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Detroit’s signature holiday market returns Sunday, November 9, 2025, lighting up the iconic Eastern Market with festive energy.

All Things Detroit Holiday Shopping Experience and Food Truck Rally, organized by Ask Jennyfer, will fill Sheds 3, 4, and 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering shoppers a vibrant hub of local creativity.

More than 200 small businesses will showcase handmade gifts, unique crafts, and local art.

A lively mix of Detroit’s best food trucks, DJs in every shed, and cheerful visits with Santa promise fun for all ages.

Guests eager to get a jump start can snag $15 “Beat the Crowd” tickets online, which offer early entry from 10 a.m. to noon, plus a festive tote and surprise gift.

General admission is $7 at the door after noon.

Jennyfer Crawford-Williams underscores the event’s mission to uplift Detroit’s creative entrepreneurs while strengthening local community ties.

Vendor spaces have sold out, reflecting strong citywide excitement for this annual celebration.

Metro Detroit’s backyards are bursting with creativity and local flavor, transforming neighborhoods into lively havens.

From a vibrant tiki bar in Ferndale and a sleek Corktown art studio to Royal Oak’s open-air home theater, residents are redefining outdoor living.

Historic Bagley’s bocce court draws neighbors together, while Grosse Pointe’s greenhouse glows with salvaged windowpanes.

Hazel Park’s container workshop offers practical space, and Southwest Detroit is alive with a colorful mural reflecting community pride.

Hamtramck’s ‘Polka Patio’ celebrates Polish heritage, while Woodbridge boasts a peaceful Zen garden retreat.

Lafayette Park balconies, backyard pubs in East English Village, and secret reading nooks in University District prove no space is too small.

With ingenuity, these transformed Metro Detroit backyards remind us that an oasis may be just outside your door.

Berkley, Michigan – Local residents are being cautioned after a skimming device and hidden camera were discovered at the MSU Federal Credit Union ATM on Coolidge Highway.

Berkley police responded to the ATM on October 12, 2025, after an alarm signaled a possible threat.

Security uncovered a discreet camera aimed at capturing PIN entries and a device intended to steal card information.

Investigators suspect the tampering happened overnight and may be related to similar cases in Oakland County.

Officials report no victims so far, and it appears the compromise lasted only a few hours.

Authorities urge everyone to inspect ATMs for anything unusual and to shield keypads when entering PINs.

Anyone who notices suspicious activity should contact local police immediately.

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MANS Lumber & Home celebrates 125 years serving the Metro Detroit community, marking a major milestone of local commitment and growth.

Since its founding in 1900 by Nick Mans, the family business has transformed from a coal and building materials supplier in Trenton into a leading source for lumber and home improvement services.

Guided by their motto to “leave it better than you found it,” the company has weathered historic challenges like the Great Depression, housing downturns, and the pandemic, emerging stronger with each test.

Recent years brought strategic expansions, including acquiring Dillman & Upton, divisions of Kurtis Kitchen & Bath, and Michigan Timber & Truss, broadening expertise and service.

A jubilant Eastern Market celebration welcomed over 1,200 guests for music, food, and a look back at their legacy.

MANS Lumber & Home remains devoted to Metro Detroit, pledging a future of giving back and building excellence.

Sterling Heights is launching a new $10 million indoor pickleball facility, aiming to transform local recreation on Van Dyke Avenue near 15 Mile Road.

The city council has greenlit the purchase and renovation of a 37,000-square-foot space, funded by the Pathway to Play and Preservation millage passed in November 2024.

The planned center will feature nine official pickleball courts, six tournament-ready table tennis courts, flexible gathering spaces, a café, dedicated meeting rooms, locker rooms, a zen room, and a nursing mothers’ suite.

Parks and Recreation Director Kyle Langlois sees this as a chance to provide a premier gathering space focused on accessibility and sustainability.

Set to open in July 2026, residents can enjoy free drop-in play, with affordable programs and rentals offering low-cost alternatives to private clubs.

A community listening session helped shape the project's amenities, reflecting Sterling Heights' commitment to wellness, inclusion, and its 2040 vision.