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1 dead after fiery crash on Belle Isle

by TMDN Staff
February 29, 2024

State police are investigating a fatal fiery crash on Belle Isle. The crash occurred Wednesday night in the area of Strand & Woodside, near the kayak launch. Video from the scene captures the aftermath of a vehicle that caught on fire. The driver crashed into a pole and was pronounced dead on the scene. Michigan

Black Mafia Family leader ‘Big Meech’ gets reduced prison sentence, will be out as early as 2025

by TMDN Staff
February 29, 2024

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, one of the leaders of “Black Mafia Family” (BMF) will be released as early as 2025 after a federal judge reduced his sentence. Demetrius Flenory was sentenced to a 30-year sentence and had a release date of May 5, 2028.

by TMDN Staff
February 29, 2024

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Detroit has plans to install solar arrays on blighted & vacant land to generate clean, renewable energy. The Detroit solar neighborhood initiative also includes community benefits, so we did some extra digging to see what’s included. Neighbors located in the footprint of the final

by TMDN Staff
February 28, 2024

Michigan’s favorite snack has been revealed. According to new data from Hubscore, Michigan residents love Rice Krispies Treat as their number one snack. Followed by that is Doritos, Fritos, Goldfish, and Starburst.

by TCD Staff
February 28, 2024

by TMDN Staff
February 27, 2024

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Detroit fire is on the scene of a house explosion on the city’s east side. The explosion happened Tuesday afternoon on Barlow near 7 Mile and Outer Drive. 3 children were transported to a nearby hospital. They are expected to be OK. A woman

by TMDN Staff
February 27, 2024

Today, 21 Savage announced he will be heading back to stages across North America in 2024 with the “American Dream Tour.” The tour will include a stop in metro Detroit at Pine Knob Music Theatre on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. In addition, the tour will feature special guests J.I.D, Nardo Wick, and 21

by TMDN Staff
February 27, 2024

As the weather reaches 60 degrees today, severe storms are expected to move in tonight across Southeast Michigan. The storm is expected between 10:00 p.m. to 2 a.m. We could see hail damaging winds reaching 45 mph, and a potential for an isolated tornado, according to the National Weather Service.

Henry Ford Health, pistons, MSU collab to expand Detroit hospital, new research center, 600+ housing, jobs, retail space, grants & more

by TMDN Staff
February 27, 2024

Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University, and the Detroit Pistons are working on a new development that will bring a major expansion of Henry Ford Hospital, a new research center, housing units, and retail/ community space. The proposed project includes: ▪️Expansion of Henry Ford Hospital with new one million+ sq ft patient tower, expanded emergency

80-year-old Detroit police officer is the longest serving member and has been on the job for 56 years

by TMDN Staff
February 27, 2024

Meet 80-year-old Officer Tilman Blair, the longest-serving sworn member of the Detroit Police Department. Corporal Blair joined the force in 1967- making it 56 years of him serving his community. Corporal Blair works the traffic safety unit and helps coordinate school crossing guards. Blair is now a great-grandfather and says he has no plans on