Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Meraki Cafe celebrated its one-year anniversary in Southfield on Wednesday, Aug.
12 — owner Candis Lee discussed the cafe’s journey and future plans in a recent interview.
Michigan had a slight partial solar eclipse on Aug.
12 with up to 7% of the sun covered in some areas; viewers were advised to wear eclipse glasses to safely watch the event.
El Charro was named best taco spot in Metro Detroit after over 163,000 votes from the Vote 4 The Best contest.
Finalists included Juan Miguel’s, Mezcal Mexican Restaurant, Detroit Loves Tacos, and Honcho (results revealed Monday, Aug. 10).
🎭 Culture
Bryan Adams will perform at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Aug.
15 at 7:30 p.m. ET with special guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo (tickets start at $58 with select vendors).
Metro Detroit voters chose Mr. Paul's Chop House in Roseville as the best fine dining spot during Vote 4 The Best; winners were revealed on Monday, Aug.
10 (votes exceeded 163,000 across 80 categories).
📰 Economy
Drivers can now cross the Detroit River via the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, which offers personal vehicle tolls starting at $5.75.
The bridge, jointly owned by Michigan + Canada, features a discount program and numerous inspection lanes to streamline border crossings.
🏛️ Government
Oakland County Parks finalized the purchase of Turtle Woods nature preserve in Troy on Monday and approved plans to transform it into the area's first county park with accessible trails and boardwalks, with construction set to begin in spring ahead of a fall 2027 opening.
📰 Lifestyle
Metro Detroitians voted The Original Pancake House as best breakfast after over 163,000 votes were cast in Vote 4 The Best; winners were announced on Aug.
10 (with more to be revealed through Aug. 21).
🏈 Sports
FOX2 Sports producers James Paxson and Aaron Jordan offer a wrap today on key matchups as the Tigers face the Guardians while the Lions begin preseason play against the Bengals — highlighting the division race dynamics.
Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Guardians beat the Tigers 6+4 on Wednesday night.
The win snapped a three-game skid and Cleveland will meet Detroit again on Thursday with Parker Messick set to pitch.
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