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Metro Detroiters line up for Paczkis on Fat Tuesday

People are lined up outside New Palace Bakery early Tuesday morning, eager to get their hands on fresh Paczki on Fat Tuesday. The line stretched around the building. Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday and marks the last chance to enjoy rich foods before Lent begins. In Polish tradition, people celebrate by eating

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Part of I-696 is officially closed for two years

EB I-696 from Lodge Freeway to I-75 has officially closed for two years starting today. The closure, part of the Restore the Reuther project, has led to increased traffic on alternative routes. While the official detour directs traffic south on M-10, east on M-8 (Davison Freeway), and north on I-75 before reconnecting to I-696, many

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Man robbed after woman lures him through dating app

Four suspects are in custody following an early morning armed robbery in Warren that police say was part of a dating app setup. The incident happened around 1:49 a.m. near 12 Mile and Van Dyke. According to Warren police, the victim, an adult male, arranged to meet a woman through a dating app and was

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Detroit Launches 7-Point Plan to Improve Homeless Services

Detroit has introduced a 7-point plan to enhance its emergency response for residents experiencing homelessness. The plan comes after the February 11th request from Mayor Duggan —one day after Darnell Currie Jr. and A’Millah Currie lost their lives. 1. Mandatory Site Visits for Families with Minor Children • When the Coordinated Assessment Model (CAM) receives

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1 dead after crash on I-696

1 person is dead after a rollover crash on I-696 Sunday morning. The collision occurred on the WB lanes near Dequindre at around 6:00 a.m. The vehicle rolled over, and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The freeway is closed as Michigan State Police investigates.

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Michigan resident wins $9.3M jackpot while betting only 20 cents on draftking

A Michigan resident has made history by winning the largest online casino jackpot ever recorded in the United States, $9.28 million, while playing DraftKings Casino. The record-breaking jackpot hit on Wednesday after a lucky player placed a $0.20 side bet on the Irish Pot Luck slot game. The progressive jackpot had been growing for over

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Thieves break into dispensary, get away with $100,000 in 5 minutes

Detroit police are investigating a smash-and-grab at a dispensary on the city’s west side. The incident happened around 6:30 a.m. Saturday at The Jazz Club, located at Telegraph Road and McNichols. This is the third break-in at the location. According to the owner, George, five suspects forced their way inside by breaking through a metal

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Detroit Zoo Introduces Atticus, a 6-Month-Old King Penguin Chick

Detroit Zoo has welcomed Atticus, a 6-month-old king penguin chick. Though he’s not on display just yet, Atticus is already making an impression—he weighs 35.42 pounds, which is more than both of his parents, according to the Zoo. Zoo officials say they are excited to introduce Atticus to visitors once he’s ready. 📸: Detroit Zoo

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2 injured after crash involving Detroit fire truck

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Two people were transported to the hospital after a crash involving a fire truck today. The crash occurred on 6 Mile near Livernois Friday afternoon. Video obtained by MDN shows the fire truck responding to an emergency when the crash occurred. Two people were

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Driver ejected after crash on I-96 in Detroit

A rollover crash early Friday morning shut down a section of I-96 after the driver was ejected. According to Michigan State Police, the crash occurred around 1:00 a.m. on the ramp from eastbound I-96 Local to Southfield Freeway. Troopers arrived to find a 30-year-old Detroit man, the driver of a GMC Yukon, ejected from his

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