Thanksgiving Day in Detroit 2024: Here's what to know
The city of Detroit is closing down roads and rerouting buses this week to prepare for a number of Thanksgiving events.
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The city of Detroit is closing down roads and rerouting buses this week to prepare for a number of Thanksgiving events.
Certain roads surrounding Campus Martius will be closed from 6 a.m. Wednesday through 6 a.m. Saturday.
Lane and ramp closures will be in place on I-96 in Oakland County this week as crews work on lane markings and overhead sign installation.
Crews closed Canton Center Road over Willow Creek, south of Joy Road, in Canton Township for emergency repairs.
Road resurfacing projects will begin in Genesee, Lenawee and St. Clair counties this week.
Police said Maple Road in West Bloomfield Township has reopened on Tuesday after a gas leak on Monday.
MDOT said M-53 between 27 Mile & 34 Mile roads will be down to one lane until Aug 24.
A judge ruled that both East Main and North Center streets in Northville can close for the seasonal shutdown. While some members are OK with the closures, others find them inconvenient.
When you hop on the interstate in the area, you can already bet there's some construction on your route. From lane extensions to new bridges being built, quite a bit is happening throughout the Metro Detroit area.
The $139 million project includes rebuilding the freeway with new pavement from Sheldon Road to Newburgh Road, including the M-14/I-96/I-275 interchange ramps.
Here's a list of road closures happening in Metro Detroit over the weekend.
The city of Detroit on Thursday announced the fourth phase of closures, which will begin at 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30.
Phase 3 of NFL Draft-related road closures started Monday, April 15.
Starting Monday, eastbound and westbound Jefferson Avenue will be closed in front of Hart Plaza.
Eastpointe City Council voted to temporarily abandon a road diet plan for Nine Mile Road due to funding concerns.
Drivers are advised to avoid northbound John R Road at 14 Mile Road after a car struck several utility poles Friday morning, resulting in downed power lines.
Drivers were asked to avoid southbound I-75 between Lapeer and Joslyn roads due to multiple accidents on Monday morning.
Hunker down, travelers, construction is coming to Dingell Dr. on Detroit Metro Airport's campus.
City officials in Ann Arbor released parking restrictions and safety tips ahead of Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
It is a massive undertaking and will be in two parts, and work will last for at least three years.
Michigan State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Garden City that happened after the suspect was involved in a crash and shot a witness trying to assist at the scene.
A large spill of nails is causing a road hazard, according to the Plymouth Police Department.
A major road in downtown Ann Arbor is set to close on Monday and for most of Tuesday.
The Garden City Downtown Development Authority "Santaland Parade" is scheduled to take place on Nov. 25.
Here's a list of road work happening in Metro Detroit this weekend.
The Detroit Lions take on the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field Sunday in what many are calling a possible Super Bowl preview.
Jeff Petry scored his first two goals of the season and Ville Husso made 23 saves for his first victory in more than a year, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Saturday night.
The Syrian government has been under strict sanctions by the United States, the European Union and others for years.
Colorado Buffaloes' Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday.
On the Wings of Angels is helping domestic violence survivors by giving them essential items, free of charge, thanks to hundreds of community donations.
Officials believe the break occurred in the North Channel, servicing Harsens Island.
The Detroit Lions take on the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field Sunday in what many are calling a possible Super Bowl preview.
On the Wings of Angels is helping domestic violence survivors by giving them essential items, free of charge, thanks to hundreds of community donations.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Jeff Petry scored his first two goals of the season and Ville Husso made 23 saves for his first victory in more than a year, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Saturday night.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
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On Friday, the state announced that the dealership admitted all violations found during the state's investigation and has accepted financial and other penalties.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Detroit's Movement Festival released a snippet of its 2025 lineup featuring Carl Cox, John Summit and Detroit native Carl Craig.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The previous record for "Thursday Night Football on Prime" was 16.23 million for the Dallas Cowboys' 20-15 win over the New York Giants on Sept. 26.
ABC News agreed to contribute $15 million to President-elect Donald Trump's presidential foundation and museum to settle the defamation suit filed by Trump.
Like millions of Syrians around the world, the thousands who have settled in the Detroit area are excited about the prospect of visiting now that rebels have overthrown the government of ousted President Bashar Assad.
The Rink at Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit has been voted the best ice skating rink in the country by USA Today readers.
Luigi Mangione will be represented by Karen Friedman Agnifilo, who was a high-ranking deputy in the Manhattan district attorney's office for years before entering private practice.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement after an injury in Europe.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
Union officials representing the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow nursing staff have been working for months for an improved contract, but leaders say they're not close to a deal.
As of Dec. 5, the Lenawee County Health Department has seen 23 confirmed cases in 2024, compared to one case in 2023.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
The Detroit Lions take on the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field Sunday in what many are calling a possible Super Bowl preview.
Jeff Petry scored his first two goals of the season and Ville Husso made 23 saves for his first victory in more than a year, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Saturday night.
Colorado Buffaloes' Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday.
Lindsey brings 27 years of collegiate coaching experience to Ann Arbor.
Michigan State University's Board of Trustees on Friday approved $28 million in renovations and upgrades to Spartan Stadium.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
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A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
The event was created after the founder of On the Wings of Angels asked for clothes for a survivor in a social media post.
Officials believe the break occurred in the North Channel, servicing Harsens Island.
More rain to start the work week
The Southfield Police Department teamed up with other local organizations Saturday to give away toys and winter clothes to kids in need.