Traverse City BoxPop shipping containers help bars expand outdoors
BoxPop is a new custom shipping container company based in Traverse City called BoxPop. Matt Egan says BoxPop’s parent company - Britten, had been importing a lot of print material that would show up in large shipping containers.
Empty stadium, no tailgating, more police are just a few Tigers Opening Day changes Monday
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hunter Chamberlain will not be at Comerica Park Monday for the Tigers' home opener game.
'313 Liberation Zone' sets up police free zone on Jefferson with defund DPD message for an hour
At Jefferson and E. Grand Blvd, the large group of about 30 demonstrators, blocked traffic on to Belle Isle for about an hour.
Bicyclist shoots SUV driver armed with knife dead in downtown Detroit road rage confrontation
The cyclist's girlfriend, who was an armed, Concealed Pistol License holder, fired a single shot killing the man. Detroit police placed her under arrest.
Upset with lack of safety precautions at Detroit restaurants and bars, Duggan puts them on notice
As the race to beat COVID-19 continues, Detroit's Mayor does not want the city's success to be wiped away.
MGM Grand Detroit waits to reopen with Covid safety precautions in place
It includes the Seven Point Safety Plan which the casino announced in May, six weeks later FOX 2 cameras allowed inside. Casino management wanted their guests to see safety precautions are in place when doors reopen.
Detroit Walk to Freedom in June, 1963 with Martin Luther King, Jr. is historic moment that still resonates
"Several African-American leaders in Detroit wanted to have a peace march," said Jamon Jordan, Detroit historian and tour leader.
Power to the People mural unveiled at Detroit Juneteenth event at Spirit Plaza
June 19th marks the official end of slavery. This day in 1865 slaves in Galveston, Texas found out they were free. President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
Detroit activists plan Juneteenth march over disparities in sentencing, lack of jury diversity
Fortner, a Civil Rights attorney, along with a coalition of community organizers and activists, are looking to address flaws in the judicial system. This, as the nation reckons with its fraught racial history by way of protests and civil unrest in the wake of Black death at the hands of police.
City of Detroit mural 'Power to the People' painted down Woodward Avenue
The city of Detroit already had plans in the works so everyone joined forces and came up with this: "Power to The People" on Woodward between Larned and Congress.
New rules for Detroit casinos include bans on smoking and severe restrictions on capacity
The Michigan Gaming Board approved updated rules for Detroit's casinos on Monday, releasing the guidelines that showed restrictions on capacity, temperature checks, and bans on smoking.
Fourth night of Detroit protests wind down quietly
It marks the fourth night of protests of police brutality in light of the George Floyd death at the hands of white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on Memorial Day.
16-year-old Stefan Perez helps lead peaceful night of protest in downtown Detroit
On Monday a young voice stepped to the forefront of the protest - 16-year-old Stefan Perez.
Detroit leaders won't let small outside group of agitators take over mostly peaceful protests
nd those arrested were not there to join protesters upset over the killing of George Floyd by white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Mayor Mike Duggan sets 8 p.m. curfew in Detroit starting tonight
Today Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit Police Chief James Craig held another 2 p.m. press conference addressing the violent protest this weekend.
Second night of protests as demonstrators clash with Detroit police downtown
Tear gas has been used by groups of police to control the crowds. Detroit Police Chief James Craig said the crowd was smaller than Friday but about 250 and were more agitated.
Hundreds march in downtown Detroit against police brutality
Protesters flooded Michigan Avenue downtown to protest against police brutality Friday in an act of unity.
About 40 detained by Detroit police downtown after Instagram post
About 40 people were detained by officers after a gathering of about 1,000 people Detroit police told FOX 2. A large police presence was seen at Campus Martius and along the Riverwalk where about half of it was closed down by officers.
Ford Fireworks in Detroit moved to TV only event Aug. 31
The Ford Fireworks show has been rescheduled for Aug. 31.
State lawmaker creates outdoor drinking bill to create social districts outside bars
It is not lost on Representative Michael Webber from Rochester Hills. The Republican lawmaker sponsored a bill designed to help out bars and take advantage of warmer weather.