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Detroit & Dearborn each to receive $25 million federal grant to make roads safer, prevent traffic deaths
(CBS DETROIT) – Detroit and Dearborn are each to receive a $25 million federal grant designed to make roads safer and prevent traffic deaths, according to a press release.
Detroit city officials said they will use the money to improve safety and accessibility at 56 “high-crash” intersections.
Officials plan to implement curb extensions, sidewalk widening, and high-visibility crosswalks.
Dearborn officials said it will use the money to put Warren Avenue on a “road diet” along a two-mile stretch, cutting it from five travel lanes to three.
The move is designed to calm traffic and add new bike lanes.
Additional information can be found online.
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Detroit Tigers hit 3 home runs in 5-0 win over Boston Red Sox
Jack Flaherty allowed one hit over 6 2/3 innings, Akil Baddoo, Riley Greene and Gio Urshela hit home runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 5-0 on Thursday night.
Flaherty (2-4) carried a no-hitter through 6 1/3 innings. His bid was snapped when Boston outfielder Rob Refsnyder singled into left field on a 3-2 pitch. The only other Red Sox player to reach against Flaherty came in the fifth when Rafael Devers opened the inning with a walk.
Flaherty struck out nine and threw 66 of his 104 pitches for strikes. He was still featuring a mid 90s fastball before getting taken out with Detroit up 2-0.
The Red Sox were held hitless through six innings as recently as last Saturday against Milwaukee. Boston finished Thursday’s game with two hits and four runners.
After walking the leadoff batter, Boston right-hander Nick Pivetta (2-4) tied Roger Clemens for the Red Sox record with eight consecutive strikeouts. His bid for nine straight punchouts was snapped on a groundball to second base that led off the fourth inning.
Recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Baddoo snapped produced the game’s first run with one swing. With one down in the fifth, the Detroit outfielder jumped sent the ball into the first row of Green Monster seats.
Detroit made it 2-0 in the sixth when No. 9 hitter Carson Kelly tripled into the right-field corner and scored on Mark Canha’s single. Pivetta exited after allowing two runs on three hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out nine and walked two.
The Tigers broke the game open with three runs in the eighth including Greene’s two-run homer and Urshela’s homer.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Tigers: RHP Shelby Miller (ulnar nerve irritation) will make his second rehab appearance for Triple-A Toledo on Friday. He appeared in 15 games for Detroit before undergoing a procedure to remove scar tissue a few weeks ago. “We need him to be good when he gets back, not just healthy,” manager A.J. Hinch said.
Red Sox: RHP Garrett Whitlock underwent an internal brace procedure on his damaged UCL on Thursday. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019 and had his latest procedure on his arm performed by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas. … OF Masataka Yoshida (left thumb strain) is taking swings off the tee. Yoshida has been on the IL since May 1 (retroactive to April 29). … 1B Triston Casas (rib strain) hopes to be cleared by doctors to swing a bat soon. He continues to take groundballs. Casas hasn’t appeared in a major league game since April 20.
UP NEXT
Detroit RHP Kenta Maeda (2-1, 5.80) faces Boston RHP Tanner Houck (4-5, 1.90) on Friday night.
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June and beyond: A list of this summer’s Pride events across metro Detroit
The arrival of June each year signals the return of Pride Month, with LGBTQ+ celebrations popping up all across metro Detroit.
But June isn’t the only month that sees action, with the parties extending deep into summer; July and August hold many options as well. Here’s a list of this summer’s Pride happenings in Southeast Michigan.
Saturday, June 1
Ferndale Pride
12:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Downtown Ferndale
This beloved-but-relaxed bash will include a children’s area, pet adoptions, drag story time, a children’s area and 2024 musical headliner WRECKNO. Info at ferndalepride.com.
*An after party will be held beginning at 8 p.m. at Ferndale’s The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave.
Pride in the Park
4-8 p.m.
Brandon Township Park, 1414 N. Hadley Rd., Ortonville
Sunday, June 2
Drag bingo brunch
Noon
Whiskey Taco Foxtrot, 28 S. Main St., Clawson
The Pride edition of WTF’s monthly drag bingo brunch is hosted by house diva Aphrodite and features six rounds with unique prizes, plus a specialty brunch menu and cocktails. Call 248-629-7067 to reserve.
Ferndale Pride Queens
11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Bobcat Bonnie’s, 240 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale
Two seatings, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, feature performances by the MI Drag Brunchettes and Fantasia Royale Gaga from “Dragula” Season 6. Tickets are sold by the table at $45 per person; the cost includes a brunch meal, welcome drink and two-hour performance. Purchase at midragbrunch.com/eastmi.
