The Detroit native’s legendary career with the Harlem Globetrotters took him around the world and behind the Iron Curtain.
For weird animal stories, nothing tops the alleged international tortoise smuggler stopped at border with 50 turtles stuffed in his pants.
Even more jobs at the Troy Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing.
Dave Brown figured his buddy had died from injuries he suffered in Vietnam in 1968. For many years, Roger Watson was closer than he thought.
The Michigan League for Public Policy says other states with similar policies haven't seen taxpayer savings.
Space Camp scholarships intended to memorialize Daniel Wilson’s “passion, excitement and wonder of what’s beyond our little blue marble.”
Life is good here, but as we approach 2015, could it be better? Tell us your resolutions for local and state officials.
A story of the murder in Detroit of a Grosse Pointe Woods teen who dreamed of becoming a doctor sparks reader comments.
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Celebrate a New Year at The Drop, the 5th Annual Motor City New Year’s Eve Event, December 31 at Campus Martius Park and
Also, a Rochester Hills dad got a surprise when she showed up at his daughter’s school in fatigues – his “suit and tie.”
In the PR war, The Satanic Temple may not have changed many minds – but a war vet did want to see freedoms he’s fighting for in action.
If you’re looking, or know someone who is, here are dozens of opportunities throughout the Detroit metro.
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Want to make at a “Pure Michigan” holiday? It won’t be complete without some classic movies with Michigan ties queued up for the family.
The rumors are flying on social media that the signature burger is on its way out with a revamped menu. McDonald's sets the record straight.
Grand Rapids Antiques Market, Appraisals January 3rd and 4th, Devos Place. Pre 1970's sports memorabilia, fishing and general antiques!
Santa also explained he used to enter homes through stoves in a poof of magic dust. But modern furnaces changed everything.
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.
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through our home, property was damaged!
Oakland County sheriff’s deputies based at substations throughout the county will be handing out 300 hams Tuesday.
The couple are going through a divorce, woman says, and police alleged he set three fires in retaliation
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
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.
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.
“It’s nice to see that,” the executive director of Michigan’s NORML – National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws – notes.
Antoine's Salon is helping out a single mother of three get her car fixed. You can join the effort.