DETROIT – The countdown is over as MDOT crews launched the final phase of the I-696 project Monday. A stretch of eastbound I-696 -- between M-10 and I-75 -- will be closed for about two years. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.

Michigan State Police in Detroit responded to the crash, which occurred on westbound I-696 east of Dequindre Road at 5:25 a.m. on Sunday.

According to MSU police, officers located the person of interest within an hour of learning of the online threat.

Michigan gas prices again dropped below $3 a gallon on average — 12 cents less than they were just a week ago and a new low for 2025. But don’t get too excited because they likely won’t stay that way.

The EV battery company met its hiring requirements for the project, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

February saw a cool neighborhood spots open, including a Mexican restaurant in Ferndale and a Colombian one in Royal Oak. As always, new fried chicken concepts opened their doors, both in Plymouth and Troy. Another trend this month, was the debut of second locations from Trap Vegan, Rosita's Treats and Ferlito's.

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• Detroit Autorama: Feb. 28-March 2, Huntington Place, Cobo, Detroit. Tickets at gate are $28 for adults, $10 for ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Discount tickets at O’Reilly Auto Parts are $26 for adults and $9 for ages 6-12, www.autorama.com.

Here are 10 things to do around Metro Detroit this weekend. J Chris Newberg at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle. This stand-up comic and writer returns home for a weekend of shows wi