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Detroit Symphony Orchestra announces 2023-2024 season highlights
This week, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra announced the 2023-2024 season of its PVS Classical Series, PNC Pops Series, and Young People’s Family Concert Series, with plenty of unique performances to look forward to. The new season, kicking off in September, will mark the orchestra’s third year led by DSO Music Director Jader Bignamini.
Outdoorama, Cottage & Lakefront Living Show set for this weekend
The 50th annual Outdoorama and 16th annual Cottage & Lakefront Living Show are being held concurrently this weekend at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, through Feb. 26. Standout attractions at Outdoorama this year include the popular Timberworks Lumberjacks Show, educational seminars, and tons of activities for families including a stocked trout pond for fishing, indoor archery and more.
Celebrate love and Black history at Palmer Park Winter Love Fest
People for Palmer Park will host a family-friendly Winter Love Fest in and around the Palmer Park Log Cabin in Detroit from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in celebration of Valentine’s Day and Black history. The fun and educational event will feature horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, African dancing and drumming, Valentine’s Day and Black history crafts and activities, free hot cocoa and treats, games and much more.
SOAR relocates to new Farmington Hills community center
Farmington Hills opened it's new community center The Hawk on June 8, offering a wide-variety of recreational spaces for aquatics, athletics, fitness classes, visual and performing arts, camps, special programming, events and more to local residents.
Voting to open April 5 for ‘Best of the Best Teachers' in Macomb County
This past year has been one like no other for our students and educators. With schools having to adapt quickly to virtual learning and new in-person safety protocols as a result of the pandemic, it was a year that saw many challenges for teachers and students alike. Ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-7, the Macomb Daily wants to honor the hard-working and passionate teachers in our community who, despite those challenges, were able to rise to the occasion.
Voting now open for ‘Best of the Best Teachers' in in Macomb County
This past year has been one like no other for our students and educators. With schools having to adapt quickly to virtual learning and new in-person safety protocols as a result of the pandemic, it was a year that saw many challenges for teachers and students alike. Ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-7, the Macomb Daily wants to honor the hard-working and passionate teachers in our community who, despite those challenges, were able to rise to the occasion.
How to help your adult child without crippling your retirement savings
According to a Pew Research survey, 61 percent of parents in the United States admit to helping out their adult child financially. The impact on retirement accounts is significant, with many spending more than they can afford.“It’s an issue. I think baby boomers in general are guilty of it,” said Tom Pursel, senior vice president of investments at Merrill Lynch in Troy.
How to help your adult child without crippling your retirement savings
According to a Pew Research survey, 61 percent of parents in the United States admit to helping out their adult child financially. The impact on retirement accounts is significant, with many spending more than they can afford.“It’s an issue. I think baby boomers in general are guilty of it,” said Tom Pursel, senior vice president of investments at Merrill Lynch in Troy.
Pontiac mother facing charges for intentionally scalding 1-year-old son
A Pontiac woman is facing child abuse charges after admitting to intentionally scalding her 1-year-old son in a bathtub because she was “frustrated with the child,” the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday. On May 19, the day of the incident, Carmen Ann Smith-Portee first told investigators that she had run a bath for her son while he was in a separate room, and that he climbed into the scalding bath water himself while she had stepped away to gather cleaning supplies.
Fun continues through Memorial Day at St. Mary’s Polish Country Fair
For those looking for something to do this Memorial Day, it’s not too late to stop by for some family fun and tasty treats at Oakland County’s favorite Polish carnival. The 47th annual St. Mary’s Polish Country Fair kicked off on Friday, May 25, offering a wide-variety of fun for all ages including carnival rides, games, dancing, art vendors, live entertainment, a Vegas tent, authentic Polish and American food, a kids activity area and more.
3-year-old dies after getting shot in River Rouge drive-by; house later firebombed
The 3-year-old boy who was hospitalized in critical condition over the weekend after getting shot in the head in an apparent drive-by shooting in River Rouge has died, according to WDIV-TV.Jamar Lee Quinn Jr., 3, was asleep at home when the shooting occurred around 2:45 a.m. Sunday.
3-year-old in critical condition after drive-by shooting in River Rouge; house later firebombed
A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was shot in the head in an apparent drive-by shooting at his home in River Rouge early Sunday morning.According to WDIV-TV, the house on Campbell Street was subsequently firebombed overnight on Monday, but no one was injured.Jamar Lee Quinn Jr., 3, was asleep at home when the shooting occurred around 2:45 a.m. Sunday.
