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Attorney General admits Michigan's minimum wage increase poses difficulties
(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers are not the only ones raising concerns about Michigan’s minimum wage changes. Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a motion with the state’s Supreme Court, asking for guidance on how to implement inflation adjustments. Nessel specifically pointed out how the court’s broad language in its July ruling could lead to five possible options for when and how to adjust the minimum wage over time, with the state Department of Treasury’s approach and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s...
Michigan’s young delegates at DNC say Harris nomination brought ‘vibe shift’ and a deluge of texts
CHICAGO — In 2008, an 18-year-old Jason Morgan witnessed then-Senator Barack Obama accept the nomination for president of the United States as a Michigan delegate. Sixteen years later, Morgan said he was nearly brought to tears watching Obama’s speech Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. As...
Vice Capital Markets Integrates with Digital-First LOS Mortgage Machine
NOVI, Mich. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it has completed its integration with Mortgage Machine™, an out-of-the-box, all-in-one loan origination system (LOS) designed to accelerate lenders’ operational velocity and support an end-to-end digital origination process.
Michigan consumers hit by demands to cover fake unpaid tolls in Florida, Ohio
Did you just get a text claiming that you're about to be hit with a $50 late fee for unpaid tolls in Florida if you don't pay up soon? Well, you're not the only one, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Michigan Attorney General's Office is seeing an uptick in...
International record-breaking haunted attraction in Pontiac seeking scare actors for fall
One of the nation’s biggest, top-rated haunted attractions will reopen next month. It’s right here in metro Detroit, and it needs you to help make it a screaming good time. Erebus, located in downtown Pontiac, will return for its 25th season on Friday, Sept. 13, and it’s currently accepting applications to join its...
Mandalaneni says he’s ‘blessed’ to join faculty at OUWB
One of OUWB’s newer faculty members has traded the beauty, sun, and sand of the Caribbean to teach future and current physicians in the U.S., and particularly, in Michigan. Kesava Mandalaneni, MBBS, joined the Department of Foundational Medical Studies earlier this year. He primarily teaches neurology and neuroscience to...
Unaka Falls Short In Offensive Showdown
It was an offensive shootout on Stoney Creek Friday night. Unfortunately, Unaka came out on the wrong end. The Rangers dropped a hard-fought 71-46 decision to Chuckey-Doak on opening night at Goddard Field Friday night. Unaka had to battle back from an early deficit. Hayden Roper scored on a 56-yard...
A fantastic fall awaits at Meadow Brook Hall
Art, music and even mystery will transform Meadow Brook Hall this fall, with a series of fun fall events and tours. Visitors will be enchanted with the colorful event lineup, from a gorgeous outdoor floral art exhibit to thrilling screenings of classic films, Flashlight Tours, Mystery Dinners and so much more! All events take place at Meadow Brook Hall, the National Historic Landmark located on the campus of Oakland University.
Developer planning $25 million upgrade of Dearborn shopping center that's mostly abandoned
Three days after the Detroit Free Press asked the City of Dearborn about blighted conditions at a mostly abandoned shopping center, the spot on Michigan Avenue had been somewhat cleaned up, a check for the back taxes was in the mail, and the owner was planning a $25 million redevelopment of Garrison Place. A Free Press reader sent photos of the shopping center, which once housed a Kroger and CVS, to the Free Press showing a broken...
With threat of Stellantis strike looming, UAW rallies outside Sterling Heights Assembly Plant
UAW members rallied outside the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant on Friday afternoon as the union calls for Stellantis to “keep the promise.” Earlier this week the union threatened a possible strike against the automaker.
Bloomfield Maple Theater being demolished
After closing in early February 2024, a true victim of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Maple Theater is now being demolished, according to Bloomfield Township officials. According to township building official Steve Fink, the owners of the building are demolishing it, and nothing is currently planned to be built in its place.
Applause, Applause for library's 60 years
Bloomfield Township Public Library will celebrate its 60th anniversary with “Applause, Applause,” a special evening of fun, festivities and nostalgia on Saturday, October 5, from 4-7 p.m. The library said this celebration is a heartfelt 'thank you' to the incredible Bloomfield Township community for six decades of unwavering...
Mark your calendars: Key school days for Washtenaw parents
Before local youths head off to start the school year, there are some important days for parents to mark down on their calendars. The following school districts each start the year on Monday: Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Manchester, Milan, Saline and Ypsilanti. That means no school on Friday, Aug. 30, and Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day weekend.
Sterling Heights becomes sister city with Iraqi town to promote Chaldean ties
Sterling Heights will become a "sister city" with an Iraqi town that is about 90% Chaldean, an ethnic group that has a sizable presence in the Macomb County city. The partnership illustrates how Chaldeans, Iraqi Catholics, are working to preserve their heritage while helping grow a city that has the highest percentage of Iraqi Americans in Michigan. The city council in Sterling Heights voted unanimously Tuesday to establish a sister city agreement with Ankawa, a suburb of...
None injured in Whitmore Lake garage fire
The fire started at about 1:30 p.m. Aug. 24.
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