Detroit history

Detroit Celebrates 38 Years of the People Mover

News Summary Detroit is set to celebrate the 38th anniversary of the People Mover, a pivotal aspect of its rail…

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50th Anniversary of Jimmy Hoffa’s Mysterious Disappearance

News Summary The 50th anniversary of Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance was marked on July 30, highlighting a case that remains one…

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Legacy of the 1967 Detroit Riots: A Reflection on Social Injustices

News Summary The 1967 Detroit Riots marked a pivotal moment in U.S. history, exposing systemic injustices faced by the African…

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Cancellation of I-75 Northbound Closure Due to Weather

News Summary The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced the cancellation of the planned northbound I-75 closure scheduled for this…

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Janssen Family Donates Historic Puppet to Detroit Museum

News Summary The Janssen family has donated Creamy, the original puppet from 'Milky’s Movie Party,' to the Detroit Historical Museum.…

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Janssen Family Donates ‘Creamy’ Puppet to Detroit Museum

News Summary The Janssen family has donated the original puppet named Creamy from the children's show 'Milky's Movie Party' to…

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Detroit’s Record-Setting Heat Wave

News Summary From July 7 to July 14, 1936, Detroit experienced its deadliest heat wave on record, with temperatures reaching…

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Book Club Discusses Concrete Century and Julius Kahn’s Legacy

News Summary The Detroit Jewish News Book Club held its second meeting, focusing on Michael G. Smith's work, 'Concrete Century,'…

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The Rise and Fall of Farmer Jack in Detroit

News Summary Once a prominent grocery store chain in the Metro Detroit area, Farmer Jack flourished during the 1990s but…

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Historic Mansion Listed for Sale in Detroit’s Indian Village

News Summary The historic mansion designed by renowned architect Louis Kamper has hit the market in Detroit's Indian Village, listed…

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