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Not only are none of those classic pizza spots on this list, there’s a Detroit-style pizza spot at No. 16 -- and it’s in Texas, and it’s before any Michigan pizza shop on the list.

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Rochester Community Schools District in Michigan is under fire from parents after a teacher allegedly brought students to a restaurant and lounge of stripper poles.

All-you-can-eat pizza will be served along with salad and beverages from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 19 at the River Raisin Banquet Center.

Buddy’s Pizza, a Metro Detroit staple best known for inventing the Detroit-style pizza, is now ranked among the 50 best pizza places on the planet.

Every day at 5:45 p.m. on Local 4 News, from December 26-30, we’re replaying the most talked about stories of the year.

Dishes typically taste better when they are made by hand - that is the mentality at Pastaio in Royal Oak where they make fresh pasta and pizza daily.

PizzaForno on South U has closed for good.

When you have a pizza, how often do you refrigerate it within two hours? That’s the timeframe recommended by many official food safety guidelines when it comes to handling pizza.

How long can pizza be left out and still safely be eaten?

We’ve got a cheesy question to ask you.

Come on, we’ve all done it. That leftover pizza tastes okay, so it’s totally fine to eat, right? Well, maybe not.

Day or night, rain or shine, this pizza spot is ready to curb your craving for pizza. It’s called Zabot Pizza Robot and Jason Carr and his daughter, Gia, went to check out this unique spot and ordered a cheese pizza.

Pizza Cat Max is keeping pizza weird

We're checking in at Saucy's in Grosse Pointe Woods this Tasty Tuesday for National Pizza Month.

This Tasty Tuesday, we're showing off the best-of-the-best pizza for National Pizza Month. One of the best stops: Michigan & Trumbull in Detroit.

The pizza future has arrived -- that is, if you want pizza from a machine.

The Clamdigger Lounge & Pizzeria in Monroe offers some different pizza creations.

Believe it or not, October is a huge national food month, so put some of these foods head-to-head to see what people would choose.

At least 10 people are dead and 15 others hospitalized after a series of stabbing attacks in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, police said Sunday. The stabbings occurred in 13 separate locations throughout James Smith Cree Nation and in the village of Weldon, police said.

Pizza, beer and wine are just some of the options at the big festival.

The former Soviet leader's appearance in a 1998 pizza commercial played on his conflicted reputation.

We're getting a little saucy this Tasty Tuesday, checking out the coffee, pizza and beer selection at Saucy Brew Works in Downtown Detroit.

Celebrate 25 years of late night pizza goodness at NYPD's upcoming block party.

Here’s a look at the winning list for best pizza chains in Metro Detroit, as voted by the fans.

Square One Pizzeria has only been open for 14 months, but is already grabbing the community’s attention.

Here’s the list of the winning independent pizza joints in Metro Detroit, as voted by the fans.

A new, “weird” pizza restaurant is slated to open Monday in the Detroit space once occupied by the below-ground Ready Player One, the city’s first real bar-arcade.

Detroit is known worldwide for its pizza, but did you know that our neighbors across the Detroit River have a pizza style all their own? Host Tati Amare crossed the bridge and visited our neighbors over in Windsor to learn more about their pizza.

Detroit’s Little Caesars has entered into a new deal to become the official pizza sponsor of the NFL for the upcoming football season.

We're answering some of your most common questions on homemade pizza, about shaping, baking, freezing dough and more.

PizzaForno has four locations in Michigan.

Pepsi has announced that its soda-infused pepperonis will be making their debut in Metro Detroit.

Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza was a staple comfort food for South Asians across the country. Now the fast food chain is bring the favorite back to its menu.

The countdown is underway to Tigers’ Opening Day, and you know fans won’t just be focused on baseball, but also food. Mootz Pizzeria + Bar might be a good spot to grab some game-day eats to-go. The pizzeria is just a few blocks away from Comerica Park, and will be serving up slices on Opening Day, which is Friday, April 8.

Detroit’s pizza scene is getting some well deserved recognition.

Alvinos Pizzeria features a variety of toppings on pizzas.

The ATM-like machine offers eight styles of pre-prepared pizzas handmade at the company’s prep center in Jackson and cooked on the spot.

The Little Caesars Hot-N-Ready pizza is changing along with the times.

This is the story of the Great Michigan Pizza Funeral of 1973, also known as the Great Pizza Burial.

Le Crepe offers a variety of a pizza crepes.

Everything about this week is gearing up for the big Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, but what are you eating for Thanksgiving Eve?

Giant slices of slightly thin crust pizza topped with cupped pepperonis are what made Frank’s Pizzeria a staple in Wyandotte. Begining in 1952, the family-run pizza shop has left quite the mark on the downriver community.

Halloween is this weekend, and one of the most popular dinners for the spooky night is pizza!

We’re checking out the goods at Nona’s Pizza & Catering in Sterling Heights this Tasty Tuesday.

At Grandma Bob’s, they like to really mix things up when it comes to pizza. Have you ever tried a Big Mack pizza before? Michelle Oliver takes us there to Dine in the D.

We all know that October is associated with candy because of trick-or-treating, but this month is also big for one more thing - pizza! It’s National Pizza Month and, just like toppings, there are so many things to discuss. For Live In The D’s What’s the Buzz, we stuck to the basics - pepperoni.

This Friday marks the start of October, which also means it kicks off National Pizza Month.

There’s lots of food that Michigan is known for like our apples and cherries, and today we’ll show you where you can get something special right here in the D, from Michigan’s great “Up North” - like way up north in the U.P.

"Our team members are exhausted and there is no relief for them," said one Chick-fil-A outpost in Alabama.

