SUMMER

If you've noticed an increase in spiders lately, perhaps wrapping your porch up in web, there's a reason.

Say it isn’t so!

This Ann Arbor shop will help your home stay vibrant in any season

Now this is the type of Kenergy I like to see!

While known across the United States for the massive crowds and talented artists it brings to Tree Town, the annual fair is also known for its wacky weather.

Mountains of low-cost books, DVDs, video games, board games and puzzles will be available for purchase at the family-run book sale, with tips going to Ann Arbor’s Food Gatherers.

We’re in the thick of summer and the excitement of being done with the school year may have worn off. Now kids are approaching the “boredom” phase of their time off, so what can we do to keep them entertained at home and beyond? We spoke with Kerry Doman, the Founder of Little Guide Detroit to get her tips for a fun summer break.

The Ann Arbor nonprofit will offer reuse-based summer camps for the first time since 2019 in its new Education Studio.

Whether you like to walk, bike, or even paddle - the Huron-Clinton Metroparks are challenging you to do it across their 13 Metroparks in the Trail Challenge.

Temporary workers will be needed for shifts between July 19-22 in order to help set up and tear down the art fair.

The annual celebration happens on the last Saturday of June, July and August and offers traditional German fare, live music, dance performances and buckets full of beer.

Festivities will run between 4-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week, then from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

If a firework causes a fire resulting in damage, those responsible may face civil or criminal liability, officials said.

The Ann Arbor food rescue organization is offering free meals to area students who may go hungry without school-based breakfasts and lunches.

Players of the free, annual event can earn points as they attend events, explore Tree Town and collect codes.

Those without air conditioning or a cool place to stay can stop by one of several cooling sites around the county to escape the hot weather.

With a warm and sunny Memorial Day weekend upon us, many have undoubtedly made plans to fire up the barbecue pit for the first time this season.

Get your bike summer ready!

Main Street Ann Arbor is bringing back summer programming between June and August to the Main Street area.

See which positions are available right now in the Ann Arbor parks.

Did you know the Metroparks have 7 regulation golf courses?

Summer is approaching, and that means many will hit the pools and Michigan’s beautiful lakes for some fun. But that water can be dangerous, especially to young children.

Hot or cool? Meteorologist Ashlee Baracy has some potential scenarios for the forecast this summer.

Ann Arbor Farmers Market rolls back to two-day schedule.

Host Peter Sagal will lead the award-winning news show during a ticketed performance on August 31 organized by Ann Arbor Summer Festival.

Hey, Michiganders! From backyard barbeques to water sports, everyone knows summertime is a fun time. But as temperatures rise, so does our need to keep our homes cool and comfortable.

Do you know the best ways to prevent against tick bites?

The free concert series will host 14 performances at the corner of Liberty and Division streets in honor of turning its sweet 16.

Starting Sunday, April 30, several bus routes around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti will have timepoint and seasonal service changes.

The annual event will celebrate its 17th year on July 16 after a three-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Boats usually range in price from $50-$150 each.

It's officially the start of boat rental season in Ann Arbor.

This summer, the series has a lineup of free activities between June 9-25.

With spring in full swing, now is the time when many are beginning to look ahead to their summer plans.

The move aims to make facilities more equitable and the city more responsible with its available resources, officials said.

Here are the films you can see this summer at Ann Arbor Film Festival.

Volunteers help in different capacities including passing out promotional materials, giving directions to patrons, collecting donations and helping with A2SF’s Zero Waste initiative.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old, and 18 years old to work at the Top of the Park bar.

The City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation department is looking to fill several part-time and full-time positions for summer camps, city pools, golf courses, canoe liveries, parks and the water treatment plant.

It’s a great time to start planning

Tickets for the general public go on sale Thursday, March 9.

A2SF will match certain donations on Giving Tuesday.

Share with the festival who you want to see perform in Ann Arbor next summer.

Good Thursday morning on a day that becomes the transition from Summer to Fall. It is cooling down right on schedule with Metro Detroit temperatures dipping down into the lower and middle 50s. It was a big cold front that brought the storms yesterday, but we are finally feeling the cooler air today. We have quite a bit of cloud cover coming and going without any rain or fog as you head out and about to get going into what some consider to be Michigan’s finest season. It’s sweatshirt or light jacket weather for that early morning walk with the dog and today may be the first day of pants instead of shorts at school. We will struggle to warm with a gusty and cooler breeze.

