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Michigan’s First Ever 270° Screen Theater Coming to MJR this Summer

MJR Theater in Waterford Township, Oakland County will soon have the first and only ScreenX theater in the state of Michigan. @mjrtheatres ScreenX is the world’s first multi-projection cinema that enhances the traditional movie-going experience by extending the screens onto the surrounding walls of the auditorium. This revolutionary approach offers viewers a 270-degree panoramic viewing

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Mother and daughter graduate high school together

A metro Detroit mother and daughter graduated high school together over the weekend. Maria Ramirez López and her daughter Ashley both attended the Utica Community Schools commencement ceremony on Saturday. Maria Ramirez López left school as a teen to help raise her younger siblings after her parents split. “My mom was working two to three

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2-year-old dead after tornado touches down in Livonia

A 2-year-old is dead, and a 2-month-old is injured after a tree fell on a Livonia home. Storms began to move on Wednesday afternoon. The home is located near Newburgh & I-96. Multiple trees and power lines have been reported down across the Livonia area after severe storms moved in. The National Weather Service confirmed

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$40 million housing campus opens in Detroit to help people transition from homelessness

The Pope Francis Center’s new Bridge Housing Campus has opened in Detroit. The $40 million facility is the first of its kind in Michigan, specifically designed to help people transition from homelessness. The Bridge Housing Campus includes 40 studio apartments, classrooms, a commercial kitchen, cafeteria, medical clinic, gymnasium and barber shop. One of its most

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Second human case of bird flu confirmed in Michigan

The Michigan Health Department has confirmed an additional case of influenza A (H5) in a Michigan farmworker, who worked closely with influenza A (H5) positive cows. This worker was employed at a different farm than the case announced last week. This virus has been associated with the ongoing multistate outbreak. The virus has been found

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Detroit police release bodycam of encounter with Palestine protest

A recent update from Detroit police has shed new light on an incident involving a police officer and a pro-Palestine protestor during a demonstration. At a press conference held on Monday, May 20, 2024, Detroit Police Chief James White provided extended bodycam footage that captured a the exchange between the officer and the protester. The

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Red Lobster files for bankruptcy

Red Lobster announced that it had filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sunday night. The company has $1 billion in debt. They have plans to sell their business to their lenders. It expects to continue to close restaurants in the meantime.

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Metro Detroit High school senior accepted into 11 colleges including Harvard, Yale & Princeton

A Metro Detroit High school senior was accepted into 11 colleges including Harvard, Yale, Princeton and more. Samarah Saggers applied to a total of 11 schools and was accepted to each one, including 5 IVY league schools. Samarah is a senior at Woodhaven High School. She is also the president of her class and valedictorian.

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World largest bounce house coming to metro Detroit this week

The World’s largest bounce house is coming to metro #Detroit this week. The ‘Big Bounce America’ will be stopping at Steffens Park for two weekends, starting May 18 and ending May 26. The bounce house is over 24,000 square feet and has over 50 unique obstacles. OctoBlast is a brand new attraction that has been

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Detroit Lions sell out season tickets for 2nd time in Ford Fields history

The Detroit Lions have sold out all season tickets for the second year in Ford Field’s history following the team’s historic 2023 season.  Zingle-game tickets will still be available when this season’s schedule is released but they will be limited. If you’re interested in joining the waitlist for the 2025 season, visit detroitlions.com/tickets/season-tickets

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