metro areas as a whole was faster between 2023 and 2024 than in the previous year and outpaced that of the nation some metro areas that experienced population declines during the COVID-19 pandemic are now observing population gains according to Vintage 2024 estimates of population totals and components of change released today by the U.S population growth in metro areas is being shaped by international migration,” said Kristie Wilder a demographer in the Census Bureau’s Population Division “While births continue to contribute to overall growth rising net international migration is offsetting the ongoing net domestic outmigration we see in many of these areas.” Nearly two-thirds (65.3%) of the 3,144 counties in the 50 states and the District of Columbia grew last year while small counties noted more population loss Large counties (those with populations over 100,000 in 2024) grew on average by 1.1% among the 737 smallest counties with populations below 10,000 the average annual decrease was 0.2% in 2024 compared to a 0.1% decrease from 2022 to 2023 Refer to the bottom of the release for tables on the Top 10 Most Populous Counties: 2024; Top 10 Counties by Numeric Growth: 2023 to 2024; Top 10 Counties by Percent Growth: 2023 to 2024; and Top 10 Counties by Numeric Decline: 2023 to 2024 Refer to the bottom of the release for tables on the Top 10 Metro Areas by Numeric Growth: 2023 to 2024; Top 10 Metro Areas by Percent Growth: 2023 to 2024; Top 10 Micro Areas by Numeric Growth: 2023 to 2024; and Top 10 Micro Areas by Percent Growth: 2023 to 2024. The most recent net international migration estimates reflect methodological improvements, which included the incorporation of additional administrative data. Details are available in the Random Samplings blog, “Census Bureau Improves Methodology to Better Capture Increase in Net International Migration.” In May, the Census Bureau is scheduled to release estimates of the July 1, 2024, population for cities and towns (incorporated places and minor civil divisions). The data will be embargoed. The full release schedule for the Population Estimates Program can be found on the Census Bureau’s website the entire time series of estimates is revised for all years back to the date of the last census old vintages) are superseded and archived on the FTP2 site such as this year’s immigration adjustment year-to-year comparisons in the estimates should only be done within the same vintage To sign up for updates please enter your email address Measuring America's People and Economy LA Metro enhances safety with law enforcement Home > Ride Metro > Go Metro to Los Angeles Stadiums Metro’s bus and rail lines will help get you past the traffic and parking hassles and straight to the action Fans heading to BMO Stadium or the LA Coliseum can connect to the Metro E Line and exit Expo Park/USC or take the Metro J Line and exit 37th St/USC To plan your trip on your phone or computer, popular and easy tools include Google Maps, Apple Maps, the Transit app, the Moovit app and metro.net TAP Pro Tip: Save time and skip the line! Download the TAP app or load your TAP card with round-trip fare before the game and avoid long lines at TAP vending machines after the game Go Metro to Dodger Stadium by connecting with the Stadium Express at two convenient locations – Union Station or the South Bay. For more information, including boarding locations and game day tips, visit metro.net/dodgers Bus Shuttle Service for LA Clippers Home Games Concerts & EventsGo Metro to Intuit Dome for by connecting to a free bus shuttle at Hawthorne/Lennox Station (C Line) or Downtown Inglewood Station (K Line) Note that boarding at Hawthorne/Lennox Station will be on Hawthorne Bl heading southbound (opposite side of SoFi shuttle boarding location) The shuttles will start running at 20-minute intervals two hours before each game begins and at 10-minute intervals for one hour after each game ends Bus shuttle service is only available for LA Clippers home games and all live shows The Intuit Dome bus shuttle is free, but fares apply for regular Metro bus and rail service and special event parking fees at Metro Park & Ride lots The following bus lines offer service to the Intuit Dome and operate all year long: Metro Bus Lines 117 (Century Bl) and 212 (La Brea Av/Prairie Av) Choose the nearest Park & Ride 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vehicle location technology for the Metro de la 80 light rail project in Medellín Metro de la 80, also known as Ecociudad Line E or the Pink Line, is being built by the Metro de la 80 consortium which comprises main suppliers CRRC (rolling stock) and Mota-Engil (civil works) with Ineo Urban Transportation Solutions (telematics) and Siemens Mobility (power supplies and signalling) The 3·5bn peso project is being financed 70:30 by the central government and city authority with construction now under way for opening in 2028 The medium-capacity light rail line will run for 13·3 km primarily along Avenida 80 the main north-south road corridor in the west of the city from Caribe heavy metro station in the north to Aguacatala metro station in the south GMV’s SAE-R system will be installed in 20 bidirectional LRVs to be supplied by CRRC driver interfaces and beacon readers will work with trackside beacons to enable accurate positioning for real-time fleet monitoring and management This will be integrated with other onboard and central systems such as the master clock centralised traffic control and the train control and management system Standard interfaces will facilitate integration with third-party applications GMV’s software will support the creation and editing of service plans It will be tailored to the specific needs of the line to support real-time decision-making in response to changing demand or emergency situations COLOMBIA: The first of 30 six-car fully automated trainsets for Bogotá metro Line 1 is on test at CRRC Changchun’s plant in China In the 2000s the capital of Colombia was famous for its TransMilenio bus rapid transit network authorities made a decision to develop metro and tram-train routes COLOMBIA: Metro de Medellín has awarded CAF a contract to supply 13 three-car trainsets with final assembly and testing to be undertaken at the operator’s own facilities The additional stock is needed to handle growing ridership on the two-line network which carries over 1 million passengers/day Site powered by Webvision Cloud Щоб переглянути сайт, увімкніть JavaScript у своєму браузері when the bridge between Sörnäinen and Kalasatama is repaired Open image viewerImage: Mikko Haapanen / YleYle News5.5 17:24Thousands of commuters in Helsinki who usually use the Metro east of Itäkeskus boarded replacement buses on Monday as bridge repair work got underway The Vuosaari bridge repairs are expected to continue until the end of September and the work means that the Vuosaari and Rastila Metro stations will be closed for the duration The bridge repair will affect the commutes of a large number of passengers regional manager at the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL) "Every day about 21,000 people use the Vuosaari station alone," he explained Open image viewerImage: Mikko Haapanen / YleDuring the roughly five months of repairs workers will fix cracks in the concrete bridge as well as in its waterproofing and drainage systems The effort involves dismantling the Metro's tracks on the 28-year-old bridge This marks the first time the structure will receive a large-scale renovation The work will also see renovations at Vuosaari station the lighting at Rastila station will be updated it is worth doing many renovations simultaneously for a longer period He noted that some of the work needs to be done during the warmer months of the year fewer people use the Metro during the summer Metro traffic is set to be interrupted again in 2026-2027 for a six-month period when the bridge between Sörnäinen and Kalasatama will be repaired. 