FATHER'S DAY

Juicy smoked brisket and dry-rubbed ribs that have been smoked for hours are just some of the mouthwatering dishes you can get at K-Block’s Fire Pit BBQ.

Father’s Day comes around each June and finding new gift ideas for dad can get exhausting. Today on “Live In The D”, Deron Washington, the owner of Shops on Top, talked with host Jason Carr about the option of keeping dad stylish this summer.

We’ve put together a list of gift ideas from Ann Arbor area businesses and organizations that show dad how much you care.

It’s the stuff of fairytales: princesses, pirates and even a real castle!

Life wouldn’t be the same without our dads, right?

A week from Sunday is Father’s Day, so it’s time to treat the dads in your life.

For those dads who enjoy golf, Treetops Resort is one option for a golfing getaway.

Submit a photo of the father in your life and they may end up on Local 4 News Today!

Just like a smell can take us back to a place in time, there are words that will forever be associated with people we love.

Local 4's fathers looked back at the challenges and joys they faced during the COVID pandemic.

Through a series of six flights, hundreds of at-risk pets will be saved through the Flying to Forever Homes program.

Father’s Day is Sunday. Support Ann Arbor businesses while showing the person you call “dad” why they’re the best.

If the dad in your life loves golf, a trip to a resort where there are five courses might be the perfect gift.

Juicy smoked brisket and dry-rubbed ribs that have been smoked for hours are just some of the mouthwatering dishes you can get at K-Block’s Fire Pit BBQ.

With Father’s Day set for this weekend, it got us thinking about dads and advice: What’s the best lesson you ever learned from your father, or a father figure in your life?

If there’s anything we learned when we asked dads what they really want for Father’s Day, it’s that, often, expensive gifts aren't necessarily it.

Are you still debating over what to get dad for Father’s Day? Did your child recently graduate and you’re not sure how to celebrate? Perhaps both?

Show your dad that you love him this Father's Day with these fun tech toys that are perfect for summer.

Father’s Day is coming up. At “Live In the D,” we are saluting all the dads this week for the “Dad Days of Summer” contest.

As we approach Father’s Day weekend, it seems dads are on the brain -- and it got us thinking: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten from your father?

Father’s Day is Sunday, and we are saluting all the dads this week for the Dad Days of Summer contest.

Father’s Day is almost here, and there is no better year than this one to acknowledge the dads in our lives and all that they do.

With Northern Michigan being one of the top golfing spots in the summer, Father’s Day coming up and a worthy cause in need of support, this can be a gift that serves a lot of purposes.

Do you know what you’re getting your dad or husband -- or any similar father figure in your life -- for Father’s Day?

Justin Dorsey was 14 years old when he saw his mother take her last breath.

On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation declaring the second Sunday of each May would be “a public expressions of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country,” also known as, the creation of Mother’s Day.

Calling all fathers, dads-to-be and paternal figures: We have an important question for you.

Bundled packages Michigan-made products into gift boxes for any occasion

Dads -- aren’t they just the best?

Golf is a notable Father’s Day pastime that’s not going anywhere any time soon.

Is your dad more sporty, more outdoorsy, more artistic or something else entirely?

Some countries celebrate Father's Day a little differently than in the U.S.

For some, Father’s Day might not be a time to celebrate. Some fathers aren’t here anymore, and that might bring some sadness.

Father’s Day is almost here, but if it’s been a tight year, money-wise, just know that you’re probably not alone in feeling like you’d rather save the more expensive festivities for another time.

Just like in 84 countries around the world, Father’s Day is celebrated in the United States the third Sunday of every June.

Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."

What better time to show the fathers we love how much they mean than on Father’s Day? It’s been an interesting year, and although some of the country is reopening, many people are still staying home to stay safe. Because of that, this year might be a little different than others -- as far as the celebrations go -- but that doesn’t make it any less important. We’d love to catch a glimpse into your special day. Share a photo by submitting below.

DETROIT Clouds have muted temperatures just a bit, but 90s are still on the menu for Father's Day weekend, with just a side of humidity and scattered thunderstorms for dessert. Temperatures will soar to the low 90s both weekend days. Our highest normal temperatures come during the second and third weeks of June. This week's Drought Monitor shows parts of our Metro and South Zones are in pre-drought conditions or "abnormally dry." Sunday will bring widely scattered thunderstorms.

