North Pole Express tickets go on sale this month for 20th anniversary ride

Tickets for the North Pole Express is set for November and December for its 20th year. Tickets for the holiday ride on the iconic Pere Marquette - the inspiration for the train in the "Polar Express" - go on sale later this month.

Making cucumber Kimchi with Black Ginger
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Executive Chef Jorge Morales demonstrates how to make a quick cucumber Kimchi. Black Ginger is located at 1331 Trumbull in Detroit. For more, visit blackgingerdetroit.com. For the sauce, you will need: 2 tbsp. salt, 2 tbsp. Gochugaru (Korean chili flake), 2 tbsp. sugar, 2 tbsp. rice vinegar and 2 tbsp. Mirin. For the vegetables, you will need 1 cup Persian cucumbers, 1/2 cup sliced red onions, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 1/4 cup chopped scallions. To make, add the salt, Gochugaru, sugar, rice vinegar and Mirin together, then mix with the vegetables.

Three Cats at Leon & Lulu
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Three Cats serves American-style cuisine in the form of small plates. Created by the late Chef Matt Prentice and Mary Liz Curtin, Three Cats offers magical menus and delightful dishes in a modern and engaging space. The space includes a greeting card shop as well as Michigan and Detroit merchandise. threecatscafe.com

Everything you need to know in case of a power outage
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As the remnants of Hurricane Beryl heads our way, remember a few summer safety tips should you lose power.

Michigan Democrat joins chorus of lawmakers calling for Biden to drop out

Rep. Phil Skaggs said Biden's refusal to end his campaign for reelection also threatened local races where Democrats are in tight battles.

Guess this dog's breed and win salsa and chips for a year from Detroit Salsa Co.

Over the winter, Detroit Salsa Co. gained a pet when a dog was found running around Lincoln Park when the windchill was below zero. Now, the Downriver salsa maker is using the pup to raise money to help nearby animal rescues.

Michael Ray, Love and Theft, other country singers coming to Eloise Asylum next month

On Aug. 3, Michael Ray, Love and Theft, Ryan Jay & The Wrecking Crew, and Rob Stone will take the stage for the Country Music Blowout on the grounds of Eloise Asylum in Westland.

Mackinac Island's car-less road gets a speed limit

Mackinac Island's car-less road, M-185, now has a speed limit. The move comes to protect pedestrians and horses from electric bikes.

Bandit Tavern closes months after Jolly Pumpkin rebrand in Royal Oak

Less than a year after Royal Oak's Jolly Pumpkin was rebranded into a Southern-inspired restaurant called Bandit Tavern & Hideaway, the eatery has closed.

The heat can mess with your mood - but here's what to do

Have you ever noticed you feel more anxious or stressed when it gets really hot outside? Well, you’re not alone.

Whitmer shuts down 2024 election talk ahead of memoir launch

While the release of her first book won't dispel questions about her future ambitions, the Michigan governor was adamant about one thing: she will not run for president in 2024.

Hutch's Jewelry murder: Suspect sentenced after plea deal

Darnell Larry, one of the suspects charged in the murder of well-known jeweler Dan ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson, was sentenced to prison time last week.

Joe Biden 'declines' to step aside; wants 'drama to end'

The commander-in-chief wrote a letter to congressional Democrats reaffirming his plans to stay in the presidential race after his shaky performance in the first debate against Donald Trump.

Boeing agrees to plea deal to avoid criminal trial over deadly 737 Max crashes

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge in order to avoid a criminal trial related to two deadly crashes involving 737 MAX jetliners.