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Our guidelines on commenting and moderation are explained here Time Out Dubai Sign up to our newsletter for the latest and greatest from your city and beyond Home » News » Another Dubai Metro station has changed its name A Dubai Metro station has just changed its name for the next ten years Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Monday May 5, that the UAE Exchange Metro Station has been given a new title the station will now be known as Life Pharmacy Metro Station the station is the last on on the red line route in the direction of Jebel Ali If you like reading this: 18 renamed Dubai Metro stations (and their true meanings explained) It is not clear at this time whether or not the UAE Exchange will continue to hold naming rights to another station on either the red or green line following the change the agreement was signed between Life Pharmacy Group and Hypermedia with Mada Media attending in its capacity as the authorised concessionaire appointed by RTA Chairman and Managing Director of Life Pharmacy Group said: “We are proud to partner with RTA through Mada Media to acquire the naming rights for a station that serves as a vital hub within Dubai’s seamless This station has served thousands of commuters for over a decade delivering significant value and connectivity.” He continued: “This partnership goes beyond naming rights—it reflects Life Pharmacy’s broader commitment to the city and its communities “Linking our name to a key metro station demonstrates how Life Pharmacy has become an integral part of Dubai’s daily rhythm and movement.” the RTA confirmed it would be updating and renaming all internal and external signage as well as online and in digital systems Life Pharmacy Station isn’t the only one to have changed its name this year In March, Al Khail Metro Station was also officially renamed as Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station It has been changed as part of a naming rights agreement between the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai and financial service provider Al Fardan Exchange The metro station can be found on the Red Line between Dubai Internet City and SOBHA REALTY stations All the sports events in Dubai in 2025 to sign up forMake 2025 the year of your PBs 50 brilliant outdoor activities to try at least once in DubaiLet’s take this outside The incredible Dubai hotels offering more than just a roomDid someone say freebies The next public holiday is fast approaching discover the very finest European restaurants in Dubai Subscribe to Time Out Dubai’s newsletter to get expert Monday - Friday 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm GMT + 1 All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions Directional signage across Metro stations will be updated till end of August Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Monday renamed the UAE Exchange Metro Station as Life Pharmacy Metro Station This comes after the RTA granted Life Pharmacy the naming rights under a 10-year agreement The UAE Exchange Metro Station is situated in Jebel Ali, along the Red Line of the Dubai Metro Originally opened as Jebel Ali Metro Station in March 2011 following a naming rights agreement with UAE Exchange This station is unique within the Dubai Metro network as it is the only ground-level station All other stations are either elevated or underground It serves as a vital transit point for employees and residents of the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) facilitating access to various industrial and commercial hubs in the area the RTA introduced a new operational configuration eliminating the need for passengers to interchange at Jebel Ali Station trains now operate directly between Centrepoint and UAE Exchange as well as between Centrepoint and Expo 2020 stations enhancing the commuting experience for passengers RTA said it will begin updating and renaming all relevant external and internal directional signage across Metro stations till the end of August “The new name will also be reflected across RTA’s smart digital systems and onboard audio announcements prior to and upon arrival at the station,” it added This is third time in two months that the RTA has announced the renaming of a Dubai Metro station Al Khail Metro Station was renamed as Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station and GGICO Metro Station’s name was changed to Al Metro Garhoud Station on April 11 The agreement regarding the renaming was signed between Life Pharmacy Group and Hypermedia with Mada Media attending in its capacity as the authorised concessionaire appointed by RTA under a concession agreement between Mada Media and RTA described the agreement for renaming the station as a valuable addition to the Dubai Metro Naming Rights initiative which has achieved sustained success since its launch in 2009 as the first project of its kind globally He stated: "RTA is committed to forging successful partnerships with the private sector given its vital role in driving national economic growth and contributing to GDP This successful public-private partnership model facilitates the transfer of knowledge and expertise creates job opportunities across multiple sectors and supports the government’s broader development agenda." stated: "This initiative reflects our goal of transforming advertising spaces into impactful platforms enabling naming rights sponsors to enhance their visibility and commercial footprint." He added: "The agreement presents a unique investment opportunity for Life Pharmacy capitalising on the strategic location of Dubai Metro stations to strengthen brand awareness and deepen engagement with commuters." Chairman and Managing Director of Life Pharmacy Group commented: "We are proud to partner with RTA through Mada Media to acquire the naming rights for a station that serves as a vital hub within Dubai’s seamless delivering significant value and connectivity." He continued: "This partnership goes beyond naming rights—it reflects Life Pharmacy’s broader commitment to the city and its communities Linking our name to a key metro station demonstrates how Life Pharmacy has become an integral part of Dubai’s daily rhythm and movement.” Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox New bus route brings relief to Dubai-Sharjah commuters Alert: Dubai Metro emergency response test this weekend Celebrate Easter: Dubai offers free buses this weekend Dubai Metro update: RTA renames another station The fast-casual Italian restaurant has abandoned its plans to open this summer at 4219 Fairfax Drive owner Burak Temel told ARLnow that he intends to open a kiosk in the food court at Ballston Quarter with all with vendors from all over the world,” he said “That’s the concept that they go for.” The new spot will be located next to Ice Cream Jubilee “We’re going to have an enhanced overall experience — more families and more room to sit and wander around,” Temel said “That’s kind of why the decision was made.” The restaurant plans to sign a lease today (Monday) or tomorrow Scolapasta offers build-your-own pasta bowls with customizable pasta shapes which manages the strip mall at 4219 Fairfax Drive is now searching for a new business to lease the space Senior Property Manager Joel Dinkins told ARLnow The strip mall’s current tenants include the new Performance 360 gym Subway and First Down Sports Bar & Grill By FOX5 StaffPublished: May. 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM PDT|Updated: 8 hours agoEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLAS VEGAS, Nev. 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Pass it along to the KTAR News team here “I really felt a personal existential need to write my story I had to make sense of where I came from myself,” he says in his memento-filled Times Square office “I started doing it as an exercise for me and I ultimately did it for theater kids of all ages everywhere.” Seller's “Theater Kid” — which he wrote even before finding a publishing house — traces the rise of an unlikely theater force who was raised in a poor neighborhood far from Broadway along the way giving readers a portrait of the Great White Way in the gritty 1970s and '80s Sometimes I am a mean person and a stubborn person and a joyous person says he wasn't interested in writing a recipe book on how to make a producer adopted Jewish kid from Cardboard Village in Oak Park gets to Broadway and produces ‘Rent’ at age 31.” It is the story of an outsider who is captivated by theater as a child who acts in Purim plays becomes a booking agent in New York and then a producer “My life has been a process of finally creating groups that I feel part of and accepting where I do fit in,” he says “I also wrote this book for anyone who’s ever felt out.” says he isn't surprised that Seller delivered such a strong memoir because he believes the producer has an instinctive artistic sensibility “There aren’t that many producers you could say have literally changed the face of theater And I think that’s what Jeffrey Seller has done," says Karp “It is the work of somebody who is much more than a producer who is writer in his own right and who has a really interesting and emotional and dramatic story to tell.” The book reaches a crescendo with a behind-the-scenes look at his friendship and collaboration with playwright and composer Jonathan Larson and the making of his “Rent.” Seller writes about a torturous creative process in which Larson would take one step forward with the script over years only to take two backward He also writes movingly about carrying on after Larson who died from an aortic dissection the day before “Rent's” first off-Broadway preview There is no ‘In the Heights’ without ‘Rent,’” Seller says “I don’t think there’s a ‘Next to Normal’ without ‘Rent.’ I don’t think there’s a ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ without ‘Rent.’” So enamored was Seller with “Rent” that he initially ended his memoir there in the mid-'90s It took some coaxing from Karp to get him to include stories about “Avenue Q,” “In the Heights” and “Hamilton.” It’s the biggest hit of my career,” Seller says “It’s one of the biggest hits in Broadway history In a sort of theater flex, the memoir's audiobook has appearances by Annaleigh Ashford, Danny Burstein, Darren Criss, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lindsay Mendez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Rannells There’s original music composed by Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner Tom Kitt The portrait of Broadway Seller offers when he first arrives is one far different from today where the theaters are bursting with new plays and musicals and the season's box office easily blows past the $1 billion mark In 1995, the year before “Rent” debuted off-Broadway, there was only one Tony Award-eligible candidate for best original musical score and the same for best book — “Sunset Boulevard.” This season, there were 14 new eligible musicals. “I think that’s just such a great moment in Broadway history to say ‘This is before ’Rent,' and then look what happens after Not because ‘Rent’ brought in an era of rock musicals but it opened the doors to more experimentation and more unexpected ideas He is drawn to contemporary stories with modern issues and all four of his Tony wins for best musical are set in New York shows that were about people we might know about things that embarrass us — that’s what touched me the most deeply,” he says “I was looking to have the hair on my arms rise About a year before his bar mitzvah in 1977 Jeffrey Seller was in Hebrew class at Temple Israel synagogue when the teacher in the midst of talking about the history of the Warsaw Ghetto asked whether anyone knew a place in America that had similarly poor conditions so the teacher gave the example of a nearby Oak Park neighborhood behind an A&P grocery story on 9 Mile not made of bricks and had no basements and garages “There’s a colloquial name for it,” he said “Theater Kids,” he was afraid that someone would find out he lived there trying to resist the formation of tears behind my eyes hoping I would not be discovered,” he writes Seller says that this was one of the most difficult vignettes to put down on paper for the book who would be sad to know about Seller’s reaction The idea that any of the students at Temple Israel could possibly have lived in that neighborhood was so far beyond his comprehension.” Seller is scheduled to kick off his book tour May 6 at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield as part of the Detroit Jewish Film Festival He will be in conversation that evening with another Detroit native Tony nominee Douglas Sills of HBO's "The Gilded Age." Seller says it is fitting for him to return to the suburbs of Detroit for the event because that is "the place in which the whole book starts." “Theater Kid” (subtitled "A Broadway Memoir") is the coming-of-age and career success story of Sellers who grew up to become an icon of contemporary musical theater as a producer of the Tony Award-winning shows “Rent,” “Avenue Q,” “In the Heights” and “Hamilton.” The productions that Sellers has overseen have accumulated 22 Tony wins earned a gross of $4.6 billion from the Broadway productions and subsequent tours and drawn more 43 million audience members Seller is recognized as the only producer with two Pulitzer Prize-winning musicals to his credit “Rent” and “Hamilton,” both of which were groundbreaking cultural achievements With "Rent," he also helped create a discounted ticket lottery to make his musicals more affordable for a wider audience Simon & Schuster," "Theater Kid" reveals Seller's early years as “a kid coming to terms with his adoption and determined to escape his dysfunctional household in a poor neighborhood just outside Detroit.”  What sets the memoir apart from other works about a difficult childhood that fuels a determination for better future is Seller’s approach He writes "Theater Kid" with the vividness of a graphic novel sometimes explicit about his sexual awakening fearless about revealing his family's chaos and conflicts and yet filled with love for even his volatile father “Theater Kid” reads like the autobiography of someone who has lived with hard truths and made peace with them through his artistry “I don’t know that the world needed another memoir about being poor We’ve had a lot of those,” says Seller during a phone interview “What I thought the world needed at this moment was the only way that I thought to justify it is to go all the way into the core of my insecurities and deepest feelings and expose me as nakedly as I could Because I thought that would illuminate the story in a way that makes it an alumnus of Oak Park High School and the University of Michigan which is fitting given how many of the anecdotes seem like scenes from one of his Broadway hits Act One is mostly about his family and his school years Act Two covers his move to New York City and his experiences with “Rent.” Act Three includes the journey of “Hamilton” and Seller’s search for his biological parents a quest that “wouldn’t stop chasing me as I passed forty years old and became a parent of two beautiful adopted children.” Seller was captivated by theater and absorbed everything he could about it from the Tony Awards on TV to touring productions at the Fisher Theatre and cast albums of Broadway hits He was a sponge for learning the process of creating and staging shows whether he was acting with Royal Oak’s Stagecrafters youth troupe singing in the children’s chorus of “Carmen” with Michigan Opera Theatre or working as the drama director at Camp Tamarack in northern Oakland County during summer college breaks An early chapter recalls his pivotal moment of winning a role in fourth grade as a sailor in the annual Purim play at Temple Israel (then located in Detroit which was a mashup of the story of Queen Esther and the musical “South Pacific." Recalling the magical process of rehearsing and performing he writes: “Being in a play for the first time makes me happy Being in a play changes my life; I am filled with purpose for the first time.” Seller was devoted to learning more about the basics of the craft that would make him famous He recalls appearing in eighth grade in a Stagecrafters production of a children’s play called “Popcorn Pete” and noticing that “one the audiences were very small.” Seller asked who chose “Popcorn Pete” and found out that there was a play-reading committee 'I want to be on the play-reading committee.' That was my first leap into producing," he notes Seller is generous about thanking his various teachers and mentors for their support (He titles one chapter “Miss Shively” after a Frost Middle School teacher.) But while his world was opening up on the stage left with brain damage after a devastating motorcycle accident occasionally served court papers and summonses and later took up a side gig performing as a clown His mother worked steadily at a drugstore to support them When his father lost his temper at their Cardboard Village house with no basement for tornado protection "he is like another tornado from which we cannot hide." Seller looks back on his dad's bad choices with compassion "My father was a man not in control of himself The consequences of which resulted in two bankruptcies and a tremendous amount of pain and suffering" this was also the man who said the same four words to me over and over any time I asked if I could go to an audition or rehearsal or a new place 'Get in the car.' He drove me to every one of those auditions and every one of those rehearsals.” Asked how long it took to write the memoir Seller says it was somewhere between five and 30 years He elaborates by explaining that he struggled with putting his memories on the page It took about five years to complete the book but two of the childhood tales it includes are from a writing class he attended at New York City's New School in the 1990s He says he followed one guide while writing the book and that was being truthful "I was always guided first by the truth and I thought we’ll deal with everybody else’s feelings later.” Such transparency “was essential to the existence of the book,” according to Seller because he wrote it "in so many ways for younger people particularly for young gay men who don’t know anything about what they’re about to encounter.” it will affirm their feelings and show them that they’re going to figure it out He says he deeply wanted to share "Theater Kid" with his mother who passed away about a year ago from pancreatic cancer really looked forward to sharing it with my mom it would stir up a lot of painful memories for her and that it would stir up her own sense of shame and guilt but it would also activate her pride and her love,” he says I didn’t talk about it because I didn’t know if it would ever be published anyway I wrote it for me without regard to its ultimate destiny.” Seller dedicates the book to the memory of his mother and father who calls southeast Michigan an essential part of American arts is spending a lot of time in the Motor City with “my new partner in life and love,” Yuval Sharon the acclaimed artistic director of Detroit Opera “How lucky am I that my own hometown of Detroit helped me come together with the new love of my life,” he says a Detroit Opera board of directors vice chair and former publisher of Crain's Detroit Business to teach a course in politics and