Metro Detroit News

Spirit offers $31.30 flights from Detroit to Atlanta, Miami, New York & more for 313 day

Spirt Airlines is offering one-way tickets from Detroit Metro Airport to 7 US cities for only $31.30 for 313 Day. ▪️Atlanta▪️Fort Lauderdale▪️Fort Myers▪️Miami▪️New York-LaGuardia▪️Newark▪️Philadelphia The flights must be between April 10 and May 22. “We’ve been soaring in Detroit for more than three decades, and we’re thrilled to share this amazing deal in celebration of

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Whitmer Signs Bill Banning Sale of ‘Whippets’ for Nitrous Oxide Inhalation

Governor Whitmer has signed a bill that bans the sale of ‘whippets’ in Michigan. Senate Bill 57, by state Senator Stephanie Chang, and Senate Bill 58, by state Senator Joseph Bellino, prohibit the sale of items used to recreationally inhale nitrous oxide if the seller knows they will be used for those purposes.  “The abuse of nitrous oxide

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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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AT&T giving customers hit by cellphone network outage $5 credit

AT&T is offering a $5 credit after last week’s nationwide service outage. “As a valued customer, your connection matters, and we’re committed to doing better. To help make it right, you’ll automatically receive an account credit,” an email reads. AT&T said the incident was an error in coding and said it was not a cyberattack.

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Michigan health officials reporting first case of measles since 2019

Michigan health officials are reporting first case of measles since 2019. The Michigan health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed a case of measles in an Oakland County child, who reportedly traveled internationally. “Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect ourselves and our loved ones from potential outbreaks of diseases like measles,” said Dr.

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Detroit aims to power all city buildings with solar energy, transform blights and vacant land into solar arrays

Detroit has plans to install solar arrays on blighted & vacant land to power all city buildings with clean, renewable energy. The city is currently paying DTE $9 million annually for electricity. Being part of this initiative will give Detroit a federal tax incentive of 30% or more of the costs of renewable energy. In

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AT&T, Verizon & T-Mobile customers hit by widespread outages in U.S.

AT&T, Verizon, Cricket, and T-Mobile customers across the US, including #Michigan have been hit by widespread cellular outages. According to Downdetector, AT&T customers are affected the most. It’s unclear on what caused the outage. Some local 911 dispatch centers are also affected and are asking people to call the police department’s direct number if they

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Detroit releases actual rendering of Hollywood-style sign along I-94

Detroit and contractors have offered a sneak-peek look at the actual rendering of the Detroit Gateway signage that will be placed along I-94 near Central before the NFL Draft in #Detroit.

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Today marks 1 year since the mass shooting at Michigan State University

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2023, marks 1 year since the mass shooting that left three students dead and five others injured at Michigan State University. The gunman walked into the Berkey Hall and opened fire before moving to the Union. Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser, and Alexandria Verner were killed. 19-year-old Arielle Anderson, who was from Grosse

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New gun storage law would make it a crime to leave your gun unattended around children in Michigan

Michigan’s new safe storage and other gun laws go into effect starting on February 13th. ▪️Safe Storage:All Michigan homeowners with people under the age of 18 present (yours or visiting) will be required to keep firearms that are being stored or left unattended, unloaded and locked. If the child manages to get the gun, you

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