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From decay to dazzling, Ford restores grandeur to Detroit train station that once symbolized decline
Read full article: From decay to dazzling, Ford restores grandeur to Detroit train station that once symbolized declineThe once-blighted monolithic Michigan Central train station — for decades a symbol of Detroit’s decline — has new life following a massive six-year, multimillion-dollar renovation to create a hub for mobility projects in the rebirth of the Motor City.
Tickets to Michigan Central reopening tours reopen after website crash
Read full article: Tickets to Michigan Central reopening tours reopen after website crashTickets to tours and a concert related to the reopening of Michigan Central Station in Detroit were taken off the market Tuesday after the website crashed.
Tickets to Michigan Central reopening events paused after website crashes
Read full article: Tickets to Michigan Central reopening events paused after website crashesTickets to tours and a concert related to the reopening of Michigan Central Station in Detroit were taken off the market Tuesday after the website crashed.
Open house, concert planned for Michigan Central Station reopening: How to get tickets
Read full article: Open house, concert planned for Michigan Central Station reopening: How to get ticketsThe historic Michigan Central Station is reopening in June, and a series of community-events are planned to help celebrate.
Concert, 10-day open house planned for Michigan Central Station reopening in Detroit
Read full article: Concert, 10-day open house planned for Michigan Central Station reopening in DetroitThe historic Michigan Central Station is reopening in June, and a series of community-events are planned to help celebrate.
Free autonomous shuttle coming to Downtown Detroit this summer: What to know
Read full article: Free autonomous shuttle coming to Downtown Detroit this summer: What to knowA new autonomous vehicle shuttle service that will run from one end of Downtown Detroit to another is set to launch this summer, officials announced Tuesday.
Popular Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade benefits Corktown businesses each year
Read full article: Popular Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade benefits Corktown businesses each yearThe annual Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade typically brings tens of thousands of people to Corktown, benefiting businesses in the area.
‘We are turning this city from blight to beauty’: Roosevelt Park in Corktown reopens after renovations
Read full article: ‘We are turning this city from blight to beauty’: Roosevelt Park in Corktown reopens after renovationsThe 13-acre park now features picnic tables, swinging benches, paved walking paths, benches, grass, and flowers.
Restored Detroit Book Depository building opens in Ford’s developing Michigan Central hub
Read full article: Restored Detroit Book Depository building opens in Ford’s developing Michigan Central hubThe project aimed at restoring Detroit’s historic train station and developing the area around it into a hub called Michigan Central has reached a milestone with the Tuesday opening of the Book Depository building.
Tasty Tuesday: Lager House in Detroit’s Corktown has whole new feel
Read full article: Tasty Tuesday: Lager House in Detroit’s Corktown has whole new feelThis Tasty Tuesday, we’re visiting Lager House in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. The popular local spot has a whole new feel -- particularly its unique menu that keeps the customers coming back just as much as the music.
Morning 4: Michigan implementing gun reform following 2nd school mass shooting -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Michigan implementing gun reform following 2nd school mass shooting -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
New West Riverfront park to feature water garden in partnership with Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Read full article: New West Riverfront park to feature water garden in partnership with Huron-Clinton MetroparksA 2.5-acre water garden is coming to the new Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park located along the Detroit Riverfront.
Get your curls poppin’ at this Corktown salon
Read full article: Get your curls poppin’ at this Corktown salonWhen you walk into Joyola Mei Hair Salon in Corktown, you won’t see flat irons or curling irons, or smell anything like hair color being applied. “I’m using an ammonia free hair lighter, so it’s super gentle for curlies,” Joy Lewis, Owner of Joyola Mei told “Live in the D’s” April Morton as she applied hair color to a client.
Metro Detroit seeing significant drop in gas prices, will trend continue?
Read full article: Metro Detroit seeing significant drop in gas prices, will trend continue?Metro Detroit has seen a significant drop in gas prices over the last few weeks and many want to know if the prices will continue to drop. Here’s what the experts are saying.
New surveillance video shows vehicle crashing into bus at intersection in Detroit
Read full article: New surveillance video shows vehicle crashing into bus at intersection in DetroitSurveillance cameras from a business in Corktown captured the moment when a car ran a stop sign and crashed into a bus last Thursday.
Family of slain DoorDash driver seeks justice after son shot, killed on the job in Detroit
Read full article: Family of slain DoorDash driver seeks justice after son shot, killed on the job in DetroitA cash reward is being offered for information as a family seeks justice in the fatal shooting of their son, who was killed in July while making a delivery in Detroit as a DoorDash driver.
