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This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
What Highway Number Will the New Gordie Howe Bridge Between Michigan and Canada Have?
Construction on the long anticipated international bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario is nearing completion. When done, it will add a new border crossing with the goal of alleviating some traffic congestion on the tunnel between the two nations. The question has come up around road enthusiasts as to what...
Michigan residents: July 22 last day to register online, by mail to vote in August primary
Today is the last day for Michiganders to register online or by mail to vote in the state’s Aug. 6 primary election. Eligible residents can still register to vote in person through Election Day. Michigan requires residents to be 18 years old by Election Day and be U.S. citizens...
Last surviving original member of the Four Tops, Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, dies at 88
Abdul "Duke" Fakir, the last surviving original member of Motown's the Four Tops, died Monday of heart failure in Detroit. He was 88. Along with Obie Benson, Lawrence Payton, and Levi Stubbs, Fakir's recordings included hits such as "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)," "Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got)," "It's the Same Old Song," "Reach Out I'll Be There," and "Baby I Need Your Loving."
6 restaurants, 12 stores, video game lounges coming to Detroit Metro Airport
Detroit Metro Airport( DTW) has announced the future addition of 12 new retail shops, six restaurants and two video game lounges. Here’s a rundown of all the new businesses that will be at the McNamara Terminal:. 313 Exchange/Dylan’s Candy Bar: A Michigan-inspired news and convenience store featuring locally crafted...
Future of Detroit 3 for EVs could hinge on 2024 presidential election, analysts say
As Democrats scramble to name the new ticket to take on former President Donald Trump in November's election, automotive analysts on Wall Street say the Detroit automakers' future for electric vehicles could hang in the balance in this election. On Sunday President Joe Biden gave in to calls from Democrats to step out of the race. The Detroit Three automakers each told the Detroit Free Press they did not have comments on the news at this time. But...
Alumnus Paul Stauder retires after long career in finance
For 47 years, HFC alumnus Paul Stauder has worked in public finance, where he manages financing for clients across the state to fund projects and facilities. One of those clients is HFC. “I help the College obtain money for campus improvement projects. I’ve worked with HFC for nine years with...
After all-state season at Brother Rice, Ryan Tyranski seeking power, experience with Leprechauns
Power isn’t everything, but it has been a primary seasonal objective for Ryan Tyranski. Named first-team all-state for his senior season this past spring with Division 1 state runner-up Birmingham Brother Rice, Tyranski is playing his summer ball with the Northwoods League’s Royal Oak Leprechauns. There, the first baseman had aspirations of both adjusting to the next level and driving the ball farther before heading off to Cincinnati this fall.
Tigers’ top prospect Max Clark set to make West Michigan Whitecaps debut
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Two of the Detroit Tigers’ top-three prospects are set to make their debuts with the West Michigan Whitecaps this week. The Tigers announced Sunday the promotion of outfielder Max Clark and middle infielder Kevin McGonigle to the High-A level, after the duo compiled a strong start to the season with the Low-A Lakeland Flying Tigers.
Two Michigan Communities Now Ranked ‘Worst Drivers’ In The Nation
Michigan has recently stepped up its efforts to keep the roads safe by cracking down on distracted driving and speeding in the Great Lakes state. But, despite those efforts, Michigan's road fatalities and serious injuries continue to rise. And now two Michigan communities are home to some of America's 'worst drivers'.
Arab Americans 'thrilled' Biden stepping down, but want new Gaza policy
Arab American advocates in metro Detroit are relieved President Joe Biden announced Sunday he's stepping down as the Democratic Party nominee, blaming him for a war in Gaza that has resulted in thousands of deaths. And now, they're hoping the nominee who replaces him will be someone who will lessen support for Israel and be more sympathetic to Palestinians. "Everybody in my community is very thrilled that Biden is out of the way," said Osama Siblani, a...
Michigan worker groups strip union bosses of collection powers, sue others
(The Center Square) – Nearly six months after the Michigan Legislature repealed Right to Work laws, more groups of workers are taking action against what they say are coercive measures of some unions to collect fees. Mechanics from Brown Motors in Petoskey and drivers from MV Transportation in Ypsilanti successfully voted recently to remove their union officials' powers to collect union dues from nonunion members. The Brown Motors mechanics voted...
What Highway Number Will the New Gordie Howe Bridge Between Michigan and Canada Have?
Construction on the long anticipated international bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario is nearing completion. When done, it will add a new border crossing with the goal of alleviating some traffic congestion on the tunnel between the two nations. The question has come up around road enthusiasts as to what...
Def Leppard Rocks Comerica Park
Thursday, July 18th, Def Leppard rocked the stage at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit. WRIF photographer, Jason Anthony was on hand to snap some pictures of the legends on stage. Blasting through hits like “Rocket”, “Love Bites”, “Too Late For Love”, “Bringin’ On The Heartbreak”, “Rock Of Ages”, “Photograph” and wrapping it up with “Hysteria” and “Pour Some Sugar On Me”.
MOCAD's powerful summer exhibitions signal a bold new era for Midtown Detroit institution
MOCAD, The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, recently opened four spectacular new summer exhibitions as it continues its recent evolution under new directors. “MOCAD is a very special place,” said Jova Lynne, who serves as co-director alongside Marie Madison-Patton. “It’s a place that fosters strong relationships, strong networks, and strong connections to community. And I think these shows we’re presenting this season demonstrate those connections, and having local artists, nationally known artists and international artists all together...
Peace-loving folk singer quits race against Oakland Sheriff Bouchard but stays on ballot
Amrit Kohli of Ferndale in no way resembles a cop. Clad in sandals and a George Floyd “Say his name!” t-shirt, the Nigerian-born Kohli is a software contractor but says he much prefers living his dream: folk singer and peace activist. He favors total change in policing, starting with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. If elected sheriff, he’d put a stop to what he says is racist law enforcement and the pursuit of non-violent offenders. And he’d “defund” the department, diverting money to mental-health programs.
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