Also opening: “Unbroken,” “Selma,” “The Imitation,” “Into the Woods,” “Big Eyes,” “The Gambler,” “American Sniper” and “Leviathan.”
If you’re sending leftovers home with your guests or planning to repurpose them over the long weekend, follow these food-safety tips.
Patch readers share some of the stories behind singing houses and twinkling lights in Patch’s Southeast Michigan Holiday Lights Guide.
You may be rewarded, if only briefly. The Detroit metro could get an inch or so of snow, but its expected to melt quickly.
The folks at NORAD are gearing up to chart Mr. Claus’ Christmas Eve journey across the globe.
Detroit BBQ owner issues public apology for comments made in wake of New York City police shootings after vendors, police threaten boycott.
Police aren’t sure why a lone gunman opened fire on car full of teens because they’re getting conflicting stories from the victims.
Forbes: The Wolverine football program is the third-most valuable college program in America, behind Texas and Notre Dame.
This simple and affordable project may become a Christmas eve tradition at your house
Even more jobs at the Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing.
Plus, will the sun shine in the seven-day forecast? Also, holiday travel could be tricky in some parts of Michigan.
Shared reverence Christian and Islamic holidays and traditions can be a basis for inter-religious harmony.
Patch contributor implores governor not to sign the welfare drug testing bill; pinhole-sized pipeline "leak" raises Great Lakes concerns.
Michigan’s HSUS chapter applauds favorable ruling on its lawsuit; federal wildlife officials call it “significant step backward.”
Know the return policies for Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target, Walmart, Toys “R” Us, Old Navy, Victoria’s Secret and more before you go.
The devil may be coming to Lansing’s state Capitol grounds, but Jesus, the Virgin Mary and Joseph got there first.
A half-dozen area police agencies had outstanding warrants for the arrest of a man caught entering unlocked vehicles.
Lower Michigan motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions on Christmas Eve, AccuWeather.com advises.
Lawmakers passed a flurry of legislation in a lame-duck session before adjourning for the year on Friday.
If you’re looking, or know someone who is, here are dozens of opportunities throughout the Detroit metro.
Shop for everyone on your holiday list, all within your budget.
Hundreds of people in 20 states were sickened with fungal meningitis after receiving tainted injections of steroids for pain management.
Have you spotted some amazing shows of Clark Griswold-esque decorating passion? Tell us where!
Enbridge officials say leak is a design flaw; state officials say it underscores the need for the energy giant to stabilize aging pipeline.
Bill Kalmar of Lake Orion has put together a Top 10 list of traditions that may stoke memories among people all across Michigan.
Some driving fines may be erased by community service under a new program. Eligible motorists will be notified this month.
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Officials say the display is “absolutely disgusting,” but OK under constitutional freedom of speech rights.
Historically, Detroit is among five U.S. cities with the greatest chances for a white Christmas. Plus, your forecast for the week ahead.
The number of non-employed men in what should be their prime working years has tripled nationwide since 1968.
The longest serving member of Congress in history, John Dingell is hospitalized after taking a spill he says “bruised my hip and my ego.”
Also, check out our poll on suspicion-based drug testing, which has been approved by the Legislature and is Gov. Rick Snyder’s desk.
These classics were either shot in Michigan or have strong ties to the Great Lakes State.
Get everything you need to fight the snow and stay warm this winter.
More than 125,000 southeast Michigan residents affected by the August floods have already applied for federal assistance.
The Detroit Democrat, Michigan’s longest-serving U.S. Senator, calls on members of the chamber to do a better job working together.
Only three states have higher rates of waivers for vaccinations required of all kindergarten through sixth grade students.