$25M pledged to overhaul Michigan Avenue in Detroit
Read full article: $25M pledged to overhaul Michigan Avenue in DetroitThe feds are pledging $25 million to turn a two-mile stretch of Michigan Avenue from Woodward Avenue to I-96 into a truly connected roadway. It’ll help self-driving cars communicate and make it safer for bike riders, walkers, and drivers.
Detroit, MDOT get funds to redesign Michigan Avenue red brick pavers in Corktown
Read full article: Detroit, MDOT get funds to redesign Michigan Avenue red brick pavers in CorktownThe state of Michigan has been awarded a $25 million grant to help rebuild infrastructure around Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, soon to be home to the Detroit Mobility and Innovation Corridor (DMIC).
City of Detroit breaks ground on $6M Corktown park transformation -- view renderings here
Read full article: City of Detroit breaks ground on $6M Corktown park transformation -- view renderings hereA $6 million transformation of Roosevelt Park in Corktown broke ground on Tuesday, and Detroit has released renderings of the project.
This super chic Corktown restaurant will have you feeling like you’re touring Europe
Read full article: This super chic Corktown restaurant will have you feeling like you’re touring EuropeWith an eclectic menu ranging from a Mediterranean-inspired fish dish to some Georgian soup dumplings -- plus a sophisticated cocktail program to match -- Supergeil has all the ingredients for a fun night out. Michelle Oliver takes us there to Dine in the D.
National Action Network, others protest United Electrical Contractors over allegations of racism, harassment
Read full article: National Action Network, others protest United Electrical Contractors over allegations of racism, harassmentAround 23 million Americans are suffering from symptoms of long COVID.
Activists target Michigan company facing racial harassment allegations
Read full article: Activists target Michigan company facing racial harassment allegationsAn activist group is targeting a Michigan company that’s already facing a federal lawsuit containing allegations of racial harassment on the job.
This live music joint in Detroit’s Corktown is a secret vegan haven
Read full article: This live music joint in Detroit’s Corktown is a secret vegan havenWhether you crave a juicy chargrilled burger, or a sandwich of the vegan variety, Pj’s Lager House in Corktown has something to suit everyone’s diet. Perhaps the best part is that you can enjoy it while listening to some live music.
Popular coffee roastery opens up in old Detroit Institute of Bagels location
Read full article: Popular coffee roastery opens up in old Detroit Institute of Bagels locationJames Oliver Coffee company has been roasting coffee for several local restaurants and is finally opening up its own cafe. Michelle Oliver shares the story behind this family roastery.
Officials say fire at Mudgie’s Deli in Detroit’s Corktown was arson: ‘They’ve been through enough’
Read full article: Officials say fire at Mudgie’s Deli in Detroit’s Corktown was arson: ‘They’ve been through enough’Investigators are convinced the fire at Mudgie’s Deli and Wine Bar in Corktown was intentionally set.
Family, friends hold balloon release to honor couple killed in New Year’s Eve crash last year
Read full article: Family, friends hold balloon release to honor couple killed in New Year’s Eve crash last yearFamily and friends of Rodney and Marlene Rodriguez gathered on Friday to pay tribute to the couple one year after they were killed in a crash in Detroit’s Corktown.
Detroit-based music label Assemble Sound lands partnership with Atlantic Records
Read full article: Detroit-based music label Assemble Sound lands partnership with Atlantic RecordsAssemble Sound is based in a historic Corktown church. Since 2015, the music company has worked to cultivate the next generation of Detroit musicians.
This Corktown pizzeria has a slice to suit everyone’s diet
Read full article: This Corktown pizzeria has a slice to suit everyone’s dietAt Grandma Bob’s, they like to really mix things up when it comes to pizza. Have you ever tried a Big Mack pizza before? Michelle Oliver takes us there to Dine in the D.
Former NBA star Chris Webber building $50 million cannabis facility in Detroit’s Corktown
Read full article: Former NBA star Chris Webber building $50 million cannabis facility in Detroit’s CorktownNBA legend and Detroit’s own Chris Webber was back in town Tuesday for his latest business venture, a $50 million cannabis facility on 22nd Street in Corktown.
97-year-old WWII veteran given special tour of Michigan Central Station
Read full article: 97-year-old WWII veteran given special tour of Michigan Central StationAfter receiving a personal gift from Ford CEO Jim Farley, England was given a VIP tour of Detroit’s iconic Michigan Central Station. It’s a tour of a lifetime and what a lifetime England has had.
