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Valentine’s Day will have chilly start, but sunshine is expected to keep us warm in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Valentine’s Day will have chilly start, but sunshine is expected to keep us warm in Metro DetroitIt will be a chilly start to Ash Wednesday/Valentine’s Day, but a little sunshine will warm us to slightly above average temps in the afternoon, topping out around 37 degrees.
10 ways to spice up your Galentine’s Day
Read full article: 10 ways to spice up your Galentine’s DayGalentine’s Day, created and popularized by Leslie Knope from “Parks and Recreation”, is about acknowledging and celebrating the love and joy only found with female companions, allowing all the women in our lives to feel special and appreciated.
Metro Detroit’s forecast on Valentine’s Day will have you falling in love -- Here’s what to expect
Read full article: Metro Detroit’s forecast on Valentine’s Day will have you falling in love -- Here’s what to expectNow here’s a forecast to fall in love with! How about sunshine and temps in the 50s for Valentine’s Day?
Are you feeling the love for Valentine’s Day?
Read full article: Are you feeling the love for Valentine’s Day?Cue up the rom-coms, put on your red nail polish, and grab a box of chocolate hearts because Valentine’s Day is February 14th. Friends of the show appeared on “Live In The D” to talk about what the holiday means to them.
Celebrating Valentine’s Day at home? These ideas go beyond your couch and Netflix
Read full article: Celebrating Valentine’s Day at home? These ideas go beyond your couch and NetflixStaying in this year for Valentine’s Day? You can still make the holiday memorable! Sometimes, a night in can be just as fun, if not more fun, than hitting the town.
Monroe County officials ask people to report the crimes of their exes for Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Monroe County officials ask people to report the crimes of their exes for Valentine’s DayMonroe County officials are asking residents to celebrate Valentine’s Day by reporting their exes for having outstanding warrants, drugs, or weapons.
Set the perfect mood at this candle shop
Read full article: Set the perfect mood at this candle shopValentine’s Day is less than a week away, and maybe you’re looking for something different to do with your sweetie. Wicks Up Candle Company located in Oak Park is offering up something fun, while creating the perfect mood. The owner of the shop, Aisha Sanders, told “Live in the D’s,” April Morton they are less of a shop that sells candles, but more a candle making business. “We provide a luxurious candle bar experience...you come pick from different scents and create a scent combination as unique as you.,” Sanders said. There are public and private candle making workshops available and several upcoming events such as the “Love is Lit,” Valentine event.
Give your Valentine two dozen long-stemmed roses in a vase for under $50!
Read full article: Give your Valentine two dozen long-stemmed roses in a vase for under $50!Ensure that your Valentine’s Day flower delivery is foolproof this year by ordering the $49.99 voucher for that special someone's two dozen long-stem roses with an elegant vase, which is a 54% discount off the $109 retail price.
Give your sweet a celebrity ‘Cameo’ for Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Give your sweet a celebrity ‘Cameo’ for Valentine’s DayA box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime -- when you don’t even have to leave your house to get it?
‘Detroit is for lovers’: Valentine’s Day pop-up bar to open in Mexicantown
Read full article: ‘Detroit is for lovers’: Valentine’s Day pop-up bar to open in MexicantownA familiar space in Detroit’s Mexicantown neighborhood is transforming into a love-inspired pop-up date night spot ahead of Valentine’s Day.
School shooter chose Valentine's Day to ruin it forever
Read full article: School shooter chose Valentine's Day to ruin it foreverFlorida school shooter Nikolas Cruz calmly told a psychologist he picked Valentine’s Day for his massacre to ruin the holiday for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students forever.
Workplace behavior investigation into Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office underway -- What we know
Read full article: Workplace behavior investigation into Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office underway -- What we knowMacomb County released the results of an independent investigation into Prosecutor Peter Lucido on Monday. The investigation looks into multiple allegations of inappropriate behavior in the workplace by Lucido.
Grosse Pointe family continues longtime crossing guard’s tradition of service
Read full article: Grosse Pointe family continues longtime crossing guard’s tradition of serviceTo guide a child safely across a street was something Dick Krausmann did lovingly for 51 years. He would stop what he was doing, wherever he was doing it, and head towards Maire Elementary School in Grosse Pointe with his vest and stop signs and cross children safely.
This is what people are buzzing about this Valentine’s Day
Read full article: This is what people are buzzing about this Valentine’s DayBouquets of flowers, candy hearts and fancy dinners is how many people celebrate Valentine’s Day, but not everyone has the same traditions. How do you celebrate your sweetheart?
