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Epilepsy Stroll at Detroit Zoo Raises Funds, Awareness
Andrew Quinn was surrounded by a sea of supporters donning orange T-shirts Saturday at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak.
More than 60 people hailing from throughout southeastern Michigan, including Royal Oak, Chesterfield and Macomb, were part of ...
Skybar opens for lunch June 11th
Skybar Grille and Lounge opens for Lunch Monday, June 11th at 11am. We also will feature an 11am-7pm martini happy hour!! Half off martinis for 8 hours!
Detroit Science Center may be purchased by former Michigan Republican Party chairman
DETROIT (AP) — A plan that’s in the works could revive the troubled Detroit Science Center.
Columnist Daniel Howes of The Detroit News reports Thursday that former Michigan Republican Party chairman Ron Weiser has reached an agreement to purcha...
Jack Martin named Detroit's chief financial officer
Calling him a respected public servant, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing this afternoon announced Jack Martin as the city’s chief financial official, a position critical to the ushering in of a new era of city government.
The chief financial officer pos...
GM earns $1 billion in first quarter
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors earned $1 billion in the first quarter but losses in Europe and a big charge weighed on results.
The company’s first-quarter net income was only a third of last year’s, when results were boosted by the sale of GM’s...
Chrysler sales rise 20 percent in April
By TOM KRISHER and DEE-ANN DURBIN
AP Auto Writers
DETROIT (AP) — After a tough year of earthquake-related shortages, Toyota is back.
The company’s share of U.S. auto sales is expected to climb back to a level not seen since last year’s Japa...
Sergio Marchionne wants Chrysler in downtown Detroit; main offices to remain in Auburn Hills
DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler plans to open an office in downtown Detroit with room for 70 employees that's expected to include space for the automaker's CEO Sergio Marchionne.
The company announced Monday that it would lease the top two floors of th...
Chrysler, T-shirt maker reach lawsuit settlement over 'Imported From Detroit'
By The Associated Press
DETROIT (AP) — A federal judge has been asked to dismiss a lawsuit involving a T-shirt maker's use of the "Imported from Detroit" slogan made popular by Chrysler's 2011 Super Bowl ad featuring rap superstar Eminem.
Th...
Women hope ‘Cool’ idea will bring people to Detroit
By DUSTIN BLITCHOK
Special to The Oakland Press
DETROIT — She’s 83 years old and one of Detroit’s most generous philanthropists. And Maggie Allesee is not afraid of the Motor City.
“I come here all the time,” she said. “Day and night, and ...
Wayne State University plans $90 million biomedical research facility
DETROIT (AP) — Wayne State University plans to build an about $90 million biomedical research facility at the edge of its Detroit campus.
The Detroit Free Press reports Tuesday that the school hopes to use $30 million from the state along with ...