Downtown Detroit Partnership announces summer lineup
This summer, the Downtown Detroit Partnership is bringing back some old favorites alongside new summer activities for all ages including special events in the downtown parks, markets, vendors, music, and more.
Detroit鈥檚 Southwest Greenway is officially open
The Southwest Greenway is a paved running trail the stretches from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park to Bagley Street that is part of the larger Unified Greenway Campaign.听Its opening on May 24听coincided with the announcement of an additional $70 million in new funding for the campaign. The money will be used to complete the Detroit Riverfront, fund the Joe Louis Greenway, and create an endowment to maintain these projects.
Michigan may become the third state to ban cat declawing
听which does not include protecting furniture. Declawing a cat involves the removal of all or parts of the end of their toes and 鈥渢ypically involves some bone removal.鈥 It has long been considered 鈥渃ruel and unnecessary.鈥 Opponents of the bill, including the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association say the bill infringes 鈥渙n decisions that should be made between a vet, who undergoes years of rigorous training, and a pet owner.鈥
Gov. Whitmer signs red flag gun laws
The laws will 鈥溾 by allowing law enforcement, family, health care professionals, and other authorities to remove firearms from people who are believed to be a risk to themselves or others. They will go into effect 90 days after the legislative session. Michigan joins around a dozen other states with similar laws.
Cowboy wrangles runaway cow on I-75
Viral dashcam footage caught听, who escaped its pen at an animal rescue facility and wandered onto the freeway. The ordeal happened on Sunday about 15 miles south of Flint and 55 miles northwest of Detroit. Both cowboy and cow were unharmed. The cow, lovingly named Lester, was returned to a pasture at the facility.
Detroit鈥檚 Book Tower announces opening of ROOST Apartment Hotel
After a seven-year renovation that cost $400 million,听听with its first offering, ROOST Detroit. The 117-room apartment hotel is now accepting reservations for stays as early as June 1.
Detroit Grand Prix to feature Small Business Straightaway
听during race weekend. The initiative, which will be on display at Cadillac Square, aims to boost the local economy by putting a spotlight on Detroit entrepreneurs, shops, and businesses. Detroit Forever 313, Lorraine鈥檚 Premium BBQ Sauce, and Motor City Popcorn are among the featured businesses.
Proposed bill would allow 18- and 21-year-olds to substitute teach in Michigan
Under current state law, Michigan鈥檚 substitute teachers must complete a minimum of 60 college credits.听, which is sponsored by Democrat Nate Shannon in response to the state鈥檚 teacher shortage, would change those rules to allow anyone 21 and older to teach, as long as they have a high school diploma, and anyone 18 and older to sub in K-8 classrooms if enrolled in a teacher preparation program.
Water department proposes initiative听to address Detroit flooding
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is working to approve听, which would create 24 bioretention areas that would reduce basement and street flooding. If approved, the water department expects the project to be completed by the end of 2024.
Rocket Mortgage launches new 1 percent-down home loan program
听is expected to 鈥渄ramatically increase access to homeownership for millions of low-to-moderate-income earning Americans鈥 by requiring potential homebuyers to make a down payment of 1 percent, with Rocket Mortgage covering the other 3 percent needed to reach the requirements of conventional loans. It also eliminates monthly mortgage insurance fees for the client.
Mackinac Bridge to undergo repairs after being struck by a crane
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the accident, which occurred on May 7. Crew of the boon crane were unaware of the collision until they found damage to the crane. The Mackinac Bridge Authority have confirmed听.
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