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3 days ago
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Detroit Grand Prix wrapping up construction, with Jefferson Avenue under complete closure
If you take Jefferson Avenue downtown to work every morning, you might have to find a new route for the next week. The Detroit Grand Prix is finishing up construction for the annual race weekend — from Friday, May 30-Sunday, June 1 — in downtown Detroit. The Grand Prix will use the same course as last year's race, highlighted by a 0.7 mile straightaway on Jefferson between Rivard and Griswold streets. Advertisement Construction crews for the Grand Prix have been working night shifts this week to prepare the race course, with Jefferson undergoing a full closure starting on Monday, May 26 and lasting through the race the following Sunday. As for the race weekend itself, Woodward Avenue will be closed from Gratiot (a block north of Campus Martius) to Jefferson, with additional closures at Cadillac Square between Woodward and Bates. Here is a map detailing the downtown closures: According to the Detroit Department of Transportation, bus services on Jefferson will remain closed through Monday, June 9, as construction crews tear down the fences and walls lining the avenue. Advertisement More: One fan's idea for a memorial to a shifty visitor — Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna At a pre-race event on May 6, Detroit Grand Prix chair Bud Denker said that construction around the event has gotten more efficient in the three years since the race has moved from Belle Isle to the streets of downtown. "Now that we're in the third year, it's pretty honed in terms of what we do," said Denker. "You learn every year something else you want to add differently. And the key piece this year, we bought over $2 million of new fence and new walls. And that investment will allow us to be more efficient in construction." More: How to buy tickets for the Detroit Grand Prix Advertisement After being held on Belle Isle from 2012-22 (with a cancellation of the 2020 edition due to the coronavirus pandemic), the Grand Prix returned downtown for 2023. You can reach Christian at cromo@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Grand Prix road closures: Jefferson Avenue shut down
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6 days ago
- Climate
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Is there a full moon tonight? The Flower Moon rises over Michigan
A glance up to the sky Monday night, May 12, could reveal the Flower Moon, a symbol of spring's bountiful blooms. While the moon reaches peak "fullness" during the afternoon on May 12, it will appear full in the night sky Monday night, according to astronomers. The National Weather Service says views of the full moon could be partially blocked in southern Michigan. Along the southern border of Michigan, including Coldwater, there is a chance of rain and thunderstorms Monday night. Southeast Michigan will see rain after 2 a.m. May 13. In mid-Michigan, including Lansing, the forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies. Chances are better farther north. In the Gaylord area, it should be partly cloudy, and in Sault Ste. Marie the weather should be clear. Here's what to know about the Flower Moon. Yes, the Flower Moon, May's full moon, will reach peak illumination on May 12. The moon will peak at 12:56 p.m. and appear full Monday night. No, the Flower Moon is not a supermoon. The name Flower Moon comes from flowers blooming in May, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The moon is currently in its full moon phase, at 99% illumination, according to The moon's next phases in May 2025 are: Full Moon: May 12 Last Quarter: May 20 New Moon: May 27 The previous full moon was April's Pink Moon, which was a micromoon — appearing smaller as the moon reached its apogee. Here are all the full moons of 2025: More: How big is Lake Superior? What to know about Michigan's northern Great Lake Wolf Moon: January Snow Moon: February Worm Moon: March Pink Moon: April Flower Moon: May Strawberry Moon: June Buck Moon: July Sturgeon Moon: August Corn Moon: September Harvest Moon: October Beaver Moon: November Cold Moon: December The Strawberry Moon will peak June 11, 2025. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Is there a full moon tonight? What to know as the Flower Moon rises over Michigan
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23-05-2025
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When's the next full moon? What to know as the Flower Moon wanes
May's Flower Moon is waning, but the next moon, the Strawberry Moon, is coming in mid-June, symbolizing the season's early fruit harvests. Look up June 11 to catch a glimpse of the Strawberry Moon lighting up Michigan skies. Here's what to know about the Strawberry Moon. The Strawberry Moon, June's full moon, will reach peak illumination June 11. The previous full moon was May's Flower Moon. The moon is currently in its waning gibbous phase, at 97% illumination, according to The moon's phases in June 2025 are: New Moon: May 27 First Quarter: June 3 Full Moon: June 11 Last Quarter: June 18 New Moon: June 25 Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so keep an eye on the weather forecast. The full moon will peak in the afternoon at 3:44 p.m. and appear full that night. The name Strawberry Moon comes from June-bearing strawberries ripening during this season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The average distance between the Earth and the moon is 238,855 miles. At its farthest from the Earth, the moon is about 252,088 miles away and astronomers say it's at apogee. When the moon is at perigee, it's 225,623 miles away. You may have noticed the moon will occasionally take on a dramatic shade of orange or red in the night sky. That's because of how sunlight strikes the moon's surface after passing through the atmosphere. When the moon moves into the inner part of Earth's shadow, or umbra, according to NASA, some of the sunlight entering Earth's skies scatters before reaching the moon's surface. Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange. No, the Strawberry Moon is not a supermoon. Here are all the full moons of 2025: More: A 17-year cicada brood is set to emerge. Will Michigan hear the big-eyed insects? Wolf Moon: January Snow Moon: February Worm Moon: March Pink Moon: April Flower Moon: May Strawberry Moon: June Buck Moon: July Sturgeon Moon: August Corn Moon: September Harvest Moon: October Beaver Moon: November Cold Moon: December The Buck Moon will peak July 11, 2025. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan Strawberry Moon to rise in June. When to see it
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23-05-2025
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Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge reopening for the next month
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend and Grosse Ile's Islandfest, the Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge has temporarily reopened, giving drivers and pedestrians a brief break from detours. The bridge opened at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, and will remain accessible for up to four weeks while operating under its current load restrictions, Wayne County officials said in a news release. The reopening follows the early completion of the first phase of maintenance repairs. The bridge will close again to vehicles and pedestrians for a second round of repairs, which are expected to last up to three weeks. More: Memorial Day grilling: Our best recipes, tips and advice for 2025 To streamline the process, the county's Department of Public Services fast-tracked a critical bridge inspection originally planned for June, according to the county release. That inspection was completed on May 22, allowing engineers to begin design and planning for the next phase while crews remain on standby. Updates on future closures will be announced once details are finalized. Nour Rahal is a trending and breaking news reporter. Email her: nrahal@ Follow her on Twitter @nrahal1. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Grosse Ile bridge reopens for a month — but it's a short reprieve
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21-05-2025
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Ex-Detroit cop sentenced to 90 days in Macomb County Jail in fatal motorcycle crash
A former Detroit police officer charged in a fatal motorcycle crash last year was sentenced to 90 days in the Macomb County Jail, according to his attorney and the court. Corey Siquan Jones pleaded guilty to the charge of moving violation causing death, a one-year misdemeanor, in April in 39th District Court in Roseville, according to online court records. "He is very remorseful to the family of the deceased," Jones' attorney, Vincent Toussaint, said after the sentencing May 21 in the district court. He said Jones began serving his sentence immediately, with online jail records indicating Jones was booked into the lockup May 21. Other parts of Jones' sentence include two years of reporting probation, random drug and alcohol testing, no criminal acts and obtaining and maintaining employment, according to a court employee. Jones, 29, was arraigned in February in the crash in August at the Interstate 94 service drive and 12 Mile Road in Roseville. Opinion: These two Detroit cases show how our systems are failing our kids More: Detroit Police Board Commissioners struggle for candidates in August primary Evan Newman, 27, of St. Clair Shores, died at the scene, according to the county prosecutor's office. Jones was off-duty when he stopped at a red light Aug. 16, then proceeded through it while it was still red, hitting Newman, a motorcyclist who was riding lawfully through the green light, the prosecutor's office previously indicated. A former prosecutor's office spokeswoman previously indicated that Jones, of Roseville, was driving a Jeep Cherokee. No drugs or alcohol were involved. She indicated Jones, who was on his way to work, was not hurt. Jones resigned from Detroit police in December, a department spokesman previously indicated. Toussaint said he did not know what Jones' future plans would be, but said he has a wife and young family and anticipates he will get back on his feet after his release. Prosecutor Peter Lucido previously indicated in a news release that the case "is a reminder of how a simple traffic violation can have devastating consequences. A life was lost, and a family is now left to grieve an unimaginable loss." Contact Christina Hall: chall@ Follow her on X, formerly Twitter: @challreporter. Support local journalism. Subscribe to the Free Press. Submit a letter to the editor at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Ex-Detroit cop sentenced to jail in fatal motorcycle crash
