Comerica Park
Coverage of Comerica Park in the Nexus archive.
- You’ve probably broken this Detroit law without knowing it
Detroit City Code prohibits consuming food or beverages inside vehicles parked on restaurant property, with restaurants required to post warning signs and violators facing fines. The law, aimed at discouraging tailgating, is not a distracted-driving rule and enforcement is rare, though it remains active.
- Detroit Tigers game brings emotional reunion between organ donor family, recipient inside Comerica Park
The Detroit Tigers game featured an emotional reunion between the family of Colin Aronson, a deceased organ donor, and Andy Uyttenhove, who received Aronson’s pancreas through donation. The event highlighted organ donation awareness, with Aronson’s family meeting Uyttenhove for the first time during Donate Life Night at Comerica Park.
- Metro Detroit warms back up with sunshine before late-week storms
Metro Detroit experiences warm, sunny weather on Wednesday before rain and storms return on Thursday. The Detroit Tigers host the Athletics at Comerica Park on Wednesday, with dry conditions expected for the game. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential flooding are forecasted for Thursday night, with drier weather returning by the weekend.
- Fifth Third, Comerica merger: What Michigan customers need to know
Fifth Third Bank has completed its acquisition of Comerica, with Michigan customers transitioning to Fifth Third's systems starting Sept. 8. The merger includes branch closures but promises expanded branch options in key areas like Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Comerica Park's potential name change to Fifth Third Park remains undecided.
- Storms produce golf ball-sized hail ahead of warmer weekend in Metro Detroit
Thursday’s thunderstorms in Southeast Michigan produced golf ball-sized hail in Capac and Emmett, with Metro Detroit largely avoiding severe weather. A cooler, quieter weekend is expected before a heat wave next week, with temperatures potentially exceeding 90°F and heat index values above 100°F, raising concerns for vulnerable populations.
- Umbrellas needed again in Metro Detroit: Tracking rain, warmup this week
Metro Detroit experiences comfortable early-summer weather with sunshine and 70s temperatures, but rain is expected Wednesday evening through Thursday, potentially disrupting commutes and outdoor plans. A return to summer heat with temperatures reaching the 80s and 90s is forecast for the weekend.
- Mike Vasil gets under Tarik Skubal's skin in White Sox' loss to Tigers
The White Sox lost 4-3 to the Tigers in a tense game where Tigers' pitcher Tarik Skubal confronted injured White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil over Vasil's use of a 'magical' wand. Skubal and Vasil exchanged heated words, but no official action followed. The White Sox left the bases loaded in a key inning and later surrendered a two-run double to lose the lead.