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05/27/2026

“This officially ends any appellate avenues that they have. They’ve gone as high as they can go. Now we go back to the district court in Grand Rapids, and really, the next step from our perspective is trial.”

A major qualified immunity case tied to the 2020 George Floyd protests in Grand Rapids is now headed back toward trial after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear former GRPD officer Phillip Reinink’s appeal.

The lawsuit stems from a May 30, 2020 incident in which Reinink fired a Spede-Heat tear gas canister at Sean Hart during the protests, injuring him. Ven Johnson Law attorneys Ven Johnson and Chris Desmond, who represent Hart in the excessive force lawsuit, spoke with 13 On Your Side following the decision and discussed next steps in the case.

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Mootz Pizzeria + Bar on being named both Best Fast-Casual Restaurant and Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant in Hour Detroit Magazine’s Best of Detroit 2026 awards, honors voted on by readers across metro Detroit.

Presenting our annual list of the very best metro Detroit has to offer, as voted by 'Hour Detroit' readers.

05/27/2026

Many financial literacy conversations focus on teenagers or young adults, but by then, many money habits are already taking shape. That’s part of why more families are looking for ways to introduce concepts like saving, spending and responsibility much earlier in everyday life.

Steve Flores, chief innovation officer at Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union, joined Ryan Ermanni on FOX 2 Detroit alongside his son, Xander, to discuss GenGrow Family Wallet and the role hands-on experience and accountability can play in helping kids better understand money at home.

Not through lectures or textbooks, but through real-world habits and conversations families are already having every day.

05/27/2026

Play ball! ⚾

Easterseals MORC's Miracle League of North Oakland will be rounding the bases starting Saturday, June 6, giving an opportunity for those with special needs to enjoy playing America’s favorite pastime. Concession stand volunteers and buddies to help players on the field are still needed for this summer season.

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ORIONTWP. — The Miracle League of North Oakland Youth League games begin on June 6 when the Cardinals take on the Royals at 10 a.m. followed by the Tigers versus the Rockies at 11:30 a.m. The Pirates take on the Astros at 6:30 p.m. June 9. There will be a doubleheader at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. eve...

05/27/2026

Besos, meaning “kisses” in Spanish, comes from celebrity chef Matthew Kenney, founder of more than 60 restaurants and a dozen cookbooks, and a leading figure on plant-based cuisine. The restaurant is now open in downtown Birmingham at 239 N. Old Woodward. Read more via the Detroit Free Press.

Celebrity chef Matthew Kenney, a leader in plant-based cuisine officially opens plant-based restaurant Besos in Birmingham.

05/26/2026

As temperatures rise, keeping pets safe becomes even more important. Dr. Lauren Zeid of Burrwood Veterinary spoke with Beth Fisher of WWJ Newsradio 950 regarding pet care in the warmer months, the return of ticks and more.

05/26/2026

Financial literacy doesn’t start when kids get their first credit card. It starts with chores, allowances, spending decisions and conversations at home.

Nathan Franklin from Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union joined CBS Detroit to talk about CCF's GenGrow Family Wallet and how families are using the technology to help teach kids real-world money habits in a more interactive, hands-on way.

05/26/2026

To kick off the unofficial start of summer, Mezcal Mexican Restaurant brought the flavors of northern Mexico to the FOX 2 Detroit kitchen. General manager Alex Galvan and chef Alex Perez showcased tampiqueña, a classic dish featuring grilled thin-cut steak served alongside guacamole, rice, beans and enchiladas.

05/26/2026

Desteia recently launched Auto-MVE to help importers prepare for stricter enforcement of Mexico's electronic customs value declaration requirements taking effect June 1.

Co-founder Francoise Levartu shared with FreightWaves that roughly 37% of declarations contain errors that trigger fines and halt shipments, and liability now sits with importers rather than customs brokers. Auto-MVE uses AI to pull shipment data from emails and logistics documents, cutting prep time from over an hour to under five minutes. One customer running 5,000-plus annual imports saved more than 50 hours in its first week.

Read the full story from Noi Mahoney below.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Desteia using AI to ease looming customs compliance crunch; Grocery chain plans $700M supply chain expansion in South Texas; and CPKC, CSX upgrade Southeast Mexico Express for faster transit times.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Jen Hinesman, design director at Meadowlark Design + Build, on being named a 2026 Crain's Detroit Business Notable Leader in Architecture, Engineering & Construction.

In her 13 years with Meadowlark, Jen has led an exceptional design team, driven operational excellence through the Entrepreneurial Operating System and helped fuel the company's mission to improve 1,000 spaces in 10 years while giving back to arts and education organizations across the Ann Arbor community.

From large corporations to small firms, these 50 individuals are driving innovation and impact in the fields of architecture, engineering and construction in Southeast Michigan and beyond.