Detroit Prepares To Light Official Christmas Tree
It's one of the most recognizable signs that the Holidays are here -- the annual lighting of Detroit's official Christmas tree.
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It's one of the most recognizable signs that the Holidays are here -- the annual lighting of Detroit's official Christmas tree.
Retailers are hoping to increase sales well before Black Friday - the traditional start of the holiday shopping season.
Halloween just wrapped up hours ago and Michigan is already getting prepared for the Holiday season.
With Halloween just days away, it got us thinking here in the WWJ Newsroom: Which holiday is the best?
If you're looking for a way to get a head start on your holiday shopping, head to Grosse Pointe for their 53rd annual Holiday Market this Friday and Saturday, October 14 and 15, for great deals on distinctive gifts from exclusive vendors.
Major Michigan retailers are beginning to put out the "help wanted" sign to beef up staff for the upcoming holidays.
The last of five young suspects in the Christmas Day vandalism at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth has been sentenced in the case.
Four Michigan men have pleaded guilty and will be sentenced for their roles in a spree that damaged displays at a popular Christmas-themed store.
Selling Christmas trees may cost an Oakland Township cider mill owner $7,500 in fines.
A 17-year-old boy and four young men have been arraigned on felony charges over a Christmas Day vandalism spree at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth.
There's been a break in the case involving vandalism at Bronners Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth.
The term-limited Democratic governor and the Legislature finished 2010 with 383 new public acts, 166 of them signed into law this month.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a Christmas day fire at a Hazel Park home that left a family homeless and injured two firefighters. Preliminary cause points to tree lights or outlet.
The Oakland County Parks & Recreation Department is offering free Christmas Tree recycling at 11 park locations.
Oakland County Sheriff deputies are looking for whoever smashed the windows of five Chevy Tahoes and stole the navigation systems. Each unit is worth $2,500.
Return policies have grown more complicated by the year, with stores imposing specific terms, fees and deadlines on different products.
Volunteers throughout metro Detroit have been busy delivering the holiday spirit to those in need.
President Barack Obama spent a quiet Christmas morning with his family Saturday, a rare bit of privacy for one of the world's most scrutinized men.
Children and adults across Metro Detroit, Michigan and the world were up early Saturday morning opening gifts on this Christmas 2010.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture reminds consumers to take a few precautions when preparing holiday meals and treats.
The Roman Catholic Church's top clergyman in the Holy Land arrived in Bethlehem in a traditional procession from Jerusalem just past midday.
Shopping done? Procrastinators are at stores, grabbing discounted clothing and can't-go-wrong gift cards.
The same legislation that allows Sunday morning alcohol sales in the state also permits sales on Christmas Eve through 11:59 p.m. and on Christmas Day after noon.
As many as one thousand Metro Detroters of all ages, and different faiths, will gather, Friday, to take part in JCRC Volunteer Day.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
President Trump on Monday said he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that sits between Detroit and Canada.
Residents in Commerce Township are frustrated with drivers speeding down their busy road and now they're taking the matter to the township.
Students are continuing to use their voices at several high schools across Metro Detroit, opposing ICE activities.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
President Trump on Monday said he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that sits between Detroit and Canada.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
President Trump on Monday said he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that sits between Detroit and Canada.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Highs take aim at the 40s on Tuesday with more warmth in the extended forecast.
Residents in Commerce Township, Michigan, are frustrated with drivers speeding down their busy road, and now they're taking the matter to the township.
Students are continuing to use their voices at several high schools across Metro Detroit, opposing ICE activities. This includes Stevenson High School in Livonia, where more than 100 students walked out of class to protest.
The Dearborn Police Department is investing a lot in new technology. The Axon body camera can translate 56 different languages in real time.
A program that started in Flint to help support Michigan's littlest residents has opened in Detroit.