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You might be able to see the northern lights in Michigan this week

Want to see the aurora borealis work its magic? Here’s how

By Jenna Jones

Jul 10, 2023

We are “look at the sky” kinds of people here at the Metro Times, and it’s about to do something really cool. For a short window, the northern lights (the aurora borealis, for all you fancy sky people) can be viewed in mid-Michigan on Thursday, July 13, according to the University of Alaska Fairbanks...

The northern lights in the U.P.

Larry Nassar assaulted in prison — again

The former MSU doctor was reportedly stabbed multiple times on Sunday

By Lee DeVito

Booking photo of Larry Nassar.

Lapointe: Mild crackdowns on loud cars and cellphones in Michigan

Might electric cars reduce our ear pollution?

By Joe Lapointe

Lapointe: Mild crackdowns on loud cars and cellphones in Michigan (2)

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The all-electric 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E.

By Farah Siddiqi, Michigan News Connection

Jul 7, 2023

Detroit part of national tour to promote electric vehicles, new EPA rules

Queer prom attendees pose with drag performer Jezebel’s Inferno.

By Eleanore Catolico

Jul 5, 2023

At queer prom, a trio of Southwest Detroit teenagers cultivate belonging for LGBTQ+ youth

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Michigan News

Why Marianne Williamson is running for president again in 2024

Jul 10, 2023

Why Marianne Williamson is running for president again in 2024

Mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis were detected in Michigan on July 3.

By Steve Neavling

Jul 5, 2023

Mosquitoes carrying rare, deadly disease detected in Michigan

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Former President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

By Steve Neavling

Jun 26, 2023

Pro-DeSantis PAC hammers Trump for commuting Kwame Kilpatrick’s sentence

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

By Steve Neavling

Jun 22, 2023

Michigan AG charges 3 in signature fraud scandal involving governor's race

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"Black and white photographic print with a decorative border taken at the 1932 Fourth of July parade on Michigan Avenue at Griswold Street facing north. A parade float consisting of a large Uncle Sam hat above a group of people wearing sashes, and an ornate carriage at the end where a man and woman in fancy costume stand is being pulled west along Michigan Avenue behind a truck. A banner reading, "All Nations Under One Hat," is hung from the side of the float. The Peoples Wayne County Bank, David Stott Building, and Dr. Adams' dentist office are in the background. "Jul 4 1932," and "108," are stamped on the verso."

Detroit Fourth of July celebrations through the years

Boblo Island Amusement Park, Bois Blanc Island (1898-1993)
While technically located in Ontario, Boblo was a favorite of Detroiters, who could travel there by ferry and considered it to be the Motor City’s answer to New York City’s Coney Island. Its signature attractions included a Ferris wheel, a zoo, and a Space Needle ride.

Remembering Michigan’s best amusement parks that no longer exist

Nessel joins Hamtramck protest over city banning LGBTQ+ Pride flags

Nessel joins Hamtramck protest over city banning LGBTQ+ Pride flags

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