February is Black History Month, and in Metro Detroit, there are a variety of events that celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of African Americans throughout the region. Here is a look at some events happening throughout February: Jazz & Black History Celebration On February 10, jazz singer Sky Covington will perform at Aretha’s
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) The Detroit Police Department is ramping up efforts to combat reckless driving with the launch of Operation Accident Reduction, a monthly enforcement initiative aimed at improving road safety. The 12th Precinct, with WCSO is conducting the first wave of enforcement, targeting aggressive driving, speeding,
Sterling Heights police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead early Saturday morning. The shooting happened around 5:30 a.m. at the extended stay American Hotel located on Van Dyke and 14 Mile. The victim was fatally shot by a male who fled the scene in a vehicle. The shooting happened in the parking
Houston TX Hot Chicken is coming to Troy, MI, and they’re bringing the heat. The new location will be located at 937 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084 Their Grand Opening will take place on February 3rd at 12PM. The First 100 people get FREE food & beverages, according to the company. On February
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) A 5-year-old Royal Oak boy is dead after an explosion at a medical center in Troy. The incident happened at The Oxford Center on Kirt near I-75 and Livernois, around 8:00 a.m. According to Troy fire & Police, the child was inside a hyperbaric
The City of Detroit has begun installing 450 surveillance cameras across its freeways to combat violent crime and shootings. The cameras will be placed along I-94, I-96, I-75, M-10 (Lodge Freeway), and M-8 (Davison Freeway), providing law enforcement with real-time and recorded video footage of freeway activity. By integrating high-definition surveillance cameras and license plate
DNA test from a dumpster at the apartment complex of the ex-boyfriend of missing Ashley Elkins has came back to her. 32-year-old DeAndre Booker was charged with lying to a police officer. Murder charges are now expected Friday. “100% DNA match to my daughter Ashley’s DNA came back today! Deandre Booker will be charged with
Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a school bus on Meyers north of McNichols. According to police, the school bus was carrying six children when it was struck by a vehicle that ran a red light. The crash forced the bus off the road, causing it to crash into Trinity Church of Holiness. Fortunately,
Barkside is expanding to a second location in Southfield, with a grand opening set for Summer. The Southfield location at 15640 West Eleven Mile Road will have 6,000 square feet of indoor, climate-controlled space and 7,000 square feet outdoors. Dogs can run, roam, and socialize year-round due to dog-friendly mulch, proper drainage, and a fully
Michigan lawmakers are considering a new set of bills that could empower renters to handle repairs in their homes. Under the proposed legislation, tenants would have the right to fix urgent issues—like broken furnaces or water leaks—and deduct the cost from their rent if landlords fail to act. The Tenant Empowerment Package(TEP) are still in
