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Almond boneless chicken is the undisputed favorite dish of Metro Detroit, yet its origin remains fiercely debated. While some credit a Cantonese grandmother in Detroit, others link it to Ohio variants or Cantonese pressed duck. The dish lacks a standard recipe, with variations in gravy color and garnish, but its deep cultural roots in the region's Chinese American community keep it firmly local.
Three people died and four were injured in a Sunday morning shooting at a Detroit west side home near Prest Street and Eaton Avenue. Police and community leaders say the violence stemmed from a dispute over a cellphone that escalated into gun use. The location, described by police as an after-hours club, had multiple prior complaints, and neighbors reported escalating tensions for days before the shooting.
On Sunday morning, September 27, 2026, a shooting at an after-hours club in Detroit’s west side resulted in three deaths and four injuries. Police Chief Todd Bettison stated the incident followed an altercation that escalated into gun violence. The location, known to authorities for prior complaints, is under investigation, with no arrests announced yet.
Three men were killed and four others injured in a Sunday morning shooting at an after-hours club in Detroit. Police Chief Todd Bettison confirmed the incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. near Eaton Avenue and Prest Street, following an altercation. The location, which had received seven service calls this year, is under investigation, and officials have urged the public to provide tips.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Detroit on Tuesday, focusing on Black maternal health and urging Democratic turnout for the 2026 midterms. While she endorsed Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, online critics mocked her speech delivery, accusing her of adopting a new accent. Harris reiterated she has not decided whether to run for president in 2028, maintaining her focus on the upcoming elections.
The Tigers' home field, Comerica Park, will be renamed Fifth Third Park following Fifth Third Bank's acquisition of Comerica Bank in a $10.9 billion merger; the new name is slated to take effect for the 2027 season, marking the first rename since the ballpark opened in 2000 and signaling the bank's long-term commitment to Detroit.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed accused Republican Mike Rogers of cowardice for skipping a FOX 2 Detroit town hall, contrasting his absence with Rogers’ appearance at a Dallas Trump event; El-Sayed says he’ll hold Rogers accountable and both candidates are scheduled for two debates in October.
Vice President Kamala Harris heads to Michigan for a campaign swing with Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, planning to meet local elected officials and Rev. Wendell Anthony, president of the NAACP’s Detroit branch, according to her spokesperson.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield signed a local state of emergency after a Thursday tornado tore through the city’s Eastside, causing extensive damage and power outages. The declaration allows mobilization of resources and coordination with state and federal officials for cleanup and recovery, with the affected area spanning from Sylvester Street to McClellan and including Belle Isle. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado’s touchdown.
Freedom Fuel Network opens its first location outside New Jersey and Pennsylvania in Detroit, offering $3.47 per gallon, while a related civil case over unpaid fuel brings scrutiny of its supplier KRSM and Syed Kazmi. Mansfield Oil alleges KRSM underpaid for roughly $4 million of fuel and that a required $2.75 million balance in an M&T Bank account is now owned by a Kazmi-related entity called Universal, prompting discovery and potential court action; KRSM says it remains in compliance and plans to appeal. Freedom Fuel had promoted discounts with President Trump’s endorsement as it expands.
Severe storms swept Metro Detroit, with the National Weather Service confirming a tornado on Detroit's east side. Wayne County crews are prioritizing life-safety, road access, drainage, and post-storm assessments, while utilities work to restore power (roughly 246,000 DTE and 17,000 Consumers customers affected as of Friday morning), aiming for majority restoration by Friday–Saturday and full recovery by Sunday. The storm caused widespread damage, traffic-signal outages, delays to events like Arts Beats and Eats, and flood advisories across several counties, with officials warning residents to stay clear of downed wires and damaged structures during the cleanup.
Six Ed Sheeran crew members were taken to hospital after a stage-dismantling incident at Ford Field in Detroit when a piece of stage equipment moved unexpectedly (described as a forklift). Two workers were in serious condition, four stable, with one kept overnight. Ford Field said it is cooperating with authorities as a full review begins, and no cause has been specified. Sheeran will continue his US tour with a Sept. 4 show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and had appeared at the Pokémon World Championships the night after the incident.
Six workers were injured after Ed Sheeran's Ford Field concert in Detroit; during post-show load-out, an incident in the stadium's vehicle tunnel led to injuries with two in serious condition and four stable. All were transported to area hospitals. Ford Field says it is conducting a full review and cooperating with authorities; no life-threatening injuries reported.
Six workers were injured during the load-out after Ed Sheeran’s Ford Field concert when stage-dismantling equipment reportedly lost control near a vehicle tunnel; one worker was hospitalized with a chest injury, others treated with no life-threatening injuries. Ford Field is reviewing the incident with authorities and production partners, while Ed Sheeran’s Detroit engagement concluded Saturday night.
Six workers were hospitalized after an Ed Sheeran concert in Ford Field’s vehicle tunnel as crews were loading out. The Detroit Fire Department said six adults were taken to hospitals, with two in serious condition and four stable; none injuries were life-threatening. Ford Field is conducting a full review and cooperating with authorities and event partners as details about the cause are released.