McShane’s Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar installs HEPA filtration system to protect crew, customers
Read full article: McShane’s Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar installs HEPA filtration system to protect crew, customersLike most restaurants during the COVID pandemic, McShane’s Irish Pub and Whiskey Bar in Corktown has been hit hard.
The search for the best of Metro Detroit is on -- Vote 4 The Best nominations open until June 14
Read full article: The search for the best of Metro Detroit is on -- Vote 4 The Best nominations open until June 14From places that win year after year to new shops you’ve just discovered, Local 4 wants to see all of your favorites nominated.
First big event of the season held at Corner Ballpark in Detroit amid noise concerns
Read full article: First big event of the season held at Corner Ballpark in Detroit amid noise concernsThe the first big event of the season at Corktown’s Corner Ballpark was held Saturday. It’s been a point of contention with neighbors of the Old Tiger Stadium, who complained about the loud music, late nights and crowds.
Workers find 108-year-old letter in a bottle while renovating Michigan Central Station
Read full article: Workers find 108-year-old letter in a bottle while renovating Michigan Central StationIt was two years ago that Ford Motor Company began the painstaking process of converting Michigan Central Station into office workspace.
Metro Detroit bars optimistic for St. Patrick’s Day sales
Read full article: Metro Detroit bars optimistic for St. Patrick’s Day salesSaint Patrick’s Day is a big deal to a lot of Irish bars and restaurants. Irish bars and restaurants missed out on that income in 2020, but even worse, they were fully stocked with extra food and alcohol for Saint Patrick’s Day. “Sunday would have been the parade,” Roberts said. “We had some really good activity, you know people dressed up, people in their green are coming down from the suburbs, just like they used to.”Dunleavy said a normal Saint Patrick’s Day would involved a packed house and more than 20 kegs. Many Irish restaurants are also doing carry out, so if you plan to celebrate at home you can take your corned beef to go.
Detroit bars, restaurants preparing for crowds on St. Patrick’s Day
Read full article: Detroit bars, restaurants preparing for crowds on St. Patrick’s DayDETROIT – Sunday will mark the second year in a row which Corktown will not have its St. Patrick’s Day parade and race due to the coronavirus pandemic. “We want everyone to come here but also be safe,” said James Castonguay with McShane’s Irish Pub in Corktown. Related: Detroit’s St. Patrick’s Parade canceled again due to COVID concernsLike other businesses, McShane’s Irish Pub is limited in its capacity, but it’s getting a lot of calls from people thinking about showing up. The restaurant opened in late March 2019, having yet to experience the flood of customers on St. Patrick’s Day. “It’s definitely a hit not having all of those people down here,” Westbrook said.
‘Things need to change’: Nemo’s Bar struggles to stay afloat amid COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: ‘Things need to change’: Nemo’s Bar struggles to stay afloat amid COVID-19 pandemicDETROIT – Nemo’s Bar has been a staple in Detroit’s Corktown since the 60s. The bar and grill is struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Osman is grilling up burgers himself on a small grill behind the bar, which is working for now because of the low capacity. Whitmer said about that possibility“No one’s making any dough. You know, it’s no one’s making any money.
Detroit police search for man in hit-and-run that killed 3 people on New Year’s Eve
Read full article: Detroit police search for man in hit-and-run that killed 3 people on New Year’s EveDETROIT – Detroit police are searching for a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed three people on New Year’s Eve. Related: Violent collision in Detroit rips car in half, kills 3Related: Married couple identified in fatal Corktown collisionAdPolice said Ross drove a Cadillac CT6 and struck a Mercury Sable, killing Rodney and Marlene Rodriguez. Rodney Rodriguez had just picked up his wife Marlene from work at the MGM Grand Casino and was heading home. The couple was about to turn from Michigan Avenue onto 16th Street in Corktown when the Cadillac hit them at high speed. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak Up.
Detroit’s St. Patrick’s Parade canceled again due to COVID concerns
Read full article: Detroit’s St. Patrick’s Parade canceled again due to COVID concernsDETROIT – For the second year in a row, COVID-19 has forced organizers to cancel Detroit’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade in Corktown. The United Irish Societies (UIS) announced on Thursday the 63rd annual Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2021, has been canceled, along with related Corktown Races. “Therefore, with heartfelt disappointment, the UIS and Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade Committee have decided to cancel the 2021 Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade this year,” Kelly said. “We’re looking forward to the biggest and most successful Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade in our history on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The parade route follows along Michigan Avenue through Corktown, Detroit’s oldest neighborhood.
