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 …
PODCAST: Detroit Nonprofit Day, Warren Wants To Create A Downtown, Detroit Councilman Sued & More
This is your Daily Detroit News Byte podcast for Saturday, March 31, 2018. -The suburb of Warren is trying to create a downtown -A Detroit councilman is being sued -Local furniture maker …
Medical Marijuana In Michigan And Detroit: What’s Next? A Deep Dive Discussion
This is a deep dive roundtable discussion into what's going on with medical marijuana in the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit as we head into 2018. Host Sven Gustafson welcomed for the …
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Dozens Of Detroit Schools Added To State’s List For Low Test Scores, But Forced Closure Not A Threat For Now
More than two dozen struggling Detroit schools will likely be added to the state’s “partnership” program after posting years of rock-bottom test scores. That will bring to 50 the number of Detroit …
The Second Hottest Housing Zip Code In America Is Here In Metro Detroit, According To Realtor.com
There's been a lot of talk about real estate in the city of Detroit as of late. But a nearby Wayne County suburb is one of the 10 hottest zip codes in America according to Realtor.com. Coming in …
What Are Michigan’s Three Favorite Halloween Candies?
When it comes to Halloween candy, what is Michigan's favorite? A new "study" using data from the bulk online sweets retailer CandyStore.com highlights all fifty states, and what the most popular …
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REPORT: China’s Foxconn To Open Multibillion Dollar Facility In Michigan
An interesting development has appeared in the South China Morning Post, and it involves Michigan and the announcement of a multibillion dollar research and development facility for autonomous …
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Gas Prices Up 13 Cents Per Gallon On Average In Michigan
You'll probably be paying a bit more to fill your gas tank this week. AAA Michigan is reporting that the state average daily gas price is up to $2.42 per gallon for regular. That's 13 cents higher …
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Michigan Has The Cheapest Case Of Beer In The Nation
Earlier this week, we shared about how Michigan has the best beer around, with both Bell's and Founders being ranked as the best breweries. Today is the reason why Michigan is the best beer state. …
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Two Michigan Breweries Were Just Ranked #1 And #2 In America
At one time, Michigan's license plates read "Winter Wonderland." Maybe they should come out with a new edition - "Beer Wonderland." Michigan breweries took two top spots in the Zymurgy Magazine …
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Take a look at the new Tesla gallery just a mile from the Detroit auto dealers HQ
Without fanfare or much coverage in the local media, Tesla has opened a new "gallery" to showcase their cars just a mile down Big Beaver from the headquarters of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association …
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Michigan’s New Public Threat Alert System Can Send Notifications To Your Phone, Interrupt Broadcasts
Building upon the national success of the AMBER Alert system, the state of Michigan now has its own version for what state police call "public threats." Michigan's new alert system can be used in …
Labor Day Traffic Fatalities Down This Year In Michigan
The preliminary reports are in and this Labor Day was safer on the roads than last year across the state of Michigan. According to Michigan State Police, traffic fatalities decreased this Labor Day …
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Michigan Town Named One Of “Best Places To Live” In The U.S.
If you live in and love Michigan, you know one of our best assets is the water. On a recent trip to this town, it was easy to fall in love with the mix of small town feel, historic architecture, …
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UPDATE: State Now Says Number Of Michigan School Closures Would Be Smaller
State education officials now say they’re not likely to close as many schools as they could this year. When Chalkbeat broke the news about the School Reform Office’s aggressive school closure plan …
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Pittsburgh’s Primanti Bros. Opening First Michigan Location, Bringing “Two Handed” Sandwiches
Metro Detroit is getting a new entrant to the sandwich market. Primanti Brothers Restaurant and Bar opening of their 35th location in Taylor on August 3. Primanti is known for sandwiches that are …
The Perseid Meteor Shower Is Coming And Here’s A Great Way To Enjoy It
One of the great things about living in Michigan is the natural beauty of our state. Match that with something cool happening in the heavens, and you have a winning combination. You can do that …
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WATCH: Wild Roll Cloud Over Lake Michigan At Sleeping Bear Dunes
Michigan's natural beauty is something to behold - something you can't stop watching. This 4x-speed video by Youtube user Nick Nerbonne is less than two minutes long, but well worth it. For …
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For Women-Owned Businesses, Metro Detroit Is In The Top Ten
Metro Detroit and Michigan are among the top metropolitan areas and states when it comes to seeing growth in the number of women-owned businesses. According to a report by American Express OPEN, …
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Michigan’s Decline, In Three Reports
I love my home state, but sometimes it just exhausts me. Case in point: The woeful condition of our cities. And roads. And schools. But I repeat myself. So this past week was a particularly painful …
Michigan Ranks in Top Ten Nationally for Corporate Expansion
Site Selection magazine named Michigan the number six state in the nation for major new corporate facilities and expansions in 2015. The publication verified 217 projects in Michigan that met …
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Gas Dips Below $1 A Gallon In Houghton Lake, Michigan
When do you last remember gas being under a dollar.. or just 78 cents a gallon? Gas Buddy is saying there's a price war going on at gas stations in Houghton Lake, Michigan - and as a result, we're …
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Check Out 11 Postcards From Belle Isle’s Past
One of the fun things about the Internet is finding things that give you a window that lets you see in on the past. One of those windows are postcards. These samples are from the Detroit Publishing …
Debate over wolf population Great Lakes Region is still ongoing
For years, animal advocacy groups in the Great Lakes Region have fought to ensure the place of gray wolves on the US endangered species list. It looks like the fight will continue, though, as a …
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Detroit Ranks As Most Dangerous City In The US For Third Straight Year
Some not so good news for our fair city this morning, and a reminder that although there is progress in some areas there is also a lot of work that needs to be done. According to a recent …
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WATCH: Beautiful Footage Of Belle Isle From Above
Detroit has seen its fair share of drone stardom during the last few years, and it's not over yet. Check out this short video that focuses on Detroit's one of a kind gem, Belle Isle State Park, …
What To Do This Weekend: Here’s Your City 5 For October 9-11, 2015
Hello Detroit! We're with the weekend round up on your City 5 with Daily Detroit. Whether you’re still trying to shake off the sadness of the Lions crushing loss on Monday night, are preparing to …
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Amazon To Open Tech Hub In Detroit, Giving Detroit’s Tech Sector Another Boost
Detroit's budding technology sector is set to receive another boost, helping to grow the city's presence as a tech savvy market worthy of national attention. On Monday morning online retail …
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What A Rock! Michigan Man Lugs 93 Pound Petoskey Stone Off Beach
The Petoskey stone is beloved here in Michigan. It has been our state stone since 1965, and has an interesting origin as that it's actually fossilized rugose coral scientists say is from about 350 …
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LOOK: Local Photographer Reveals Michigan’s Miniature Secret World
By now, you've probably noticed the billboards around town flaunting beautiful pictures of distant landscapes with the caption, "Shot on iPhone." Well, one of Metro Detroit's own is taking pictures …
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