From: Detroit Free Press on Fri, Jul 15 2011 12:57 PM

If you want to wear a little bit of Harry Potter swag to the theaters this weekend without spending money, here is a video on how to fashion HP glasses out of pipe cleaners. ALEXANDRA BAHOU/Detroit Free Press

From: Detroit Free Press on Fri, Jul 15 2011 12:57 PM

The U.S. Army Chorus performs "Amazing Grace" at the funeral for former first lady Betty Ford at Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids on July 14, 2011. Video from WZZM-TV.

From: Detroit Free Press on Fri, Jul 15 2011 12:57 PM

Neighbors honored to host Betty Ford funeral

From: Detroit Free Press on Fri, Jul 15 2011 12:57 PM

Dog runs out during Betty Ford procession

From: Detroit Free Press on Fri, Jul 15 2011 12:57 PM

The U.S. Army Chorus performs "The Lord’s Prayer" at the funeral for former first lady Betty Ford at Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids on July 14, 2011. Solo by Sgt. First Class Alvy R. Powell Jr. Video from WZZM-TV.

From: Detroit Free Press on Thu, Jul 14 2011 10:15 AM

Betty Ford eulogized as trailblazer who helped millions.

From: Detroit Free Press on Thu, Jul 14 2011 10:15 AM

Some 35,000 kids ages 8-15 turned out Wednesday for the 29th annual Metro Detroit Youth Day on Detroit’s Belle Isle. / MIKE BROOKBANK / Detroit Free Press 7/13/2011

From: Detroit Free Press on Wed, Jul 13 2011 7:41 AM

Dearborn residents are working hard to recover from Monday’s strong storm that took out dozens of trees and knocked out power to tens of thousands. / MIKE BROOKBANK / Detroit Free Press 7/12/2011

From: Detroit Free Press on Tue, Jul 12 2011 4:55 AM

Check out this viewer video from WZZM-TV in Grand Rapids - from Tom Thompson. 07/11/11

From: Detroit Free Press on Tue, Jul 12 2011 4:55 AM

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan sit down with the Free Press Editorial Board to discuss a new project to help cut red tape. / MIKE BROOKBANK / Detroit Free Press 7/11/2011

From: Detroit Free Press on Tue, Jul 12 2011 4:54 AM

7-Eleven is giving away free Slurpees today to celebrate its birthday. Fans of the frozen beverage waited in line at a Royal Oak 7-Eleven to get their free 7.11 ounce treat. ALEXANDRA BAHOU/Detroit Free Press

From: Detroit Free Press on Fri, Jul 08 2011 8:40 PM

Watch the countdown and final launch of the NASA space shuttle Atlantis as the 30-year program comes to an end. Four astronauts are enroute to an International Space Station rendezvous on Sunday. NASA

From: Detroit Free Press on Fri, Jul 08 2011 8:40 PM

Over two dozen teens drive classic cars at The Henry Ford — and learn the mysteries of shifting a manual transmission. Classic Car Club of American members bravely offered up their rare vehicles for the day’s outing.

From: Detroit Free Press on Tue, Jul 05 2011 2:04 PM

It looks more like a festival than a murder trial. Crowds have reached a frenzied level as the "Verdict Watch" in underway in the Casey Anthony murder trial.

From: Detroit Free Press on Wed, Jun 29 2011 2:20 AM

Technology columnist Mark W. Smith takes you through eight search engine tips, from how to travel better to how to find something even if you’re not quite sure what you're looking for. 06/28/2011

From: Detroit Free Press on Mon, Jun 27 2011 8:40 PM

Hundreds of metro Detroiters are patiently passing the time on Belle Isle ahead of tonight’s 53rd annual Target Fireworks. Some folks are waiting upwards of 18 hours. / MIKE BROOKBANK / Detroit Free Press 6/27/2011

From: Detroit Free Press on Sat, Jun 25 2011 3:34 PM

More than a dozen tugboats of all shapes and sizes are expected to hit the Detroit River Saturday for the International Tug Boat Race. / MIKE BROOKBANK / Detroit Free Press 6/23/2011

From: Detroit Free Press on Mon, Jun 20 2011 11:53 PM

Gov. Rick Snyder and Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager Roy Roberts unveil dramatic education reform plan to restructure failing Michigan schools. MANDI WRIGHT/Detroit Free Press

From: Detroit Free Press on Sat, Jun 11 2011 1:15 AM

Andrew C. Baird Detention Center Deputy Herb Bostic, 50, of Detroit heads home after a warm night inside the jail, where the power outage affected the air circulation system. TAMMY STABLES BATTAGLIA/Detroit Free Press

From: Detroit Free Press on Wed, Jun 08 2011 10:05 PM

Metro Detroit has its most realistic chance in a generation of creating a mass transit rail and bus system that could transform how the region commutes.