The Movement festival has officially kicked off at Hart Plaza in Detroit, drawing thousands of techno music enthusiasts to its multiple stages.

Watch Meghan's full story in the video player below: Movement festival brings thousands together through music and connection

The energy at Hart Plaza was palpable as festival-goers gathered to share in their common love of techno music.

For many attendees, the festival represents more than just good beats it's an opportunity to escape daily stresses and forge new connections.

"I came with my friends and my cousin lives here, so it worked out and we actually just met up right now, so great timing!" said Carla Gruby.

For some attendees, Movement offers a much-needed break from everyday life.

"Life is kind of crazy, and this is just a time to relax and have fun and move your body," Gruby said.

Others value the festival for its social aspects and the opportunity to build new relationships.

"You go through phases of life and now like being adults it's hard making friends so like meeting new people at festivals, it's beautiful," said Raenell Riddle.

For one couple I spoke with, Movement was the beginning of their love story 11 years ago.

"This and then like just dancing, shuffling is kind of what brought us together," Riddle said.

Now they attend festivals regularly as a way to connect and meet new friends with similar interests.

"Meeting all the new people at festivals, like everyone's so welcoming, it's been a beautiful experience," Riddle said.

Movement will continue at Hart Plaza until Monday.

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Detroit is buzzing with activity as visitors and locals alike fill downtown for a holiday weekend packed with sports, music festivals and celebrations.

Watch the video report below: Detroit comes alive with visitors, locals enjoying Memorial Day weekend festivities

"He's a Tigers fan, so we've been coming up here for the last five years," Scott Martin said.

Many tourists are exploring what the city has to offer beyond the ballpark.

"I've never been to Detroit. I wanted to see it, wanted to see the architecture... I wanna see the art museum and I wanna look at the Tigers stadium," Andrew Blackey said.

Residents are proud to see their city thrive and attract visitors.

"Feels good to be apart of the city now. When people are coming and get to experience what we are experiencing," Shelby Platt said.

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The revitalization of Detroit has created new opportunities for socializing and entertainment.

"It's not what it used to be, and it's really fun for people our age to come down here and meet up with friends, and it's local," Deonna Johnson said.

Music festivals like Movement are another major draw bringing people to the city.

Watch our report of Movement music festival preparations below: Movement music festival starts this weekend in Hart Plaza

"There's so many festivals and everything, so why not come now?" Johnson said.

While many plan to enjoy downtown events, others are preparing for traditional holiday activities.

"My mom usually cooks every holiday," Shakira Davis said.

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The combination of sports, entertainment and dining options has contributed to Detroit's renewed energy.

"Whether it's for food, for concerts, for Tigers games or Lions games, it's really incredible to see the revival of the city, especially for young professionals and folks our age," Katie Frankhart said.

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Westland residents are speaking out over neighborhood blight that has been growing for years, prompting city officials to take action.

Watch the video report below: Westland to hire more ordinance officers to tackle neighborhood blight

"In my neighborhood, I see a lot of trash," lifelong Westland resident Tommi-Jean Mason said.

Residents point to abandoned buildings, overgrown lots and junky yards as major concerns, with many directing attention to the Norwayne neighborhood of Westland.

"A lot of trash, a lot of grass, old cars. Further down by the fire department, you can hardly walk. Overgrowth, trees, weeds that have turned into trees," Mason said.

Some homeowners who maintain their properties feel frustrated living next to neglected homes.

"There's people that own their home, a nice home. They take care of it. And then they live next door to someone who doesn't take care of it," Gloria Mason, a Westland resident, explained.

Residents who work to keep their homes orderly say they feel there's inconsistency in how blight issues are addressed.

"They overlook a lot of things and then, they get nit-picky on other things," Mason said.

City Council President Pro-Tem Melissa Sampey acknowledges residents' concerns.

"Majority of the cases we do see are with rented properties. A lot of times, the property owners don't live in the state of Michigan," Sampey said.

In response to growing blight concerns, the city will hire two more ordinance officers to address problem properties more quickly.

"Our ordinance officers, they do an amazing job. But again, in 22 square miles, and we also have to have people on vacation and time off too, they only can address so much," Sampey said.

Mayor Kevin Coleman, unavailable for interview, sent a statement saying:

"My proposed 2025-2026 municipal budget includes funding for the hiring of 2 additional ordinance officers to work with residents and business owners to improve the quality and cleanliness of Westland properties. While we have many residents, businesses and staff who care deeply about the look of our city, we still have a handful of challenges when it comes to keeping our streets clean and combatting litter. I make it a priority to review our neighborhood services departments weekly reports to see what needs attention. Ordinance compliance will remain a major priority for the City of Westland going forward."

City officials are asking for residents' help in addressing blight issues.

"We have a process where people can submit their ordinance issues or concerns or complaints on our click and fix app," Sampey said.

You can use this link to report blight in Westland. You can also download the city's Click and Fix app.

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Neighbors in Center Line are shocked after the FBI raided the home of a Customs and Border Protection officer who is accused of possessing over 4,000 images of child pornography.

Fifty-seven-year-old Border Protection Officer Scott Rocky has lived in a neighborhood off McKinley in Center Line for decades. The home is about 20 feet away from a school.

Watch Meghan Daniels' report below: Border protection officer charged for alleged possession of thousands of child porn images

"I thought he was my friend, and that is so disgusting what he did," neighbor John Kanan said.

Residents described their disbelief when federal agents descended on their street.

Watch video shared of the FBI at Scott Rocky's home below: Video: FBI raids home of Border Protection officer charged in child porn case

"It was really a shock to see that there was FBI across the street from our house," Kanan said.

Witnesses reported seeing agents removing evidence from Rocky's home.

"We're not exactly sure what they had, but they had a big red box and they were bringing out bags of stuff," neighbor Linda Lintz said.

Lintz and Kanan recall providing positive character references when Rocky was being hired by Border Protection.

"We gave him a good recommendation. We didn't have any idea that this was ever going on," Kanan said. "Our hearts are broken, and we're sad and sickened."

Rocky is accused of possessing thousands of images of children between the ages of 4 and 10.

I reached out to Customs and Border Protection, which provided a statement:

"U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer, Scott Rocky was arrested on charges of activities relating to materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors (18 USC 2252), Thursday, as a result of an investigation by the FBI in coordination with CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility. CBP stresses honor and integrity in every aspect of our mission, and the overwhelming majority of CBP employees and officers perform their duties with honor and distinction, working tirelessly every day to keep our country safe. CBP will cooperate fully with all criminal or administrative investigations of alleged misconduct by any of our personnel, whether it occurs on or off duty."

Rocky has been placed on administrative leave without pay.