Metro Detroit florist suggests best way to order flowers as Valentine’s Day approaches
Read full article: Metro Detroit florist suggests best way to order flowers as Valentine’s Day approachesIt’s not too late to order flowers for your partner for Valentine’s Day, which is Monday (Feb. 14), and it’s not too late to help your local florist in the process.
5 funny and unusual prop bets for Super Bowl LVI
Read full article: 5 funny and unusual prop bets for Super Bowl LVIAs is always the case, those who like to make wagers for the Super Bowl can bet on more conventional happenings in the game, such as who’ll cover the spread, who’ll win the coin toss, who’ll score the first touchdown, how many touchdown passes each quarterback will have; the list goes on and on.
Can’t find a movie to watch with your significant other? We found a simple solution
Read full article: Can’t find a movie to watch with your significant other? We found a simple solutionWith Valentine’s Day approaching, are you planning a date at home with your loved one? Perhaps a movie night is in order.
For first time ever, Valentine’s Day will be the day after the Super Bowl. How will this affect your plans?
Read full article: For first time ever, Valentine’s Day will be the day after the Super Bowl. How will this affect your plans?Many have clamored for years to have the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday so people can recover from parties attended to watch the big game. This might not have been what they had in mind.
Is it worth it to celebrate Sweetest Day?
Read full article: Is it worth it to celebrate Sweetest Day?This Saturday is Sweetest Day and while some may brush it off as a “Hallmark holiday,” others see it as a time to show appreciation for the one they love. We wanted to see what people really think of the day, so we invited Jasen Magic, a local magician and comedian, and AJ Williams, the Editor in Chief for the Michigan Chronicle and the lady behind singleblackchick.com, to see what they had to say.
Metro Detroit weather: Cold with some sun and flurries Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Cold with some sun and flurries Valentine’s DayTwo rounds of snow on the wayThere are two waves of snow arriving in Detroit and Southeast Michigan from late tonight through Tuesday. Much of will be gone after breakfast, Monday morning, with one to two inches possible. AdPresidents Day, Monday afternoon will be mostly cloudy and very cold. The second round of snow makes an impact on the region late Monday afternoon, Monday evening, Monday night and Tuesday morning. Tuesday will be very cold with afternoon temperatures in the upper teens.
Metro Detroit weather: Cold with some sun and a few flurries Sunday
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Cold with some sun and a few flurries SundaySunday morning is frigid under partly mostly cloudy skies. Sunday afternoon will be very cold and mostly cloudy to partly sunny. A few scattered snow flurries are possible. Sunset is at 6:05 p.m.Sunday evening will be mostly cloudy and very cold. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- it’s easily one of the best in the nation.
Metro Detroit weather: Snow ends, temperatures drop Sunday night
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Snow ends, temperatures drop Sunday nightAfter one to three inches of new snow during the day and this evening, snow showers diminish or leave tonight as temperatures plummet. Wind chills approach and sink below zero tomorrow morning. An inch of snow is possible, Monday, with snow falling mainly in the morning. Separate large storms running along the Appalachians will be big enough to bring more snow, Monday night and Tuesday. Well more than 1 inch of snow is possible, but it is too early to tell what exact accumulations will be.
A bleak Valentine's Day, lovers find hope in roses, vaccines
Read full article: A bleak Valentine's Day, lovers find hope in roses, vaccines“They’re hopeful.”On this Valentine’s Day, Americans are searching for ways to celebrate love amid so much heartache and isolation as the coronavirus pandemic stretches past its year anniversary. After limiting restaurants to 25% capacity and 25 people per room, restaurants now must remain at 25% but they can serve as many as 50 per room. They are also this Valentine’s Day willing to do something else over a weekend where the high temperature will reach the teens and the low will plummet well below zero. AdIn Portland, a couple married 55 years has special Valentine’s Day plans. “That’s Valentine’s Day!” her father exclaimed and smiled at his wife.
Metro Detroit weather: Snowflakes in the air Saturday afternoon
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Snowflakes in the air Saturday afternoonLove is in the air Valentine’s Day weekend and so are snowflakes today. Snow will be scattered this afternoon with fine snowflakes falling with cold conditions. Last minute Valentine’s Day shoppers will need an early start to finish finding cards and gifts early to avoid more accumulation, but do not rush. Happy Valentine’s Day, Sunday. Afternoon temperatures will be in the low 20s; ten to fifteen degrees below average highs.
