A cut above the rest: Sam's Barber Shop celebrates 70 years in Downtown Detroit
"It was January 2, 1954 - and I've been here ever since," he said. "Seventy-five cents for a shave and $1.25 for a haircut - so you could get a haircut and a shave for $2."
"It was January 2, 1954 - and I've been here ever since," he said. "Seventy-five cents for a shave and $1.25 for a haircut - so you could get a haircut and a shave for $2."
Detroit announces big pay bump for bus drivers, max bonuses of $6,000 a year
More money will hopefully lead to more drivers. The city is aiming to hire 200 more drivers by the end of the year.
More money will hopefully lead to more drivers. The city is aiming to hire 200 more drivers by the end of the year.
Fire and Ice Festival, ghost tour, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Celebrate winter fun at Fire and Ice Festival, search for ghosts at Bump in the Night, and more this weekend. Here's what's going on:
Celebrate winter fun at Fire and Ice Festival, search for ghosts at Bump in the Night, and more this weekend. Here's what's going on:
Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed a year
The cost of the project rose by several hundred million dollars due to the delayed opening, which the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said was due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The cost of the project rose by several hundred million dollars due to the delayed opening, which the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said was due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Driver accused of hitting, killing Detroit man while drunk
Authorities say a driver was drunk when he hit and killed a Detroit man on New Year's Day.
Authorities say a driver was drunk when he hit and killed a Detroit man on New Year's Day.
Experts say syphilis cases are on rise in Michigan with surge in Detroit
Another contributing factor? The drug shortage that’s confronting the US.
Another contributing factor? The drug shortage that’s confronting the US.
Officials tout Detroit's falling homicide rate, sees results on community front and hiring more officers
It wasn't just a falling homicide rate that officials touted in Detroit's review of crime. More money, more staff, better collaboration, and better preparation for events has also aided the city.
It wasn't just a falling homicide rate that officials touted in Detroit's review of crime. More money, more staff, better collaboration, and better preparation for events has also aided the city.
Samantha Woll evidence hearing will include 'lengthy exam' with 12 witnesses
The Wayne County Prosecutor plans to admit a large pool of evidence they say ties Michael Jackson-Bolanos, 28, to the fatal stabbing of Samantha Woll.
The Wayne County Prosecutor plans to admit a large pool of evidence they say ties Michael Jackson-Bolanos, 28, to the fatal stabbing of Samantha Woll.
Suspect wanted after pulling gun on employee while stealing from Detroit Family Dollar
Detroit police are searching for a suspect who brandished a gun at a Family Dollar employee who approached him as he was stealing.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect who brandished a gun at a Family Dollar employee who approached him as he was stealing.
Detroit crime stats: Police to highlight 2023 numbers, including fewest homicides since 1966
Last year, Detroit saw the fewest number of murders since 1966. Police and city leaders are set to expand on 2023 crime stats during a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
Last year, Detroit saw the fewest number of murders since 1966. Police and city leaders are set to expand on 2023 crime stats during a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
Detroit reports lowest homicide numbers in 57 years
The city recorded 252 homicides in 2023, according to data from Detroit police.
The city recorded 252 homicides in 2023, according to data from Detroit police.
Underground Railroad destination in Canada shares intimate connection with its citizens
The citizens of Buxton celebrated their 100th anniversary recently. People from Detroit and Southfield and everywhere else arrived to partake.
The citizens of Buxton celebrated their 100th anniversary recently. People from Detroit and Southfield and everywhere else arrived to partake.
New Detroit parking rules include permits zones near LCA, Sunday enforcement
The new year is ushering in some new parking rules for those looking to park in parts of Midtown. That's not the only changes coming, however.
The new year is ushering in some new parking rules for those looking to park in parts of Midtown. That's not the only changes coming, however.
Detroit family stranded without heat during holidays
"Me and my family, we just trying to seek help. We don’t have no hot water. No heat," the Detroit father said.
"Me and my family, we just trying to seek help. We don’t have no hot water. No heat," the Detroit father said.
Metro Detroit shelters feel influx of asylum seekers
With battles between Israel and Hamas plus the Ukraine invasion by Russia continuing, more and more refugees are finding their way to Detroit.
With battles between Israel and Hamas plus the Ukraine invasion by Russia continuing, more and more refugees are finding their way to Detroit.
It's been one of the least snowy Decembers in Detroit history -- How it compares to other years
We didn't get a white Christmas nor a white December aside from some small amounts of snow. This month is currently tied for the second least snowy December in Detroit.
We didn't get a white Christmas nor a white December aside from some small amounts of snow. This month is currently tied for the second least snowy December in Detroit.
Suspects wanted after 2 shot during Detroit robbery
Detroit police are looking for two suspects after a double shooting during a robbery last week.
Detroit police are looking for two suspects after a double shooting during a robbery last week.
'Absolutely shocking,' say neighbors of Southfield music teacher accused of sex crimes against students
"It’s absolutely shocking. Not expected at all," said one resident along Marigold Street in Southfield, where Lamar Willis used to live.
"It’s absolutely shocking. Not expected at all," said one resident along Marigold Street in Southfield, where Lamar Willis used to live.
Family offering $2,500 for information in fatal hit-and-run in Detroit
Aziz Kassis, of Garden City, was 36 years old when he was fatally struck by someone driving a red/burgundy Chevy Impala at Lasher and Verne in Detroit.
Aziz Kassis, of Garden City, was 36 years old when he was fatally struck by someone driving a red/burgundy Chevy Impala at Lasher and Verne in Detroit.
New Year's Eve things to do in Metro Detroit
Still need New Year's Eve plans? Say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024 at the Metro Detroit celebrations. From family-friendly midday events to balls and more, there's something for everyone to do.
Still need New Year's Eve plans? Say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024 at the Metro Detroit celebrations. From family-friendly midday events to balls and more, there's something for everyone to do.