Detroit, MI
Small business busted for selling counterfeit Detroit Lions jerseys on city’s west side
DETROIT – A small business is busted for selling counterfeit Detroit Lions gear on the city’s west side.
The owner has been selling items from vendors based in China for a while and has never had an issue, but after the Detroit Police Department came in on Thursday (Jan. 25), they cleared the sports section out.
The little building up on McNichols Road on the city’s west side was the target of a raid Wednesday night that attracted Detroit police and the NFL.
Bill Woods showed Local 4 his shop called The D Spot, where he sells his brand called Detroit Period. Uncle Woods is what the neighborhood calls him, but his sports section was cleaned out.
“It’s empty as they took everything by clearing everything out of the showcase,” said Woods.
Police and the National Football League were after the counterfeit Detroit Lions jerseys, which looked authentic but are not officially licensed NFL products.
Woods gets them from a vendor, and he says anyone can get them from websites based in China that don’t recognize U.S. trademarks.
Selling counterfeit goods is illegal and costly, as the gear was confiscated, and Woods was handed citations upwards of $3,000.
A key point is Woods does not sell them as authentic, which costs about $200.
“I’m not trying to fool anybody as I sell them for $60,” Woods said. “They can’t be authentic for the price. I sell them for $60 so people know coming in, they are not buying an authentic one that would cost $200 exactly.
Woods gets why he was raided, but as the smallest of small businesses, and with Mayor Coleman A Young featured on the wall in the shop, Woods said the former mayor would suggest supporting Black-owned neighborhood businesses and quit picking on Uncle Wood.
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Turkey giveaway draws huge crowds
America’s Community Council hosted its annual giveaway, distributing more than 1,200 turkeys. Since 2 a.m. on Thursday, a line of cars along 7 Mile has been growing, and the line just kept on going and going. It was, in fact, over a mile long. What’s the home run at the end of the line? Free turkeys.
DETROIT (FOX 2) – Detroiters and Highland Park residents lined up along 7 Mile near John R throughout Thursday morning, all hoping to grab a free turkey in time for the holidays.
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America’s Community Council hosted its annual giveaway, distributing more than 1,200 turkeys.
Since 2 a.m. on Thursday, a line of cars along 7 Mile has been growing, and the line just kept on going and going. It was, in fact, over a mile long. What’s the home run at the end of the line? Free turkeys.
“I come here every month to come and get food. This is a big deal for the turkey because of the shutdown, and I need it. Thanksgiving is coming,” said resident Sharon Hare.
“It’s vitally important, especially given everything we’ve seen with SNAP benefits and food insecurities. We’re here to fill the gap,” said Chief Executive Officer of America’s Community Council, Odie Fakhouri.
Odie Fakhouri says the ACC’s distributions have doubled and tripled in number this past month due to the SNAP benefit issues.
“I know there’s been issues with food stamps; has that affected you? Yes, they just put it on my card today. That’s a good thing. It took a while. Yes, it did, and I was panicking. What are you going to do with that turkey? Clean it, stuff it, and put it in the oven,” said Hare.
What you can do:
If you missed the 2025 turkey giveaway and need help, the ACC hosts food distributions every Thursday and provides many other resources.
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DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Detroit Historical Museum is hosting a new exhibition in honor of the Detroit Red Wings’ centennial season.
It’s called “Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown” and will be in three galleries at the Detroit Historical Museum.
Inside the City of Champions Gallery, the new Motor City Showcase and the Detroit Artists Showcase, fans will find rare artifacts from the Historical Society, the team’s archives and the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Some of the artifacts include:
- Uniforms from Detroit Red Wings greats, including the Grind Line and Russian Five
- Rarely-seen artifacts on loan from the Hockey Hall of Fame and Windsor Community Museum
- Vintage audio and video clips of some of the greatest Red Wings moments in history
- A spotlight on the players who have had their numbers retired
There are also lockers like the ones in Olympia Stadium, a chance to flash the original goal lights from Joe Louis Arena and hear the organ from Olympia.
“It’s an honor to see a century of Red Wings history brought to life at the Detroit Historical Museum,” Ilitch Sports + Entertainment Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing Asia Gholston said in a statement “Every decade has its own defining moments, and this exhibit gives our fans a special opportunity to celebrate the passion, pride, and legacy that have defined 100 years of Red Wings hockey.”
The exhibition will be on display all season long, and fans can also shop vintage Red Wings merchandise at the museum store.
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