Are you searching for a cider mill to visit this season? Here's a list of the top-voted cider mills in Metro Detroit in this year's Vote 4 the Best.

A bystander wounded during an exchange of gunfire near the White House last month is an active-duty soldier and is still being treated for his wounds, according to the law firm he has retained.

A man who was shot by Connecticut police last year and later died had to wait 10 extra minutes for another ambulance to arrive at the scene, after another officer having an “anxiety attack” took the first one.

For more than a decade, Local 4′s Vote 4 The Best campaign has helped showcase local businesses in various categories.

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Vote once per hour from 5/31 - 6/6 in Local 4's 2023 Vote 4 the Best Pets Edition.

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Reveal Week is August 1-5. We’ll announce some of the Vote 4 the Best winners on our morning newscast 6-7 a.m., and 7 a.m. newscast streaming only on Local 4+.

You can vote ONCE PER HOUR until Sunday, July 24 at 11 p.m

You can vote ONCE PER HOUR until Sunday, July 24 at 11 p.m

The Vote 4 The Best contest is heating up, with just the weekend to go before votes are tallied. Your favorite local businesses need your help to finish strong!

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The 2021 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

The 2021 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

The 2021 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

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The 2021 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

The 2021 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

The 2021 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

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The 2021 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

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The 2021 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

The 2021 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

The 2021 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

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Reveal Week is July 19-23. We’ll announce some of the Vote 4 the Best winners on our morning newscast 6-7 a.m., Live in the D at 10 a.m. and our 4 p.m. newscast throughout the week.

The 2020 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

The 2020 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

The 2020 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

The 2020 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

The 2020 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

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The 2020 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

The 2020 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

The 2020 Vote 4 The Best winners voted by Local 4 viewers can be your guide to the best places in Metro Detroit!

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DETROIT – We all know what makes the Detroit International Riverwalk so special -- the miles of amazing shoreline, the views of Canada, the family-friendly events, the parks, picnic areas and more. The Detroit Riverwalk has recently been named to the national publication’s “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2021.”The USA Today’s “10Best” editors and a panel of urban planning experts picked the top ten. You can vote now to make the Detroit International Riverwalk number one by clicking here. AdAccording to published reports, 3.5 million people visit the Detroit Riverwalk every year. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has invested more than $169 million in its revitalization.

It’s approaching Valentine’s Day so we’re here to help you give your Valentine the perfect day! These businesses were voted as the best places in metro Detroit to get those beautiful blooms in our Vote 4 the Best contest. Make sure you check out the Vote 4 the Best page for more stories like this to help you prepare for your Valentine’s day. Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.

If so, we are here to help with a list of the best places to get rings, as chosen by locals in Vote 4 the Best. Make sure to check out our other Vote 4 the Best articles here to help you get everything right this Valentine’s Day, down to the flowers. Don’t forget to check the winners in multiple helpful categories again when you’re planning your wedding! Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.

Local 4 knows there was plenty of time in 2020 for spur-of-the-moment purging and cleaning. With the hope of warmer weather on the way, these Metro Detroit resale shops are perfect for your 2021 spring tidying endeavors. Plus, don’t forget to take a look at the top children’s resale picks! Our Sponsor — We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.

It’s time to dust off the gym shoes and fill up those water bottles, but make sure to keep updated on COVID and Michigan’s restrictions on group fitness and gyms! And, be sure to click here for more suggestions on how you can help shop and support local businesses! Take a look at these Vote 4 The Best fitness studio recommendations, voted on by you! Pilates:Yoga:Zumba:To see more winners in tons of categories of local businesses, check out the Vote 4 The Best guide here. AdOur Sponsor — We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses.

Local 4 knows it’s easy to let working from home consume the day. Let these Metro Detroit artists be the soundtrack to your day, recommended by 2020 Vote 4 The Best voters! Chill Factor – St. Clair ShoresTo see more winners in tons of categories of local businesses, check out the Vote 4 The Best guide here. Our Sponsor — We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.

Luckily, these trendy Metro Detroit shops are here to help, no need to endure the frigid Michigan weather without caffeine. Local 4 wants to help you shop and support local businesses when they need it most. Order takeout from any of these local tea and coffeehouses listed below, Metro Detroit voters know best! Coffeehouses:Teahouses:To see more winners in tons of categories of local businesses, check out the Vote 4 The Best guide here. Our Sponsor — We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses.

Local 4 wants to help you shop and support local businesses when they need it most! Not only can you support favorite local businesses, you can get your fill of comfort food carryout for these cold, snowy months at home. Backed up by the support of local voters in Vote 4 the Best, here’s where to get that warm, comforting bowl you crave during winter:Winners in ‘Chili’ categoryIf you’re looking for soup, our 2019 voters said that Polish Village Cafe and Apple Annie’s both serve a mean bowl! Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.

Local 4 wants to help you shop and support local businesses when they need it most! A cold winter’s day calls for warm food, lots of blankets, and a movie night in with family. Plus, when you don’t want to bundle up and brave those freezing winds, there’s nothing better than a pizza delivery. Pizza chain winners:Independent pizza places:Find more delicious food options in our other Vote 4 The Best stories. Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses.