Plan your Valentines movie night early
Read full article: Plan your Valentines movie night earlyWhether you’re planning a date night, a girls night, or even a solo night, movie reviewer Greg Russell has suggestions on some brand new movies you can watch this Valentine’s Day. First, Russell talked about Judas and the Black Messiah, a new drama starring Daniel Kaluuya and Lakieth Standfield. The true story from 1968 Chicago, follows a man who infiltrates the black panthers and works as an informant. Standfield said his presence really helped illustrate and illuminate the events of the story that all really did happen. AdNext, Russell got the chance to chat with Robin Wright about her directorial debut in the new film, Land.
This is your final chance to win in our All 4 Love contest!
Read full article: This is your final chance to win in our All 4 Love contest!The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Valentine’s Day is Sunday and it’s All 4 Love on Live In The D all week long! We are celebrating with our All 4 Love Contest where you have the chance to win $500 cash plus bonus prizes and a Grand Prize of pearl and diamond earrings from Ahee Jewelers valued at $1600! To enter the contest click here.
Metro Detroit catering company cooks up safe romantic plans for Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Metro Detroit catering company cooks up safe romantic plans for Valentine’s DayTROY, Mich. – Are you looking for something to do Valentine’s Day weekend? Why not turn your dining room into a table for two by learning to cook virtually for one romantic evening. Chef Matt Jenkins, with Celebrity Catering in Troy, is doing personal virtual cooking classes that rival anything on television. It’s all part of a virtual cooking class Friday being offered to keep couples in love at home and safe. The class is easy and takes the guess work out of making food look good, taste good, complete with heart healthy options.
We asked, you answered: 9 of your best Valentine’s Day stories
Read full article: We asked, you answered: 9 of your best Valentine’s Day storiesWe asked: Have you ever gone on a first date on Valentine’s Day? Errr, that sounds like there’s some potential for an awkward situation. Have you ever been broken up with on Valentine’s Day? Yikes, we don’t want to hear that!
Valentine’s Day Flowers - Top 5 places in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Valentine’s Day Flowers - Top 5 places in Metro DetroitIt’s approaching Valentine’s Day so we’re here to help you give your Valentine the perfect day! These businesses were voted as the best places in metro Detroit to get those beautiful blooms in our Vote 4 the Best contest. Make sure you check out the Vote 4 the Best page for more stories like this to help you prepare for your Valentine’s day. Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.
Valentine’s Day Rings - Top 5 places in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Valentine’s Day Rings - Top 5 places in Metro DetroitIf so, we are here to help with a list of the best places to get rings, as chosen by locals in Vote 4 the Best. Make sure to check out our other Vote 4 the Best articles here to help you get everything right this Valentine’s Day, down to the flowers. Don’t forget to check the winners in multiple helpful categories again when you’re planning your wedding! Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day love with some tasty, nostalgic food
Read full article: Celebrate Valentine’s Day love with some tasty, nostalgic foodIf you’re thinking you want to treat your loved one to a special meal to celebrate Valentine’s Day, there’s a classic, Michigan way to show you care. “Live in the D” host Jason Carr chatted with Frank Alessandrini from Big Boy about the love that’s in the air around Big Boy restaurants. Because it’s a Michigan staple, what better way to enjoy your day of love than with delicious, nostalgic memories? Big Boy still carries the classics Big Boy Double Decker and Slim Jim, made the same way as the first time you ever took a bite of the tasty sandwiches. For more information about Big Boy and all they have to offer, watch the video above, or click or tap here to visit their website.
Try brunch with your sweetie on Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Try brunch with your sweetie on Valentine’s DayValentine’s Day is usually celebrated with a beautiful dinner, but maybe you should switch things up this year with brunch! After all, Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday. Whether you’re looking to have a dine-in brunch for two, or a family-style Valentine’s Day, breakfast Le Petit Dejeuner wants to help. Le Petit Dejeuner is an American style brunch restaurant with a French twist. Tina Motley, owner of Le Petit Dejeuner, explained how you can celebrate Valentine’s Day all weekend at the restaurant.
Are these lipsticks smooch-proof?
Read full article: Are these lipsticks smooch-proof?Many are planning a romantic (at-home) date for Valentine’s Day, and one way to show your love is to seal it with a kiss. But, what if your lipstick leaves more than a lasting mark than the kiss? Kila Peeples found an article that claimed there are lipsticks that are non-transferable, a.k.a kiss-proof. She tried two of them to see if the make-up stayed put on her lips or left a kiss print. Did the lipstick stay on her lips?