theater at the University of Michigan once a week during the fall semester Speaking of politics, Seller is still immersed in the intersection between it and "Hamilton." Recounted in "Theater Kid" is the behind-the-scenes story of the time Vice President-elect Mike Pence attended the show in 2016 It was Seller who wrote the first draft of a short speech that actor Brandon Victor Dixon ended up reading from the stage to Pence at the end of the performance It addressed concerns regarding the Trump administration's commitment to upholding "our inalienable rights" and shared the hope that "this show has inspired you to uphold our American values and to work on behalf of all of us." In March, plans for "Hamilton" to be performed at the Kennedy Center as part of the 250th anniversary commemoration of the Declaration of Independence were canceled as a result of President Donald Trump removing Democratic members from the center’s formerly bipartisan board and making himself its chairman Says Seller: "We were not going to let that now deeply politicized right-wing organization use the profits from 'Hamilton' to further its agenda Implementing it required care and thought.” Given the imprint that "Hamilton" and "Rent" have made on the evolution of theater it's fair to ask: Does Seller have some sort of zeitgeist meter that can sense when musicals are going to be transformative ”I am just following my heart and hoping that others are affected by my shows in the same way I am,” he insists “I don’t know what the zeitgeist will be tomorrow I just try to make the show that will please me the most and then am lucky when it pleases thousands or in the case of 'Hamilton' or 'Rent,' millions of others as well.” Seller says his faith in the future of art is steadfast “I always have faith in the next generation to innovate and to bring forth ingenuity and creativity and new ways of looking at the confusing world in which we live.” Being a producer seeps into everything that Seller does from planning an impromptu brunch to making decisions for the audio version of “Theater Kid.” Although the custom for authors is to read their memoirs in their entiretly he says he didn't want to just hear his own voice "Hamilton" star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry “The audiobook is kind of like a stage reading Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds at jhinds@freepress.com 4Warn Weather – MONDAY: Mostly cloudy skies, a chance of showers and a few thunderstorms, primarily in the afternoon and evening. High: 67. MONDAY NIGHT: Cloudy skies, a chance of showers and a few thunderstorms. Low: 52. TUESDAY: Cloudy skies, a chance of rain showers. High: 64. TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers early, decreasing clouds overnight. Low: 51. WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy skies, drying out. High: 72. After a dry start to the day on Sunday, most of the region saw rain showers widespread through the afternoon and into the evening hours, with around and inch of rainfall, and we will add more rain onto that as we look ahead into the start of the week on Monday. The chances for rain showers will stick around the forecast looking ahead into the start of next week, and we will even bring the chances of a few thunderstorms into the forecast looking ahead into the start of the week on Monday. We will keep the cloud cover into the forecast for most of the day, before the rain and thunderstorm chances overspread the region once again. Expect chances for rain showers to continue into Tuesday as well. This is all thanks to an Omega block in the upper levels of the atmosphere. This will keep an upper-level area of low pressure controlling our forecast over the next few days. Temperatures will warm up a few degrees into the middle 60s for both Monday and Tuesday. With more rainfall in the forecast through Tuesday, most places could see another 0.75″ to 1.00″ of rain by the time we get to the late evening hours on Tuesday night, and this round of rain ends. It looks like the blocking pattern will ease up a little bit, looking ahead into the middle and end of next week. This will bring an end to the rain showers by the time we get to Wednesday, and will increase the sunshine. High temperatures warming up into the lower 70s looking ahead into the middle of next week. Expect some Sunshine to continue for Thursday and into the end of next week on Friday. Temperatures are cooling down a few degrees into the 60s by Thursday, before warming back up into the lower 70s by the end of next week on Friday. We will keep the drier weather into the forecast for the start of next weekend on Saturday. Expect mostly sunny skies, high temperatures getting even warmer, heading into the middle 70s by Saturday afternoon. The dry weather also continues into the end of the weekend on Sunday, high temperatures remaining into the middle 70s as well. Copyright 2025 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Bryan became a permanent member of the 4Warn Weather Team in March 2023 after coming to Local 4 in May 2022 as a freelance meteorologist. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Careers at WDIV Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Read Part One We concluded Part Four on Friday with a paragraph from a sample ‘metro district’ resolution shared with the Pagosa Springs Town Council joint meeting of Town Council and Town Planning Commission attorney Bob Cole and Development Director James Dickhoff referred to ‘metro districts’ as a ‘tool’ that could be used by the Town government to encourage development — and specifically the development of new subdivisions within the town limits Most of the meeting consisted of attorney Cole explaining options for a possible metro district policy Planning Commission member Mark Weiler referred to some language in an example resolution: the Town wishes to adopt a policy for the consideration and approval of metropolitan district service plans when the development project for which metropolitan district formation is sought is consistent with the Town’s strategic priorities will result in a demonstrated extraordinary public benefit and formation of the metropolitan district to provide public services and facilities is needed for the development project to provide the extraordinary public benefit… What “extraordinary public benefits” could be created by yet another vacant or mostly-vacant suburban subdivision in Pagosa Springs We’ll address that question in a moment a couple of details that might be important to this political controversy When Bob Cole applied for the job of Town Attorney in February 2023, his law firm submitted answers to a number of questions posed by then-Town Manager Andrea Phillips Please disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in the performance of Town Attorney duties by you or any member of your law firm Bob Cole has been retained by Straub Services LLC to assist in seeking approval for and organizing a metropolitan district to assist with infrastructure development and provision of public services associated with the development of the Reservoir Ranch property If we are engaged by the Town of Pagosa Springs the proximity of this project to the Town creates the potential for a conflict of interest Through discussions with Straub Services and the Town if it is determined that a conflict of interest exists and is of a nature that cannot be waived our firm will be unable to represent either entity on this matter only We have no other known potential conflicts of interests Reservoir Ranch is a relatively large development project that could potentially triple the population of the Town of Pagosa Springs and attorney Cole has been advising the developer on how to organize a metro district to finance the development’s infrastructure Metro districts are not currently allowed within the town limits The law firm of Collins Cole Winn & Ulmer might like to see a change in that policy to allow metro districts within the Town boundaries… if part of the firm’s income derives from advising developers on the creation of metro districts Does this suggest any kind of conflict of interest… to have Mr Cole advising the Town government on the development of a metro district policy The Town’s Development Department has already obtained a $2 million grant on behalf of the Dragoo family’s proposed 100-acre subdivision development along Highway 160 across from the City Market shopping center This grant was applied for and awarded before the Dragoo’s had even purchased the parcel and before the Town had approved any part of the development — a development which is still not approved Nor does the Assessor’s website show that the Dragoo family has purchased the land The Dragoos have indicated that they plan to finance the development using a metro district scheme metro districts are currently not allowed within the town limits The Town’s Development Department is working with Collins Cole Flynn Winn & Ulmer to create a friendly metro district policy and the staff of the Development Department to accommodate the wishes of a private developer It could appear that the