Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring for 1st time since 2020
EARLY SPRING: Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, spring will come early this year.
President Biden makes stop in metro Detroit
- by TMDN Staff
- February 2, 2024
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) President Joe Biden visited Michigan Thursday and made stops in several cities, including Harper Woods and Warren. He landed at Selfridge National Guard Base before he stopped at They Say Restaurant, a sports bar, in Harper Woods, and the UAW Union Hall in Warren
Sports illustrated resort wants to open 1st location in Michigan
- by TMDN Staff
- February 1, 2024
Sports Illustrated Resort plans to open in Ann Arbor, making it the first in Michigan. A proposal for the new $200 million, 16-story resort, which would be located in downtown AnnArbor, was proposed during the city council meeting on Tuesday. The hotel would have a food hall, ballroom, basketball court, conference space, rooftop restaurant, rooftop
State reps urge Gov. Whitmer to send Michigan National Guard to help secure our southern border
- by TMDN Staff
- January 31, 2024
Three Michigan State Representatives are calling on Governor Whitmer to mobilize our national guard to help secure the Southern border. State Representatives Neil Friske, Matt Maddock, and James DeSana sent a letter Wednesday afternoon, saying it’s time to secure the US-Mexico border. “We, as members of the 102nd Legislature call upon you to aid Texas
LA Chargers hire Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh as their next head coach
- by TMDN Staff
- January 25, 2024
Jim Harbaugh is leaving 〽️ichigan Football to accept a head coaching job with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers on X, formerly known as Twitter, confirmed the news on Wednesday. This year, Harbaugh helped lead the Wolverines to their first national championship since 1997.
Frontier Airlines launches nonstop flights from Detroit & Grand Rapids to Dallas, Baltimore-Washington
- by TMDN Staff
- January 24, 2024
Frontier Airlines will launch nonstop service from various airports across the U.S. and internationally in April, May, and June of 2024. The airline is offering fares as low as $19. “This is a massive expansion of our operation from coast to coast and internationally as part of our focus on growing in underserved and overpriced routes,” said
Lions beat Buccaneers to advance to NFC championship game
- by TMDN Staff
- January 22, 2024
The Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon at Ford Field. They will now play against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium next week in the NFC championship. If they beat the 49ers, they will then play in the Super Bowl.
Wayne County is deploying 100 Narcan vending machines in response to the fentanyl poisoning crisis
- by TMDN Staff
- January 19, 2024
Wayne County announced they will deploy 100 free Naloxone (NARCAN) vending machines across Wayne County. This will be the single largest investment in Naloxone access in U.S. history, according to a news release. The move is aimed at reducing opioid overdose deaths by making Naloxone widely available. Each kit contains two doses of the medication
Stellantis lays off more than 500 temporary workers
- by TMDN Staff
- January 16, 2024
Stellantis has layed off more than 500 temporary workers, some from the metro Detroit area. On Friday, 539 supplemental employees were told their services would no longer be needed. “As part of our normal course of business, Stellantis regularly analyzes staffing levels at our manufacturing facilities to ensure they are operating as efficiently as possible.
Emagine Theatres cancels Lions-Rams playoff game showing after being prohibited by NFL
- by TMDN Staff
- January 12, 2024
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Emagine Theatres has announced on social media they will no longer show the Lions-Rams playoff game this Sunday because they have been ‘prohibited’ from doing so. “At the request of the NFL, Emagine is prohibited from hosting its planned viewing party at our locations.