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.
Urbanrest Brewing announces downtown Ferndale taproom featuring ice cream, beer soft serve
Urbanrest Brewing Co. will venture into ice cream at its new downtown Ferndale taproom.
Urbanrest Brewing Co. will venture into ice cream at its new downtown Ferndale taproom.
Video: Mackinaw City hotel manager berates customer over flooded toilet
In the video, the northern Michigan hotel manager calls the woman a "dumb Democrat," an idiot, and various other insults.
In the video, the northern Michigan hotel manager calls the woman a "dumb Democrat," an idiot, and various other insults.
Memorial Day gas prices to hit 7-year high as Michigan readies for busy travel weekend
The price of a gallon of gas in Detroit is sitting at about $3.067 at this time. But travel is expected to increase 60% over the holiday weekend from 2020 and that means a surge in price not seen since 2014. Here are other average gas prices around Michigan.
The price of a gallon of gas in Detroit is sitting at about $3.067 at this time. But travel is expected to increase 60% over the holiday weekend from 2020 and that means a surge in price not seen since 2014. Here are other average gas prices around Michigan.
Ford recalls Transit Connect vans due to shifter not showing correcting gear
The company is recalling as many as 205,000 vehicles over an eight-year period due to problems with its transmission.
The company is recalling as many as 205,000 vehicles over an eight-year period due to problems with its transmission.
Eddie Munster actor Butch Patrick to make stop at Harrison Township ice cream shop this weekend
Eddie Munster actor Butch Patrick will visit a Harrison Township ice cream shop this weekend.
Eddie Munster actor Butch Patrick will visit a Harrison Township ice cream shop this weekend.
Crews find 1913 letter in Stroh's beer bottle during Michigan Central Station restoration
A Stroh's beer bottle found inside Michigan Central Station in Detroit had a note in it from 1913.
A Stroh's beer bottle found inside Michigan Central Station in Detroit had a note in it from 1913.
Bobcat Bonnies to close every restaurant for one week to give staff paid vacation
Restaurant staff have dealt with closings, reopenings, limited capacity, more takeout, and so much more over the past 15 months. To reward employees, the owner of Bobcat Bonnies is closing all of his locations for one week at the end of June.
Restaurant staff have dealt with closings, reopenings, limited capacity, more takeout, and so much more over the past 15 months. To reward employees, the owner of Bobcat Bonnies is closing all of his locations for one week at the end of June.
Ford investing billions in bet on electric vehicles
Ford announced it will spend billions on the technology to build electric vehicles as it believes 40% of its global sales will be battery-powered.
Ford announced it will spend billions on the technology to build electric vehicles as it believes 40% of its global sales will be battery-powered.
Detroit wins $30M grant for affordable housing in Corktown
Detroit is making an investment into the people who didn't give up the city by building affordable housing units in the Corktown area thanks to a huge grant.
Detroit is making an investment into the people who didn't give up the city by building affordable housing units in the Corktown area thanks to a huge grant.
Rolling Hills Water Park opening date announced after last summer's closure
Rolling Hills Water Park in Ypsilanti Township will be open this summer.
Rolling Hills Water Park in Ypsilanti Township will be open this summer.
CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
Monroe Street Midway: Outdoor entertainment space featuring roller rink opens this weekend in Detroit
Detroit's Monroe Street Midway includes roller skating, food trucks, and sports courts.
Detroit's Monroe Street Midway includes roller skating, food trucks, and sports courts.
Faster Horses 2021 tickets now on sale as country music festival returns
Tickets for the 2021 Faster Horses Festival in Michigan are on sale now.
Tickets for the 2021 Faster Horses Festival in Michigan are on sale now.
St. Clair Shores breweries team up to brew 2 fruity collaboration beers just in time for summer
Baffin Brewing Co. and Copper Hop Brewing Co. in St. Clair Shores teamed up for two collaboration beers.
Baffin Brewing Co. and Copper Hop Brewing Co. in St. Clair Shores teamed up for two collaboration beers.
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.
Meet Eddie Munster actor Butch Patrick this weekend in St. Clair Shores
Butch Patrick, who played Eddie Munster in "The Munsters" will be in St. Clair Shores on Friday.
Butch Patrick, who played Eddie Munster in "The Munsters" will be in St. Clair Shores on Friday.
2021 Memorial Day parades in Metro Detroit
Memorial Day parades in Metro Detroit in 2021.
Memorial Day parades in Metro Detroit in 2021.
2021 Ann Arbor Art Fair back on after initially being canceled
The Ann Arbor Art Fair will be held in 2021 after the event was initially canceled.
The Ann Arbor Art Fair will be held in 2021 after the event was initially canceled.
Canned cocktails in Michigan to get more alcohol, less tax
Michigan-made canned cocktails will be less expensive and can have a higher alcohol content this summer.
Michigan-made canned cocktails will be less expensive and can have a higher alcohol content this summer.