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Developer on pace to buy empty Northland mall, Ford drops use of 'chairman' title, adopts other gender-neutral language, Motor City Brewing Works opens second location, and 2021 MLB draft: Players with Michigan ties selected this year.
Kamala Harris visits Detroit to talk voting rights, vaccines, Muskegon County man unearths more than 150 bowling balls during renovations, We Lived It, and the 2021 MLB draft: Players with Michigan ties selected in the 2021 MLB draft.
AG accepts GOP lawmaker's request to investigate those peddling election lies, Hot Sam’s men's clothing store celebrates 100 years with event downtown Detroit, 'Perfect storm' brings tax refund delays, triggers some trouble ahead, and Detroit Tigers take Jackson Jobe with No. 3 pick in 2021 MLB draft.
Michigan Auditor General to study long-term care facility deaths in COVID-19 pandemic, 116K customers without power after storms hit southeast Michigan, and People waited in line for hours for chance at huge bingo jackpot in Westland — and someone just won.
Former Detroit police chief slams 'victimhood mentality' at birthplace of Michigan GOP, Detroit Fire Department lieutenant killed in shooting at Troy gas station, Ford Bronco supplier's hardtop problems delay production, and Detroit Tigers steal 5-3 win, series victory from Texas Rangers with three-run 7th inning.
911 calls reveal details on fireworks incident that killed Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks, firework incidents across the country, FEMA, state agencies assessing flood damages in Wayne County starting Thursday, Marijuana industry is not struggling to hire workers, and Michigan basketball's Hunter Dickinson pulls out of NBA draft for chance at 'a normal year'.
The proposed merger of Beaumont and Spectrum hospitals could raise health care prices, Among Michigan's 20 worst crash intersections, most are in metro Detroit, Massive 4-year road project revamping I-275 in Wayne County starts Tuesday, and DeVante' Jones withdraws from NBA draft, will play at Michigan basketball this season.
Michigan boy dies 3 days after getting COVID vaccine, Rockfall at Pictured Rocks has not deterred visitors, touring companies say, Inflation makes inflation-adjusted savings bonds attractive for many savers, and Metro Detroit restaurants feature lobster rolls on menus.
Michigan's COVID-19 vaccine lottery is shot at $5M in cash and scholarships, Top collector cars to come to Detroit next year, including the Black Ghost, Mister Dips opens in Parker’s Alley behind Shinola Hotel, New movie 'Zola' is based on metro Detroit Hooters waitress' viral tweets, and Phil Mickelson, upset over report, confirms he won't return to Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan engaged to Dr. Sonia Hassan, physician at center of controversy, Flooding in metro Detroit in June will lead to large losses, consumers need to find out what is and isn’t covered by insurance, Jeep Wrangler 392 hot rod SUV rules on-road and off, TCF Center's immersive Van Gogh exhibit emphasizes the man as well as his art, and Detroit Tigers prospects Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene selected to All-Star Futures Game.
New Michigan rule to protect identities could slow job, other background checks, New Michigan rule to protect identities could slow job, other background checks, COVID shuttered boutique hotel in Midtown Detroit and it won't reopen, and the Detroit Lions welcome back fans to Allen Park facility for 2021 training camp
Mayor Duggan, Gov. Whitmer seek federal aid to reimburse Detroiters from flood, Anger grows in Dearborn over repeated flooding as city, volunteers clean up, After flooding, metro Detroit trash could be a big problem. Officials hope it won't, Here's what metro Detroit residents dealing with the flood aftermath should know, and Detroit Pistons' Jerami Grant selected to 12-player USA Olympic men’s basketball team.
2 concepts divide Michigan school boards: What to know about critical race theory, equity, Watch out for Venmo and other peer-to-peer glitches and scams, Bra shops saw sales spike during pandemic: What metro Detroit shoppers bought, and Michigan State football makes splash, agrees to deal with Cass Tech's Thomas Wilcher.
Metro Detroit Restaurants dissappointed they will not receive federal aid, Art stolen from a Grosse Pointe collector recovered by FBI and returned 5 years later, the IRS will hold two events in Detroit to help low income families who qualify receive the Child Tax Credit, and Michigan State athletics debuts 'EverGreen' program to prepare for name, image, likeness.
Fowler Center, camp for developmentally disabled, acquired by Methodist Children's Home Society, Michigan Republican-led investigation rejects Trump's claim that Nov. 3 election was stolen, Michigan restaurants give advice as full capacity begins in the state, Elton John announces his final Detroit concert: July 2022 at Comerica Park, and Detroit Tigers' Matt Manning earns first MLB win in 6-2 victory over St. Louis Cardinals.