Thursday, June 6
Pride Trivia
7-9 p.m.
Brown Iron Brewhouse, 30955 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak
Friday, June 7
Ypsi Pride
5-10 p.m.
Depot Town, East Cross Street, Ypsilanti
Drag, burlesque, and theatrical performances are highlights of Ypsi Pride, as well as queer-owned vendors from the region, organizations supportive of the LGBTQ+ community, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and interactive art spaces. 2024 headliners include Alise King, Fearless Amaretto, and Baddie Brooks.
Saturday, June 8
Pride bingo and brunch
10 a.m. – noon
Cambria Hotel, 600 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit
Pride Picnic
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Rd., Sterling Heights
Celebration includes food trucks, a DJ, dancing, games, prizes, and a “Best Pride costume” runway show.
Motor City Pride
1-9 p.m.
Hart Plaza, Detroit
Michigan’s largest Pride celebration draws 65,000 visitors annually. Join the movement!
Southgate Pride
3-4 p.m.
Southgate Veterans Memorial Library, 14680 Dix Toledo Rd., Southgate
This one-hour celebration is family-friendly and includes face painting.
Sunday, June 9
Palmer Park Run
8 a.m.
1121 Merrill Plaisance St., Detroit
The fourth annual Palmer Park 8K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run & Walk event is Pride-themed and in support of People for Palmer Park. Sign up at welcomehomeyoga.enmotive.com.
Motor City Pride Parade
Noon
Griswold Street, downtown Detroit
Motor City Pride
12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Hart Plaza, Detroit
Wednesday, June 12
Family Pride Food Truck Rally
4-9 p.m.
Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak
Includes live performances, local food trucks and free face painting, balloon art, bounce house, and craft table for kids.
Saturday, June 15
Livonia Pride
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Civic Center Park, Livonia
Grosse Pointe Pride
Noon – 2 p.m.
Kercheval and St. Clair, Grosse Pointe
This family and pet-friendly event will feature a short march, a drag performance, children’s activities, a selfie station, activism opportunities, and more.
Pride in the Park
Noon – 4 p.m.
Anrook Park, 297 N. Saginaw St., Lapeer
Pride Prom
7 p.m. – midnight
The Crofoot, 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac
This 21-and-up event features performances by Katrina Alexis Monae, Emma Sapphire, and Kourtney Charles. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at ticketweb.com.
Friday, June 21
Downriver Pride
Noon – 11 p.m.
Downtown Wyandotte
Saturday, June 22
Downriver Pride
Noon – 11 p.m.
Downtown Wyandotte
Forever Pride Action’s Pride in the Park
Noon – 4:30 p.m.
Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., Rochester
Non-Alc Pride Party
8-10 p.m.
The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
Sunday, June 23
Berkley Pride
1-5 p.m.
Downtown Berkley
Arts & Pride Festival
2 p.m.
Civic Center Park, 300 W. 13 Mile Rd., Madison Heights
This smaller, more sensory-friendly event appeals, in particular, to visitors who are on the spectrum.
Saturday, June 29
Warren Pride Festival and Parade
11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Warren City Hall, 1 City Sq., Warren
Sunday, June 30
Blue Water Pride Fest
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
McMorran Plaza, Port Huron
Sunday, July 14
South Lyon Pride in the Park
Noon – 4 p.m.
McHattie Park, S. Lafayette St., South Lyon
Thursday, July 18
Family Pride in the Park
6:30 p.m.
Roseville Veterans Memorial Park, 27325 Barkman St., Roseville
Pride in the Wild
6-9 p.m.
Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak
Friday, July 26
Hotter Than July
Time TBA
Downtown Detroit
LGBT Detroit’s annual, Black LGBTQ+ party returns this year with a packed and varied list of events. Complete schedule still to be announced.
Royal Oak Pride
Time TBA
Downtown Royal Oak
Saturday, July 27
Hotter Than July
Time TBA
Downtown Detroit
Royal Oak Pride
Time TBA
Downtown Royal Oak
Saturday, Aug. 3
Ann Arbor Pride
Noon
Downtown Ann Arbor
Sunday, Aug. 11
Hazel Park Pride
Noon – 7 p.m.
Green Acres Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd., Hazel Park
Saturday, Aug. 17
Macomb County Pride
Noon – 6 p.m.
Downtown Mt. Clemens
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