Few foods feel more American than the hot dog, a mainstay at ballparks, street carts and Fourth of July barbecues. But to simply call hot dogs “American” is to miss a whole lot of nuance, and potentially offend local connoisseurs across the country. How to prepare and eat a hot dog is a matter of regional … Read more
A beloved Michigan TV anchor announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer just six months after receiving a clean mammogram. Jamie Edmonds, a sportscaster with WDIV-TV in Detroit for over a decade and a morning radio talk show host with WJR, posted on Instagram last week that she received the “total gut punch” call … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. In 1963, a teenage prodigy named Eric Clapton joined The Yardbirds. Now, 63 short years later, that kid — who ended up becoming a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and … Read more
Katy Perry dealt with a scary incident on her “Lifetimes Tour” over the weekend. The “Woman’s World” singer, 40, had several young fans in the audience join her on stage for a rendition of her 2011 song “The One That Got Away” at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday. After Perry handed the … Read more
His palms are sweaty. The man who broke into Eminem’s Detroit home two different times has been convicted of first-degree home invasion and aggravated stalking, The Post can confirm. Matthew David Hughes, 32, was convicted in a Macomb County, Mich., court on Wednesday, May 7. He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 17. Eminem’s … Read more
It’s spring in Detroit — warm weather, a few clouds, and a 100% chance of marshmallow downpours. The source? A helicopter zooming above the green lawn of Worden Park on Friday, unloading sack-fulls of fluffy treats for hundreds of kids waiting eagerly below, some clutching colorful baskets or wearing rabbit ears. The children cheered and … Read more
The calendar says Saturday in most places, but it’s “Faturday” in Michigan. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared March 8 to be “Faturday” in honor of the late Andy Isaac, who rose to Internet fame as the man behind @WorldofIsaac. Isaac, 45, died Thursday after a 19-year battle with cancer, his family announced to his more than … Read more
They really are taking the midnight train going anywhere. Detroit has been touted by Travel + Leisure as a top destination for 2025 — no doubt raising eyebrows on a list that also plugged other non-traditional tourism spots like Sacramento and Uzbekistan. “It really is a magical time in Detroit right now, and we hope … Read more
Barack Obama lost himself at Kamala Harris’ latest rally. The former president, 63, surprised everyone when he rapped Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” on Tuesday night in front of Harris supporters at her rally in Detroit. But here’s the kicker — Eminem was there to witness the whole thing! Eminem introduces Barack Obama at Kamala Harris’ Detroit … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. In 1977, Billy Joel dropped his timeless classic “Only The Good Die Young.” Nearly a half-century later, not only is the Rock Hall of Famer still going strong … Read more
Kelly Stafford will be in Detroit this weekend as the NFL season gets underway, but she won’t be cheering on her husband, former Lions-turned-Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, in person Sunday night. During a recent installment of her and Hank Winchester’s “The Morning After” podcast, Kelly said she plans to watch the Rams’ season opener from … Read more
Money helps. A new survey of the most relaxed cities in the United States reveals — surprise! — that living somewhere fabulously wealthy can be good for your state of mind. The LawnStarter survey analyzed 500 cities around the country, ranking them in a slew of categories, including mental, physical and financial wellbeing, work, environmental and social … Read more
No wonder we can’t make ends meat. A beefy batch of data has revealed some charred truths about the astronomical prices we’re paying for a burger, fries and a drink across the United States these days, as rampant inflation continues to impact all aspects of American daily life. And while New Yorkers might think they’ve … Read more
A giant, 40-foot-long slide, notorious for its bumpy rides, is back in business after being shuttered for two years amid safety concerns. The six-lane slide at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan, which went viral in 2022 after videos emerged showing riders bouncing along its ramp, reopened Friday. This time around, Michigan’s Department of Natural … Read more
We’re living in the United States of Stress. WalletHub has calculated the most stressed US cities — and it’s bad news for the Midwest and South. Topping the list are Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore, Memphis and Gulfport, Miss. “Where you live can play a big role in how stressed you are,” WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe explained … Read more
Will the real Slim Shady please confirm he’s alive? A fake obituary for Eminem’s alter ego showed up in Monday’s issue of the Detroit Free Press newspaper as promotion for the 51-year-old rapper’s upcoming album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce),” per Complex. The obituary features a picture of Eminem — who grew up … Read more
You’ll always find your way back home…even if it’s thousands of miles away! A terrier-mix dog named Mishka is back with her family in San Diego after escaping eight months ago, turning up some 2,300 miles away in Metro Detroit. Mehrad and Elizabeth Houman were overjoyed to be reunited with their precious three-year-old pooch on … Read more
There’s a whole waddle love at the Detroit Zoo. On St. Patrick’s Day, the zoo’s penguins were caught on camera giving gifts to their partners in a sweet romantic gesture. “The penguins were gifted some ‘lucky charms’ to give to their mates during nesting season!” the Detroit Zoo captioned a TikTok on Monday. The Detroit … Read more
Not your typical accomplice! A Detroit area man was being patted down by cops on suspicion of theft when they found a gray-furred puppy with bright blue eyes zipped up in his pocket. “I don’t think anybody at this department’s seen anything like it,” Roseville Police Chief Mitch Berlin told the Detroit Free Press. The … Read more
There seems to be no love lost between Evander Kane and his ex-wife. The Oilers left winger had Anna Kane, who is the mother of his 3-year-old daughter Kensington, allegedly removed from his game against the Red Wings on Thursday in Detroit because he has a restraining order against her, according to OutKick. The outlet … Read more