(Detroit) – Governor Snyder was at Wayne State University today to sign a bill authorizing over $300 million to be spent on 18 different projects at Michigan colleges and universities. One of the largest recipient is Wayne State, getting roughly $30 million to put towards the new biomedical research lab on Woodward. That project includes [...]

(Detroit) – Despite shooting down the $25 million grant request for the M1 light rail project just a few days ago, the U.S. Transportation Department awarded $10 million to the Link Detroit project. Link Detroit is aimed at improving the Detroit Riverwalk, Eastern Market, and the greenways in downtown and midtown, with the eventual goal [...]

(Detroit) – Detroit is broke, so it only makes sense that the city can’t keep paying for things that it can’t afford. Mayor Bing announced that without additional support from outside, that Detroit will cancel the annual Riverfront Fireworks show and the Thanksgiving Parade. The Parade Company runs both events, but the City of Detroit [...]

(Detroit) – After years of mismanagement and decline, the Detroit Science Center closed their doors last September. Until now, the future of this venerable institution was unknown. Enter Ron Weiser, former chairman of the Republican Party and savior of the science center. Mr. Weiser recently reached a deal with Citizens Bank to acquire the building [...]

(Mt. Clemens) – A series of high profile crimes have been linked to synthetic drugs that are readily available at your local store and can be purchased by children of any age. There are several variations and they go by several different names but the ones getting all the attention are K2/Spice and bath salts. [...]

(Detroit) – The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has been plagued by financial problems for several years now, but the DSO recently announced a settlement with the banks that hold $54 million in debt over the orchestra. Although specific details were confidential, Arthur Weiss, Board Treasurer for the DSO noted, “The settlement removes substantial liability form our [...]

(Mt. Clemens) – In an effort to reshape the image of the area, County Executive Mark Hackel wants to raise awareness of the waterways in Macomb County – specifically Lake St. Clair and the Clinton River. The thinking is that the county should be able to benefit more economically from the great resources they have. [...]

(Novi) – After a three year absence, the Michigan State Fair is set to return, albeit in a new location and under a new name.The newly christened Great Lakes State Fair will be held in Novi at the Suburban Collection Showplace, located near Grand River and Beck Road. The event will run during Labor Day [...]

(Detroit) – The long awaited Henry Ford Hospital expansion has begun, starting with the clearing away of 300 acres of blighted properties in the area surrounding their flagship facility in the New Center area. Originally announced 2 years ago, the hospital is planning to add facilities on the south side of Grand Boulevard, just west [...]