For those who are stumped about what kind of gift to buy for Father’s Day, maybe one suggestion that could help is this: Start with what not to buy for the occasion. Coupon Lawn surveyed more than 1,000 fathers in the United States to see what their most unwanted gifts were for Father’s Day. The survey found that 46% of people buy clothes as Father’s Day gifts. The responses found that 30% of fathers dislike receiving these, even though 59% of people who get gifts on Father’s Day buy cards. Coupon Lawn said as part of its survey that $5.3 billion is spent on unwanted Father’s Day gifts, although that is half of the $10.5 billion the site said is spent on unwanted Mother’s Day gifts.

Rob Kenney had a plan when he started his YouTube Dadvice channel: to pass his knowledge onto people who, like him, didn’t grow up with a father figure.

Fathers Day is this Sunday and we want to pamper your dad! Upload a photo of your dad and tell us what makes them so great for a chance to win a prize package! One second prize winner (to be announced Thursday morning) and one grand prize winner (to be announced Friday morning). Second place:MaskMarket.com6 Pack of Masks from MaskMarket.com (Worth $100)Blake Farms -- Dads BBQ Kit2 Blakes BBQ Sauces1 Blakes Mustard1 El Chavo Hot Sauce1 Weber Grill Rub$25 gift cardGrand prize:6 SalonDad Makeover (more details to come) ($200+ value)Stage DeliSlider Sandwich Tray for 10 ($100 value)MaskMarket.com6 Pack of Masks from MaskMarket.com (Worth $100)Blake Farms -- Dads BBQ Kit2 Blakes BBQ Sauces1 Blakes Mustard1 El Chavo Hot Sauce1 Weber Grill Rub$25 gift cardSubmit a photo and tell us what makes your dad great here:

This article is sponsored by Hard Rock Stone Works. Host Jason Carr chatted with Alyssa Homick from Hard Rock Stone Works about unique gift ideas for Dad and new safety precautions for customers. Hard Rock offers different projects you can start for Dad like grilling countertops customized for a freestanding grill. Both Hard Rock Stone Works locations in Troy and Sterling Heights are open. For more gift ideas for Fathers Day visit hardrockstoneworks.comWatch the video to learn more about Hard Rock Stone Works.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Fathers Day is Sunday but what to get for the father figure in your life? Fortunately, some Ann Arbor businesses have already done the work for you and put together gift boxes, recommendation lists and meal kits. Grab a game to play on Fathers Day or take dad to check out comics at the downtown Ann Arbor shop. Rock Paper Scissors has six different Fathers Day gift boxes for you to choose from. Check out the Fiction Picks for Fathers Day list or the Nonfiction Books for Fathers list.

Grilling is about as synonymous with Father’s Day as the month of June, so you have to imagine that many, many grills will be fired up around the country.

This article is sponsored by Jax Kar Wash. This week we are celebrating dads as we prepare for Fathers Day on Sunday, June 21st. Jax Kar Wash is also implementing a fogger that they will spray into your car to get rid of viruses and bacteria. A great gift for Dad would be a gift card to Jax Kar Wash. For more gift ideas for Fathers Day visit jaxkarwash.comWatch the video to learn more about Jax Kar Wash cleaning services.

FILE - In this June 16, 2019, file photo, Gary Woodland poses with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the golf to watch on Father's Day this year will not be the U.S. Open as is usually the case. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)The golf to watch on Father's Day this year won't be the U.S. Open as is usually the case. There also will be no live baseball to watch this week from either the major leagues or the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. TRIVIA BREAK: When was the last time the U.S. Open wasn't played on Father's Day? TRIVIA ANSWER: 1975, when the U.S. Open finished on June 22, the week after Father's Day.

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And what would heat be without a gravy boat full of humidity? But the real heat stays away until Thursday. Mostly Dry WeekOther than a slight shower chance Wednesday, most of us will be dry until thunderstorms arrive on Father's Day. To be fair, Metro didn't get soaked with last week's storms where many locations picked up more than an inch of rain. But by the time that Sunday rain chance rolls around, it will be more than welcome.

Following the Centers for Disease Control, state and local guidance, select Macys stores will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering contact-free curbside pick-up. We are ready to welcome our customers back to Macys stores in the metro Detroit area, said Marc Mastronardi, chief stores officer at Macys. Contact-Free Curbside Pick-upCustomers who prefer the ease of pick-up can now utilize contact-free curbside service at select Macys locations. Items bought for Store Pick-Up on macys.com or the Macys mobile app will be eligible for free curbside pick-up Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Open Macys Locations in the area:Available In-Store Shopping, Curbside Delivery and Pick-Up:

While restaurant reservation books are usually filled for Mother’s Day, there traditionally isn’t as much ink required for those same books on Father’s Day, according to one website. Father’s Day does see an uptick for restaurant activity, according to Womply, which said the holiday brings in 22% more revenue for restaurants. In fact, only 29% of fathers surveyed said they wanted to be taken out to eat on Father’s Day, according to Zagat. While they’re happy to spoil mothers on their special day and spend money at a restaurant, many fathers said they’d prefer to keep some money in the bank, Father’s Day or no Father’s Day. Cooking up some burgers or hot dogs is a joy for many fathers, and Father’s Day provides a great excuse to do exactly that.