Rent canoes, kayaks and paddleboard this weekend at the Argo Livery in Ann Arbor.

If you've noticed an increase in spiders lately, perhaps wrapping your porch up in web, there's a reason.

Fall is just around the corner, so savor up the last bits of summer this weekend.

Everyone in the WDIV newsroom on this beautiful Friday is dressed in their favorite Local 4 gear to celebrate one another and all their hard work.

Metro Detroit is the place to be Labor Day Weekend with some of the city’s biggest festivals and traditions.

Can you believe we’re already approaching Labor Day? Is that the end of summer? Is this the end of the travel season? Should the children return to school now or after Labor Day?

As we enter the final weekends of summer, Michigan Mayor Mike Duggan is now approving double-time pay for Detroit police officers to ensure the department has enough officers on the street to curb gun violence.

The Woodward Dream Cruise rides again this weekend and Kenny Chesney rocks Ford Field with friends.

We have just one more weekend before the big Labor Day holiday weekend to get out and enjoy some fun happenings around the D! Labor Day is the unofficial end to Summer, but you can still get out and enjoy what’s left of the season. There are plenty events happening around Detroit for just about everyone.

Summer, I’m so going to miss you. But I’m also ready for you, fall!

“Buhr Park Pool will be closing Sunday, Aug. 28, for the season. As a result, we are sorry to report the annual dog swim is cancelled,” officials wrote.

The Woodward Dream Cruise rides again this weekend and Kenny Chesney rocks Ford Field with friends.

If you like the soft sounds of Hall & Oats, Toto, or Ambrosia, get ready to set sail because Yacht Rock Revue is bringing the seaside party to the D this Sunday. Yacht Rock Revue will be the perfect event to end partying in the summer sun. Joining Tati Amare on “Live In The D” was founding member Nick Niespodziani to talk about the upcoming event and what fans can expect.

Summer is slowly coming to an end, but with the last few weeks of hot weather, it is still important to focus on staying hydrated. Health and fitness expert, Jody Trierweiler appeared on “Live In The D” today to show that plain water isn’t the only way to stay hydrated.

We’ll hang on to most of the clouds during the overnight with a little more clearing by daybreak Monday.

Motown is known for its music and this weekend has plenty of it.

Summer in Michigan is great for many things, we have beautiful lakes, some of the best sunsets around, and a great summer harvest. There are lots of fruits and vegetables that are ripe and ready to eat right now, and that is what inspired a pop-up event being put on by two award-winning chefs.

Summer isn’t over yet with plenty of festivals to take the family to this weekend.

The Allen Park Street Fair is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend. With art fairs and festivals becoming a summer tradition, this fair plans to feature a lot of hand-crafted, unique art. Joining host Tati Amare on “Live In The D” to chat about what people can expect from the art fair were committee member Tina Righetti and artist Don Hall.

The Michigan football program embarked on a jam-packed tour of Michigan this summer.

You watched her perform on Local 4 during the Ford Fireworks celebration, and now she is back to promote her new single.

We are already in the first week of August, July has come and gone, so does that mean summer is coming to an end? That’s what we talked about today on What’s the Buzz. Joining host Tati Amare to talk about it are Mary Liz Curtin, the owner of Leon and Lulu and the Three Cats Cafe, and Blaine Fowler, Host of the Blaine Fowler Morning Show on 96.3 WDVD.

The end of the work-week is wrapping on a great note, and leading into a spectacular weekend.

There are several different cultures in the D for everyone to experience and this weekend there is a festival that will embrace diversity, race, and nationality. Today on “Live In The D” host Tati Amare was joined by Shirley Alcé Konaté and Lise-Pauline Barnett from the Haitian Network Group of Detroit to talk about the upcoming Haiti Festival.

Mo Pop is back along with several other summer festivals to check out this weekend.

Who is making the best tacos in the D? We will find out this weekend at the Taco Showdown at Eastern Market.

We all know that the summer months in Michigan brings heat and humidity.

Zac Brown Band is returning to Michigan this weekend for two shows, after their previous performances in 2020 and 2021 were canceled. Some Michiganders have waited years to see them on stage and now the band will be playing at the Pine Knob Theatre this Friday and Soaring Eagle on Saturday night. “Live In The D” host Jason Carr was joined by two of the band members, Coy Bowles and Caroline Jones, to talk about the “Out In the Middle Tour”.

Today on “Live In The D”, Local 4 Style Editor Jon Jordan is back and joined host Tati Amare to talk about his ideas for chic and trendy items at places you may not think about.

