Mezcal Mexican Bar & Kitchen expands to Midtown
The Ferndale-based eatery hasΜύ, which is located just west of Woodward Ave. in Midtown. Guests who try Mezcalβs Detroit location can expect a different menu than in Ferndale that includes tacos, quesadillas, tortas, and carnitas.
Gov. Whitmer signs $24.2 billion state education budget
The budget, which received some bipartisan support in the House and Senate,Μύ and will increase money schools receive for βstudents who receive special education services, are English language learners or economically disadvantage.β It also increases per-pupil funding for public schools, funds free school meals, expands preschool eligibility, provides $66.4 million for teacher recruitment and retention, and more.
Detroit chef wins Food NetworkβsΜύChopped: All-American ShowdownΜύ
Chef Omar Anani of Detroitβs Saffron De TwahΜύ. Anani, who was named a Free Press/Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Food Fighter and a contender for the James Beard Award two years in a row, won against three other chefs representing the Northern region of the U.S. and will go head-to-head in the grand finale against the finalists from the South, East, and West for a shot at $50,000 on Aug. 8.
Holland man to swim across Lake Michigan
Bryan Huffman, who has already swam across the English Channel, is attemptingΜύΜύnear Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Big Sable Point Lighthouse just north of Ludington in an effort to help raise awareness of the importance of swimming lessons. If he pulls it off, he will be one of just nine people to make the swim.
Detroit Lions are most popular pick for NFC Champion
According to reports from NBC Sports, more than 36% of bets placed on BetMGM have the Lions becoming this yearβs NFC champion, which wouldΜύ. This has shifted their odds of winning the NCF from +1100 to +850. With odds of +260, the Philadelphia Eagles are the betting favorite to win. These teams are the only teams to have more than 10% of the bets to win the NFC.
Detroit restaurants are the first in the country to receive certification for reducing food waste
ΜύΜύcalled the Pledge that awards eateries an international certification, issued by Detroit nonprofit Make Food Not Waste, for βmeeting or exceeding the required steps to not only reduce food waste, but also save money, improve menus and educate employees and customers.β Those awarded the certification are Royal Oakβs Alchemi and Johnnyβs Speakeasy restaurants; Corktownβs Folk cafΓ© and market; Sylvan Table in Sylvan Lake; and three dining halls at Oakland University.Μύ
New bars and restaurants to open at restored Book Tower
The historic downtown Detroit building, which sat vacant since 2009 and underwent a seven-year renovation,Μύ These new spots include Wm. Mulherinβs Sons and Hiroki of Philadelphia, The Pinch of Charleston, and The Quoin of Wilmington, Delaware. Le SuprΓ©me, a βParisian-inspired brasserie and Bar Rotunda,β will be the first to open sometime this summer.Μύ
Birmingham Police Departmentβs new therapy dog has her name
After a public call for suggestions, hundreds of submissions, and a public poll,Μύ. Maple will hang out at Birmingham City HallΜύβ just a short walk from Maple Rd. βΜύwhere she will provide support for community members and city employees experiencing stress and anxiety.
Fashion brand Dez Delmar opens downtown Detroit location
The fashion brand, which was founded by Detroit designer Valdez Hodge,Μύ. Dez Dalnar βspecializes in blending colors, intricate patterns, and unexpected silhouettes so that wearers can embrace their individuality and embrace their inner artist,β and will be open noon-7 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. on Sundays.
Michigan attorney general charges 16 fake electors with felonies
Sixteen Republicans who acted as fake electors for former President Donald Trump in 2020 areΜύ. They are accused of βsubmitting false certificates that confirmed they were legitimate electors despite Joe BidenβsΜύvictory in the state.β Some of the charges carry a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison.
Detroit-based Iggyβs Eggies to open their second location in Ann Arbor
Iggyβs Eggies, which currently serves out of a walk-up window in Detroitβs Capitol Park Historic District, has announcedΜύΜύon Liberty Street either late this year or early next year.ΜύThe eatery has become known for its hash browns, breakfast burritos, and eggcellent sandwiches, since it opened in 2018 β as well as the place to get Loverβs Onlyβs famous smash burgers and fries.
Parent group aims to recall four Troy school board members
Μύin a June 22 recall petition by KeepTroyHonors, a group backed by the Michigan Conservative Coalition and the Oakland County Republican Party. The petition targets board members who voted for a curriculum (which passed 6-1) that removes accelerated math opportunities for 6thΜύand 7thgraders. KeepTroyHonors must collect 8,000 signatures before Aug. 4 in order for the recall to appear on the Nov. 7 districtwide ballot.
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