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Fire suppression system accidentally triggered at Detroit Metro
CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan
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If you traveled by way of Detroit Metro Airport this weekend, you might have noticed a mess at the Spirit Hangar. A passenger sent us this video to illustrate the situation. The airline says the fire suppression system in the building was...
Today in History: July 23, the 1967 Detroit riot begins
Daily State News - Delaware
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By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Wednesday, July 23, the 204th day of 2025. There are 161 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 23, 1967, the first of five days of deadly rioting erupted in Detroit as an...
Another ramp closure will bring headaches for I-96 travelers in south Lansing
WKZO - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
LANSING, MI — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the westbound I-96 Exit 101 to M-99 in Ingham County for ramp resurfacing beginning Monday, according to a press release. The detour means Westbound I-96 traffic will...
Father, son drown at Lake Michigan beach near Michigan border
MLive - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
A father and son drowned while swimming at a Lake Michigan beach over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, WGN reports. Around 4:20 p.m. Saturday, emergency crews responded to reports of an active water rescue at Boaters Beach at Indiana Dunes...
Suburban Chicago father and son identified as men who drowned in Lake Michigan
NBC 4 - Washington D.C.
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July 7, 2025
A father and son from suburban Chicago who drowned in Lake Michigan near the Indiana Dunes National Park over the Fourth of July holiday weekend have been identified. According to the Porter County Coroner, David Meneou, 65, of Joliet, Illinois,...
A new book looks at Virgil Abloh’s remarkable rise to fame in fashion
Gothamist - New York
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In 2021, the fashion world mourned Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton's artistic director of menswear, after he died of a rare form of cancer at just 41 years old. Now, a new biography by Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Robin Givhan revisits Abloh’s...
Avoid Lake Michigan today. Strong currents, 4-foot waves in forecast
Aledo Times Record - Illinois
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Illinois residents should avoid Lake Michigan on Monday due to tall waves and strong currents, according to the National Weather Service. Patchy fog and scattered thunderstorms are also expected this week through portions of northern and central...
This Tiny Michigan Town Has a Historic Lighthouse, Cozy Inns, and the Largest Spring in the State—All Without the Crowds
AOL
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Kenneth Keifer/Getty Images Sunrise over East Breakwater Lighthouse. Manistique, Michigan Visit the largest freshwater spring in Michigan at Palms Book State Park. Catch the East Breakwater Lighthouse at sunset from the town's picturesque...
Back To School Traffic: Increased Risks and Unforeseen Financial Burdens in Michigan Suburbs
Finance Monthly
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July 7, 2025
The annual return to school brings a predictable yet persistently challenging increase in traffic congestion across Michigan's suburban landscapes. This seasonal shift, particularly acute in communities like Novi and Troy, transforms school zones...
Grounded in Detroit Debuts First Electric RV Engineered for Four-season Adventure
DBusiness Magazine - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
Grounded officials say their new G3 electric RV is “smarter, stronger, and more adaptable than any other offering on the market today.” // Photo courtesy of GroundedGrounded, the electric RV startup founded by former SpaceX engineers and...
EASTSIDE GOLF OPENS FIRST U.S. STOREFRONT IN DETROIT
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) The new store, located at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), Terminal A, Gate 34, marks a major milestone for the rapidly growing brand. Operated in partnership with Paradies Lagardère, a global leader in travel retail...
Michigan DNR begins wild turkey brood survey; here's how you can report sightings
WXYZ - Michigan
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July 1, 2025
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking people to keep track of wild turkeys this summer for the annual wild turkey brood survey. Starting July 1 and going through Aug. 31, the DNR will run the survey – which is a community effort...
Fourth of July weekend drownings: 10 dead in inland lakes, Lake Michigan
MLive - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
It was a deadly holiday weekend on the water, with the bodies of 10 people being recovered from incidents on inland lakes, ponds, pools and the waters of Lake Michigan since Friday, July 4. Nearly half the victims were fathers and sons who died in...
‘Stay out of the water:' Dangerously high waves at Lake Michigan beaches in Chicago area, NWS warns
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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The National Weather Service in Chicago warned of dangerously high waves at Lake Michigan Monday, with life-threatening currents possible. According to the NWS, waves as high as seven feet could form along beaches in southern Lake Michigan, across...
Owner of Michigan tourist attraction dies after being struck by car
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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Cindy Lewis, the co-owner of Lewis Adventure Farm in New Era died after being struck by a car in the parking lot, according to Oceana County Sheriff's Office. The car was driven by an employee of the facility, according to police. The co-owner of...
Beach advisories issued for two Oakland County parks
CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan
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By Paula Wethington Paula Wethington Web Producer Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the...
How a Michigan storyteller is highlighting South Carolina's small towns
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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July 7, 2025
WALTERBORO — Few people can speak for a small South Carolina town like those born and raised there. That's who Phil Eich, a Michigan-based storyteller, sought out as he has visited several rural Palmetto State communities over the last few years...
Surplus-land auctions, in August and September, help DNR meet mission to boost public recreation, protect natural resources
Alpena News Online - Michigan
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Courtesy Photo by Michigan DNR A forested, 94-acre-plus property near Hillman, Montmorency County, offers frontage on M-32. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is busy preparing 126 properties for sale via online auctions later this...
Michigan postcard collection digitized with help from thousands of volunteers
Ann Arbor Times - Michigan
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July 1, 2025
Santa J. Ono, Ph.D. President at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor | LinkedInSanta J. Ono, Ph.D. President at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor | LinkedIn The William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan has launched a digital...
Illicit camping is on the rise at a scenic midcoast pond
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 7, 2025
Lu Ferrett, 29, and Jordy Merritt, 35, arrived at Knight’s Pond in Northport late Monday night after driving to Maine from Grand Rapids, Michigan. They set up a tent and camped on the shore on Monday night, along with their border collie Tico,...