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Oakland County jury awards more than $75M to man who lost most of his hands in Kroger refrigerant explosion

Brian Mierendorf suffered severe chemical burns and injection injuries after a substance banned by the EPA exploded into his hands

Montessori school in Detroit sues to stop Chick-fil-A development next door

A city ordinance prohibits fast food restaurants from opening within 500 feet of a school

Sterling Heights settles for $2.95 million after police officer crashes into woman’s car

The victim sustained traumatic brain injury and permanent damage to her spine in the 2019 crash
A speeding Sterling Heights cop was speeding without lights or sirens when he slammed into another car in 2009.
The victim sustained traumatic brain injury and permanent damage to her spine in the 2019 crash
By Steve Neavling
Detroit.
By Layla McMurtrie
A mob of bikers attacked an anti-Trump protester at Clark Park in Detroit on Saturday, but police made no arrests.
By Steve Neavling
Brian Mierendorf suffered severe chemical burns and injection injuries after a substance banned by the EPA exploded into his hands at a Kroger store in Bloomfield Township.
By Steve Neavling
Electric Forest Khruangbin, Justice, Caribou, Tiësto, and the String Cheese Incident are among the dozens of artists set to perform at this year’s Electric Forest music festival, which sees the Double JJ Resort on the west side of the state transformed into a neon wonderland. From Thursday, June 19-Sunday, June 22 in Rothbury; see electricforest.com for full schedule and tickets.
By Lee DeVito
Demolition was temporarily halted last month on a building to make way for a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Detroit after crews failed to notify nearby residents and a school.
By Steve Neavling
State Rep. Donavan McKinney is running against U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar.
By Steve Neavling
State sen. Mallory McMorrow.
By Lee DeVito
Image: Photos show powerful turnout at Detroit ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump
By Steve Neavling
An activist in Detroit holds a protest sign shaped like the liberty torch that says “Nation of Immigrants.”
By Ira Memaj
Detroit is launching a new same-day transit service for people with disabilities.
By Steve Neavling
The Cass Café was a gathering place for artists, musicians, academics, and neighbors.
By Steve Neavling
Religious leaders and Wayne State University students demanded misconduct charges be dropped against a pro-Palestinian activist.
By Steve Neavling
Protesters rallied in downtown Detroit after migrants were detained at the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building.
By Steve Neavling
Image: THE DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY’S SHIMMER ON THE RIVER FUNDRAISER KICKS OFF SUMMER ON JUNE 26 AT VALADE PARK
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Oakland County jury awards more than $75M to man who lost most of his hands in Kroger refrigerant explosion

By Steve Neavling

Brian Mierendorf suffered severe chemical burns and injection injuries after a substance banned by the EPA exploded into his hands at a Kroger store in Bloomfield Township.

Montessori school in Detroit sues to stop Chick-fil-A development next door

By Steve Neavling

Demolition was temporarily halted last month on a building to make way for a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Detroit after crews failed to notify nearby residents and a school.

No arrests made after bikers beat anti-Trump protester in Detroit

By Steve Neavling

A mob of bikers attacked an anti-Trump protester at Clark Park in Detroit on Saturday, but police made no arrests.

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