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1 week ago | 
wxyz.com | Faraz Javed |Jon Austin |Brandon Speagle
DETROIT (WXYZ) — A Mexican Folklorico dance group in Southwest Detroit has found temporary refuge at the Gaelic League in Corktown after a water main break flooded their studio.
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2 weeks ago | 
fox17online.com | Faraz Javed |Jon Austin
CANTON, Mich. (WXYZ) — It's tennis season in Southeast Michigan, and a Canton High School squad of 50 strong-willed young Cobras is getting ready. "We have matches set up; we are doing practice every day," said 17-year-old Caitlyn Laidlaw. Caityln and 18-year-old Saee Pawar are the captains of the women's team. "You know, we both are seniors, and we've had a lot of fun over the past few years, like a lot of team bonding, our team is very close-knit, so, it was pretty sad," said Saee.
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3 weeks ago | 
fox17online.com | Sarah Michals |Jon Austin
DETROIT (WXYZ) — As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals is preparing to begin the sacred process of choosing the next pope. The conclave, where voting cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope, is expected to begin in May. Among the potential candidates is Cardinal Joseph Tobin, a Detroit native and one of 10 American cardinal electors eligible to vote. Tobin, 72, currently serves as the Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey.
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3 weeks ago | 
wxyz.com | Sarah Michals |Jon Austin
DETROIT (WXYZ) — As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals is preparing to begin the sacred process of choosing the next pope. The conclave, where voting cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope, is expected to begin in May. Among the potential candidates is Cardinal Joseph Tobin, a Detroit native and one of 10 American cardinal electors eligible to vote. Tobin, 72, currently serves as the Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey.
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3 weeks ago | 
wxyz.com | Faraz Javed |Jon Austin
CANTON, Mich. (WXYZ) — It's tennis season in Southeast Michigan. And Canton High School squad of 50 strong-willed young Cobras are getting ready. "We have matches set up; we are doing practice every day," said Caitlyn Laidlaw. 17-year-old Caityln Laidlaw and 18-year-old Saee Pawar are captains of the women's team. "You know we both are seniors, and we've had a lot of fun over the past few years, like a lot of team bonding, our team is very close-knit. So, it was pretty sad," said Saee Pawar.
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3 weeks ago | 
wxyz.com | Sarah Michals |Jon Austin
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Car thefts have been rising steadily across Oakland County for years, but now West Bloomfield police say criminals are using increasingly advanced technology to get away with your vehicle, without ever needing your keys. Police say they're using a tool called a ProPad, a legitimate locksmith device that can be used to clone key fobs and program new ones. The warning comes after a car theft early Friday morning involving a well-known member of the community.
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4 weeks ago | 
wxyz.com | Sarah Michals |Jon Austin
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — From runners to truck drivers, those in Clinton Township say pothole-riddled roads are making local streets unsafe. “There’s divots and there are potholes. When I have to get over for cars, I’m a little nervous I’m going to roll an ankle,” said Megan Makin, who frequently runs in the area. Truck driver Karl Savage said the problem is just as bad, if not worse, behind the wheel.
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1 month ago | 
wxyz.com | Faraz Javed |Jon Austin |Easton Grainer
BERKLEY, Mich. (WXYZ) — Have you ever driven past Superlap Drive Studio in Berkley and wondered if it's place where car enthusiasts come and race virtually? "It's definitely not a video game. It can be entertaining in the same ways," said Russell Soto. Russell Soto is a car and sim racer as well as one of the coaches at Superlap - Metro Detroit's first state-of-the-art sim racing facility. "This is a training tool to help you be prepared for the real-life thing." Russell said.
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1 month ago | 
wxyz.com | Faraz Javed |Jon Austin
DETROIT (WXYZ) — 35-year-old Dominique Tipton is the proud owner of 247 Mobile Tire Repair and Service shop on wheels. "I'm focused on expanding my business and building a future for my children," said Dominique. The dad of two is also making a difference along the way... How many clients does he service in a day? "Anywhere 15... 20 at times," Dominique said. With a growing list of loyal customers and a 4.8 Google review, Dominique says success doesn't mean money.
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1 month ago | 
wxyz.com | Faraz Javed |Jon Austin
YPSILANTI, Mich. (WXYZ) — The 8th annual Astronomicon is attracting thousands of pop culture fans nationwide. 45-year-old Dan Escobar drove from Chicago just for the event. "I've been to a lot of conventions and this is probably one of the most fun to go to. Everybody's relaxed," Dan said. New this year includes the location at Ann Arbor Marriott in Ypsilanti.
