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Ford Fireworks nominated as one of Americaโs best places to see fireworks -- How you can vote
Read full article: Ford Fireworks nominated as one of Americaโs best places to see fireworks -- How you can voteUSA Today has nominated the Ford Fireworks as one of the best places to see fireworks in America.
Detroitโs Campus Martius Park โonce againโ nominated for USA Todayโs Best Public Square award
Read full article: Detroitโs Campus Martius Park โonce againโ nominated for USA Todayโs Best Public Square awardThe Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) announced that Campus Martius Park is once again a contender for USA Todayโs 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Public Square nationwide.
Detroitโs Ford Fireworks drop to 2nd place in โbest place to see fireworksโ race
Read full article: Detroitโs Ford Fireworks drop to 2nd place in โbest place to see fireworksโ raceDowntown Detroitโs Ford Fireworks show has moved from first to second place in USA Todayโs 10Best Readersโ Choice Awards 2024.
City along Lake Michigan named No. 2 best coastal small town in US
Read full article: City along Lake Michigan named No. 2 best coastal small town in USA city along Lake Michigan has been named the No. 2 best coastal small town in the United States in USA Todayโs 10Best Readersโ Choice Award Contest.
Detroit Thanksgiving parade again nominated as 1 of best in US for 2023
Read full article: Detroit Thanksgiving parade again nominated as 1 of best in US for 2023The annual Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade held in Detroit has once again been nominated as one of the best holiday parades in the country.
Azra Chamber of Horrors in Madison Heights voted one of best haunted houses in country
Read full article: Azra Chamber of Horrors in Madison Heights voted one of best haunted houses in countryThe Azra Chamber of Horrors Haunted House in Madison Heights was voted one of the best haunted houses in the country in USA Todayโs Top 10 Haunts in the Nation contest.
Report: Michigan State University finds Mel Tucker violated sexual harassment policy
Read full article: Report: Michigan State University finds Mel Tucker violated sexual harassment policyAccording to a USA Today report, Mel Tucker's accuser releases Michigan State University's 73-page report detailing the school's independent Title IX investigation findings.
Michigan State gives update on football program after Mel Tucker allegations go public
Read full article: Michigan State gives update on football program after Mel Tucker allegations go publicMichigan State University held a news conference on Sunday to provide an update on the football program after sexual harassment allegations against head coach Mel Tucker became public.
Report: Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker investigated for sexual harassment
Read full article: Report: Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker investigated for sexual harassmentMichigan State football coach Mel Tucker was investigated after a woman reported sexual harassment, according to reports.
Sean Payton pins blame for awful 2022 season by Broncos, Wilson on predecessor Nathaniel Hackett
Read full article: Sean Payton pins blame for awful 2022 season by Broncos, Wilson on predecessor Nathaniel HackettDenver Broncos head coach Sean Payton unleashed criticisms on his predecessor Nathaniel Hackett and his new team, the New York Jets, in an interview.
Journalists to strike June 5 at the largest US newspaper chain
Read full article: Journalists to strike June 5 at the largest US newspaper chainJournalists across the U.S. will walk off their jobs next week at publications owned by Gannett, the largest newspaper chain in the U.S. Their union said Thursday that the mostly one-day strike will start June 5.
Detroit Riverfront named best riverwalk (again), Campus Martius named best public square
Read full article: Detroit Riverfront named best riverwalk (again), Campus Martius named best public squareIt should come as no surprise that the Detroit Riverfront has once again been named the best riverwalk in America.
Detroitโs got the spirit: Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade named best US holiday parade in 2022
Read full article: Detroitโs got the spirit: Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade named best US holiday parade in 2022The spirit of Detroit is never more palpable or vibrant than it is during the holidays -- and that spirit is being recognized nationally this year.
Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White nominated as one of best holiday parades in US
Read full article: Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White nominated as one of best holiday parades in USUSA Today has nominated Americaโs Thanksgiving Day Parade presented by Gardner White as one of the best holiday parades in America.
