60s although some of your carmometers may have been reading 70 degrees both days. The clouds that rolled in overnight are from showers well off to our west and won’t be a factor in our forecast today. We should see a beautiful sunrise as the sun battles through these clouds as the clouds begin to fade away making for a magnificent Monday.
Stopping stinkbugs: how to get them out and keep them out
Read full article: Stopping stinkbugs: how to get them out and keep them outIt’s stinkbug season in Michigan! One thing people might not realize is the stinkbugs you’re seeing in your house now have been hanging out inside your walls since last Fall!
Spring cleaning: These dirty household items desperately need attention
Read full article: Spring cleaning: These dirty household items desperately need attentionIt's time for some spring cleaning! Clutter in your home can actually be a hazard, and research finds that a messy home can have a negative impact on your mood, sleep, energy and productivity.
Food Gatherers cancels annual Grillin’ fundraiser for third year
Read full article: Food Gatherers cancels annual Grillin’ fundraiser for third yearThis year, the nonprofit is asking for donations for a matching fundraiser with the Harold and Kay Peplau Family Fund, which will match up to $40,000 dollar-for-dollar.
Snowflakes move out but cold conditions remain
Read full article: Snowflakes move out but cold conditions remainA push of colder air came in late last night and that encouraged the development of some spotty snow showers here early on a Wednesday toward the end of April here in Metro Detroit. Those snow showers laid down a coating on grassy surfaces in our North Zone but most of us won’t see any such concern. Most of those flakes are flying away as our weather disturbance moves east pretty quickly early this morning. There are some clouds lingering in the wake of this system and they will be with us this morning into the early afternoon. The bigger concern this morning is the cold air dropping our temps to and below freezing for a couple of hours this morning. The clouds act like insulation, keeping temps from tumbling into a killing freeze for hours and hours. That is the case in parts of Indiana and Ohio early today. The breeze puts our wind chills in the low and mid 20s so you’ll need the winter garb if you’re letting the dog take you for a walk or if you walk or catch a bus to work. That breeze does mix the air around too which prevents too much frost from forming but it’s not too late to cover any sensitive vegetation if you have concerns early today. It will be even colder around here Thursday morning.
Metro Detroit weather: Tracking rain and snow showers
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Tracking rain and snow showersGood Tuesday morning! The Monday showers moved out and some residual clouds are still moving across our skies without the threat of wet weather early on this Tuesday morning. Most of Metro Detroit is covered in temperatures near 40 degrees with a few spots dipping down into the upper 30s under mostly cloudy skies south to partly cloudy skies over most of our area. There is a slight breeze, and the wind chills as you head out and about from sunrise through about 8-9 a.m. will be in the lower 30s which means the thicker coat if you’re out walking the dog or waiting for that bus.
Metro Detroit weather: Spring showers Monday with cooler week ahead
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Spring showers Monday with cooler week aheadIt was a somewhat dramatic ending to an early taste of Summer here in Metro Detroit this weekend. Sunday highs flirted with the record books and then a line of storms formed in the heat of the late afternoon and evening. Those strong to severe storms moved on, but the cold front that sparked the stormy end of our weekend will stall out and continue to draw in rain showers through this Monday morning so grab the umbrella as you head out with temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. This front is eventually going to push through later, so we need to be prepared for continued rain chances across all of SE Lower Michigan and Southern Ontario even if it is not raining as you hit the road.
Video: Grosse Pointe North High School baseball team ready for season
Read full article: Video: Grosse Pointe North High School baseball team ready for seasonBaseball season is underway. And while It may be Kevin Shubnell’s first year as head coach of Grosse Pointe North’s varsity baseball team, he’s far from a newbie.
3 kinds of flood insurance and what they don’t cover
Read full article: 3 kinds of flood insurance and what they don’t coverFlooded streets. Storage bins floating in a waterlogged basement. Piles of moldy belongings lining the curb. These sights are only becoming more common when Spring weather hits Michigan each year. And what follows usually involves frustrating phone calls with insurance companies and budget-breaking bills.
Metro Detroit weather: Rain and snow showers to start the week
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Rain and snow showers to start the weekGood Monday morning! Storm Tracker 4 is keeping a close eye and handle on rain and snow showers moving closer and closer to Metro Detroit but we start the early morning hours on the dry side with mid 30s as you head out with a lighter wind SE 5-10mph which will pick up later today. The timing is everything for the wet weather because it’s cool enough over SE Lower Michigan and Southern Ontario for some snow to mix with rain in the leading edge of the Monday showers. Expect a rain/snow mix by about 6 a.m. switching to rain later in the morning and this could be mainly rain for some as it moves through here. Snow will want to stick to your car, to grassy surfaces, but it will struggle to stick to the streets especially with most of our area near or above freezing. Parts of our West and South Zones may get into the action before 6 a.m., but most of us see more trouble coming around or just after 6 a.m., as the mix will be trending to the rain category with snow showers likely lingering north of M 59.
Award-winning Ann Arbor ice cream shop is officially reopening for the season
Read full article: Award-winning Ann Arbor ice cream shop is officially reopening for the seasonThere is so much to look forward to in the spring: the flowers and trees blooming, the temperatures rising, and the return of ice cream season.
Metro Detroit weather: Ready for more changes? What to expect this week
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Ready for more changes? What to expect this weekHow about that sunshine yesterday? As expected, we more than made up for that crummy weather on Saturday with a beautiful day on Sunday. And the changes keep on coming, as you’ll read below…
Revelers march to banish Nain Rouge from Detroit in annual tradition
Read full article: Revelers march to banish Nain Rouge from Detroit in annual traditionThe annual Marche du Nain Rouge was one of the first parades to be shut down when the pandemic hit in March 2020, so it has been almost three years since the last festival.
Study: Allergy season to start earlier, last longer due to climate change
Read full article: Study: Allergy season to start earlier, last longer due to climate changeSpring allergies are well underway for those affected this time of the year. And if it seems like allergy season is starting a little earlier each year, that’s because it is.