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For decades, the Lincoln Park Shopping Center, commonly known as Sears Plaza, was a cornerstone of suburban retail in Downriver, Michigan, especially during the busy Christmas holiday season. Situated…
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Founded in 2004 by Southgate native Teri Wallace, Wisteria is a female-fronted rock band from the Downriver area with a deep appreciation for classic rock and the artists who shaped generations of…
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If you’ve been to a Downriver festival, community, or civic event, chances are you’ve run into Jim Jacek! Known as one of Downriver’s true ambassadors, Jim is always ready with a kind word, a big…
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Category 5 has been taking Downriver by storm for years — and if you’ve ever seen them live, you already know why.
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In 2026, Grosse Ile is marking a significant milestone: 250 years of recorded community history. From its earliest days as home to the Potawatomi people to its present identity as a vibrant island…
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Some stories feel like they’re pulled straight out of a movie — and Choco’s is one of them.  And we're proud to shed a great big spotlight on the folks in Downriver's very own Lincoln Park and how…
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Peter Rose is a second-generation owner of Chelsea Menswear and Willow Tree Fashions located in Downtown Wyandotte.  It was almost 20 years ago that a few switches were flipped in this head. "Big…
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Find Downriver bars and restaurants that offer Music Trivia, Music Bingo, and General Trivia. Good times with new and old friends!
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The Downriver region is steeped in a fascinating history of unexplained phenomena. Spanning from Allen Park to Rockwood, numerous locations throughout the area have had reports of ghostly apparitions…
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