Romulus police seeking man accused of firing shots into girlfriend’s home, injuring her
Romulus police are searching for a man suspected of critically injuring his girlfriend early Saturday morning after firing multiple gunshots into her home, also occupied by her children.According to police, Thurman Tramaine-Adams Taylor, 29, of Ypsilanti, went to his girlfriend’s home in the 5900 block of Georgia Street around 5:40 a.m. and engaged in an argument with her before being asked to leave.
Detroit Zoo raises admission prices, moves to new ticketing format
Detroit Zoo patrons will be paying more for general admission tickets and memberships this year.The cost increase is the zoo’s first price hike in six years, according to WDIV-TV. Visitors this year may also notice a new pricing format where costs will vary depending on the date and day of the week.The new admission prices range from $13 to $18 for adults 19-61 years old; $10 to $15 for children ages 2-18, seniors 62 years and older and active military personnel with ID.
Detroit Zoo raises admission prices, moves to new ticketing format
Detroit Zoo patrons will be paying more for general admission tickets and memberships this year. The cost increase is the zoo’s first price hike in six years, according to WDIV-TV. Visitors this year may also notice a new pricing format where costs will vary depending on the date and day of the week. The new admission prices range from $13 to $18 for adults 19-61 years old; $10 to $15 for children ages 2-18, seniors 62 years and older and active military personnel with ID.
Detroit Zoo raises admission prices, moves to new ticketing format
Detroit Zoo patrons will be paying more for general admission tickets and memberships this year.The cost increase is the zoo’s first price hike in six years, according to WDIV-TV. Visitors this year may also notice a new pricing format where costs will vary depending on the date and day of the week.The new admission prices range from $13 to $18 for adults 19-61 years old; $10 to $15 for children ages 2-18, seniors 62 years and older and active military personnel with ID.
Detroit Zoo raises admission prices, moves to new ticketing format
Detroit Zoo patrons will be paying more for general admission tickets and memberships this year. The cost increase is the zoo’s first price hike in six years, according to WDIV-TV. Visitors this year may also notice a new pricing format where costs will vary depending on the date and day of the week. The new admission prices range from $13 to $18 for adults 19-61 years old; $10 to $15 for children ages 2-18, seniors 62 years and older and active military personnel with ID.
Some snow, sunny skies expected this week in southeast Michigan
With April just around the corner, we may be seeing the last of winter in southeast Michigan this week with a few scattered snow showers on Monday and Tuesday. Monday’s high is around 37 degrees and some Metro Detroit areas have already gotten a bit of snow with little to no accumulation likely throughout the day. Tuesday is forecasted to be similar, with cloudy skies and some snow showers possible and highs in the mid-30s.
Some snow, sunny skies expected this week in southeast Michigan
With April just around the corner, we may be seeing the last of winter in southeast Michigan this week with a few scattered snow showers on Monday and Tuesday. Monday’s high is around 37 degrees and some Metro Detroit areas have already gotten a bit of snow with little to no accumulation likely throughout the day. Tuesday is forecasted to be similar, with cloudy skies and some snow showers possible and highs in the mid-30s.
Expect backups on area freeways today as road repairs continue
Road crews from the Michigan Department of Transportation will be out conducting emergency repairs on area freeways throughout the day Wednesday, causing several delays. Only one lane will be open on Southbound I-75 from Adams to Crooks until 6:30 p.m., according to MDOT, which has caused massive backups as far back as Auburn Hills.
Expect backups on area freeways today as road repairs continue
Road crews from the Michigan Department of Transportation will be out conducting emergency repairs on area freeways throughout the day Wednesday, causing several delays. Only one lane will be open on Southbound I-75 from Adams to Crooks until 6:30 p.m., according to MDOT, which has caused massive backups as far back as Auburn Hills.
Oakland County man wins $335,000 in Fast Cash instant lottery game
A 58-year-old Oakland County man will take home $335,366 after purchasing a winning Fast Cash 20X The Cash instant lottery ticket last week at a Sterling Heights liquor store, Michigan Lottery reported. The lucky winner, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his ticket from Sterling Square Liquor and Wine, 33870 Dequindre Road, saying winning the game’s progressive jackpot felt “unbelievable.” “I’ve played the lottery for years, but you never think that you will be a big winner,” he said.
Farmington Hills police searching for missing woman with dementia
Police in Farmington Hills are asking for the public’s help in locating a 69-year-old woman with dementia who wandered away from her son’s home on Monday. Annette Evans, 69, was reported missing by her family early Tuesday morning after walking away from her son’s Farmington Hills home mid-afternoon on Jan. 22. Family members say she has left for long periods of time in the past due to her illness.