Town of Pagosa Springs is bending over backwards to get this development — currently named ‘Pagosa West’ — off the ground Would Pagosa Springs as a whole benefit from a metro-district-financed subdivision along Highway 160 what in the way of “extraordinary public benefits” would accrue from the Pagosa West subdivision — and potentially from future ‘metro-district-funded’ projects like Reservoir Ranch and Mountain Crossing will pay for those “extraordinary public benefits” Or mill-levy-burdened future property owners the Council finally began to address the central question What public benefits could be derived from allowing developers to use this ‘tool’ — metro district tax-exempt financing — within the town boundaries Only one suggestion of public benefits arose from among from the 10 joint meeting participants: affordable workforce housing The Town Council and Town Planning Commission members could clearly agree on that benefit If Pagosa West and Reservoir Ranch and other future subdivision developments can provide workforce housing that would not otherwise be provided then maybe it made sense to allow a developer to impose a heavy tax burden on the homes within these new subdivisions In what way could the future housing be affordable when the owners are paying twice the property tax mill levy compared to the homes in other already-built subdivisions or in new subdivisions that don’t use metro districts as a financing tool This question was not addressed at the April 29 joint meeting Nor did the joint meeting participants discuss the fact that the Town has already obtained a $2 million grant to help fund the only ‘affordable’ workforce housing currently proposed for the Pagosa West subdivision my research suggests that metro district tax-exempt financing schemes are being used all across Colorado even though the original Colorado law that created this type of special district never envisioned metro districts being used in this fashion If you’d like some additional reading about the problems and promises of metro-district-funded subdivisions, here’s an interesting PDF. And here is a horror story of a metro district scheme gone terribly wrong from the email I received from journalist David Migoya: Metro Districts are a ridiculously complex area so I’d be pleased to share any of the snake pits or traps I had to manage because Bill Hudson began sharing his opinions in the Pagosa Daily Post in 2004 and can't seem to break the habit opinions are like pickup trucks: everybody has one The Pagosa Daily Post is published by Bill Hudson Productions LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome. Send to pagosadailypost@gmail.com Indicate that you would like to share your letter with our readers ALL OTHER COMMUNICATIONS can be sent to pagosadailypost@gmail.com Content on the Daily Post is shared via a CREATIVE COMMONS license.  Learn more here. 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A Metro website offers up a look at proposals from eight different teams vying for the rights to redevelop an agency-owned property at the intersection of Wilshire and Crenshaw Boulevards The approximately 60,000-square-foot property, which has been used for construction staging as part of the Purple Line extension, has been pitched as one of several properties where Metro aims to reach its goal of building 10,000 homes on agency-owned land Metro expects to select a developer for the property by June 2025  Community Development Partners has envisioned the site with a collection of five-story buildings arranged around common pathways and open spaces Plans also call for 3,500 square feet of community space Abode Communities and Koning Eizenberg Architecture have proposed a project dubbed Walnut Crossing which will also include space for KYCC and TMC Community Capital Other project components would include 4,540 square feet of community space Non-profit developer West Hollywood Community Housing has teamed with TCA Architects and MJS Landscape Architecture on the most densely-populated of the eight concepts Plans also call for 2,00 square feet of community space A proposal from PATH Ventures and Warren Techentin Architecture calls for building up to 256 homes on the site Plans also call for 40 of those homes to serve as permanent supportive housing complemented by 3,350 square feet of community space A proposal from Mercy Housing California and CTY Housing, with design work by AO calls for the construction of 125 homes on the property plans call for 5,754 square feet of community space A proposal from EAH Housing and VTBS Architects would bring 112 homes to the property Other project components would include 4,200 square feet of community space Bridge Housing and architecture firm Steinberg Hart, which have also teamed up on a proposal for another Metro opportunity site in Santa Monica have pitched a concept with 259 homes for the Wilshire/Crenshaw site Proposed ancillary features would include 5,000 square feet of community space The eighth and final proposal comes from The Urban Coalition and Better Angels Affordable Housing Fund I, LLP, with design works by Perkins&Will.  including 170 units at 80 percent AMI and 42 units at 110 percent of AMI 40 units would be reserved for transition age youth Other project elements include 2,000 square feet of community space more than 27,000 square feet of open space A representative of the project team says via e-mail that competing proposals in light of a recent revelation that the city cannot support new low-income housing tax credit projects int he near term future due to its budget crisis The Better Angels / Urban Coalition project is instead utilizing private financing Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram / Bluesky Looking for affordable housing? 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While that rate is substantially lower than it has been, it comes at a time when property values have increased at a record rate The bottom line will be higher tax bills for many This year’s speech comes amid a tumultuous time for the city: Metro has recently joined two lawsuits against the Trump administration over canceled federal grants that impacted Metro employees and local programs “We’ve lost a reliable partner in the federal government and that’s impacting the community’s work on many levels,” O’Connell said He added that nearly 400 Nashville-area non-profits are at risk of losing about $1.5 billion Vanderbilt University Medical Center is also cutting $250 million from its budget because of federal funding uncertainty “Metro has been ghosted on awarded funds of more than $14 million,” O’Connell said “But we’re not standing idly by as the federal government tries to cut funding that’s legally ours We’ve told them we’ll see you in court.” anti-tax protestors gathered in front of venue The demonstration was organized by three local conservative organizations — Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee GOP-Nashville and the Nashville Tea Party — in opposition of rising property tax bills “We’ve been choked to death with taxes,” one protestor “[Nashville General] Hospital gets millions and millions of dollars and especially homeowners or property owners.” “These are the same people celebrating the chaos of federal cuts The mayor laid out his case that city services — funded by new property taxes — are essential: “What they won’t tell you is what they’re proposing means we wouldn’t fund our school services and safety,” O’Connell said “We wouldn’t open a new police precinct in southeast Nashville wouldn’t have the new police flex unit shrink the amount of time you have to wait when there’s an emergency More: State of Metro full speech (PDF) The State of Metro is mandated in the Metro Charter and the speech is coordinated with the mayor’s annual budget proposal the Metro Council will be tasked with reviewing This speech is O’Connell’s second State of Metro since his election in 2023. His signature win as mayor, so far, was the strong passage of the transit improvement plan designed to update Nashville’s public transit This is a developing story last updated at 6:10 p.m Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: , , Sign up to get the NashVillager each weekday morning Oregon and moved east after graduating from Whitman College Cindy comes to Nashville from central Virginia where she covered the courts at Rappahannock News She was WPLN’s digital news intern in 2021 before joining the station full-time as a newscast and digital producer last year She started covering the Metro government in the fall of 2023 May 2 (CNA) A man was arrested on Friday afternoon after he allegedly bit a passenger's arm on a Taipei Metro train following a heated altercation when a 30-year-old individual identified by his last name Lu (呂) got into a verbal and physical fight with another passenger after allegedly being pushed on the cramped train tried to break up the fight but was allegedly bitten by Lu for his troubles police said after a preliminary investigation Police said that the assailant boarded the train at Taipei Main Station and was arrested at Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station