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The festival is the first of four themed weekends that will be taking place throughout January and February at the Detroit park.

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s Winter at Valade celebration kicked off its season December 9 with hundreds of guests enjoying oversized outdoor fireplaces, food, drinks and s’mores stations.

In the Friday News Hit: - A video caught the bloody aftermath after the family of a teen rape victim attacked her alleged abuser. - A political shockwave was sent through Michigan and the U.S. after Debbie Stabenow's announcement. Who could replace her? - Detroit's unemployment rate has fallen below 7% for the first time in 22 years.

Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies.

Metro Detroit businesswoman, philanthropist and arts patron Gretchen Carhartt Valade died Dec. 30 at her Grosse Pointe Farms home.

Gretchen Carhartt Valade, the chairman emeritus of Carhartt and a huge supporter of the arts community in metro Detroit, passed away on Dec. 30. She was 97 years old.

Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies.

Lance Woods went from barely being able to run a mile to qualifying for the Boston Marathon. But he is prouder of the group growth of WeRun313.

"Running While Black" reimagines inclusivity in the running industry. Author Alison Mariella Désir joins CultureShift to discuss.

Dan Gilbert's real estate company is starting work on east Detroit riverfront enhancements around its sizable portfolio in the area.