Ali Joy lost her husband, Charles, on Father's Day weekend last year when he ran into the water to save their twin daughters caught in a rip current. Now, Joy is spreading the word about the dangers of rip currents and how to stay safe if you get caught in one. A rip current is a powerful, narrow, fast-moving channel of water that moves from the beach and extends out into the ocean. She's on a campaign called Float Don't Fight, urging people to stay calm and float in the water until the current dissipates. If you fight against the rip, it could tire you out and leave you fighting for your life.

So, what on earth took so long for Fathers Day to be a recognized event in the United States? The federal government certainly was opposed to the official creation of Fathers Day for the longest time, despite numerous initial attempts to have a Fathers Day established. For decades, Congress rejected attempts to make Fathers Day an official holiday, but slowly, over that time, that sentiment changed as the role of fathers evolved. According to the National Retail Federation, roughly $15 billion was spent on Fathers Day in 2018. No doubt, Fathers Day has come a long way from its surprising decades of resistance.

So, what on earth took so long for Fathers Day to be a recognized event in the United States? The federal government certainly was opposed to the official creation of Fathers Day for the longest time, despite numerous initial attempts to have a Fathers Day established. For decades, Congress rejected attempts to make Fathers Day an official holiday, but slowly, over that time, that sentiment changed as the role of fathers evolved. According to the National Retail Federation, roughly $15 billion was spent on Fathers Day in 2018. No doubt, Fathers Day has come a long way from its surprising decades of resistance.

Here are some rituals and traditions other countries have when they celebrate Fathers Day. Germany"No women allowed" is often a theme of Fathers Day in Germany. NepalA ceremony is performed in which boys touch their heads to their fathers feet, while girls touch their heads to their fathers hands. Each Fathers Day in Mexico City, a 21K (or 13-mile) run takes place for fathers. South AfricaChildren often spend the day fishing in hopes of catching dinner for their fathers.

Here are some rituals and traditions other countries have when they celebrate Fathers Day. Germany"No women allowed" is often a theme of Fathers Day in Germany. NepalA ceremony is performed in which boys touch their heads to their fathers feet, while girls touch their heads to their fathers hands. Each Fathers Day in Mexico City, a 21K (or 13-mile) run takes place for fathers. South AfricaChildren often spend the day fishing in hopes of catching dinner for their fathers.

Here is when some other countries celebrate Fathers Day. RomaniaWhile many countries have Mothers Day on the second Sunday in May, Romania reserves that day to have its Fathers Day. GermanyThis country coincides Fathers Day every year with Ascension Day, which is the 40th day of Easter. Jordan, Egypt and LebanonAlong with Kosovo, Syria and the United Arab Emirates, these countries celebrate Fathers Day every June 21. Scandinavian countriesSweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Estonia all celebrate Fathers Day on the second day of November.

Here is when some other countries celebrate Fathers Day. RomaniaWhile many countries have Mothers Day on the second Sunday in May, Romania reserves that day to have its Fathers Day. GermanyThis country coincides Fathers Day every year with Ascension Day, which is the 40th day of Easter. Jordan, Egypt and LebanonAlong with Kosovo, Syria and the United Arab Emirates, these countries celebrate Fathers Day every June 21. Scandinavian countriesSweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Estonia all celebrate Fathers Day on the second day of November.

Still working on a Father's Day gift for Sunday? A new survey offers ideas what not to get the dad in your life. Local 4 dads, including new addition Jason Carr, weighed in on what they do and don't want wrapped up for Sunday. (Watch how much Carr really doesn't want that gym membership.) Any good Father's Day gift ideas?

It was quite the catch Sunday for an Oakland A's fan who managed to swipe a foul ball out of the air while holding her toddler son -- and it was all caught on camera. MLB.com identified the fan/mom as Michelle, saying she made the trek from Gilroy, Calif., to celebrate Father's Day with her husband and kids. "The catch makes for her and her son's first foul ball -- and in true parental fashion, she's letting him keep it," MLB.com said.