Joe Louis Southern Kitchen opens in downtown Detroit on Woodward Avenue, Detroit

Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie at Blossom; Stevie Nicks tribute at Civic

Check out the concerts, discussions, family events and other things to do this week in the Akron area, Kent and Cleveland.

Detroit’s first JW Marriott to open in 2027 with 600+ rooms, waterfront spa

DETROIT, MI - Detroit’s first JW Marriott is more than 80% complete and remains on track for a February 2027 opening, ...

Fan appreciation nights fill September baseball promotion schedules at Cleveland-area ballparks

Hard to believe but baseball season is winding down. Here are a few cool upcoming promotions from the Akron RubberDucks, ...

What Detroit Mayor Sheffield, Police Chief Bettison said in response to social media controversy

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and Police Chief Todd A. Bettison responded this week to a public controversy involving social ...

Village of Milford offers historic homes, trails and a lively downtown

Milford blends historic charm, a walkable downtown that you can kayak to and miles of trails with distinctive homes, shops, ...

All the happenings in the lakes area, Aug. 29-Sept. 6

The Lakes Area Parrot Heads are gearing up to host their 20th annual Boats & Bars event, with more than 12 hours of live ...

Oakland County community calendar Aug. 30 and beyond

• Oakland County Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, through December. The market is open ...

Free fun this Labor Day weekend at Campus Martius in Detroit

The Downtown Detroit Partnership is hosting a Labor Day weekend celebration on Friday, Sep. 4, and Saturday, Sep. 5, at ...

Cult favorite 'Theatre Bizarre' returns to Detroit with art show

After a sudden closure, Detroit's immersive 'Theatre Bizarre' is back with a sold-out art retrospective event.

Dallas Stars will not host Pride Night for first time in at least five years

For the first time in at least five years, the Stars will not host a Pride Night. The Stars have hosted a night dedicated to LGBTQ+ inclusivity in February or March of each of their last five seasons ...

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen opens in downtown Detroit on Woodward Avenue

A new Joe Louis Southern Kitchen is open downtown, serving southern comfort food and honoring a boxing legend.

Former Ohio State Player Leaves Football Field on Stretcher After Neck Injury Scare

New York Jets running back Chip Trayanum was taken to a local hospital on August 29 after suffering a neck injury in a ...

Countdown to Kickoff: Devaughn Vele is the Saints Player of Day 14

His chemistry with Tyler Shough and skill as a route runner are expected to make Devaughn Vele a crucial part of the 2026 ...

Michigan, Michigan State experts set table for expectations in 2026

It's game week for both Big Ten schools, with MSU opening the season against Toledo on Friday, Sept. 4 (8:00 p.m., FS1), ...

Metro Detroit’s flood cleanups continue in courtrooms, boardrooms as plans take shape

Precipitation has increased 15% across the Great Lakes region in seven decades straining Metro Detroit’s aging infrastructure ...

Belichick & Tar Heels Win Dublin Opener, Tigers Walk Off Dodgers & Red Sox Blank Yankees

Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels open the college football season with a 15-10 victory over TCU in Dublin, Ireland, avenging last year's blowout loss. On the baseball diamond, the Detro ...

Moulton says Sen. Markey, 80, is too old for another term. Young Massachusetts Democrats are divided

Young Massachusetts voters agree that 80-year-old U.S. Sen. Ed Markey stumbled when asked during a debate how he uses ...

Fan appreciation nights fill September baseball promotion schedules at Cleveland-area ballparks

Hard to believe but baseball season is winding down. Here are a few cool upcoming promotions from the Akron RubberDucks, ...

Q&A: Mackinac Island tourism leader on building a Michigan icon's brand

Over 16 years, Tim Hygh has helped build the Mackinac Island Convention & Visitors Bureau into a powerhouse voice promoting the Michigan destination.

University of Michigan reaches settlement with woman who accused former football staffer of assault

University of Michigan reaches a settlement with woman who accused former Michigan football-staffer LaTroy Lewis of assault.

Why Dodgers’ Blake Snell wasn’t satisfied by almost perfect outing vs. Tigers

Here is why Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell wasn't entirely thrilled with his outing against the Tigers, though it was ...

El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats as he seeks to bridge party divides

Sayed, the Michigan Democratic Senate nominee, is scrambling this weekend to try to win over skeptical Jewish Democrats — ...

Dodgers officially postponing Shohei Ohtani’s pitching return

The Dodgers have announced that Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound has been postponed, having thought to be on Sunday vs.