Facebook is changing: Here’s how to make sure you still see important, local stories
Facebook, the social media giant where 67 percent of Americans get their news, announced last week some big changes planned for the platform that will aim to make users’ interactions more “meaningful.”In the coming months, Facebook users can expect to see more posts in their News Feed from friends and family and less from the organizations, businesses, brands and media outlets they follow.
Facebook is changing: Here’s how to make sure you still see important, local stories
Facebook, the social media giant where 67 percent of Americans get their news, announced last week some big changes planned for the platform that will aim to make users’ interactions more “meaningful.” In the coming months, Facebook users can expect to see more posts in their News Feed from friends and family and less from the organizations, businesses, brands and media outlets they follow.
Facebook is changing: Here’s how to make sure you still see important, local stories
Facebook, the social media giant where 67 percent of Americans get their news, announced last week some big changes planned for the platform that will aim to make users’ interactions more “meaningful.” In the coming months, Facebook users can expect to see more posts in their News Feed from friends and family and less from the organizations, businesses, brands and media outlets they follow.
Facebook is changing: Here’s how to make sure you still see important, local stories
Facebook, the social media giant where 67 percent of Americans get their news, announced last week some big changes planned for the platform that will aim to make users’ interactions more “meaningful.” In the coming months, Facebook users can expect to see more posts in their News Feed from friends and family and less from the organizations, businesses, brands and media outlets they follow.
Woman arrested following weekend bank robbery suspected in other area robbery
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 40-year-old Flint woman over the weekend in connection to a bank robbery that occurred Saturday morning at the Huntington Bank branch on Baldwin Road in Orion Township. Deputies responded to the bank around 10 a.m. after receiving a 911 call from an employee reporting that a robbery had just occurred.
Outdoor enthusiasts gather in Novi this weekend for Ultimate Fishing Show
Outdoor exhibitors from across the country have set up shop inside Novi’s Suburban Collection Showplace this weekend for metro Detroit’s annual Ultimate Fishing Show. The show is already underway, kicking off Thursday afternoon and featuring hundreds of exhibitors offering the latest in tackle, gear, boats and accessories.
Outdoor enthusiasts gather in Novi this weekend for Ultimate Fishing Show
Outdoor exhibitors from across the country have set up shop inside Novi’s Suburban Collection Showplace this weekend for metro Detroit’s annual Ultimate Fishing Show. The show is already underway, kicking off Thursday afternoon and featuring hundreds of exhibitors offering the latest in tackle, gear, boats and accessories.
Orion Township woman found dead in the snow by son, grandchildren
A woman was found dead by her son and grandchildren, lying in the snow outside their home in Orion Township Wednesday evening, according to a report from WDIV-TV. The 57-year-old was found face down around 4 p.m. covered in snow outside the home in the 2900 block of Rockford. She had not been seen for more than 10 hours, according to authorities. It’s not yet clear whether she died from the extreme cold or if she had an unrelated health issue or slipped and fell.
Several Downriver schools closed Thursday due to winter weather
Dozens of Downriver have called a snow day for Thursday after a winter storm blanketed the metro Detroit area with several inches of snow Wednesday night. Thursday’s high will be 11 degrees, though with the windchill it will feel more like -3 degrees.
Wind Advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for southeast Michigan
A Wind Advisory will be in effect for all of southeast Michigan through 7 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Wing speeds are expected to increase to 25-35 mph throughout the region, and in some areas gusts exceeding 45 mph are possible. Residents should take caution when traveling on the roads or spending time outdoors, and power outages from wind damage and downed trees or power lines are possible.
Wind Advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for southeast Michigan
A Wind Advisory will be in effect for all of southeast Michigan through 7 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Wing speeds are expected to increase to 25-35 mph throughout the region, and in some areas gusts exceeding 45 mph are possible. Residents should take caution when traveling on the roads or spending time outdoors, and power outages from wind damage and downed trees or power lines are possible.
Gov. Rick Snyder lowering flags to honor Texas church shooting victims
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Monday ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags at state government buildings to be lowered at half-staff through Thursday in honor of the victims lost in the mass shooting at a Sutherland Springs, Texas church over the weekend.“I am joining President Trump’s call to honor the victims of the Sutherland Springs shooting that took the lives of more than 25 innocent people,” Snyder said in a statement.
Gov. Rick Snyder lowering flags to honor Texas church shooting victims
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Monday ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags at state government buildings to be lowered at half-staff through Thursday in honor of the victims lost in the mass shooting at a Sutherland Springs, Texas church over the weekend. “I am joining President Trump’s call to honor the victims of the Sutherland Springs shooting that took the lives of more than 25 innocent people,” Snyder said in a statement.