Michigan confirms 25 cases of COVID-19's highly contagious delta variant, Federal study shows link between pot use, suicide, Entertainment heat wave is coming this summer: What to watch for, Detroit Pistons win NBA draft lottery for first time ever, will have top 2021 pick.
Buddy’s Pizza celebrates 75th anniversary, Metro Detroit retailers say clothing trends are shifting. Here's how, Ford Motor Co. hires former Renault exec Franck Louis-Victor to lead new businesses, and 2021 NBA draft lottery preview, featuring the Detroit Pistons
United Wholesale Mortgage expects to soar past Rocket, Fireworks likely to sell out early this year, stores say, They've had to grow up so fast:' Hamady High students reflect on the last year in school, Cranbrook Art Museum debuts massive retrospective featuring 275 works from its history, Detroit Tigers get Daz-zling 5-3 win over Angels in 10 innings to salvage series.
Michigan to roll back remaining major COVID-19 restrictions June 22, ahead of schedule, Beaumont and Spectrum Health plan to merge, forming Michigan's biggest health system, Diana Ross releases first new music in 15 years; ‘Thank You’ is a peek at upcoming album, and what becomes of Bo Schembechler's legacy?
Ex-Michigan football player: If I could talk to Bo Schembechler now, I'd ask 'why?', The restaurant relief fund has been halted from dispersing funds to its prioritized groups, Owner of new Dearborn coffee shop apologizes for anti-Shia comments, and 2 Great Danes die during trip from Michigan to California.
Schembechler family: 'Bo was not aware' of Robert Anderson's sexual assaults at Michigan, Ford Bronco leaves the stable as company starts shipping, filling 125K orders, State scrambles to redistribute COVID-19 vaccines, as more than 500K doses set to expire in August, and a new strand of THC, D8 hits the Michigan market.
Gov. Whitmer unveils $1.4 billion plan to expand affordable child care with federal funds, Man killed in Austin shooting was living in Michigan, set to marry high school sweetheart, Lordstown Motors, a GM investment, announces resignation of CEO, CFO in major shake-up, Gas prices go above $3 a gallon, compared with around $2 a gallon back in June 2020.
Remembering smile, joy of Skylar Herbert, one of Michigan's youngest COVID-19 victims, Proms have new look after year of online learning during pandemic, How discontinued Maverick sedan evolved into Ford's newest thing in little pickups, and Detroit Tigers prospects Spencer Torkelson, Dillon Dingler promoted to Double-A Erie
Matt Schembechler, ex-Michigan players call for accountability. Will Bo's statue stay?, What to do now to avoid a nasty tax surprise next year, a new disclosure bill in state legislature, It's strawberry U-pick season in Michigan.
Michiganders dont know when someone other than Gretchen Whitmer is filling in as governor, US-Canada border restrictions could ease by end of June, officials say, How discontinued Maverick sedan evolved into Ford's newest thing in little pickups, and Bo Schembechler's son to go public on Dr. Anderson abuse, father's failure to protect him.
Peters' report details failures ahead of Jan. 6 attack, calls for changes, Western Michigan University gets $550-million donation, a national record, Detroit City Council's Sheffield asks for a new vote on armory sale after missing 1st vote, and Michigan couple discovers old book of Chrysler papers; dealer wants to sell it for $175K.
Detained journalist Danny Fenster told stories of the persecuted. Now he's one of them, Detroit-based clothing brand launches special LGBTQ+ apparel for Pride Month, 2022 Ford Maverick small pickup debuts with hybrid power, roomy interior, sub-$20k price, Michigan is a fossil hotspot: What you might find, where to look, and Michigan State basketball's Tom Izzo adds three former players to coaching staff.
A federal moratorium on evictions is expected to end this month, unless the government extends it. Here’s how to get rental assistance to stay in your home, Escanaba welcomes back Annual Trappers Convention for summer 2021, We Lived It, and Detroit Tigers blanked by Chicago White Sox, 3-0, in series finale.
GM to increase vehicle deliveries to dealers: 'Help is on the way', she was kicked off a Boblo Boat for being Black. Now her home is a historic site., Some Michigan taxpayers are encouraged to file amended state tax returns if they filed early and had jobless benefits, and Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman on picking 6th: "No sense complaining".
Ford hires top strategist to President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Michigan faces a chlorine shortage as summer begins, Locally known white deer killed in Michigan's Lake County — and people are outraged, Parade Co. gets the OK to buy long-vacant Brodhead Armory to turn it into new HQ, and Detroit Pistons hire ex-Michigan coach John Beilein as senior advisor/player development
