Phone customers in Michigan’s 313 area code, which covers Detroit and several nearby suburbs, will soon need to include the area code when dialing local calls. The change comes as the region prepares for the introduction of the new 679 overlay area code. With available phone numbers in the 313 area code running low, telephone
Mochinut, a popular dessert and snack chain known for its chewy mochi donuts, Korean-style corndogs, and refreshing boba teas, is set to open its newest location in Rochester Hills. @mochinut_rochesterhills To celebrate, Mochinut Rochester Hills is offering a special free item giveaway for customers. Guests can receive a free mochi donut, drink, and hotdog by following
A large gathering at a Royal Oak plaza was shut down by police Friday night after reports of drag racing and excessive noise. Videos show officers with tow trucks blocking the entrances of Normandy Plaza on Woodward, and boxing drivers inside. According to Royal Oak Police, they responded to complaints of noise and drag racing
A 19-year-old has died after slipping into the Detroit River in downtown Detroit. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. in front of the Detroit Princess boat while the teen was with his friends. The teen hopped over the railing and sat on the edge. As he tried to leave, he accidentally fell into the river
An investigation is underway after a body was found burned on Detroit’s east side. Authorities responded to a vacant home on Fairport, near Gratiot & McNichols, around 7:00 a.m. after receiving reports of a fire. Upon arrival, they discovered a person with both hands and feet tied up and burned beyond recognition. Detroit police homicide
The FBI Detroit Field Office hosted the first of two webinars Friday evening to educate the public about the dangers of online sexual exploitation, including crimes such as sextortion. The virtual session provided an in-depth look at how predators use digital platforms to manipulate and exploit victims, particularly minors. Participants learned about common threat indicators,
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) An Inkster cop is expected to be okay after being run over by a fellow officer earlier in the week. New video obtained by MDN shows one officer rolling into the gas station and running over a female officer’s foot. The female officer then
The Michigan Department of State has shut down Conant Driving School LLC, marking the second Hamtramck driving school suspended this month. The school, located at 10323 Conant Street, allegedly violated the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (DEPIA). According to an MDOS investigation, the school failed to:• Maintain proper records of instruction• Obtain signed student
Happy 313Day, Detroit! 313 Day is a day we celebrate the Detroit area and its famous area code. There are 313 Day events and activities happening across metro Detroit today.
A driver in a Rolls Royce is on the run after he allegedly robbed multiple banks across multiple cities in metro Detroit. Detroit police pursued the driver after being spotted in the stolen Rolls Royce. He bailed out on foot on the city’s east side in the area of I-94 and Morang Wednesday night in
