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Comerica Park's tiny bag policy; Big mural feelings; KMart on Blockbuster watch; Spin Lyfts off

Today's stories: Former Ford company Spin has been spun off, and now they're working with Lyft to use their scooters in their app. That leads us to a great conversation about apps - how many pages of them do you have? KMart, with big historical Detroit ties as SS Kresge, is on Blockbuster watch with just three stores remaining. We share memories.  Shianne stans for local "Smile" artist Phil Simpson in what's become a whale of a mural debate. Plus, should Comerica Park change their bag polici...

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Voice On The Street: What Kinds Of Businesses Does Detroit Need?

It seems as if there’s always another article about a possible development downtown. One week it’s an Apple Store rumor. The next week, Nike. Me and colleague Mehul Tolia hit the streets surrounding Campus Martius and asked a diverse group of people what kind of business they wanted to see open in Detroit. The group included security guards, cooks on their cigarette break, corporate employees, Detroiters who live downtown, and visitors from the suburbs. Each interview was as unique as the indi...

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Michigan Legislature Votes To End All Future Film Incentives, Sends Bill To Governor

Incentives used since 2008 to lure the production of movies, TV shows and video games in Michigan are perilously close to their end. Michigan currently reimburses 25 percent of studios qualified production expenses, and possibly more if they spend at permanent studios or post-production facilities within the state. The Michigan Senate voted 24-13 Thursday to prohibit the state from issuing new incentives.The House concurred in the action on a mostly party-line vote of 96-13, with Republicans i...

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