Keeping the romance alive in 2021 on What’s The Buzz
Read full article: Keeping the romance alive in 2021 on What’s The BuzzValentine’s Day is this Sunday and, as with everything else in life, the pandemic may be changing the day of love for couples and those who are single. Host Jason Carr chatted with Comedian Mike Bronner, AJ Williams, The Managing Editor of the Michigan Chronicle and woman behind SingleBlackChick.com, and Kerry Doman, the founder of the website Little Guide Detroit, about celebrating the holiday in 2021, finding love, and keeping romance alive. Watch this video to see what they had to say.
U-M COVID cases rise; professor arrested, charged in Ann Arbor; parents rally to reopen schools
Read full article: U-M COVID cases rise; professor arrested, charged in Ann Arbor; parents rally to reopen schoolsMembers of parent group Ann Arbor Reasonable Return hold a banner at a rally demanding the return of hybrid learning in downtown Ann Arbor on Jan. 30, 2021. Officials at the University of Michigan reported this week a rise in COVID cases on campus. (A4)🚗 Ann Arbor City Council unanimously approved a resolution to establish a drive-thru COVID testing site in Briarwood Mall’s parking lot from late February through April. (A4)🚍 Ann Arbor Public Schools and DTE Energy have partnered to help the district’s brand-new all-electric buses deliver meals to children while school buildings remain closed due to the pandemic. They wear them all day long.”Ad- Alan Simpson-Vlach, an Oakland County teacher and Ann Arbor resident who rallied with parents on Jan. 30 to reopen Ann Arbor Public Schools by March 1🗨 Have something to share?
Down for meeting someone new? Try a virtual date!
Read full article: Down for meeting someone new? Try a virtual date!The COVID-19 pandemic may have slowed a lot of things down, but dating wasn’t one of them. Dating online or through an app has skyrocketed over the past few months and it’s only getting more popular. One way daters are making up for not having the ability to meet in person are through virtual dates. If a person feels like they are ready to seek a date, getting your online profile right is key. AdWatch the video above to hear more about virtual dating in the D.
25 of the best romantic comedies currently streaming on Netflix, Hulu and more
Read full article: 25 of the best romantic comedies currently streaming on Netflix, Hulu and moreIt doesn’t matter if you’re cuddled up on the couch with your significant other or eating snacks with your best friends, putting on a romantic comedy is always a good idea, especially around Valentine’s Day.
Ann Arbor Senior Center to host drive-thru Valentine’s Day event
Read full article: Ann Arbor Senior Center to host drive-thru Valentine’s Day eventANN ARBOR, Mich. – Valentine’s Day isn’t just for the young. On Wednesday, Feb. 10, Ann Arbor Senior Center will host a drive-thru Valentine’s Day event for older community members. From noon to 1 p.m., center staff will give away coffee, doughnuts, valentines and goodie bags to seniors who drive to the center. Sister events will also take place in Ann Arbor at Brookdale Memory Care at 750 W. Eisenhower Pkwy, and Brookdale Assisted Living and Memory Care at 2190 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Ann Arbor Senior Center is at 1320 Baldwin Ave.For more information, community members can call 734.794.6250 or visit www.a2gov.org/senior.
Detroit’s PizzaPlex offers virtual Valentine’s Day pizza class
Read full article: Detroit’s PizzaPlex offers virtual Valentine’s Day pizza classA Detroit pizza eatery is offering a Valentine’s Day class on making Vera Pizza Napoletana from your own kitchen. PizzaPlex, located in Southwest Detroit, is offering virtual pizza classes on Feb. 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., taking place on Zoom, for $85. Chef Nathan Hannon will go over the fundamentals of pizza making, including how to make your pizza dough fly. Ad“It’s a Valentine’s experience everyone can enjoy, couples, thruples, galentines, families, singles, all are welcome! For those unable to attend the class there will be a version of the gift box for Valentine’s Day available in store, including a pizza kit, a bottle of champagne, fresh flowers, and chocolates for $75 dollars.
4 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Ann Arbor
Read full article: 4 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Ann ArborANN ARBOR, Mich. – Like many holidays in 2020, Valentine’s Day in 2021 is going to feel different. Listen to nationally-recognized storytellers Lyn Ford, Chetter Galloway, Antonio Rocha and emcee Steve Daut, president of the Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild. Work together to draw a design on a ceramic lidded container in one of Gutman Gallery’s Take & Make: Valentine’s Day Art Box. The Ann Arbor Art Center is offering special Valentine’s Day Art Boxes. AdRead: Melon, bonfires, mass weddings: How Valentine’s Day has been celebrated around the worldGalentine’s DaySwap out Valentines for Galentines.
