In Detroit, MI, local families can look forward to exploring new places. A recent update highlights 12 new destinations for Metro Detroit families to visit. These new places are set to open in July 2026, offering fresh options for family outings. For more information on these destinations, readers can refer to LittleGuide Detroit, which provides details on the 12 new places to visit in the area.
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Credit union donates $25K to Habitat for Humanity to support affordable housing in Monroe County
Lake Trust Credit Union has donated $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County through its annual Home Loan Giveback Program, supporti…
Birmingham launches safety plan in response to brawl
Birmingham swore in their new police chief on Monday and on Thursday the department posted a statement to Facebook saying there will be incr…
Birmingham businesses happy to see more police patrols following weekend brawl
Birmingham residents and business owners are welcoming a boost in police presence downtown. The Birmingham Police Department announced Thurs…
Woman wearing 'Force to be reckoned with' shirt captured in nationwide manhunt
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Why a Detroit firefighter’s widow is asking for a ‘line of duty’ designation in husband’s death
A widow of a Detroit firefighter who died of cancer is asking the city to help her family --- as her husband helped Detroit citizens for dec…
Detroit man charged for allegedly stealing catalytic converters from senior center
A Detroit man has been charged for his alleged connection with the theft of catalytic converters from multiple buses at a senior assisted li…
Birmingham increases downtown police patrols after street brawl caught on camera
More police will be in downtown Birmingham Thursday night as part of a new public safety plan after a street brawl went viral in the upscale…
Milford horse owner denies neglect allegations after 38 horses seized
Oakland County Animal Control said it seized 38 horses from the High Vibe Trail Rides and the owner's home on Wednesday. The horse riding bu…
Southgate couple getting new home after deadly explosion destroyed theirs in 2025
Bob and Kathy Wood lost everything when the house next door exploded on April 3, 2025 their home, all three of their cats, and their beloved…
University of Michigan attorneys file motion to dismiss Paige Shiver lawsuit
Attorneys with the University of Michigan have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by a former employee, who sued the college for the releas…
At the Woodward Dream Cruise, the love of cars is a bond passed down through generations
From fathers teaching their kids about engines to families making annual trips to metro Detroit, the Woodward Dream Cruise is as much about …
US prepared to hold Strait of Hormuz 'indefinitely', Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday the U.S. can hold the Strait of Hormuz "indefinitely." The comments come as the U.S. continues …