Detroit Evening Report: Trump stumps in Detroit; the Tigers’ postseason run and more
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Former President Donald Trump speaking at a campaign event in Flint, Mich. on Sept. 17, 2024.
On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover former President Donald Trump and Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance’s visits to Detroit; the Detroit Tigers’ exciting postseason run and more.
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Trump stumps in Detroit
Former President Donald Trump will visit Detroit on Thursday as he continues to court Michigan voters in advance of next month’s election.
Trump is scheduled to speak to members and guests of the Detroit Economic Club. The Republican presidential candidate has made several trips to Detroit in recent months, with a special focus on courting Black male voters.
The Economic Club address will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at MotorCity Casino Hotel.
Vance campaigns at Eastern Market
Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance spoke to voters at Eastern Market in Detroit Tuesday. Many of the speakers at the event urged voters to cast their ballots in the days ahead. Political analysts predict the final election results will be close. Detroit Pastor Lorenzo Sewell gave the invocation before Vance’s address. Republican candidate in Michigan 13th Congressional District race Martell Bivings also spoke at the event.
Detroit casino earnings
Detroit’s casinos continue to bring in tax money for the city and state. The three gaming establishments reported nearly $102 million in revenue for the month of September. MGM Grand controlled 47% of the market, MotorCity had 31% and Hollywood Casino at Greektown had a 22% market share. Revenues were up at MGM Grand and MotorCity, but fell at the Greektown casino. Together the three casinos paid Detroit $12.5 million in taxes and development agreement obligations in September. They also paid another $8.2 million in taxes to the state of Michigan.
Halloween in the D
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will hold a news conference on Thursday, where he’ll announce details of the 7th annual “Halloween in the D” citywide celebration. The city says the goal of the project is to provide Detroit families with safe experiences for Halloween. The mayor’s news conference takes place at 1 p.m. at the Butzel Family Center.
Tigers continue postseason run
Detroiters are celebrating the Tigers as they continue their run into the postseason. The Tigers play the Cleveland Guardians this afternoon in Comerica Park. Their American League Divisional Series is tied up at one game a piece. The best three out of five wins the series. Back in August, Detroit was not expected to make the playoffs, but the Tigers won 17 games in September — finishing the regular season with 86 wins and 76 losses, qualifying them for post-season play. The Tigers beat the Houston Astros last week in an American League wildcard series. Game four takes place at 6:08 p.m. Thursday at Comerica Park.
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