Travel numbers climb as Americans hit the road for holiday
Americans hit the road in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as their eagerness to break free from coronavirus confinement overcame higher prices for flights, gasoline and hotels.
Americans hit the road in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as their eagerness to break free from coronavirus confinement overcame higher prices for flights, gasoline and hotels.
Memorial Day 2021: The origin of America’s commemoration of its fallen troops
It’s a tradition that has evolved over the years. From Decoration Day to the Memorial Day we know today, here’s a look at the American holiday’s origins.
It’s a tradition that has evolved over the years. From Decoration Day to the Memorial Day we know today, here’s a look at the American holiday’s origins.
Prepare for fireworks shortage this summer, fewer popup tents
"Ocean freight last year for a load of fireworks was $12,000 for a container," Miller said. "But now it's about $36,000."
"Ocean freight last year for a load of fireworks was $12,000 for a container," Miller said. "But now it's about $36,000."
AAA says Memorial Day gas prices expected to hit highest in 7 years
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans to travel Memorial Day, experts lay out worst times
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
2021 Memorial Day parades in Metro Detroit
Memorial Day parades in Metro Detroit in 2021.
Memorial Day parades in Metro Detroit in 2021.
Mother's Day 2021: Vaccines, pandemic recovery create reunions after a year of social distancing
Moms across the country will open gifts like flowers and cards on Sunday, but the most meaningful thing they open this year just might be their arms for a much-needed hug.
Moms across the country will open gifts like flowers and cards on Sunday, but the most meaningful thing they open this year just might be their arms for a much-needed hug.
The history of Mother's Day: A look at the woman behind the celebration
Early motherhood celebrations date back to ancient times, but the modern American holiday gained popularity thanks to the help of Anna Jarvis.
Early motherhood celebrations date back to ancient times, but the modern American holiday gained popularity thanks to the help of Anna Jarvis.
First Easter Mass held at Old St. Marys Catholic Church since the start of the pandemic
Old St. Marys Catholic Church in Greektown holds its first Easter mass since the start of the pandemic.
Old St. Marys Catholic Church in Greektown holds its first Easter mass since the start of the pandemic.
Soul Harvest Ministries provides 1000 pairs of new shoes to the community
Pastor Brenda Newell of Soul Harvest Ministries says they want to be the shoe resource for the Highland Park and Metro Detroit areas.
Pastor Brenda Newell of Soul Harvest Ministries says they want to be the shoe resource for the Highland Park and Metro Detroit areas.
Canterbury Village holds 'Egg-Stravaganza' for families during Easter Holiday
85,000 eggs were dropped from a helicopter at Canterbury Village in Livonia for an 'Egg-Stravaganza" for families to enjoy the Easter Holiday.
85,000 eggs were dropped from a helicopter at Canterbury Village in Livonia for an 'Egg-Stravaganza" for families to enjoy the Easter Holiday.
Socially distancing on St. Patrick's Day
With a year of practice down, Michiganders can now put their pandemic training to the ultimate test - remaining safe on St. Patrick's Day.
With a year of practice down, Michiganders can now put their pandemic training to the ultimate test - remaining safe on St. Patrick's Day.
Celebrate powerful voices this International Women’s Day with these free documentaries on Tubi
Here are some free and on-demand films and documentaries to watch on Tubi this International Women’s Day.
Here are some free and on-demand films and documentaries to watch on Tubi this International Women’s Day.
Jameson Whiskey paying fans $50 to take off work on St. Patrick's Day
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Jameson is encouraging people to take "SPTO" (St. Patrick's time off) to kick back and celebrate on March 17, 2021.
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Jameson is encouraging people to take "SPTO" (St. Patrick's time off) to kick back and celebrate on March 17, 2021.
Love is in the air, couples celebrate Valentines Day at Campus Martius Park
Couples celebrate Valentines' Day at Campus Martius in Detroit.
Couples celebrate Valentines' Day at Campus Martius in Detroit.
First lady Jill Biden installs Valentine's Day hearts on White House lawn
The president told reporters that Valentine’s Day is the first lady’s “favorite day,” and he recounted a time while he was vice president that she posted hearts all over the windows of his office.
The president told reporters that Valentine’s Day is the first lady’s “favorite day,” and he recounted a time while he was vice president that she posted hearts all over the windows of his office.
Detroit St. Patrick's Day Parade canceled for 2nd time due to COVID-19
The Detroit St. Patrick's Day Parade, one of the biggest in the country, canceled again over COVID-19 concerns.
The Detroit St. Patrick's Day Parade, one of the biggest in the country, canceled again over COVID-19 concerns.
MLK Day of Service Monday events continue despite Pandemic
Despite the pandemic, Wayne States Center for Urban Studies, AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program will be hosting its annual 2021 MLK Day event Monday.
Despite the pandemic, Wayne States Center for Urban Studies, AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program will be hosting its annual 2021 MLK Day event Monday.
How to commemorate MLK Day while staying at home
You can commemorate the civil rights icon this MLK Day in several different ways from the safety of your home this year amid the pandemic. Here are just a few ideas.
You can commemorate the civil rights icon this MLK Day in several different ways from the safety of your home this year amid the pandemic. Here are just a few ideas.
As 2020 finally ends, pandemic mutes New Year's celebrations
Pandemic restrictions are limiting crowds in many places as people bid farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.
Pandemic restrictions are limiting crowds in many places as people bid farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.