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.
Authorities say they received a tip from someone who saw the incident on the news and recognized the suspect.
On Friday, a graduation was held at Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit, where 31 new firefighters will join the ranks.
A young man has appeared in a Michigan court on murder charges, three days after a teenager and a woman were fatally shot in a dispute about who could play an informal game of soccer.
The city says they're now the ones testing this material before it ever leaves the source.
From the Detroit riverfront to the city skyline, the Renaissance Center remains one of the most recognizable symbols of downtown Detroit.
According to the WARN notice from Fifth Third Bank, the layoffs are expected to happen between July 1 and November 2026 and will be permanent.
The city says they're now the ones testing this material before it ever leaves the source.
Authorities say they received a tip from someone who saw the incident on the news and recognized the suspect.
On Friday, a graduation was held at Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit, where 31 new firefighters will join the ranks.
The main window for weather activity looks to open during the mid-to-late afternoon and persist through the evening hours.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
After being overlooked for much of his career, Daniss Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the Detroit Pistons.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
According to the Detroit Fire Department, authorities received a tip from someone who saw the incident on the news and recognized the suspect. Details on the arrest were not immediately released.
Warmer air arrives Saturday with a storm risk in the afternoon before we clear and cool for Mother's Day.
A new class of heroes will be joining the Detroit Fire Department. On Friday, a graduation was held at Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit where 31 new firefighters will join the ranks.
An 18-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly shooting and killing a 39-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy over a soccer game.
The city of Detroit is tightening its vetting process for fill dirt used at demolition sites.