Detroit-Style pizza is back at Pizza Hut for a limited time due to popular demand.

"Our team members are exhausted and there is no relief for them," said one Alabama outpost of the popular chain.

No two shelter pets are alike, and now, Michigan Humane has a great way for you to celebrate that -- while helping animals in need.

ANN ARBOR – Jet’s Pizza is hoping to disrupt the industry with its new text-to-order technology. The pizza company has partnered with Ann Arbor-based startup Ordr AI to make text orders for customers a reality. More than 75% of stores are currently operating the technology and more than 1 million text orders have been placed since its launch. Jet’s Pizza is now offering 20% off pizzas to customers to text in their orders. “We teamed up, we hustled, we innovated, and we made something great,” John Jetts, President of Jet’s Pizza said in a statement.

For today’s Take-out Tuesday, Jason got the chance to talk with the crew at J’s Penalty Box about their loyal following, and some of their specialty dishes. Owner Janice Semma said J’s Penalty Box is a woman-owned sports bar in Ferndale, serving all scratch-made food. Bar Manager Jordan Semma said making it through lockdown was challenging, but they were lucky enough to adapt and keep their staff. “We created new positions to keep everybody still working and with us to help out our community,” Semma said. To find out where you can order, watch the video above.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – After a pandemic-fueled boom, U.S. pizza sales appear to be headed back to earth. Domino’s and Papa John’s pizza chains both said Thursday that their same-store sales lost steam in the fourth quarter compared to the huge increases they saw earlier in 2020. Same-store sales are expected to continue seeing percentage declines well into this year. Pizza delivery remains popular, but diners’ choices are expanding, with more restaurants now offering delivery. Ann Arbor-based Domino’s said its same-store sales __ or sales at stores open at least a year __ were up 11% in the October-December period.

MELVINDALE, Mich. – Dave Portnoy, from Barstool Sports, has spent years reviewing pizza places all across the country. A good review from him can send phones at pizza joints ringing off the hook. Fredi The PizzaMan in Melvindale recently received one of Portnoy’s highest ratings in a video released on Monday. Barstool Pizza Review - Fredi The PizzaMan (Melvindale, MI)To donate to Fredi's charity, go to https://t.co/h2283dBEOR pic.twitter.com/sYyMYAHx8a — Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) February 8, 2021Sold out!!! — Fredi The PizzaMan™️ (@FrediThePizzamn) February 9, 2021READ: Detroit Style Pizza in St. Clair Shores gets boost after celebrity’s rave review

A Detroit pizza eatery is offering a Valentine’s Day class on making Vera Pizza Napoletana from your own kitchen. PizzaPlex, located in Southwest Detroit, is offering virtual pizza classes on Feb. 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., taking place on Zoom, for $85. Chef Nathan Hannon will go over the fundamentals of pizza making, including how to make your pizza dough fly. Ad“It’s a Valentine’s experience everyone can enjoy, couples, thruples, galentines, families, singles, all are welcome! For those unable to attend the class there will be a version of the gift box for Valentine’s Day available in store, including a pizza kit, a bottle of champagne, fresh flowers, and chocolates for $75 dollars.

Pizza Hut is jumping on the Detroit-style pan pizza trend as it looks to advance its turnaround in 2021 after last year's strong sales growth. Detroit-style pizza is characterized by its rectangular shape, thick crust, edge-to-edge cheese and tomato sauce that covers the cheese and other toppings. "Detroit-style pizza is the fastest-growing trend in pizza," said David Graves, chief brand officer of Pizza Hut U.S. "It's no longer a Midwest-only thing." Graves said Pizza Hut customers expect the chain to give their own takes on food trends and were asking for a Detroit-style pizza. Pizza Hut and its rivals Domino's Pizza and Papa John's all reported same-store sales growth in the U.S. during the second and third quarters of 2020.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – In case you needed an excuse to stop by your favorite pizza place, it’s National Pizza Week! To celebrate (because why wouldn’t you) we’ve put together a list of seven Ann Arbor eateries that are slinging slices and whole pies. COTTAGE INNHaving gotten its start in Tree Town in 1945, Cottage Inn has grown into a huge franchise with locations around Ann Arbor and Michigan. Bigalora is on Tree Town’s south side at 3050 Washtenaw Ave.PIZZA BOB’SWhile the historic Ann Arbor eatery is known for its Chipatis, it also serves pizza. Pizza Bob’s is at 800 S. State St.Read: Historic Pizza Bob’s in Ann Arbor will move to new location

DETROIT – Metro Detroit staple Buddy’s Pizza is now offering nationwide shipping of its frozen Detroit-style pizzas just in time for the holidays. In partnership with online food marketplace Goldbelly, Buddy’s classic eight-square pizza can be ordered in packs of three or six and shipped anywhere in the U.S.“At Buddy’s Pizza, we’re always striving to help families and friends create special memories like we’ve done for the last 75 years,” said Buddy’s Pizza CEO Burton Heiss. Everyone can enjoy a piece of Detroit this holiday season.”You can place an order for Buddy’s frozen pizza by clicking here. Like most Michigan restaurants, Buddy’s Pizza is still offering carry out services amid the state’s current coronavirus restrictions and ban on indoor dining. Visit the Buddy’s Pizza website here for more information.

Treja Kelley had been hesitant to come forward after witnessing the murder of her 17-year-old cousin. But she found the courage to take the stand last year and helped secure a guilty verdict. Her testimony, though, put a bounty on her head, prosecutors said. Just a few months after testifying, Kelley was shot dead in September 2019, not far from where her cousin had been slain. She was 18 and pregnant.