Detroit

American Idiot Musical is currently playing at the Detroit Opera House.

Inadvertent whistle, bad no calls, and a bad ball spot. The Saints could've have asked for better officiating in the game and Lions' fans are left wondering "Why not us?"

On Monday, January 16, 2012, the U.S. honors the birthday of slain civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King was slain at 39 years old by a gunman on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tenn. Here are MLK Jr. Day events in and around Metro Detroit.

The financially beleaguered Detroit Science Center, Michigan's largest curated indoor science museum, has closed again, this time maybe for good. The Detroit Children's Museum, housed in the science center, is also closed.

Activists including Rev. Jesse Jackson, U.S. Rep. John Conyers (D-Detroit) and Occupy Detroit are speaking out against Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's threat of emergency manager for Detroit, says the Detroit News.

It was announced on Wednesday that a preliminary review of Detroit's finances has reached the conclusion that the city is under "probable financial stress," and has recommended that a formal review team be placed.

Rip Rapson, president and CEO of Kresge Foundation and prime backer of the M-1 private investment group, says his team is not giving up on the Woodward light rail project. Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Michigan's Gov. Rick Snyder want rapid transit buses.

It was announced on Tuesday that U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has reportedly nixed Detroit's plans for a light rail system after meeting with Mayor Dave Bing and Gov. Rick Snyder to discuss funding issues.

Hanukkah, also spelled Chanukah, is the eight-day Jewish "Festival of Lights" that begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. Here is a list of Chanukah observances in at shuls (synagogues) in Metro Detroit.

Santa has kicked off the yuletide season in Metro Detroit. No need to travel to the North Pole for holiday magic. Many libraries in and around are brewing up fun for Christmas and winter solstice and new year fun. Most of these activities are free.

Police cadaver dogs have located the scent of human remains in several locations associated with 2-year-old Bianca Jones, the Detroit toddler who's been missing since Dec.2. D'Andre Lane, the child's father said she disappeared when he was carjacked.

Lowe's is taking heat from the Michigan and specifically metro Detroit Islamic community. The home improvement megalith pulled its ad campaign from The Learning Channel's "All-American Muslim" show, prompted by a protest by the Florida Family Association.

No team has suffered through more bonehead draft selections than the Detroit Lions. Here is ten pieces of evidence.

As the search continues for Bianca Jones, the 2-year-old Detroit child, missing since Friday, new details emerge. The child's father, D'Andre Lane, 32, was taken into custody after his reported carjacking on Dec. 2 in which his daughter turned up missing.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced that the state would be conducting a preliminary review of Detroit's finances on Friday, sparking further debate over the weekend regarding what to do with the city's massive deficits.

The Detroit Lions have welcomed Kevin Smith back to the roster after yesterday’s tremendous performance. Smith who was originally drafted by the lions in 2008 from Central Florida and was the starting running

Yet another Michigan city faces financial review and takeover by a governor-appointed emergency manager. State Treasurer Andy Dillon says Detroit is "unable to operate within budgets and to avoid fund deficits.

There's a lot of chatter about 1962, when the Detroit Lions clobbered the Packers 26-10, although the Pack went on to win the NFL championship. So how does that affect Thursday's Lions-Packers clash? It doesn't!

Politicians have it rough trying to keep their constituents happy, and this holiday season there are a few I am particularly thankful for.

Detroit's Mayor Bing conducted a rare public address on Wednesday, November 16, where he described the state of the city's finances and detailed his plans to correct them. The city is hoping to avoid a state takeover.

TheCall, a fundamentalist Christian prayer rally concluded its 11-11-11 event in Detroit, recently. The group's anti-gay, anti-Muslim theme got mixed reviews and not just from gay rights activists or the Islamic community.

One of the more interesting developments to come out of the Dave Dombrowski camp was reported on by resident insider Jon Paul Morosi, involving the team’s use of reserve player Ramon Santiago.

Charity event held by the Rock Community Christian Church in Detroit plans to feed 1000 people of the community on Thanksgiving.

This Thanksgiving in the Detroit area there will be several events that will take place to help you celebrate this holiday season. Below are three events you might find interesting.

With two straight losses will the Detroit Lions give up hope and become once again the Lions were are used to or will they step up and become the Lions that could be future champions.

While the industry that made Detroit what it is may not be as strong and vibrant as it once was, the entertainment industry in this city is still thriving. Within this article you will find the top talent agencies in Detroit.

Week 3 brought on the first head-to-head match-ups between NFC North squads, requiring only two games to feature the four divisional teams. Thankfully, both games were competitive and featured noteworthy performances with a few blunders mixed in. Boom.