after the incident was reported Although Wang chose not to press charges against Lu the case was referred to prosecutors with the suspect under investigation for an alleged violation of the Social Order Maintenance Act Phoenix ranked as one of the nation's top metros for new home construction highlighting its ongoing expansion and rapid growth in recent years to determine which have the newest and oldest housing stock The report showed Phoenix landed among the 30 metros with the youngest home constructions which is more than a decade younger than the national average of 44 years old Here's why Phoenix's house construction industry is expanding ahead of the rest of the nation as well as a roundup of the metro areas with the youngest and oldest home constructions Is Phoenix building more homes than the rest of the nation?Phoenix ranked No 22 in the list of metro areas with the newest home constructions The median home in Phoenix was built in 1995 while the national average was built in 1981 Analysts said this highlights Phoenix's housing market expansion which comes as a result of its rapid population growth in recent years Phoenix completed nearly 4,500 new single-family rentals in 2024 and more than 12,700 over the past five years—making up for a 309% increase from 2019 levels This places Phoenix as a city that continues to attract homebuyers especially those who prioritize features likely to be found in newer construction More: Homebuilding in Phoenix is about to get more expensive. Here's why The study found the nation's youngest housing stock concentrated in the South and Southwest with many of the homes in this region built around the late 1900s and early 2000s Study analysts suggest this could be due to many southern states experiencing numerous natural disasters which have prompted many instances of rebuilding Here are the top 10 metros for new home constructions The study showed that the metro areas with the oldest homes in the nation are concentrated in the Northeast potentially due to a slower population growth and a higher cost of living Here's a list of the 10 metro areas with the oldest homes More: An Arizona city was named among cheapest places to retire in the US. Can you guess where? According to the study, buying an older house may require more maintenance and renovations. U.S. Census data shows that owner-occupied homes built before 1980 were twice as likely to report more issues with roof wall or window leaks than homes built in 1980 or after buying an older construction can be more affordable most of the time and leave more money for upgrades Here are some points for homebuyers to consider when deciding whether to buy a newer or older home according to analysts from This Old House: Newer homes are likely to require less maintenance: Newer homes mean fewer repairs and lower maintenance costs.Newer homes are typically more energy efficient: Built to modern energy codes new homes help homeowners save on utilities and reduce their environmental impact.Newer homes tend to have higher initial costs: New homes may come at a premium price which could be a factor for some buyers.Newer homes may not appeal to those looking for historic charm: Newer properties often lack the architectural character found in older homes which can be a consideration for buyers who value tradition.Leslie Foti a real estate salesperson with Coldwell Banker also highlighted the trade-offs between craftsmanship and modern advancements “Older homes often showcase superior craftsmanship," Foti said in a news release modern homes benefit from advancements in building technology ‘better’ depends on what you value — the charm and durability of an older home or the convenience and efficiency of a new one.” This Old House analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau 2023 American Community Survey to find the regions Median construction years were not available for cities where homes are 85 years or older Only the 150 most populous metropolitan statistical areas were considered for the analysis For insight into home quality, including issues with leakage, the company analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau 2023 American Housing Survey The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development maintains a list of resources for Arizona homeowners or those looking to buy. You can find the full list at hud.gov/states/arizona Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More Transport > Dubai Metro station renamed Dubai’s UAE Exchange Metro Station to be renamed as Life Pharmacy Metro Station A key Dubai Metro station will be renamed as part of a 10-year agreement with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) The RTA has granted Life Pharmacy the naming rights to the UAE Exchange Metro Station which will henceforth be known as Life Pharmacy Metro Station The agreement was signed between Life Pharmacy Group and Hypermedia expressed his excitement over the agreement describing it as a valuable addition to the Dubai Metro Naming Rights initiative He said: “RTA is committed to forging successful partnerships with the private sector and supports the government’s broader development agenda.” said: “This initiative reflects our goal of transforming advertising spaces into impactful platforms enabling naming rights sponsors to enhance their visibility and commercial footprint He added: “The agreement presents a unique investment opportunity for Life Pharmacy to strengthen brand awareness and deepen engagement with commuters.” said: “We are proud to partner with RTA through Mada Media to acquire the naming rights for a station that serves as a vital hub within Dubai’s seamless “This station has served thousands of commuters for over a decade delivering significant value and connectivity “This partnership goes beyond naming rights—it reflects Life Pharmacy’s broader commitment to the city and its communities “Linking our name to a key metro station demonstrates how Life Pharmacy has become an integral part of Dubai’s daily rhythm and movement.” From May running through the end of August 2025 RTA will begin updating and renaming all relevant external and internal directional signage across Metro stations The new name will also be reflected across RTA’s smart digital systems and onboard audio announcements prior to and upon arrival at the station Shower and storm chances increase this evening More widespread rain is here tonight and tomorrow The highest chance for thunder is from 10 PM to 4 AM This Evening: Clouds increase with a few showers and storms after 9 PM Tonight: Widespread rain returns with some thunder and lows near 50 Tuesday: Rain likely with high temps in the low 60s Wednesday: Partly sunny with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s Connect with 7 First Alert Meteorologists on Facebook and X: X: Dave Rexroth , Hally Vogel, Marisa Woloszyn Scattered showers this morning giving way to cloudy skies this afternoon More rain developing late tonight into early Tuesday Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast A wet start to your day courtesy of Low pressure to our south This further adds to our record-breaking rainfall yesterday of 1.29 inches breaking a record originally set in 1990 of 1.05 inches Our monthly total shows a surplus of rain at 1.16 inches We will continue to add to our surplus again this evening and overnight as more rain comes at us counterclockwise around the Low Expect another wet commute Tuesday morning with widespread rain during the day Our temperatures are consistent with the average for this time of the year Slightly warmer temperatures Wednesday as we dry out But even milder readings are expected this weekend with highs in the mid 70s.  By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Hyderabad: Heavy rains and strong winds on Monday evening disrupted metro rail services in Hyderabad particularly affecting the stretch between Khairatabad and Irrumanzil stations the disruption was caused by a foreign object falling onto the overhead power supply line metro services were briefly suspended to ensure safety officials have confirmed that operations have now resumed using a single line while teams work on restoring full service across the affected stretch Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) assured passengers that restoration efforts are being carried out on a priority basis Commuters have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly until normal service is fully restored Officials have also urged passengers to stay updated through official metro announcements and social media channels for the latest service updates Vancouver is a metropolitan city that’s geographically blessed with a temperate climate you can be sure to have the North shore mountains present as the picturesque backdrop to your adventures Vancouverites are known for being a laidback Neighbouring the borders of East Vancouver Burnaby is undergoing a modern transformation that’s driving a younger crowd into the city with highrise residential towers being built at a pace that exceeds even that of Vancouver’s Burnaby occupies a central