Metro Detroit News

McDonald’s announces McRib returns to restaurants nationwide

McDonald’s has announced the return of its iconic McRib sandwich to menus nationwide. After a hiatus, it will be available across the U.S. beginning November 27. For the first time, McDonald’s is selling “A Whole Lotta McRib Sauce,” a half-gallon jug of the signature barbecue sauce. These jugs will be available online starting November 25

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Multiple home invasions in Novi linked to South American organized group, police say

The Novi Police Department is investigating four recent residential home invasions that they believe are connected to South American transnational gangs operating in the region, police say. Timeline of Home Invasions: 1. October 31, 2024 – Between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., suspects broke a rear door window of a home on Revello Court, near

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New Law Offers $10,000 Tax Credit for Organ Donors in Michigan

A new Michigan tax credit aims to encourage more people to become organ donors. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4361 into law on Wednesday, offering living organ donors a one-time tax credit of up to $10,000, according to a news release. Supporters of the legislation highlight it as part of a broader effort to

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Wild lights at the Detroit Zoo returns this week

One of metro Detroit’s most popular holiday events is back this week: Wild Lights, the Detroit Zoo’s annual holiday light display. The opening weekend starts on Saturday Nov. 23. More than 5 million twinkling LED lights will brighten the evening sky and illuminate buildings, 445 trees, and 280 sculptures. You will also have the opportunity

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Lawmaker wants to add water bottles to Michigan’s bottle deposit law

Michigan could see changes to its bottle deposit program under a proposal from a state senator. The plan aims to boost recycling rates and cut down on waste across the state. Currently, Michigan residents get a 10-cent refund for returning certain beverage containers like pop bottles and cans. The proposed expansion would broaden the program,

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Sinai-Grace and Detroit Receiving Hospitals drop to ‘F’ in new safety report

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Two Detroit hospitals, Detroit Medical Center’s Sinai-Grace Hospital and Detroit Receiving Hospital, have received failing grades for patient safety in the latest Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade report. The hospitals’ grades dropped from a “D” in the spring evaluation to an “F” in the

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Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences announced proposed move to Virginia Park

The Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences (DAAS) is gearing up for a move, with plans to relocate to the historic Virginia Park community in Detroit. They plan to move to the former Hutchins Middle School site at 8820 Woodrow Wilson St. The relocation is part of a broader redevelopment plan in the area, which

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GM to layoff 1K employees globally

General Motors has announced that it will be laying off approximately 1,000 salaried employees, most from its Global Technical Center in Warren. “In order to win in this competitive market, we need to optimize for speed and excellence,” a GM spokesperson said in a statement. “This includes operating with efficiency, ensuring we have the right

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Detroit Pistons reveal 2024-25 City Edition Uniform: ‘Bad Boys’

The Detroit Pistons have revealed their 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition uniforms, paying tribute to the iconic “Bad Boys” teams that secured back-to-back NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990. The Pistons will wear the City Edition uniforms 13 times this season, with six home games marking “City Edition Nights,” beginning November 18. These nights will

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Reverse vending machine at Detroit’s Campus Martius allows people to give back this holiday season

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

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