During this cold and blustery weather, what could be better than warm, delicious, comfort food? For the best of the best, check out our Vote 4 the Best winners that serve piping-hot grub that takes the chill from our bones. The Maple Leaf Restaurant, Troy – Winner ‘Family Restaurant’Red Hots Coney Island, Highland Park – Winner ‘Chili’Secret Recipes Family Dining, Taylor – Winner ‘American’Bistro Orleans on 15, Sterling Heights – Winner ‘Soul Food’Ale Mary’s, Royal Oak – Winner ‘Vegetarian’Chili Mustard Onions, Detroit – Winner ‘Vegan’Johnny Noodle King, Detroit – Winner ‘Ramen’Take a look at the other winners in these categories for some more yummy options. Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.

Want to continue shopping local and supporting small businesses? Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit wants to help you shop and support local businesses. Check out these yoga studios:White Lotus Yoga StudioEntouch LLC Yoga, Massage, WellnessPlymouth Yoga RoomPushna WellnessFind more of locals’ favorites in our Vote 4 The Best winner guide! Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.

Remember to support a local business while you do your holiday shopping and prepare for this peculiar winter indoors with loved ones! To help you do so, here are the “Best” local businesses chosen by voters in Vote 4 the Best. To get the perfect wintertime read, check out the winners under Bookstores:To see more winners in tons of categories of local businesses, check out the Vote 4 The Best guide here. Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.

Here are a few businesses and organizations that were honorable mentions YOU nominated in our special Vote 4 The Best ‘Editors Pick’ edition. 14 women owned businesses in Metro Detroit:(The above were selected from nominations in Editors Pick, NOT from winners of the main V4TB contest. Editors Pick is different from our main Vote 4 The Best contest. Other Vote 4 The Best picksOur Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

This year, in addition to our main contest and the pets edition, we created our special “Editors Pick” edition of Vote 4 the Best. ⇒ Visit the Vote 4 The Best page to see stories of some more special local businesses that deserve your attention! Editors Pick is different from our main Vote 4 The Best contest. To see the winners of our main contest click here. Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses.

WARREN, Mich. – Vote 4 The Best is Local 4′s hunt for the best of the best across Metro Detroit and this year, it will be a little different. Editor’s Pick is different from our main Vote 4 The Best contest. To see the winners of our main contest click here. Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. in addition to our main contest and the pets edition, we created our special Editors Pick edition of Vote 4 The Best.

This year, in addition to our main contest and the pets edition, we created our special Editors Pick edition of Vote 4 The Best. Watch Local 4 News today at 5 p.m. to see Kim DeGiulio interview winners of Editors Pick! Editor’s Pick is different from our main Vote 4 The Best contest. To see the winners of our main contest click here. Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses.

This year, in addition to our main contest and the pets edition, we created our special Editors Pick edition of Vote 4 The Best. Watch Local 4 News Friday at 5 p.m. to see Kim DeGiulio interview winners of Editors Pick! Editor’s Pick is different from our main Vote 4 The Best contest. To see the winners of our main contest click here. Our Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses.

Hey winners of Vote 4 The Best and Vote 4 The Best Pets Edition! Weve prepared digital graphics for you to use on your website and social media, as well as a printable banner. Click the links below to download them. Vote 4 The Best (main contest):Vote 4 The Best - Pets Edition:Our Sponsor -- Wed like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigans local businesses. Wallside is a Taylor, MI-based family business that manufactures and installs custom replacement windows, now in their third generation.

That’s why Local 4 wanted to help support them by giving away more than $100,000 in free digital advertising on our website, ClickOnDetroit.com, which is the No. All week we’ve been revealing winners in different categories but today - when you watch “Local 4 News at 5 p.m.” - you’ll find out the local businesses who won Vote 4 The Best’s free digital advertising giveaway. VOTE 4 THE BEST PETS: Nominations for our Pets Edition starts Monday, July 27. Usually our Pets Edition is before our Main Edition but this year was a little topsy turvy. Stay updated:Our Sponsor -- As always, we’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses.

Reveal Week is July 20-24. We’ll announce some of the Vote 4 the Best winners on our morning newscast, “Live in the D,” and our 4 p.m. newscast throughout the week. We’ll also be announcing our Digital Advertising winners and our Editor’s Pick winners real soon. All of the winners will be revealed gradually on our Vote 4 the Best page. This was a tough year and local businesses needed our support more than ever - and you all came through with a record number of nominations and votes.

West Bloomfield football player considered one of the best in the countryPublished: January 23, 2020, 6:32 pmA West Bloomfield football player is considered to be one of the best in the country.

If you're looking for a chance to experience some authentic Greek culture, you may be interested in the Taste of Greece Festival. The festival won a Top 5 placement in the 2019 Vote 4 the Best contest, and will be hosted by the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church this August 22 - 25 in Plymouth. The Festival will feature traditional music, dancing, outfits, and of course, food. If you find yourself looking at the menu and wondering where to start, we've got a quiz to match you up with a traditional Greek pastry that you might be interested in. Wed like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigans local businesses.

