Things to do in Detroit while you're in town for the NFL Draft
Here's a list of some things to do in the Motor City while you're in town for the NFL Draft.
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Here's a list of some things to do in the Motor City while you're in town for the NFL Draft.
De La Salle Collegiate High School senior Kandakai Sherman will be handing NFL prospects their hat for the team they've been selected by.
As thousands enter downtown Detroit, you can expect long lines and not much space, especially parking.
Detroit is just hours away from hosting the 2024 NFL Draft. Celebrities and football stars are making their way into town, along with hundreds of thousands of visitors, and Detroit business wonders are ready for them.
As the excitement ramps up, we're taking a look at the business of the NFL Draft in Detroit. We sat down with Michigan. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Mark Lee and sportscaster Jeff Lesson to talk about one of the biggest events in the NFL.
Employees of the company tasked with rapidly personalizing jerseys for each first-round NFL draft pick as they are announced don't need to travel very far for this year's player selections in Detroit.
The 5,400-square-foot Lions fan experience at Hart Plaza is bringing Ford Field to the heart of the NFL footprint to get fans pumped for the draft as well as the upcoming football season.
Many of the events taking place at the Corner Ballpark during the three-day event will be for kids, but go down Michigan Avenue, and there will be plenty for adults to do.
Here's what you should do if your child gets lost while your at the NFL Draft this weekend.
Hundreds of thousands of people are making their way to Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft. Some will be coming by private plane.
Restaurants, bars and small businesses in Detroit are getting ready to greet the thousands of people who will hit the city for the NFL Draft.
From art and architecture to entertainment, the Motor City is at the centerpiece of the draft.
The NFL draft has taken the show on the road for a decade, giving cities around the country a chance to be in the spotlight.
The U.S. Coast Guard said there is a security zone that boats must not enter on the days of the NFL Draft.
Over the next 72 hours, the NFL is unpacking and installing all the equipment fans will enjoy when the gates open at noon on Thursday..
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed April 22 to 28 as NFL Draft week in Michigan.
The Wolverines had a record 18 players at the combine, giving them a chance to be the first school with at least 16 prospects picked in one NFL draft.
The NFL draft is coming to Detroit and for a change, the Lions are coming off a successful season and have appeared to address every need with seemingly sound moves.
The city of Detroit on Thursday announced the fourth phase of closures, which will begin at 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30.
On the ground, the Michigan State Police will send at least 50 troopers to patrol the NFL Draft footprint daily, while the Wayne County Sheriff's Office will assign 70 deputies to the event.
The NFL revealed that Big Sean, Bazzi, the Detroit Youth Choir and more local artists will perform as part of the concert series for the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.
We are less than two weeks away from the start of the 2024 NFL draft, and downtown Detroit will surely look a lot different once fans barrel into Motown. With thousands of new visitors, police say security will be tight.
Among those are three of the top quarterbacks, Caleb Williams (USC), Drake Maye (North Carolina) and Jayden Williams (LSU).
As the city prepares to welcome visitors from across the country to the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, it has released transportation details so people can be aware of their options and get around the city smoothly.
The "Detroit" sign is a new installment in the city ahead of the NFL Draft later this month.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
Three boaters were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Berrien County Sheriff's Office after their catamaran capsized on Lake Michigan.
A 13-year-old boy who was previously arrested twice in connection with a string of car thefts targeting Oakland County businesses has been arrested again for the same crime.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
A 13-year-old boy who was previously arrested twice in connection with a string of car thefts targeting Oakland County businesses has been arrested again for the same crime.
The former vice president joined Michigan's Senate nominee at Birth Detroit, telling advocates she has "a right" to speak on maternal health after her time in the Senate.
Republican Mike Rogers, who is seeking to become Michigan's next U.S. Senator, posted a campaign video that specifically calls for a quick end to the war in Iran.
Police officers and chaplains with the Detroit Police Department were observed going door-to-door at each business to speak with managers about their concerns.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
The former vice president joined Michigan's Senate nominee at Birth Detroit, telling advocates she has "a right" to speak on maternal health after her time in the Senate.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
Republican Mike Rogers, who is seeking to become Michigan's next U.S. Senator, posted a campaign video that specifically calls for a quick end to the war in Iran.
USC says its Center for the Political Future is believed to be the only one in the country jointly led by a Democrat and a Republican. Peters will run it with Republican strategist Mike Murphy.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Fall temperatures will last through the weekend, with some mild air returning next week.
The debate over transgender women in high school sports took center stage during Tuesday night's Monroe Public Schools board meeting.
A 13-year-old boy who was previously arrested twice in connection with a string of car thefts targeting Oakland County businesses has been arrested again for the same crime.
We're talking with the 2026 Shining Light Award honorees on Michigan Matters as Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, Laura Grannemann, executive director of the Rocket Community Fund and Gilbert Family Foundation, Jeremiah Steen of Steen Foundation and Dan Austin of historicDetroit.org, talk about issues before the region, their impact on the community and the road ahead for Metro Detroit.
A popular arcade and museum in Oakland County is getting ready to reopen after moving locations and years of renovations.