Had enough? You can win a free divorce in Michigan
Read full article: Had enough? You can win a free divorce in MichiganTROY, Mich. – Valentine’s Day is approaching, but for any Michiganders who aren’t feeling the love, there may be hope yet: A free divorce is up for grabs. Goldman & Associates, a law firm based out of Troy, is giving away a free divorce to a Michigan-based couple in hopes of helping someone who may not otherwise be able to afford the legal fees. One winner will be chosen at random to have their divorce case handled by the firm free of charge. 🚨 Michigan Divorce Giveaway! To enter, individuals must send their name, phone number, email address and a brief explanation of why they should win a free divorce.
Why you should celebrate Galentine’s Day this year
Read full article: Why you should celebrate Galentine’s Day this yearValentine’s Day is the perfect holiday to shower your significant other with kisses, chocolates and lots and lots of love, but for those of us who are single, it can be a real drag.
Barking out their love: Many plan to include their dogs in Valentine’s Day plans, survey says
Read full article: Barking out their love: Many plan to include their dogs in Valentine’s Day plans, survey saysSome people aren’t just going to shower their human partners with love on Valentine’s Day. · One in five pet “parents” say they have stayed in a relationship longer than intended because of their partner’s dog. · 72% of pet “parents” are likely to click on someone’s dating profile if there is a dog in the picture. · Half of pet "parents" in relationships agree that they spend more time as a couple now that they have a dog. · 86% of dog people in a relationship agree that having a dog makes them feel more like a family.
Don’t make that reservation! 5 reasons why staying at home is your best option on Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Don’t make that reservation! 5 reasons why staying at home is your best option on Valentine’s DayBut is eating out really still the best way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here are five reasons why staying at home to celebrate Valentine’s Day just might be the best option. All of the above are just a few reasons why spending Valentine’s Day at home can have its perks. OK, on the surface, this might sound like being a cheapskate on Valentine’s Day, but hear us out. Do you plan on going out or staying in on Valentine’s Day?
Looking for a restaurant for Valentine’s Day? Block off your calendars!
Read full article: Looking for a restaurant for Valentine’s Day? Block off your calendars!Mistown Detroit – Looking for a night out for Valentine’s Day at one of Detroit’s casual hotspots serving food with an upscale vibe? As Executive Chef Adam Dorazio describes it, it’s a “fun, casual, intimate place.”For Valentine’s Day, they are doing a special rack of lamb dish. of trimmings for sauce)· 2/3 cup Dijon mustardHERB CRUST· 1 cup loosely packed parsley· 4 sprigs fresh rosemary· 1/4 cup olive oil· 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (Grana Padana or Parmigiano-Reggiano)· 1/2 cup pine nuts· 1 1/2 cup cups fresh bread crumbsSAUCE· 1/2 lb. Just cover the bottom of a large sauté pan with olive oil and heat until hot, but not smoking. For the Herb CrustIn a food processor, purée the parsley, rosemary and olive oil together.
Give your sweet a celebrity ‘Cameo’ for Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Give your sweet a celebrity ‘Cameo’ for Valentine’s DayA box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweet on Valentine’s Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime, and you don’t even have to leave your house to get it? The latest trend in gift giving for people who love pop culture is sending a Cameo. Cameo is an app that lets you book a personalized video message from a celebrity who is also signed up on the app. A lot of the celebrities who participate in Cameo are reality TV stars, athletes and TV sitcom actors. Cameos are a fantastic idea for Valentine's Day, but they are really great gifts to give, no matter the occasion.
What romantic city should you spend your Valentine’s Day in?
Read full article: What romantic city should you spend your Valentine’s Day in?Just imagine -- you won the big lottery just a few days before Valentine’s Day and you and your partner want to take a trip of a lifetime. Where do you go? Don’t you worry, you future lottery winner, because we have assembled a nice and easy quiz to help you determine which romantic city you should spend your Valentine’s Day in.
Breakfast lovers: Denny's offers $99 weddings on Valentine's Day
Read full article: Breakfast lovers: Denny's offers $99 weddings on Valentine's DayAhh, Valentine’s Day is just so romantic, isn’t it? Denny’s in Las Vegas (because of course) is offering Valentine’s Day weddings for $99 to breakfast enthusiasts everywhere. What exactly comes with a Denny’s wedding package, you might ask? Denny’s started the Valentine’s Day $99 special in 2013, and it’s been going ever since. To reserve your romantic wedding spot on Valentine’s Day, call the store directly at 702-471-0056.