Maryann Struman

Detroit

Metro Editor and Freep Now Editor at Detroit Free Press

Freep Now Director at The Detroit Free Press. Executive producer of "On the Line" and "We Lived It" podcasts. Music lover. Reach me: [email protected]

Articles

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum moving to West Bloomfield Township

Dec 10, 2024 | freep.com | Maryann Struman

The pinballs have been saved from the wrecking ball, says the Facebook page of Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum. “Bing bing! Free game!”This nostalgia-soaked arcade of game-playing, beloved by kids as well as young-at-heart adults, will dodge demolition by moving a mile north, from Farmington Hills to West Bloomfield, says Jeremy Yagoda, who inherited the arcade business from his late father, Marvin Yagoda. Whoa, tilt! — almost.
'Mystery' dog illness in Michigan? How to keep your pet safe

Nov 29, 2023 | freep.com | Maryann Struman

Tucker, a 7-year-old American Yellow Labrador Retriever, is feeling much better these days. His owner, Amanda House, age, of Royal Oak, said Tucker had a cough that started in September and lasted for over a month. What she didn't realize was that Tucker was ill from a mysterious canine virus that had spread to 14 states and resulted in the death of at least one dog. She thinks it's the first case in Michigan.
Grosse Pointe Farms' Provencal-Weir House to host French Holiday Tea

Nov 28, 2023 | freep.com | Maryann Struman

It's not quite Christmas in Paris, but it's close. Francophiles will be in their glory this December when the Provencal-Weir House hosts a French Holiday Tea, complete with French tourtiere, a traditional beef and pork pie, sweets, and, of course, tea. The event is aimed at raising money for the restoration of the home, a Greek Revival farmhouse. It's the former home of Pierre Provencal and is believed to be the oldest surviving residence in the Pointes.
Capri Italian Bakery in Dearborn marks 50-year celebration with 50% off

Nov 17, 2023 | freep.com | Maryann Struman

It takes quality products and truly loyal customers to carry a business half a century. Armed with soft pepperoni rolls dripping with cheese and fluffy, plump meatball sandwiches, that has been Capri bakery's formula for success. A staple at 4832 Greenfield Rd. just north of Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, Capri has developed an almost cult-like following over the years, with customers, who grew up on their baked goods, driving from across the state.

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