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DETROIT RIVERFRONT


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Detroit Princess Riverboat is cruising into a new season

Read full article: Detroit Princess Riverboat is cruising into a new season

The Detroit Princess Riverboat is celebrating 20 years on the Detroit River and is ready to launch its new season following a major renovation project.

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City talks future of Uniroyal site, potential sports complex, WNBA team in Detroit

Read full article: City talks future of Uniroyal site, potential sports complex, WNBA team in Detroit

The city has confirmed to Local 4 that it is in early talks to develop a multisport complex and youth sports academy at the long-abandoned Uniroyal site along the Detroit Riverfront.

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Detroit Riverfront Conservancy announces new board members, leaders

Read full article: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy announces new board members, leaders

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Board announced the addition of three new members and the election of three vice chairs, including Sandy Pierce, a longtime leader in the Detroit banking community.

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2024 Komen Detroit Race for the Cure raises money, awareness

Read full article: 2024 Komen Detroit Race for the Cure raises money, awareness

More than 2,500 people began their Saturday morning along the Detroit Riverfront wearing the iconic hue of pink symbolizing breast cancer awareness.

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Enter to win $3,000 Gardner White gift card during 2024 Ford Fireworks

Read full article: Enter to win $3,000 Gardner White gift card during 2024 Ford Fireworks

Insiders can enter to win $3,000 from Gardner White during the 2024 Ford Fireworks broadcast on Local 4!

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Flashpoint: Massive embezzlement scheme, future with 3D printers, and more

Read full article: Flashpoint: Massive embezzlement scheme, future with 3D printers, and more

Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News and Local 4+.

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JW Westcott Company celebrates 150 years serving Detroit River

Read full article: JW Westcott Company celebrates 150 years serving Detroit River

The J.W. Westcott II is home to the only floating ZIP code in the country.

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Ford Fireworks will return to Detroit Riverfront on June 24

Read full article: Ford Fireworks will return to Detroit Riverfront on June 24

The 2024 Ford Fireworks will blast off on Monday, June 24, along the Detroit Riverfront.

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Detroit’s Ford Fireworks drop to 2nd place in ‘best place to see fireworks’ race

Read full article: Detroit’s Ford Fireworks drop to 2nd place in ‘best place to see fireworks’ race

Downtown Detroit’s Ford Fireworks show has moved from first to second place in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2024.

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Detroit’s Ford Fireworks nominated as ‘best place to see fireworks’

Read full article: Detroit’s Ford Fireworks nominated as ‘best place to see fireworks’

The annual summertime Ford Fireworks show in Downtown Detroit may just be the best in the country.

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Detroit celebrates East Riverfront opening

Read full article: Detroit celebrates East Riverfront opening

It’s taken about 20 years and $200 million, but the transformation of Detroit’s Riverfront has been completed.

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Ford Fireworks live stream: Watch live here as show begins on Detroit Riverfront

Read full article: Ford Fireworks live stream: Watch live here as show begins on Detroit Riverfront

When the Ford Fireworks show begins Monday night along the Detroit Riverfront, you will be able to watch everything live right here.

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Ford Fireworks weather forecast: Here’s how rain in Detroit will affect tonight’s event

Read full article: Ford Fireworks weather forecast: Here’s how rain in Detroit will affect tonight’s event

The Ford Fireworks have arrived, and thousands of people along the Detroit Riverfront will be keeping an eye on the weather, as showers and storms are in the forecast.

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Watch live stream here: Ford Fireworks on Detroit Riverfront

Read full article: Watch live stream here: Ford Fireworks on Detroit Riverfront

The Ford Fireworks will be set off from the Detroit Riverfront on Monday night, June 26, and you can watch the live stream of the show right here.

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Click here to watch the Ford Fireworks live as they go off along the Detroit Riverfront

Read full article: Click here to watch the Ford Fireworks live as they go off along the Detroit Riverfront

It’s time for the Ford Fireworks, and you can watch them live right here as they’re set off from the Detroit Riverfront on Monday night, June 26.

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Here’s where you can watch the Ford Fireworks on the Detroit Riverfront live Monday night

Read full article: Here’s where you can watch the Ford Fireworks on the Detroit Riverfront live Monday night

You can watch the Ford Fireworks on the Detroit Riverfront live right here on Monday night, June 26.

