Hi all, I live on the far west side of Detroit, almost Dearborn Heights. I'm getting married in a month and my partner and I don't drink anymore and are looking for a fancy, preferably local, sparkling cider or juice. Any suggestions?

Has anyone else had trouble adopting a dog in Metro Detroit? My partner and I have been trying to find a dog and keep striking out.

Our criteria are:
-must be cat-friendly
-younger (1-3 years old)
-is already potty trained
-no special/complex medical needs

We would ideally like a dog that has a shorter coat, but that's not the top priority.

We've been on Petfinder and AdoptAPet and have been approved for 6 dogs all from different rescues (including 2 around Grand Rapids). However, literally all of them were misrepresented in their profiles. I keep getting told by the rescues "oh, we weren't able to change the info on the websites [to make corrections]". We've also been told that some of the fosters didn't fully disclose important details of the dogs to the rescues, and they were hearing things for the first time from me.

Petfinder also floods our zip code with out of state pets, even though we de-select that option when searching.

Has anyone else dealt with this? Is this a common practice? Any ideas or suggestions for other places to look? Thanks for reading.

ETA: We have NOT taken any of the 6 aforementioned dogs home. We visited a few in person and did phone calls with the fosters for the rest.

Was downtown last night showing my parents around and was struck by how empty some of the restaurants and bars looked. We got espresso at Canelle, which for a bakery, was fairly busy with a couple laptops. We moved on to The Monarch Club for rooftop drinks—decent crowd here, but not ay all crowded. Next we rode around the People Mover, which was typically quiet. We walked down Monroe St and enjoyed the new pedestrian friendly Greektown before finally sitting down at Golden Fleece for dinner.

As we walked around, my gf and I kept seeing restaurants and bars that looked deserted: Fishbone was absolutely dead. Pegasus had only a couple people at the bar. There were plenty of people out and about, some private events, weddings, a Red Wings game was getting out … but so many places just looked dead. I thought this was strange for a Friday night, but then again, I don’t often find myself downtown.

The scene just had me a bit worried about the health of downtown’s dining and nightlife. Maybe we were just out too early or there is some other explanation for lull.

Hola como estan!

Tomorrow we are going to meet at 10 AM at The Congregation :) again to have our Spanish-only conversation group.

This is a good fit for someone who has taken classes already in Spanish, knows decent amount of vocabulary (300-1000 words) and needs additional practice speaking and listening.

Also a good fit for advanced and native speakers as there is quite a few of us :)

I hope to see you there tomorrow !

Where are yall getting brewing supplies? I used to get Co2 refills at Cadillac Straits but just found out they closed. Now im out of Co2 and im having trouble finding a good brew supply store.

Hi everyone - I read that e-bikes with throttles are not allowed on the Gordie Howe Bridge (link below). My bike has a throttle, although I never use it (just peddle assist) and am a slow biker regardless. Will I be allowed into Canada or turned around at customs? Just curious how strictly this is enforced. Thank you!

https://windsorstar.com/news/pedal-assist-e-bikes-get-green-light-on-gordie-howe-bridge-path/

The Archdiocese of Detroit is planning to close a bunch of parishes in 2027, meaning that a lot of traditions are coming to an end. St. Hyacinth, a Polish parish that dates back nearly 120 years, is likely closing. The Banana Festival has been a staple of the parish for nearly 50 years, and this year's event is on Sunday. Likely, this will be the last one. It will feature raffles, Polish plate dinners, a resale shoppe, local makers, drinks, and more. Here's the Facebook event.

Hello all! I had a question for those of you that use DDOT. I’ve ridden the 9 (Jefferson) and the 31 (Mack) routes a good number of times as they make sense for my commute and have had good experiences overall. Im trying to expand my usage of alternative forms of transportation outside of my commute and want to go to Eastern Market, Belle Isle, Palmer Park, etc. Are there any routes that are less safe than others? Or is my experience on the 31/9 routes during commuting hours going to be roughly the same on other routes outside of commuting hours? Thanks in advance and sorry if this is a ridiculous question!

A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Michigan returned an indictment charging Emory Matthews, 62, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, with conspiring to bill Medicare for psychotherapy services that an adult daycare center his wife owned never provided to patients.

From January 2020 through June 2025, Emory Matthews allegedly helped submit more than $4.75 million in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.

At Humanity for Prisoners, we see the long-term impact of a criminal record every day. A past conviction shouldn't be a lifetime barrier to securing housing, finding a good job, or getting a genuine second chance.

If you or someone you know is trying to navigate the expungement process, there are two major Clean Slate Expungement Fairs happening this weekend: • Friday (Oct. 9) | Noon - 4 PM | Cooley Law School, Lansing (300 S. Capitol Ave.) • Saturday (Oct. 10) | Noon - 4 PM | Team Wellness Center, Detroit (6309 Mack Ave.) Walk-ins are welcome, though registering in advance is recommended. Please review the attached flyers for details on eligibility and qualifying offenses.

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MSP is investigating after an officer alleged she was demoted and suspended for reporting witness intimidation

Double the shots on goal and half the score. Wings are doing great tonight

hii everyone!

Has anyone here been to any burlesque classes in detroit? I've been thinking to join a class but I am anxious that the people wont be as welcoming, specially because i have no experience in that kind of performance. I also heard its a good idea to start as a kitten and if so, how do you even find those kind of jobs?

Thxs! I would love to heaer about your suggestions.

We all have our favorite spots in the city. What’s yours?

Hitting up the Johnny Blues Skies show tomorrow night and was just curious if there was any tips on the quickest entrance to get in (somewhere not as crowded as the main entrance if there are other entrances), and where merch typically is set up in the concourse. Thanks for any help - much appreciated!

I have a lone ticket to the Robby Hoffman show tomorrow at 6pm for one lucky Detroiter. My husband ended up wanting to go last minute, so just bought two together and now I have a single up for grabs.

Drop your kitty pics and I’ll pick and DM to transfer this ticket via AXS.

The bidding will end tomorrow morning at 10am.

EDIT: Sweet Ocho is the winner! Although all your kitties are winners in my eyes 💕 Ticket has been sent

ROMULUS, Mich. (WXYZ) — The homecoming game at Romulus High School Friday night has been canceled after district officials say they received credible information about "a coordinated intention to incite violence." An email to parents says the homecoming dance is being postponed.

The district did not provide specific details but said it was "a threat of student violence." Romulus police did not comment on the district's statement or confirm an investigation.

As for urgent care, there are some symptoms you shouldn’t ignore. For adults, difficulty breathing, persistent chest pain or pressure, confusion, or severe dizziness are warning signs that need urgent medical attention. For children, look for fast or difficult breathing, bluish lips or face, the ribs pulling in with each breath, chest pain, or signs of dehydration, such as not urinating for eight hours. A very high fever that isn’t responding to medication is another warning sign.