A reverse vending machine that helps support people in need has been placed in Detroit’s Campus Martius Park. The Giving Machines lets people donate essential items to local and global charities. This marks the first time these machines are available in Michigan, and they will remain in place through December 8. Donors can select items
Detroit residents can now raise chickens, ducks, and have bees in their backyards following the city council’s recent approval of the Detroit Animal Husbandry Ordinance. This amendment allows homeowners to keep limited numbers of these animals for personal use. Homeowners would still need to get a permit to own any of the animals.
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: The Downtown Detroit tree lighting will be happening next week Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 PM. The Ice Rink will be opening the next day on Saturday- 7 days a week.
Luxury fashion brand Prada has opened its first Michigan boutique at the Somerset Collection in Troy. The 4,250-square-foot store will be located on the lower level near other high-end retailers such as Gucci, Christian Louboutin, and Dior.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) A child is dead after a crash involving a drunk driver in Detroit. The crash happened Saturday afternoon in the area of 7 Mile and Mound at around 5:00 p.m. According to police, the driver, who was allegedly drunk, failed to stop at a
Detroit’s rich history and vibrant revival are now celebrated in a new, exciting way—on a MONOPOLY board. The iconic board game has released an official MONOPOLY: DETROIT Edition, under license from Hasbro. This special edition captures the Detroit’s industrial heritage, cultural landmarks, and neighborhoods. From the Spirit of Detroit, DTW, Coney Islands, Ambassador Bridge and
The Michigan Senate has approved a new bill aimed at increasing safety in construction zones by allowing speed cameras to monitor drivers. The bill now heads to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s desk. Drivers caught speeding could face fines, depending on the number of offenses. Under the bill, speed cameras would be activated when drivers exceed the
A body was found inside a garbage can in Detroit on Thursday. The discovery was made at around 5:00 p.m. in a wooded area behind a home on Omira, near I-75 and 8 Mile. A man called 911 after he went to see where a strong smell of odor was coming from and discovered the
Detroit will soon become the largest US city to accept cryptocurrency payments, according to officials. Residents will be able to pay for fees using crypto through a secure platform managed by PayPal. The initiative makes it easier for Detroit residents to transact with the City and marks Detroit’s commitment to welcoming blockchain and technology entrepreneurs
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) In the past few days, several metro Detroit residents have reported receiving disturbing racist texts. Many residents were unsure how their numbers were obtained and now officials are investigating. Similar reports are surfacing across the country, suggesting a larger, coordinated effort to spread racially