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WATCH LIVE: Ford Fireworks show on the Detroit Riverfront

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Ford Fireworks show on the Detroit Riverfront

It’s time for the Ford Fireworks on the Detroit Riverfront, and you can watch them live right here on ClickOnDetroit and Local 4+.

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2023 Detroit Ford Fireworks guide: How to watch, event info, parking, curfew, more

Read full article: 2023 Detroit Ford Fireworks guide: How to watch, event info, parking, curfew, more

Here's everything you need to know about the Ford Fireworks show on June 26, 2023.

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Live stream: Watch the Ford Fireworks on the Detroit Riverfront

Read full article: Live stream: Watch the Ford Fireworks on the Detroit Riverfront

Fourth of July is nearly here, and it’s time for the Ford Fireworks on the Detroit Riverfront.

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Ford Fireworks Live Cams

Read full article: Ford Fireworks Live Cams

Watch the Ford Fireworks from different camera angles here at ClickOnDetroit.

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‘Rollout’ in the D with this fun activity

Read full article: ‘Rollout’ in the D with this fun activity

Skate club welcomes all to the Riverfront this summer

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Ice skating at Campus Martius in Detroit to wrap up for season after this week

Read full article: Ice skating at Campus Martius in Detroit to wrap up for season after this week

Ice skating at Downtown Detroit’s Campus Martius Park will wrap up for the season by the end of the week.

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Detroit Institute of Arts named best art museum in US

Read full article: Detroit Institute of Arts named best art museum in US

The Detroit Institute of Arts has been named the best art museum in the United States.

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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 square

It should come as no surprise that the Detroit Riverfront has once again been named the best riverwalk in America.

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🔒 8 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Read full article: 🔒 8 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Events for weekend of January 6 to 8.

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Should a concrete company along Detroit Riverfront be allowed to stay permanently? Some residents say no

Read full article: Should a concrete company along Detroit Riverfront be allowed to stay permanently? Some residents say no

A temporary concrete company that sits between two Detroit Riverfront parks wants to remain permanently, but some residents say the business is out of place and is polluting their community.

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Detroit named among top 10 best travel destinations in the world for 2023

Read full article: Detroit named among top 10 best travel destinations in the world for 2023

The Motor City is one of the best travel destinations in the whole world, according to TravelLemming.com.

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Celebrate fall in Detroit at this year’s Harvest Fest and Food Truck Rally

Read full article: Celebrate fall in Detroit at this year’s Harvest Fest and Food Truck Rally

Back by popular demand, The Harvest Fest and Food Truck Rally returns to the Dequindre Cut this weekend.

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Another milestone hit during construction of Detroit’s Joe Louis Greenway

Read full article: Another milestone hit during construction of Detroit’s Joe Louis Greenway

Construction on another major portion of the Joe Louis Greenway project began on Friday, the Grand River Avenue to Fullerton Avenue section has broken ground and is expected to be complete next year.

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Detroit brunch staple Rose’s Fine Food property, business listed for sale

Read full article: Detroit brunch staple Rose’s Fine Food property, business listed for sale

A popular Detroit eatery is on the market -- both the property and the business itself.

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Michigan, Canada collaborating on project to connect trails at Detroit-Windsor border

Read full article: Michigan, Canada collaborating on project to connect trails at Detroit-Windsor border

Michigan is partnering with Canada to develop a “cross-border trail tourism” experience that will connect outdoor trails from both countries using the new Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit.

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PHOTOS: Live from the Ford Fireworks Rooftop Party

Read full article: PHOTOS: Live from the Ford Fireworks Rooftop Party

The Ford Fireworks made its grand return to the Detroit Riverfront.

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🔒 Enter for a chance to win a Destination Ontario Prize Package worth $1100!

Read full article: 🔒 Enter for a chance to win a Destination Ontario Prize Package worth $1100!

WDIV Insiders can enter to win this awesome prize package from Destination Ontario!

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What to know for tonight’s Ford Fireworks show in Downtown Detroit

Read full article: What to know for tonight’s Ford Fireworks show in Downtown Detroit

What you need to know before you head Downtown for the 2022 Detroit Ford Fireworks.

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Flashpoint Interview: Ford Fireworks leader excited for show’s return to Downtown Detroit

Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Ford Fireworks leader excited for show’s return to Downtown Detroit

After a tumultuous few years due to the pandemic, Downtown Detroit’s best firework show is back to light the skies before the Fourth of July.