Eric Benét is a household name. Hit songs like, “Spend My Life With You”, “Love Don’t Love Me”, and “Never Want To Live Without You”, can guarantee a sing-along. The R&B singer is back in Detroit and joined Tati on today’s episode of “Live In The D” to talk about his upcoming film projects and his performance in the D tonight.

A Detroit legend returns for one-night-only and Detroit celebrates its birthday.

Here are some Ann Arbor area artists to look for at this year's Ann Arbor Art Fair.

Looking to support local businesses in Detroit? Locally owned businesses are coming together for the Black Wall Street event that will showcase several Black-owned businesses, all presented by Hot Sam’s. Today on “Live In The D”, Business Lead and Legacy Preserver at Hot Sam’s, Lauren Stovall, joined host Jason Carr to talk about the upcoming event.

Here are the streets that will be shutting down for the 2022 Ann Arbor Art Fair.

While known across the United States for the massive crowds and talented artists it brings to Tree Town, the annual fair is also known for its wacky weather.

From art, to books, and even Italian food: there are festivals for everyone to explore this weekend.

The Knot collected data from couples across the U.S. to determine the average cost of a wedding per state in 2021. Here’s what they found.

Art festivals are popular in the Metro Detroit area this time of year, but one art fest is unique because it will feature street artists. The Berkley Street Art Fest is happening this Saturday and you can help create a masterpiece.

If you haven't stepped outside around dusk, you may not have noticed the light show in your backyard.

Chris Stapleton, Billy Joel and Def Leppard & Mötley Crüe will rock the downtown stadium.

It’s a long weekend of sunshine and celebration with the 4th of July just around the corner.

Today on “Live In The D”, host Jason Carr was joined by Local 4 Style Editor Jon Jordan to talk about how people can get the most out of their yard sale this summer. Yard sales are popular around this time of year and the goal is to get rid of old junk and make some extra cash along the way, or get great finds for cheap.

Don’t be surprised if you see something colorful flying over Belle Isle this weekend. The 4th annual Detroit Kite Festival is back this Sunday and they plan to fill the sky with a vivid sight the family will enjoy. Joining host Jason Carr today on “Live In The D” was the Director of the Detroit Kite Festival, Margo Dalal, and Kite enthusiast, Gary Maynard.

A new interactive exhibit has opened up in metro Detroit and it will have you digging for gold. The Cranbrook Institute of Science has family’s on the hunt for buried treasure this summer. Today on “Live In The D”, host Jason Carr was joined by the Anthropology Coordinator and Museum Educator, Cameron Wood, to talk about what to expect at a new exhibit.

Today on “Live In The D”, movie Greg Russell was back to talk with host Jason Carr about the upcoming box office movies to see with the family over the weekend.

It’s a long weekend of sunshine and celebration with the 4th of July just around the corner.

Since it is officially summer, creating and maintaining that summer glow can be hard if you don’t know how to properly apply your skincare products. The Beaute Loft is known for creating clean sustainable beauty products every day of the week. Today on “Live In The D”, Tati was joined by CEO and Founder, Bri Muhammad, to chat about their nature and science based skincare products.

Remember when your mom would remind you to eat your vegetables or wouldn’t let you leave the table until they were cleared from your dinner plate? Are you getting bored with just carrots or celery?

4th of July is right around the corner and we are getting everyone ready to celebrate the red, white, and blue with some style and flare you can create at home. Today on “Live In The D”, host Tati Amare was joined by Kerry Doman, the founder of Little Guide Detroit, to share her ideas of how to set the scene for a fun and festive day for the family.

Summer is here and people are planning those vacation getaways and road trips.

Looking for a summer job? The city is hiring at two pools right now.

More start of summer festivals plus throwback concerts that will take you back in time!

Monday is one of the biggest events in Detroit with the Ford Fireworks show, and the 4th of July is the weekend right after, so lets get ready for some fun. Today on “Live In The D” Local 4 Style Editor Jon Jordan got everyone ready to showcase their red, white, and blue in a fashionable way. Let’s span our horizons and avoid looking like Uncle Sam! Jon says you can be stylish and still be patriotic.

Named Nature Playscape, the multi-year project has several different features and areas, including a 32-foot slide, tunnel and exploration and building area.

New research shows that children actually grow taller when school is in session compared to the summer months.

Michigan Humane shares how to prep your pets for all the summer fun.