Frank Witsil

Web Editor and Reporter at Detroit Free Press

Featured in: Favicon

usatoday.com (+1) Favicon

yahoo.com (+7) Favicon

usnews.com Favicon

chicagotribune.com Favicon

stuff.co.nz Favicon

thestar.com Favicon

csmonitor.com + 100 more

Articles

Activist group sets stage for Economic Blackout 2.0 boycott

1 week ago | freep.com | Frank Witsil

A nationwide “economic blackout” is set for Good Friday through Easter. But will the effort make a difference? The effects of an earlier boycott are unclear. An activist group that says it seeks to hold corporations accountable is organizing a three-day, nationwide "economic blackout" from Good Friday through Easter that calls on consumers to boycott "big box" retailers. Instead, People's Union USA is urging you to buy from local retailers. Will it make a difference? It’s not clear.
Easter weekend weather: Expect sunshine and rain in metro Detroit

1 week ago | freep.com | Frank Witsil

Showers are likely over then next few days, meteorologists said. Expect high temperatures Friday to reach the upper 70s but to drop to the 50s by Sunday. If you are wondering whether on Easter Sunday, when you put on your frilly bonnet, it should be waterproof to protect your hair from the rain, meteorologists say the answer is yes — probably.
Child struck and killed by ice cream truck in Detroit, police say

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Frank Witsil

A young child apparently struck by an ice cream truck Monday evening in Detroit died at the scene, according to news and police reports. "It's a very tragic scene," police Capt. Shannon Hampton told reporters, adding that people are spending more time outside this time of year and that drivers need to be more cautious. "We're just here to pray for the family right now."The incident occurred at about 7 p.m. Monday near Rutland and Diversey streets, according to news reports.
Gas prices in Michigan fall 15 cents a gallon as tariff uncertainty concerns oil industry

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Frank Witsil

Michigan gas prices dropped by 15 cents from a week ago, falling to $3.08 a gallon for regular unleaded, and some analysts predicted gasoline could continue to get cheaper.
Gas prices in Michigan fall 15 cents a gallon as tariff uncertainty concerns oil industry

1 week ago | freep.com | Frank Witsil

Michigan gas prices dropped by 15 cents from a week ago. GasBuddy: "We may have already witnessed 'peak pain' at the pump for 2025."Michigan gas prices dropped by 15 cents from a week ago, falling to $3.08 a gallon for regular unleaded, and some analysts predicted gasoline could continue to get cheaper.
Pontiac comeback plan to start with Phoenix Center demolition

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Frank Witsil

To rebuild downtown Pontiac, part of it is being torn down. City, county and state officials detailed plans Tuesday to revitalize the city — once a booming community that fell on hard times with the decline of the auto industry — and began removing, letter by letter, the sign to the deteriorating Phoenix Center.
Canada warns its residents: 'Expect scrutiny' at border, U.S. searching phones

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Frank Witsil

The Canadian government warned residents that they should "expect scrutiny" at the border when entering the United States, and that includes giving up passwords to allow searches of their phones and other electronic devices. The Canadian travel advisory, updated Friday, is one of the latest examples of increasing distrust and souring relations among America's neighbors and allies as President Donald Trump focuses on tightening immigration policy.
Michigan gas prices set 2025 record with more increases likely: What's driving the surge

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Frank Witsil

Michigan gas prices set a new high for 2025. The president’s new tariffs are disrupting markets. Michigan gas prices set a new high for 2025, reaching $3.28 a gallon for regular unleaded last week, and then dropped slightly to $3.23 a gallon on Sunday, which is still up 13 cents from one week ago. Prices, however, are expected to continue to creep up. "Drivers across Michigan are seeing the highest gas prices so far in 2025," Adrienne Woodland, a spokeswoman for AAA auto club, said.
Detroit's Opening Day weather forecast calls for overcast skies, mid-50s

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Frank Witsil

Opening Day forecast: overcast but dry. There's only a 20% chance of rain. Let’s say, for the sake of argument, that spring really begins on Opening Day. Are you ready? Comerica Park has a new look, with a new scoreboard. A new season — like Detroit's motto, Speramus Meliora — brings new hope.
Detroit Tigers scoreboard at Comerica Park will look different on Opening Day

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Frank Witsil

The script "Tigers" atop the Comerica Park scoreboard was replaced with the Comerica Park logo during the off-season. While the team says the change is 'customary' throughout MLB ballparks, fans criticized it for emphasizing the corporate sponsor over the team. The Detroit Tigers' scoreboard at Comerica Park has a new look for the ballpark's 25th anniversary season.

Contact details

Emails

[email protected]

Socials & Sites

Try JournoFinder For Free

Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.

Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →

Coverage map

X (formerly Twitter)

Followers: 6K
Tweets: 4
DMs Open: Yes

Frank Witsil

Frank Witsil @fwitsil

7 May 23

RT @CryptoReaper20: Its already on fire 🔥 breakout happening!! 20-25% up since my first post $MONG https://t.co/QzJGymt7hL