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Want to combat summer ‘heat wave’? Walk the Detroit Riverfront and learn about Motortown Revue tours

Read full article: Want to combat summer ‘heat wave’? Walk the Detroit Riverfront and learn about Motortown Revue tours

The historic Motown Museum announced Wednesday that its newest installation to honor the record label’s 60th anniversary of the Motortown Revue is open to the public

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5 fun things to do on the Detroit Riverwalk

Read full article: 5 fun things to do on the Detroit Riverwalk

The Detroit Riverfront has been voted the most beautiful river walk for two years in a row by USA Today -- and soon, it will be even grander!

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Residents of Detroit apartment complex face 4 days without electricity as temperatures rise

Read full article: Residents of Detroit apartment complex face 4 days without electricity as temperatures rise

A Detroit apartment complex is on day four of having no power.

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Project to transform 22-acre park along Detroit Riverfront breaks ground

Read full article: Project to transform 22-acre park along Detroit Riverfront breaks ground

The 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 Conservancy’s goal of revitalizing the riverfront.

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Detroit officials call on city to permanently ban company operating along Detroit River

Read full article: Detroit officials call on city to permanently ban company operating along Detroit River

City officials are calling for Detroit to permanently ban Detroit Bulk Storage Inc. from operating anywhere along the Detroit River.

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Violation issued for landowner in seawall collapse along Detroit River, 2 years after similar incident

Read full article: Violation issued for landowner in seawall collapse along Detroit River, 2 years after similar incident

Landowners are under fire once again after part of a seawall collapsed along the Detroit River last month, spilling contaminated soil into the water exactly two years after a nearly-identical incident occurred at the same site.

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Detroit’s West Riverfront getting new sport house thanks to $11M donation from William Davidson Foundation

Read full article: Detroit’s West Riverfront getting new sport house thanks to $11M donation from William Davidson Foundation

The West Riverfront Park in Detroit is going to start taking shape over the next few years.

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LIVE CAM: View of Detroit riverfront

Read full article: LIVE CAM: View of Detroit riverfront

Here is a live look at the Detroit riverfront from Windsor, Ontario.

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Detroit Riverfront visitors often leave trash behind and crews are struggling to keep it clean

Read full article: Detroit Riverfront visitors often leave trash behind and crews are struggling to keep it clean

Trash is a big issue along the Detroit Riverfront and it has been a constant effort to keep the area clean.

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See what’s being done about riverfront trash

Read full article: See what’s being done about riverfront trash

See the simple way YOU can make a huge difference, Wednesday 5 p.m. on Local 4 News.

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Detroit police increase presence at Orleans Landing after residents voice concerns

Read full article: Detroit police increase presence at Orleans Landing after residents voice concerns

Police said they’d step up patrols at the Orleans Landing development along the Riverfront after a Local 4 Defenders investigation revealed concerns from residents.

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Detroit Riverfront resident concerned for safety due to street races, parties along street at night

Read full article: Detroit Riverfront resident concerned for safety due to street races, parties along street at night

When it was built, the Orleans Landing development along the Riverfront was billed as a scenic walkable neighborhood.

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Morning Briefing May 14, 2021: Bedrock acquires Detroit Riverfront property from Stroh family, House GOP chooses Trump defender Elise Stefanik to replace Rep. Liz Cheney

Read full article: Morning Briefing May 14, 2021: Bedrock acquires Detroit Riverfront property from Stroh family, House GOP chooses Trump defender Elise Stefanik to replace Rep. Liz Cheney

Here are this morning's top stories.

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Bedrock acquires Detroit Riverfront property from Stroh family

Read full article: Bedrock acquires Detroit Riverfront property from Stroh family

Bedrock is adding to its Detroit Riverfront portfolio with the acquisition of the 300 River Place building.

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Work begins on final stretch of Detroit RiverWalk Project

Read full article: Work begins on final stretch of Detroit RiverWalk Project

An ambitious plan that started nearly 20 years ago steadily changed the old Uniroyal site near the Belle Isle Bridge into a true Detroit gem.

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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 country

DETROIT – Detroit’s Campus Martius was recognized in USA Today’s 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 Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Contest.