An old high school gym turned into a home? Youโll have to see listing to believe it
Read full article: An old high school gym turned into a home? Youโll have to see listing to believe itOne portion of the house has the original basketball court and bleachers, while another portion was renovated into elements of what typical homes have, such as a kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms.
Project to transform 22-acre park along Detroit Riverfront breaks ground
Read full article: Project to transform 22-acre park along Detroit Riverfront breaks groundThe Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, which is 22 acres, will be transformed into an attractive public space with reconstruction that will work towards the Detroit Riverfront Conservancyโs goal of revitalizing the riverfront.
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USA Today names Pontiacโs Erebus No. 2 US haunted attraction
Read full article: USA Today names Pontiacโs Erebus No. 2 US haunted attractionOne of the nationโs largest walk-through haunted attractions, located right here in Metro Detroit, has yet again been named one of the top haunted attractions in the U.S.
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An unwelcome prank: Volkswagen purposely hoodwinks reporters
Read full article: An unwelcome prank: Volkswagen purposely hoodwinks reportersSeveral news organizations, including The Associated Press, USA Today, CNBC and The Washington Post, had reported the original press release as real news, some after being assured specifically that it was no joke. It was a similar story at USA Today, where a reporter specifically asked if it was a joke and was told โno,โ said the newspaper's spokeswoman, Chrissy Terrell. โWe are disheartened that the company would choose this type of disingenuous marketing.โThe USA Today reporter who was initially lied to was more blunt. โAbout that plan to change Volkswagen of America's name.โ wrote USA Today's Mike Snider. AdGlover said the company landed millions of dollars in publicity from a press release.
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Livonia named one of the most livable small cities in the nation
Read full article: Livonia named one of the most livable small cities in the nationLivonia has been ranked in the top 15 of the most livable small cities in the nation. On the list of top 35, Livonia ranked No. The city of Wyoming in Kent County was ranked No. A study by SmartAsset compared nearly 300 cities with populations between 65,000 and 100,000 people across 11 metrics related to home affordability, job opportunity, healthcare accessibility, income equality and entertainment options. Earlier this year, the city of Detroit was recognized for Campus Maritus (USA Todayโs 10Best Top Public Squares) and Detroit Riverfront (USA Todayโs 10Best Readersโ Choice Travel Award Contest).
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Campus Martius in Detroit named one of the best public squares in the country
Read full article: Campus Martius in Detroit named one of the best public squares in the countryDETROIT โ Detroitโs Campus Martius was recognized in USA Todayโs 10Best Top Public Squares for 2021. 5 out of 10 on the list, following behind the Santa Fe Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. According to the website, a panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees. The top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Last month, the Detroit Riverfront was named the best riverwalk in America in USA Todayโs 10Best Readersโ Choice Travel Award Contest.
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Detroit Riverfront named best riverwalk in America
Read full article: Detroit Riverfront named best riverwalk in AmericaDETROIT โ The Detroit Riverfront has been named the best riverwalk in America in USA Todayโs 10Best Readersโ Choice Travel Award Contest. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy announced the news on Friday. โThe Detroit Riverfront is a very special place for our city and we are honored by this recognition,โ said Matt Cullen, board chairman of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. โEvery great city has a place where the entire community comes together,โ said Mark Wallace, president and CEO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. Since March, use of the Detroit Riverwalk has increased 20 percent and Dequindre Cut usage has increased by 40 percent.
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USA Today names Detroit International Riverwalk among best in country
Read full article: USA Today names Detroit International Riverwalk among best in countryDETROIT โ We all know what makes the Detroit International Riverwalk so special -- the miles of amazing shoreline, the views of Canada, the family-friendly events, the parks, picnic areas and more. The Detroit Riverwalk has recently been named to the national publicationโs โ10Best Readersโ Choice Awards 2021.โThe USA Todayโs โ10Bestโ editors and a panel of urban planning experts picked the top ten. You can vote now to make the Detroit International Riverwalk number one by clicking here. AdAccording to published reports, 3.5 million people visit the Detroit Riverwalk every year. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has invested more than $169 million in its revitalization.