FDA.govWASHINGTON, D.C. - Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. issued a voluntary recall Friday of Entenmann's Little Bites Soft Baked Cookies. The recall says the five-pack Mini Chocolate Chip Variety of the cookies could have "visible, blue plastic pieces" in the pouches. No other Entenmann's brand products were affected by the recall. Check the Best by date, UPC and Lot code to see if your cookies have been recalled:Best by: Aug. 31, 2019 and Sept. 7, 2019 UPC: 7203002378Lot code: 1350Consumers can return the cookies for a refund or call the company's Consumer Relations group at 800-984-0989 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Now you can use it as a Go-To Guide to look for the "BEST" businesses all over town! WINDOW CLINGSWe will send out "2019 Winner" window clings to all of the winning businesses. And we'll send out "2019 Top 5" Winner window clings to all businesses in 2nd through 5th place. Sign up for our newsletter: CLICK HERE and then select "Vote 4 The Best." SPONSORWed like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigans local businesses.

Garrido's Bistro & Pastry is the 2019 Vote 4 The Best Latin food winner. "It's a family-owned restaurant," Gonzalez said, adding there are special menu options available right now for the summer and that all the foods are made fresh and from scratch daily, as much as they can. Garrido's Bistro & Pastry brought in some of the food you can find at the restaurant. El Guanco in Troy came in second place in the Latin food category and Pupuseria Y Restaurante Salvadoreno came in third. Wed like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigans local businesses.

Kevin Ridge discovered his passion for coffee late in life, when he began developing the perfect blend. In 2015, he founded Black Iron Coffee Roasters, a business that quickly became popular at local farmer's markets. 1 spot in the Vote 4 the Best category Best Coffee Shop.Known for their specialty blends and in-house roasted coffee beans, Black Iron Coffee Roasters provided some of their famous pour over coffee, a beverage made by pouring water directly over the grounded coffee and letting it drip into the cup - great for camping or taking it on-the-go. To learn more about Black Iron Coffee Roasters visit their website! Wed like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigans local businesses.

Jim Woolford, the owner of Secret Recipes, came down to the station with manager Mike Osak to reveal their win in Vote 4 the Best. They won in American dining, our largest category, which had over 350 nominees competing for the top spot this year. Half of the employees working with Woolford have been there for at least 15 years, and he says that they're like family. The menu at Secret Recipes gets an update every two years, but don't let that stop you from ordering your favorite dish. Wed like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigans local businesses.

Jim Woolford, the owner of Secret Recipes, came down to the station with manager Mike Osak to reveal their win in Vote 4 the Best. They won in American dining, our largest category, which had over 350 nominees competing for the top spot this year. Half of the employees working with Woolford have been there for at least 15 years, and he says that they're like family. The menu at Secret Recipes gets an update every two years, but don't let that stop you from ordering your favorite dish. We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses.

Chef Matt Jenkins was at Local 4 on Wednesday to announce his business, Celebrity Catering, earned the gold in two Vote 4 the Best categories. It's no surprise, because Chef Matt tells us all of their cakes are made in-house. For Wednesday's broadcast, Chef Matt brought in some of Celebrity Catering's most mouthwatering dishes, including their bourbon maple bacon glazed pork tenderloin and parmesan-encrusted chicken piccata. Celebrity Catering also offers cooking classes to both kids and adults to help share their love of cooking. Wed like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigans local businesses.

Ackroyd's Scottish Bakery was here early Friday morning to announce that they won first place in this year's "Ethnic Specialty Grocery" category in Vote 4 the Best. One of the things that makes Ackroyd's baked goods stand out are the modern takes on traditional recipes. They offer "Millionaire's S'mores," a take on the Scottish classic "Millionaire's Shortbread," which they also carry. Instead of the traditional caramel and shortbread, Ackroyd's makes their Millionaire's S'mores with marshmallow and a graham cracker shortbread. Wed like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigans local businesses.

May said the shop opened almost 10 years ago while he was out of work and decided to follow his dream of opening a candy store. May also said the shop is well-known for its brownie pops, they are handmade in the store and one of their biggest sellers. Hatcher designed the pops that appeared on the show, as well as caramel apples and other treats. Sydney Bogg's Sweet Essentials in Berkley took second place in the same category, and third place went to MI Sugar Shack. Wed like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigans local businesses.

May said the shop opened almost 10 years ago while he was out of work and decided to follow his dream of opening a candy store. May also said the shop is well-known for its brownie pops, they are handmade in the store and one of their biggest sellers. Hatcher designed the pops that appeared on the show, as well as caramel apples and other treats. Sydney Bogg's Sweet Essentials in Berkley took second place in the same category, and third place went to MI Sugar Shack. We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses.

You might have if you frequent Sage Creek Winery in Memphis, Michigan. This unique winery just won "Best Wine Shop" in Vote 4 The Best in large part due to the fan base their wines have garnered. To get these flavors they import grapes from all over the country, then ferment them into wine in their facility. Now Sage Creek Winery is expanding, offering some of its custom flavors for sale in shops around the area. Wed like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigans local businesses.