Gov. Rick Snyder lowering flags to honor Texas church shooting victims
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Monday ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags at state government buildings to be lowered at half-staff through Thursday in honor of the victims lost in the mass shooting at a Sutherland Springs, Texas church over the weekend. “I am joining President Trump’s call to honor the victims of the Sutherland Springs shooting that took the lives of more than 25 innocent people,” Snyder said in a statement.
Gov. Rick Snyder lowering flags to honor Texas church shooting victims
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Monday ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags at state government buildings to be lowered at half-staff through Thursday in honor of the victims lost in the mass shooting at a Sutherland Springs, Texas church over the weekend. “I am joining President Trump’s call to honor the victims of the Sutherland Springs shooting that took the lives of more than 25 innocent people,” Snyder said in a statement.
Week in review: Chesterfield Twp. dentist on the run captured; photos from Utica’s Band-A-Rama and more
Here’s a look back at some of our most-followed stories this past week, Oct. 2-8. • Utica Community Schools award-winning high school marching bands presented their annual Band-A-Rama at Stevenson High School’s Runkel Field last weekend. Check out more than 80 photos from the day in our media center. • A 20-year-old Warren man pleaded guilty to criminal charges for alleged human trafficking and is seeking a legal outcome that could erase the convictions from his record.
Local Kitchen and Bar in downtown Ferndale closes its doors
Local Kitchen and Bar, a popular downtown Ferndale eatery, has closed its doors for good, according to a post made Sunday evening by owner Brian Siegel on the restaurant’s Facebook page. Sunday was the Local’s last day of service before the announcement was made. The post read as follows: “It is with a measure of sadness and an abundance of gratefulness that I am reporting in this Facebook post that Local Kitchen and Bar completed its last meal service at 2 p.m. today October 1, 2017.
Local high schools face off in third annual Battle of the Bands
It was a packed house at Pontiac’s Wisner Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, for this year’s Battle of the Bands High School Marching Band Competition.
Local high schools face off in third annual Battle of the Bands
It was a packed house at Pontiac’s Wisner Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, for this year’s Battle of the Bands High School Marching Band Competition.
Auto supplier seeking to hire 300 full-time employees in Shelby Township
International auto supplier Grupo Antolin of Spain recently contracted a local staffing agency to hire 300 full-time employees by the end of the year for its new Shelby Township facility, according to a report from Crain’s Detroit Business. The company broke ground in May on its new $61.2 million, 360,000-square-foot facility for its subsidiary Antolin Shelby Inc., expected to be completed by next year.
Auto supplier seeking to hire 300 full-time employees in Shelby Township
International auto supplier Grupo Antolin of Spain recently contracted a local staffing agency to hire 300 full-time employees by the end of the year for its new Shelby Township facility, according to a report from Crain’s Detroit Business. The company broke ground in May on its new $61.2 million, 360,000-square-foot facility for its subsidiary Antolin Shelby Inc., expected to be completed by next year.
Week in review: Body found in St. Clair Shores marina; MAC football media day and more
Here’s a look back at some of our most-viewed stories and galleries this past week, July 24-30. • Coaches and players from Macomb Area Conference schools gathered at Chippewa Valley on July 25 for the league’s annual football media day. Check out photos from the day in our media center. • The body found at a St. Clair Shores marina Friday morning has been identified as a 66-year-old St. Clair Shores man.
Week in review: Gibraltar Trade Center closing next month; fireworks and more
Here’s a look back at some of our most-viewed stories and galleries this past week, July 3-9. • Clinton Township hosted a post-Independence Day Fourth of July celebration with fireworks at the Clinton Township Civic Center on Wednesday, July 5. See more than 70 photos from the night in our media center at media.macombdaily.com.
Week in review: Utica Community Schools approves teacher layoffs; motorcyclist killed in Fraser and more
Here’s a look back at some of our most-viewed stories and galleries this past week, June 26-July 2. • Two popular eateries in downtown Mount Clemens are closing their doors, they announced last week, leaving visitors to the county seat with fewer dining options. Owners of Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers and Chantel’s Jailhouse Deli say rising monthly rent is the primary reason for the closures.
Week in review: Historic school building to be demolished in Mount Clemens; photos from Gratiot Cruise and more
Here’s a look back at some of our most-viewed stories and galleries this past week, June 19-25. • The Gratiot Cruise, now in its 19th year, was held on Gratiot between Eight Mile and 10 Mile roads under mostly cloudy skies last weekend. The cruise was held in Eastpointe for the very first time this year. See nearly 50 photos from this year’s cruise in the Macomb Daily Media Center.
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