Ouch! Separate Lists Rap Unsexy, Unfriendly Detroit

Detroit apparently needs to up its game. Playboy has coarse assessment of The D, Condé Nast says the Motor City is unfriendly.

Aretha Franklin Plans 5-Star Club to Celebrate Detroit's Revival

The “Queen of Soul” says she and billionaire businessman Dan Gilbert are talking about building a nightclub like Motown has never seen.

No Plans? 5 Awesome Michigan Road Trips

Fudge, Corvettes, blueberries, ice cream and all things Danish are celebrated at weekend festivals.

Sunglasses Alert: You're Going to Love Metro Detroit's Weekend Weather

A near-perfect late summer weekend is shaping up. Grab your sunglasses, but you may want your umbrella, too.

Downtown Traffic Is Going to be a Nightmare: Where to Park, Routes to Avoid

More than 85,000 people are expected downtown Saturday for Detroit Tigers baseball and Kenny Chesney and Idina Menzel concerts.

Where to Find Homegrown Tomatoes and More Fresh Produce in SE Michigan

Here’s a look at what’s in season right now, and where to find a farmer’s market in your back yard.

Cussing, Jeering at Duel, Botching National Anthem Soon to Be Legal

Michigan lawmakers are cleaning up archaic and redundant state laws, joining a national trend for criminal justice reform.

Nightmare Back-to-School Story: Mutated 'Super Lice' Strike in Michigan

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them in Michigan and 24 other U.S. states.

Achoo! Pollen Counts About to Blow Off the Charts

Allergy sufferers may want to plan indoor activities this weekend as ragweed pollen counts peak.

Lawmakers OK Inquiry into House Sex Scandal and Cover-Up

A Select Committee will examine the conduct of Michigan state Reps. Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat, embroiled in a sex scandal and coverup.

Burn Your Excess Fat

Dreading that excess fat around your body? Try incorporating these nutrition tips into your daily diet to burn fat and stay lean.

Ex-Lions QB Erik Kramer Found with Gunshot Wound in L.A. Motel: NBC

Law enforcement sources say he tried to take his own life.

Metro Mayor Wants to Douse Personal Flamethrowers

Bedeviled by bees? Use a flamethrower. Snow piling up? Melt it quickly. Manufacturers tout uses, but Warren Mayor Jim Fouts sees mayhem.

Endangered Chimp Dies Suddenly at Detroit Zoo

Zoo staff and visitors mourn the loss of “a lovely, intelligent being and wonderful mother” of two.

Legislators Not Quitting, Ex-Aide Shares Steamy Details About Affair

Former aide: Afternoons away from the office, naps with intimate tuck-ins and romantic embraces made for “untenable” working conditions.

Target Reaches $67 Million Settlement With Visa Over Data Breach

More closure after a massive data breach affected 40 million card users.

Michigan's Snobbiest Cities: Is Your City on the List?

Do you think where you live is snooty? Check out this ranking combining home prices, income and education, and amenities.

Out-of-Compliance Sex Offenders Located in Regional Sweep

Nearly two-dozen warrants were authorized in Oakland and Macomb counties after Michigan State Police-led sweep.

Emma Didlake, Nation's Oldest Known Veteran, Dies at 110

Michigan woman dies almost a month to the day she met President Obama, who called her a “true trailblazer for generations of Americans."

Top 10 Jobs for St. Clair Shores Millennials (and What They Pay)

Young millennials may stay on the job for only 16 months before seeking another job. The Patch Jobs Board has oodles of open positions.

Tiger on Loose in Packard Plant Causes Uproarious Social Media Fun

British photographer David Yarrow had permission to use historic site, but the tiger, bobcat and wolves were a surprise.

Double-Digit Increase Expected in Cost of Construction Barrels

The new barrels with reflective sheeting are easier to see in low-light conditions, when about 35 percent of work zone accidents occur.

Weird State Laws to Start the Work Week with a Giggle

Michigan’s weirdest state law pales in comparison with some others, including a law in Connecticut requiring that pickles bounce.

Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stepping Down

High court justice who took office in 2011 announces plan to return to private practice on Oct. 1

I-75 Repairs Could Take All Day, Detour Suggested

Motorists are urged to take an alternate route while MDOT crews repair large side-by-side holes.

When Is Best Chance for Strong Storms in St. Clair Shores?

Unsettled weather pattern setting up over Metro Detroit for a stormy start to the work week and cooler days ahead – eventually.

Woodward Dream Cruise a Nightmare for 3 Classic Car Owners

Three collector vehicles stolen during the 21st annual Woodward Dream Cruise.

Baby Girl Died After Babysitter Held Her Down in Scalding Bath Water

Breeze Macha Henke, 18, was charged Friday with manslaughter and child abuse in connection with the 7-month-old relative's death a year ago.

Baby Girl Died After Babysitter Held Her Down in Scalding Bath Water

Breeze Macha Henke, 18, was charged Friday with manslaughter and child abuse in connection with the 7-month-old relative's death a year ago.

Church Festival / Car Show

St Mary's Queen of Creation Annual Church Festival and Car Show Friday August 26, Saturday August 27 and Sunday August 28.

State Rep. Apologizes for Role in Affair Cover Up; Won't Resign

Although she was disappointed by her conducted, Rep. Cindy Gamrat said an investigation will show she did nothing illegal.

Kwame Kilpatrick Loses His Federal Appeal for a New Trial

The former Detroit mayor is currently saving a 28-year prison sentence for a 2013 racketeering conviction.

Detroit Man Guilty in Plot to Kill Teen Girlfriend's Family Sentenced to Life

Michael A. Rivera, 24, was convicted in connection with a plan to murder his 15-year-old girlfriend's family in their Plymouth Hills home.

West Bloomfield Camp Counselor Faces Child Porn Charges

Matthew David Kuppe, 21, was arrested Wednesday after investigators found photos of naked boys from the camp in his possession.

Rep. Courser's Brother Posts Alleged Blackmail Texts Online

Sibling claims unidentified writer threatened to release damaging info if State Rep. Todd Courser didn't resign.

Ben Carson Has Done Research on 17-Week Fetal Brain Tissue

The presidential candidate from Detroit has spoken out against Planned Parenthood's fetal-tissue research practices.

Judge Orders Therapy for Dad, Estranged Kids to Repair Relatonship

The 3 Bloomfield Hills siblings who refused to have lunch with their father will attend a 5-day program with him.

Job Openings for Restaurant Managers Around the Area

The Patch Jobs Board lists thousands of positions. Tailor your search to find the perfect job within commuting distance.

Baker College hosts Transfer Student Open House Aug. 26

Attendees will receive personalized information about transferring academic credits, and application fees will be waived.

Campaign: Melissa Gilbert Will Pay Off Tax Liens by 2024

The more than $470K in liens against the actress and 8th District Democratic congressional candidate go as far back as 2005.