area that makes it a convenient drive to get to Vancouver It’s close enough to feel like you’re living in Vancouver without facing any of the realities about its housing market The island city built on top of the Fraser River delta Richmond is not a city that will slide into the ocean when the Big One hits What may be a more relevant epicentre to consider about this peaceful city is its status as the latter-day predecessor to Vancouver’s historical Chinatown Not simply the fastest growing city in Metro Vancouver but also in the country Surrey is a city that ironically gets a bad rap often from Vancouver proper The true Surrey is a story of economic revitalization and a green future Langley’s past stretches back almost 200 hundred years ago which if you know anything about Canadian history Langley is a pastoral scene with endless berry fields fishing trips and pony shows to partake in It’s not the ticket for clubs but there are a ton of wineries North Vancouver is known for hiking and skiing trails in the forested North Shore Mountains whose Skyride cable car offers sweeping city views High suspension bridges straddle popular Capilano Canyon and tranquil Lynn Canyon Lonsdale Quay Market is home to fashion shops and a mix of food vendors serving fish and chips The Tri-Cities are made up of five communities that include suburban cities such as Port Moody With the Evergreen extension of the Millennium Line underway it’ll be even more straightforward to visit these gorgeous city towns that offer diverse vistas Located in the heart of the Fraser Valley Abbotsford is the largest municipality that the region has to offer Abbotsford is the air and road gateway to experiences such as skydiving to hot springs and waterslides The self-proclaimed “city in the country” is known for sports sits on the southern end of Vancouver Island Neighbouring the borders of East Vancouver The island city built on top of the Fraser River delta Not simply the fastest growing city in Metro Vancouver but also in the country North Vancouver is known for hiking and skiing trails in the forested North Shore Mountains The Tri-Cities are made up of five communities that include suburban cities such as Port Moody By May in Metro Vancouver is coming in hot with night markets this city’s got something popping off every weekend Here’s your no-FOMO guide to maxing out May it’s a must-visit for foodies and fun-seekers alike “Summer Wonderland,” promises whimsical decorations and new attractions to explore 🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Richmond Night Market and live entertainment at the Junction Public Market Enjoy waterfront views while sipping on craft 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Tickets & More Info: PoCo MayDay Juno-winning pop artist Lights brings her synthy alt-pop magic to one of Vancouver’s most iconic venues She’s known for her high-energy sets and emotional bangers Expect a dancey crowd and lots of dyed hair 🎟️ Tickets & More Info: Commodore British singer-songwriter James Bay is making a stop in Vancouver with a soulful set full of radio hits and deep cuts It’s been years since he last played the city Experience the classic tale of friendship and revenge in the workplace with Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ it’s a show filled with laughter and empowerment it’s a theatrical treat you won’t want to miss 🎟️ Tickets & More Info: masseytheatre.com Explore the evocative photography of the late British-Nigerian artist Rotimi Fani-Kayode at this landmark exhibition This Canadian premiere features celebrated photographs alongside archival prints and previously unseen works from his early career 📅 Dates: February 28 – May 25, 2025📍 Location: The Polygon 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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply we engage a diverse community and excite our readers to explore the best of their city within the metropolis Website by Graphem Solutions torrents of water pour out of metro stations and take several hours to evacuate dropping by six degrees in just a few minutes The Ile-de-France region remains under yellow alert addAsync('//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js'); To find out when these stations will reopen A Metro Transit police officer shot and injured a woman Friday afternoon in the bustling Dupont Circle neighborhood after an attempted jewelry store robbery The shooting happened off Metro property around 3:20 p.m in the 1300 block of Connecticut Avenue in Northwest according to the Metro Transit Police Department walked into Ideal Cut Jewelers and demanded merchandise from the jeweler a Metro police officer confronted the pair and the woman pointed a gun at the officer leaving her with injuries police said were not life-threatening and a weapon has been recovered from the scene WTOP’s Dan Ronan spoke with a person who works in the area “This jewelry store has been the frequent target for criminals so much so that the owner has taken all of the merchandise out of public display to make the store less attractive for thieves,” Ronan reported Below is a map of where the shooting occurred: WTOP’s Dan Ronan reported live from the scene Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area Thomas Robertson is an Associate Producer and Web Writer/Editor at WTOP After graduating in 2019 from James Madison University Thomas moved away from Virginia for the first time in his life to cover the local government beat for a small daily newspaper in Zanesville Taking mom out for a meal on Mother’s Day is a common gift While Mom's special day also marks one of the busiest of the year for restaurants dozens of restaurants are ready to honor moms on their special day with specially curated menus covering brunch Most offering brunch buffets or brunch options feature a variety of traditional breakfast items like omelets Here's a sample of metro Detroit restaurants with Mother's Day options Most restaurants require reservations and may have select seating times Be sure to check for special hours and offerings Most all prices do not include tax and gratuity Brunch buffet with traditional breakfast fare, a cold seafood station, a carving station, desserts and complimentary mimosa for mom. Seatings at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Cost is $44.95 per person; $21.95 children 12 and under. Complimentary valet included. For info: 313-962-9366 or atheneumsuites.com/special-events Brunch served 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with omelet and carving stations, house-made pastas and mimosa bar. $55 per adult; $35 per child; 3 and under are free. Full menu with special chef creations dinner service 4-9 p.m. Complimentary cannoli for every mother at each table. For info: auroraitaliana.com  A select menu includes choices of items like steak and eggs, duck confit Benedict, lemon soufflé pancakes and mushroom avocado toast, plus a variety of side dishes. Prices vary. For info: thedetroitclub.com Festa della Mamma four course menu is served noon-7:30 p.m. and has several course offerings. There's a choice of antipasti dishes, salads and entrée choices. They include swordfish, chicken cutlets and African lobster. There will also be dessert and a children's menu. $155, $50 for children. For info: 248-474-3033 or cafecortina.com Brunch buffet is served 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with various options including breakfast items, seafood and carving stations. There is a hot station with main dishes and a dessert station. Price $75; $19: children 10 and younger. For info: eddiemerlots.com Prix fixe two-course brunch menu served 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with warm apple-cinnamon scones for the table, followed by first- and second-course choices of Caesar salad, lobster bisque, smoked salmon, lobster quiche Florentine, steak and frittata, and crab and avocado toast. A children’s brunch menu is available. $60; $17: children. For info: eddiev.com Expansive brunch buffet served 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $48.95; $21.95 per child. For info: fishbonesusa.com with buffet-style brunch available until 10 a.m For info: five15.net Start in the I/O Lounge with complimentary mimosas and Bloody Marys followed by a buffet with fresh seafood towers classic eggs Benedict to lemon ricotta pancakes and pastries The rooftop will feature a shopping experience with local vendors offering flowers Brunch and cocktail 9 a.m.-3 p.m.;  9 a.m.-5 p.m. cocktails, shop on the rooftop.  $75; $30 for children; ages 5 and under are free. For info: godfreyhoteldetroit.com/happenings More: Calling mom on Mother's Day in 2025? You aren't alone in picking up the phone Birmingham Pub, Birmingham: Brunch is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a variety of breakfast items including eggs Benedict, omelet Boursin and croque madame. Dinner service with options such as Grey Goose shrimp and filet mignon is 3-8 p.m. For info: thebirminghampub.com Bronze Door, Grosse Pointe Farms: Brunch featuring dishes like corned beef hash and poached eggs, creme brulée French toast, chicken and waffles and wild berry crepes, plus dinner classics like filet mignon, bucatini carbonara and rack of lamb. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner, served 3-8 p.m., will include classics like rack of lamb and filet mignon. For info: bronzedoorgp.com On pedestrian-friendly Columbia Street, the brunch experience includes shared appetizers, choice of entrée and chance to create a personalized mini bouquet with your choice of three flowers from the bouquet station. $29 per person. For info: jojosshakebar.com Bottomless brunch is $49 per person. The brunch menu features chicken fried steak, buttermilk pancakes, sides, pastries amd biscuits and gravy. There are also sides and bottomless mimosas, prime rib or eggs Benedict, and drink specials. For info: 248-619-9060 or konagrill.com Brunch buffet of breakfast and lunch items For info: 586-468-1900 or macray.com More: Mother's Day is around the corner. Here are some gifts that will make mom smile This newish spot next to the London Chophouse offers a three-course menu with multiple choices including main entrée of pan-seared salmon, buccatini pasta, petite filet mignon and ahi tuna. $80 per person.  Oysters and caviar are available a la carte. For info: ostreadetroit.com Opening early serving its regular menu noon-8 p.m. with additional chef selections including quiche with bacon, leeks and aged white Cheddar, brown sugar and cinnamon Poptart and apple bread pudding. For info: 248-625-3033 or rudysprimesteakhouse.com Exclusive Mother's Day menu served 3-10 p.m. Menu features a variety of appetizers, salads, entreés including a selection of steaks and seafood. There’s a signature cocktail pairing and a sweet surprise to take home. A $50 deposit is required. For info: 313-403-1000 or sexysteakdetroit.com Brunch with pasta and chef carving stations, fresh fruit display, breakfast items, seafood pasta salad, chicken and sides. Dinner buffet add-ons for an extra charge include steak and shrimp, lobster tail mac and cheese and sushi chef menu. $49; children 10 and under half price. For info: 313-340-9550 or tablenumber2.com Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@freepress.com. Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press every so often we get the news that a Dubai Metro station has been renamed you’re definitely going to have a confused look on your face when the metro station gets announced or if you see the new signage and have yet another Dubai Metro name change to announce: The UAE Exchange Metro station will be renamed to Life Pharmacy Dubai Media Office announced the name change in a report on their official website on Monday a 10-year contract has been signed with Life Pharmacy CEO of RTA’s Rail Agency said it was a valuable addition to the Dubai Metro Naming Rights initiative “RTA is committed to forging successful partnerships with the private sector and supports the government’s broader development agenda.” CEO of Mada Media stated “The agreement presents a unique investment opportunity for Life Pharmacy to strengthen brand awareness and deepen engagement with commuters.” Chairman and Managing Director of Life Pharmacy Group stated that the station serves as a vital hub within Dubai’s multi-modal transport network “This station has served thousands of commuters for over a decade delivering significant value and connectivity.” “Linking our name to a key metro station demonstrates how Life Pharmacy has become an integral part of Dubai’s daily rhythm and movement.” the changes will start to take place from May until the end of August 2025 The changes will be made by RTA who will update and rename all relevant external and internal directional signage across Metro stations The new name will be reflected across the transport authority’s smart digital systems PS. Another Dubai Metro that was recently renamed was Al Khail Dubai Metro which is now called Al Fardan Exchange Nature cannot decide if it desires for Michiganders to sweat or shiver. The cool, wet, and breezy weather will continue Sunday night due to a slow-moving low-pressure system. Under cloudy skies, rain showers will be possible into the overnight hours. Temperatures will be nearly steady with lows in the mid-40s to near 50 degrees. Northeasterly winds will be 7 to 14 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Monday, which is Cinco de Mayo, will be mostly cloudy with the chance of a few rain showers. The better chance of rain will be in the afternoon and evening. A thunderstorm or two will also be possible. Afternoon temperatures will warm into the mid-60s. Winds will mostly be out of the east at 5 to 10 mph. The shower chance will last through Monday night. Lows will be in the upper-40s to lower-50 degrees. Tuesday will also be rainy. Temperatures will peak in the mid-60s. It will be partly cloudy on Tuesday night. Lows will be around 50 degrees. Expect a mixture of sunshine and clouds on Wednesday. While the majority of Southeast Michigan will remain dry, a stray shower will be possible. Highs will return to the lower-70s. Lows will be in the upper-40s, under partly to mostly cloudy skies. Skies will be partly cloudy to mostly sunny to end the week. Highs will be in the lower-60s on Thursday, upper-60s to 70 degrees on Friday, and lower- to mid-70s on Saturday. Next Sunday, which is Mother’s Day, will bring plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the mid-70s. Conditions will be ideal for celebrating. Ron is a Detroiter and MSU grad who has a tremendous passion for meteorology. He joined the 4Warn Weather Team in March 2023. This weekend bars and restaurants are geared up for unique celebrations of culture and sports and to cheer on the horses who will “Run for the Roses” in the 151st running of what’s known as "the fastest two minutes in sports." It’s also a time to sip on the Mint Julep – the official drink of the event It's a celebration in remembrance of Mexico’s May 5 there will be plenty of celebrations at bars and eateries Many celebrations will kick-off ahead of the Monday One highlight is the 60th annual Cinco de Mayo Parade headed by the Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit that starts at noon on Sunday begins at Patton Park and concludes at Clark Park The celebration also calls for plenty of Mexican fare offered by food truck vendors Here’s sampling of Kentucky Derby and Cinco De Mayo events and specials around metro Detroit More: Weekend weather in Michigan should be cool and cloudy — great for a Kentucky Derby party More: Comic books, Star Wars, opera and jazz: Weekend options in metro Detroit Hamlin Pub: All nine metro Detroit locations of Hamlin Pub celebrate the Kentucky Derby with special menus and cocktails. There will be best-dressed contests and plenty of TV screens for watching the race. For locations: hamlinpubs.com The Detroit Club: From 3-9 p.m., the club’s Derby Day watch party takes place in their Library bar. The highlight is Mint juleps made with Woodford Reserve bourbon. There will be prizes for best hat and best dressed. $10 entry fee. 712 Cass Ave., Detroit; thedetroitclub.com you will find dozens of authentic Mexican restaurants taquerias and food trucks to celebrate Cinco De Mayo There’s Taqueria El Rey’s new home on Bagley in Detroit and La Jalisciense Supermercado Y Taqueria on Vernor Highway plus many more scattered through southwest Detroit many of which are family-owned and operated Blind Owl Restaurant: The Royal Oak location will have specials all day including the Solo Cinco margarita for $5 and $12 for its street taco trio. For information, blindowlrestaurant.com Buddy’s Pizza: Launching May 5 is Buddy’s Pizza Viva! Detroit-style menu. On the menu is chicken fiesta salad, chicken fiesta pizza, strawberry cream puff, La Roja Rita and Chica cherry limeade. For locations, buddyspizza.com Cinco de Mayo Block Party: This event takes place across three downtown venues at 24 Adams St. For one admission price you can enter The Annex, Brass Rail and Love & Tequila. Ticket prices vary. For information call 313-687-4350 or loveandtequiladetroit.com Condado Tacos: Now through May 5, the chain with four metro Detroit locations celebrates a fiesta of flavors. All day $27 house margarita pitchers and $5 Espolon blanco tequila shots are available. Through and through, its loyalty program guests can get a free half dip for dine-in. For locations, condadotacos.com Del Taco: The nationwide chain has specials now through May 5, including no delivery fee with a $20 purchase and a free burrito with $10 purchase. Other free offers with purchase include the Del Taco or grilled chicken taco and mini cinnamon churros. deltaco.com Ferndale Cinco de Mayo Festival: Now in its third year and presented by Mezcal Mexican Bar & Kitchen music entertainment and family friend kid’s zone JoJo’s ShakeBar: At District Detroit’s pedestrian-friendly Columbia Street, JoJo’s ShakeBar celebrates with 50% tequila cocktails, Patron Margarita trees and its’ signature Tequila Boozy Bars. For reservations: jojosshakebar.com Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@freepress.com. Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press.