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Simek Turned Down Red Wings to go Home
The Detroit Red Wings wanted to keep defenseman Radim Simek in the organization. His point of view, though, was that he didn’t want to keep on riding buses. “It is true,” Simek told Czech website iSport of the offer from the Red Wings. “It was a two-way contract with a guarantee of a lot of money, which was around the minimum amount in the NHL. But it wasn’t worth the money to me anymore.”
Mortgage Mogul Dan Gilbert Has Option to Buy 20 Acres Next to Detroit's RenCen
By now it's well known that mortgage mogul Dan Gilbert has an option to buy GM's Renaissance Center on Detroit's riverfront. Now Crain's Detroit Business reports that Gilbert also has an option to buy approximately 20 acres of east Detroit riverfront land next to the RenCen. Kirk Pinho of Crain's...
NFL analyst says the Lions made one of the worst trades of the offseason
I'll be fully honest with you guys, when the Detroit Lions made this trade, my initial thoughts were negative about the move. As time went by and I got to dig into the numbers, the film and see him talk, my thoughts have completely changed. The Lions made the right move when they traded for ...
The Metro: How Michigan’s insurance reform laws failed to protect Detroit drivers
A recent joint investigation by The Markup and Outlier Media found that the average cost of auto insurance in Detroit is $5,300 a year — more than any other big city in the country. State reforms put in place five years ago were supposed to bring relief by prohibiting...
MotorCity Casino In Detroit To Close Poker Room
MotorCity Casino in Detroit, Michigan, will soon be closing its poker room on Monday, Aug. 5 at 6 a.m. According to PlayMichigan.com, the property ended the Poker VIP program on July 1. MotorCity Casino poker players who played 300 hours between April and June were upgraded to Poker VIP. A...
Red Wings may reconsider buyout of veteran defenseman next offseason
Last month was busy on the buyout front. Cam Atkinson, Adam Boqvist, Jack Campbell, Nate Schmidt, Jeff Skinner and Ryan Suter were all cut loose, became UFAs and have since landed deals for this season. Few would have been surprised to see Red Wings defenseman Justin Holl added to that...
Detroit Black Women Leaders Demand Inclusive Senate Debate: Call for Hill Harper to Withdraw from Exclusionary Event
Detroit’s most influential Black women leaders are taking a stand, demanding significant changes to the planned debate on Friday July 26 at 10am, live streamed on WGPR FM 10.5 for the Democratic U.S. Senate primary. Their calls for action come as WHPR, a Black-owned television station, announced a debate format that excludes live broadcasts, open press, and public attendance.
Detroit cracks down on abandoned vehicles scattered in residential and public areas
Detroit is cracking down on abandoned vehicles plaguing neighborhoods with blight, though many residents are unaware of the consequences. Mayor Mike Duggan earlier this year announced the initiative to remove junk vehicles parked on streets and lawns, which is against city code. Owners are prohibited from parking on unpaved land or letting inoperable...
Marvin Winans Gives A Cancer Diagnosis Testimony
Pastor Marvin Winans, brother of the legendary singing Winans family, preached a word about praying without doubt, while giving his testimony on his battle with bladder cancer, during worship service at Perfecting Church, Detroit, MI, the same cancer that inflicted Paster Carlson Pearson. Doctors can give you a diagnosis however...
Pistons free-agent signing may be the best value in the NBA
Trajan Langdon has a history of getting impact players on team-friendly deals, something fans hope continues for the Detroit Pistons. Finding value for money is one of the most important jobs of a modern NBA GM, especially in the second apron era when there are real penalties for signing the wrong guy.
Right now it feels like Brad Holmes made a big mistake on the Lions defense for the second year in a row
The Detroit Lions and GM Brad Holmes had a solid offseason. The rebuild of the cornerback room and the addition of DJ Reader is going to have an impact on the Lions defense for sure. But there is one spot where Holmes didn't make the best decison and right now it's looking even worse. That's ...
Michigan Among Top States with Most Olympic Gold Medalists
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are nearly upon us. Michigan is sending 17 total Olympians and Paralympians to France to compete for the gold alongside their fellow countrymen. These are the 17 athletes representing Michigan in the 2024 Olympics:. Heath Baldwin - Kalamazoo - Track and Field. Bobby Body...
How our biggest Great Lake drives our Michigan forecasts
With over 2,700 miles of shoreline and a depth of over 1,300 feet in spots, the power of the largest Great Lake, Lake Superior, is unmatched. It comes as no surprise that it also plays a significant role in Michigan’s weather from summer to winter. During summer, Lake Superior...
The Great Lakes’ Largest Battery Storage Project
In a groundbreaking shift towards clean energy, DTE Energy is transforming the Trenton Channel Power Plant into the largest battery storage facility in the Great Lakes region. This pioneering project marks a significant milestone in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, showcasing the potential for innovative solutions in addressing climate change and energy sustainability.
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