Violent collision that left 3 dead in Detroit investigated as fatal hit-and-run
Read full article: Violent collision that left 3 dead in Detroit investigated as fatal hit-and-runDETROIT – Three people were killed in a crash on New Year’s Eve in Detroit’s Corktown area. Detroit police said the crash happened around 10:40 p.m. on Michigan Avenue near 16th Street. READ: Married couple identified in fatal Corktown collisionThe occupants in the Mercury were pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad at 313-596-2260 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up. Married couple identified in fatal Corktown collision
Married couple identified in fatal Corktown collision
Read full article: Married couple identified in fatal Corktown collisionDETROIT – Family and friends of Rodney and Marlene Rodriguez are remembering the two after they died in a two-car collision on Michigan Avenue. According to a GoFundMe page, Rodney and Marlene were married for 43 years. Rodney just picked up his wife from work at a city casino when the crash happened on New Year’s Eve night. Larry and Tahisha Smith had just left MGM Casino when they saw the crash. Police said Rodney and Marlene were in their Mercury Sable which was split in half in the collision.
Violent collision in Detroit rips car in half, kills 3
Read full article: Violent collision in Detroit rips car in half, kills 3DETROIT – Police are investigating a crash that killed three people just blocks from Detroit police headquarters. The violent collision spit one vehicle in half with the front in the middle of Michigan Avenue and the back half wrapped around a light pole on the eastbound side. Larry and Tahisha Smith had just left MGM Casino when they stumbled upon the crash. “He had to be going over 100 miles per hour.”“It was something I don’t ever want to see again,” Tahisha said. Anyone with information pertaining to this accident is ask to please call Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad at 313-596-2260 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
3 killed in New Year’s Eve crash in Detroit’s Corktown
Read full article: 3 killed in New Year’s Eve crash in Detroit’s CorktownDETROIT – Three people were killed in a crash on New Year’s Eve in Detroit’s Corktown area. Detroit police said the crash happened around 10:40 p.m. on Michigan Avenue near 16th Street. An 87-year-old man was driving a 2017 Cadillac, traveling west on Michigan Avenue when his vehicle collided into a Mercury Sable, occupied by two people, police said. Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the crash. Anyone with information pertaining to this accident is ask to please call Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad at 313-596-2260 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Out shopping and wondering where to eat?
Read full article: Out shopping and wondering where to eat?So you’re out shopping, you’re busy, it’s coming up on dinner time... where do you go? With lots of delicious food and a large heated outdoor patio, Bobcat Bonnie’s is a welcoming place, and that is exactly what owner Matt Buskard intended. Buskard has spent years working in restaurants and loves it, but Bobcat Bonnie’s is the first place he’s owned. “I used to run everybody else’s restaurants because at a young age I was obsessed with restaurants. Here are all of their locations:Corktown-Detroit1800 Michigan AveDetroit, Michigan 48216(313) 962-1383Wyandotte118 Sycamore St.Wyandotte, MI 48192(734) 530-1806Ypsilanti200 W Michigan Ave.Ypsilanti, MI 48197(734) 879-0663Ferndale240 W Nine Mile Rd.
Thieves steal Slows Bar BQ trailer in Corktown, owner says
Read full article: Thieves steal Slows Bar BQ trailer in Corktown, owner saysDETROIT – Police are investigating a restaurant’s food trailer that was reported stolen Wednesday. “It’s 26-feet long, it’s 10,000 pounds,” said Michael Metevia, owner of Slows Bar BQ. “There’s no hiding it.”The trailer was taken from a fenced lot on Michigan Avenue at about 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. Wednesday. “We parked it in our secure lot where it normally lives when we’re not using it. So when something like this happens, it is more of an emotional blow than business,” he said.
Detroit restaurant plans for outdoor dining in response to new COVID restrictions
Read full article: Detroit restaurant plans for outdoor dining in response to new COVID restrictionsDETROIT – In response to a newly-issued three-week shutdown, many Michigan restaurants are adding outdoor dining options to keep business flowing while meeting new statewide restrictions. Under the new restrictions, restaurants and bars can no longer offer indoor dining services until at least December 8. Carry-out and outdoor dining options are still allowed. Corktown restaurant Cork and Gabel is one of them, working to enclose their patio and ensure it is heated as winter settles in. Matthew McGrail with Cork and Gabel says the food there is one of a kind, and it’s best experienced while dining in.