Amazon hiring thousands in metro Detroit for seasonal work

Amazon is hiring thousands of people here in southeast Michigan ahead of this holiday season, a spokesperson said. These roles require no prior experience and now start at $20/hour.

Top Halloween candies by state for 2026

A 2026 candy report finds that fruity and sour treats are gaining ground as Halloween shoppers adjust to rising chocolate prices.

Halloween in the D 2026 events: What to know

Halloween in the D, Detroit’s annual Halloween programming, is returning this month. Here's a look at the various trunk-or-treats, and big Halloween party at Palmer Park.

Watch: Pumpkin flies 1,900 feet in pumpkin chunkin' launch

A Belgian engineering team makes pumpkin chunkin’ history with a record-breaking launch and third straight championship victory.

It's the first day of fall - Will our clocks still 'fall back' this year?

For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.

US Postal Service launches Operation Santa, 114th year of sending letters to the North Pole

Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.

Labor Day 2026 food deals and discounts

Labor Day, observed annually on the first Monday in September, is a celebration of the achievements of American workers. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering deals and discounts.  

Labor Day 2026: Here’s what's open and closed

As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.

Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports

Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died. 

US Postal Service unveils 2026 holiday stamps - See the designs

The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.

4th of July deals and freebies

Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.

July 4th: What's open and closed

Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.

July 4 weather in Detroit: The long weekend forecast

Temperature-wise, the long weekend will be slightly more comfortable. But here’s what to know about the storm risk.