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Cedar Point to open in May with new ride ‘Top Thrill 2’, the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch coaster

Cedar Point is set to open on May 4th, 2024, with a new ride. Top Thrill 2, is the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch strata roller coaster, according to Cedar Point. The ride is 420 feet tall and goes at speeds of 120MPH. It is the only vertical speedway in the world, featuring not one,

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Detroit high school graduation rate increases for the third year in a row

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) released high school graduation rates for the 2022-2023 school year, showing Detroit Public School Community District (DPSCD) graduating rates have increased. The average on-time (within four years) graduation rate for the 2022-23 school year reached 74.3%, a considerable rise from 71.1% in 2021-22 and 64.5% in 2020-21. “The 74%

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Ross Dress for Less stores open in Westland, Ann Arbor, & Burton

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Ross Dress for Less has officially opened three Michigan locations today. Grand openings were held at Ann Arbor, Westland, and Burton. 2777 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor 4190 E Court St Suite 100, Burton 35615 Warren Rd, Westland

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SWAT team on scene of barricaded situation at Southfield apartments

Police are working to resolve a barricaded situation in Southfield. On Friday, at approximately 1:00 pm, the Southfield Police Department was responded to the French Quarter Apartments in the area of 8 Mile Rd and Telegraph at the request of a family needing assistance in committing a family member for a mental health crisis, police

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Woman wanted after stealing $11,000+ from Ulta beauty store in Bloomfield Twp

A woman is wanted after stealing more than $11,000 worth of items from an Ulta Beauty store in Bloomfield Township. After reviewing surveillance footage, the woman was seen removing 127 items from the shelf and putting them in a pouch in her skirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bloomfield Township police at 248-433-7755

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Detroit completes 500th free roof replacement for low-income residents, to install 1500 more

The ‘Renew #Detroit’ crews completed their 500th roof replacements since the city program was announced in late 2021. On Wednesday, Mayor Mike Duggan Councilmember @cmlatishajohnson met with Barbara I’Ron at her home on Roxbury in the Outer Drive-Hayes neighborhood. The 85-year-old has lived in her home for 37 years, and recently received a brand-new roof,

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Man fatally struck by car near Detroit’s LCA

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck & killed near Little Cesear Arena in downtown Detroit. The crash occurred on Woodward near I-75 Wednesday evening. Police say a vehicle was traveling on Woodward when they hit a pedestrian. The driver kept going and struck two more cars before stopping in front of LCA The

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DIA named #1 art museum in the entire country in 2024

The Detroit Institute of Arts has been named the Best Art Museum in the entire country in 2024. “We are honored, elated and overwhelmed with gratitude to announce that the Detroit Institute of Arts has been named the Best Art Museum in America by USA TODAY readers — for the second year in a row.

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Metro Detroit man charged for failing to report drug money to IRS

A metro Detroit man was sentenced to three years in prison today after failing to report money he made to the IRS and money laundering. According to court documents and statements made in court, from approximately 2008 through 2017, Matthew D. Adams sold illegal narcotics to Individual (A). Individual A was the president of Company

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Chris brown bring 11:11 tour to downtown Detroit this June

Chris Brown has revealed the details for his summer tour. The 11:11 Tour will kick off at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m Tickets go on sale Monday, March 11 at 10 a.m. at 313Presents.com www.313presents.com The tour will showcase two up and coming female artists in R&B as special

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