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Detroit Riverfront named best riverwalk in America

Read full article: Detroit Riverfront named best riverwalk in America

DETROIT – The Detroit Riverfront has been named the best riverwalk in America in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Contest. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy announced the news on Friday. “The Detroit Riverfront is a very special place for our city and we are honored by this recognition,” said Matt Cullen, board chairman of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. “Every great city has a place where the entire community comes together,” 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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Seawall damage puts Detroit River at risk, city issues tickets that are not being paid

Read full article: Seawall damage puts Detroit River at risk, city issues tickets that are not being paid

DETROIT – The Local 4 Defenders discovered another Riverfront business operating with a long list of violations on their seawall. Last year, the Defenders exposed the unpermitted Riverfront business going on at Revere Dock, which ultimately resulted in a dock collapse, spilling contaminated soil into the Detroit River. UPDATE: New Michigan legislation would reinforce accountability of private dock ownersThe city of Detroit issued 1,054 tickets. Sen. Stephanie Chang, who represents the district by the Riverfront, said she is worried we are going to see high water problems along the Detroit River. “Especially thinking about the fact that so many of us get our drinking water from the Detroit River.

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Detroit Riverfront Conservancy hosting Friday fundraiser

Read full article: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy hosting Friday fundraiser

DETROIT – The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hosting a new physically-distant but socially-connected fundraiser, #BeingApartTogether, on Friday (Oct. 16). The fundraiser is a celebration of the role Detroit Riverfront parks play in the community. As part of the fundraiser, there will be a free virtual broadcast of musical performances by local artists along the riverfront. It will be available for the community to enjoy on the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s Facebook page. Supporters of the fundraiser will receive a package curated in partnership with Detroit’s own City Bird, which is filled with limited-edition riverfront items, locally-sourced gifts and unique activities.

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Deal reached to fix Detroit Riverfront where dock collapse spilled contaminated soil into river

Read full article: Deal reached to fix Detroit Riverfront where dock collapse spilled contaminated soil into river

DETROIT – A deal has been reached to fix the Detroit Riverfront where a dock collapsed, spilling contaminated soil into the river. On Monday, Revere Dock signed an administrative consent agreement with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. As part of the deal, the restoration work at the site is expected to be done by July 2021. In May, this litigation produced an agreement, requiring Revere Dock, LLC to obtain permits from EGLE and the US Army Corp of Engineers for a dock restoration. In May, this litigation produced an agreement, requiring Revere Dock, LLC to obtain permits from EGLE and the US Army Corp of Engineers for a dock restoration.

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134 Detroit Riverfront properties cited earlier this year still in violation of city code

Read full article: 134 Detroit Riverfront properties cited earlier this year still in violation of city code

DETROIT Detroit is cracking down on businesses along the riverfront, handing out hundreds of violations and nearly $200,000 in fines earlier this year to companies operating out of compliance. Checking records, city officials said 134 of the riverfront properties cited are still in violation of the city code. Revere Dock updateHere is an update from a Revere Dock spokesperson on where the situation stands:A. Tonja Stapleton, on behalf of Revere Dock, asked Dave Bell, BSEED Director what permit BSEED wanted Revere Dock to apply for pursuant to the order. Mr. Bell indicated to her that no City of Detroit permit is required for the work.

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Fitness Friday: 16-minute full body workout with slam balls

Read full article: Fitness Friday: 16-minute full body workout with slam balls

Rhonda Walker and Kim DeGiulio join forces on the Detroit Riverfront for a new workout with slam balls. For more Fitness Friday, go here.

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New park on Detroit Riverfront to be named in honor of former Carhartt chairman, CEO

Read full article: New park on Detroit Riverfront to be named in honor of former Carhartt chairman, CEO

DETROIT - A new park along the Detroit Riverfront will be named after a former chairman and CEO of Carhartt. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy announced Thursday the former Atwater Beach in the East Riverfront neighborhood will be named Robert C. Valade Park. "My dad loved the city of Detroit, and I know he would be proud to have his name associated with a partof this cultural and recreational development on the Detroit River," Mark Valade said. The park will complete a series of family-oriented parks along the East Riverfront. There will also be a floating bar named after Robert Valade.

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How Michael Jackson almost built a giant theme park on the Detroit Riverfront

Read full article: How Michael Jackson almost built a giant theme park on the Detroit Riverfront

The billion dollar project was named the "Majestic Kingdom" -- an amusement park along the Detroit Riverfront, including an aquarium, a casino and a hotel.

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