What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
Although not the greatest of problems for our metropolis, it's among the most maddening because it didn't have to be this way. It's a series of human errors that didn't have to be made. After $187 million+ poured in from foundations, corporations and a bit from the Federal government, The QLINE could (in theory) be a shining beacon of what transit could be, even if it is …
Today in the news was the stories of scuffles at both of the famous American and Lafayette coney islands downtown. Apparently, there are yahoos who think it's just fine to break the glass on the windows there and insult the employees regularly. At Lafayette, someone used a boxcutter to bust the glass. It took 30 minutes for police to arrive at the downtown establishment. …
It's a sad day for lovers of Eastern Market and a quirky deli that's beloved by many. Mark Kurlyandchik over at the Freep is reporting that Russell Street Deli in Eastern Market is closing September 28. The reason? A landlord/tenant dispute. I strongly suggest you give it a read. There's an impasse between Russell Street co-owner Ben Hall and landlord Sanford Nelson. …
Multiple outlets are saying that the talks between General Motors and soon-to-be electric SUV maker Rivian about an investment have broken down. The reason why is what caught my attention. For quick background: Rivian has caught headlines a couple ways as of late, first for their big reveal in Los Angeles and then for a $700 million investment in Amazon. There have been …
So let's be clear. I don't like toll roads. The idea feels strange in the state that put the world on wheels. But we need to get real about what's facing us when it comes to road funding, and everything should be on the table. Our Detroit region is sprawling. The other week while reporting on a story in Macomb, I realized looking at Google Maps that the driving time from my …
Although the exact percentage of illiterate Detroit residents is a question of debate with numbers ranging from 47% to 12%, it’s still a serious issue to address. With the goal of helping make progress with Detroit’s youth on tackling this important challenge, the Michigan Masons are putting $5 million over the next decade into programs to support literacy …
