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Survival Strategy: Michigan Olive Garden Restaurants Say No Discounts
In an era when restaurants are trying to win back customers with discounts, Olive Garden Restaurants in Michigan are taking a different tack: Survival. Restaurants such as McDonald's have recently announced $5 promotions in order to regain customers' loyalty during challenging economic times. But your local Olive Garden isn't jumping on the bandwagon.
Michigan Business Beat | Tom Kelly, Automation Alley - Project DIAMOnD Gaining National Attention!
Chris Holman welcomes back Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI. Watch Tom and Chris discuss Project DIAMOnD, its national recognition, and the future of the initiative in improving U.S. competitiveness in advanced manufacturing.- click play on the YouTube video below. Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD cited in national...
Students at fake university created by ICE can sue US, court rules
Students who enrolled in a fake university set up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a sting operation can sue the U.S., an appeals court ruled last week. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision that dismissed a complaint against the…
Flock camera system in Lyon Twp. credited with solving several crimes, including in road rage incident with ice pick and string of thefts, authorities said
During a Lyon Twp. council meeting, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department credited the Flock camera system in the area with solving a road rage incident, which lead to a person allegedly being hit with an ice pick, and several thefts.
Detroit police want help finding missing 14-year-old girl
DETROIT – Police are asking for help locating a missing 14-year-old girl last seen in Detroit. Ariah Oliver is described as being 5′6′' tall and weighs 130 lbs. She has brown eyes and black hair. Oliver was last seen on July 4, 2024, in the 13900 block...
CAUTION: Michigan is Facing Unhealthy Air Today and Here’s Why
Yesterday marked the Fourth of July, so of course, Michiganders were setting off fireworks to celebrate. However, that has left us waking up to some not-so-great air quality. The less-than-stellar air quality could mean some trouble breathing today in certain parts of the state. The Detroit-area has certainly been affected. Channel 7 (WXYZ) meteorologist, Mike Taylor took to his official Facebook page to let Detroiters know what is going on, and how to stay safe.
Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm
By Roshanak Mehdipanah, University of Michigan; Kate Brantley, University of Michigan, and Melika Belhaj, University of Michigan. Detroiters who face rising rents, poor living conditions and systemic barriers to affordable and safe housing are at greater risk of poor health, our research finds. We study the connection between housing inequities...
Amik Robertson has a strong message for Lions fans calling him a 'depth player'
New Lions cornerback Amik Robertson leaves no doubt about it. He expects to play extensively in his first season in Detroit, despite what anyone on the outside might think. Robertson, who played his first four NFL seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, doesn’t see himself as a “depth player” whatsoever. Based on a social media post from the early hours of July 4th, the plucky Robertson is tired of hearing about how he’s depth instead of a prominent player in the overhauled Lions secondary.
Thunderstorms eyeing Metro Detroit Friday could turn severe, with risk for downpours, damaging winds and large hail
After some hit-and-miss showers in Metro Detroit on the 4th of July, heavier thunderstorms eyeing the region could turn severe on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Man killed in July 4 shooting on Detroit’s west side
DETROIT – A fatal shooting on Detroit’s west side has left one man dead. The shooting occurred on Thursday (July 4) on the Southfield Service Drive at Pembroke Avenue. The Detroit Police Department’s Homicide Unit is headed to the scene. This is a breaking news story, and...
Defendant in Samantha Woll murder trial takes the stand
DETROIT, Mich. — The defendant in the murder trial of Samantha Woll, the Jewish leader who was murdered outside her home last year, took the stand for the first time Wednesday. Michael Jackson-Bolanos is charged in connection with stabbing Woll, the president of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, outside her...
Tigers 3, Twins 12: Red, white, and blowout.
Happy Fourth of July, friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful day and that once this day game is wrapped you’ve got plans for BBQs and fireworks. Today’s outing saw Bailey Ober on the mound for the Twins and Kenta Maeda get the nod for the Tigers. Unfortunately this was not a great game, so if you missed it, consider yourselves lucky.
Apartment catches fire on Lasher Road in Detroit
DETROIT (FOX 2) - An apartment caught fire on Thursday, but first responders were able to contain it to one unit, according to the Detroit Fire Department. The fire took place on the 18000 block of Lasher Rd. in Detroit. No injuries were reported, said Detroit Fire Chief James Harris.
Detroit neighborhood celebrates new park opening ahead of Fourth of July
(CBS DETROIT) — This year, a neighborhood in Detroit has a new gathering spot to celebrate the Fourth of July. Greenview-Wadsworth Park near Interstate 96 and the Southfield Freeway was a decade in the making.For years, the lot at the corner of Greenview and Wadsworth was just green space after they tore down the vacant Marsh Elementary School."As a community, we're always looking at making sure people have ways to be healthy," said Kenyetta Campbell, founder and executive director of the Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance.Campbell's group approached the city, wanting to turn the almost two-and-a-half acres into a park."In order...
Detroit Stand Up! Skilla Baby Shakes Up Social Media After Saying THIS About Eminem (WATCH)
Skilla Baby sparked a debate on social media thanks to his opinion on Eminem and what Detroit natives think about his music. He shared his thoughts while appearing on the ‘Baby, This is Keke Palmer’ podcast. RELATED: Wayment! Rapper Skilla Baby Drags Social Media User Who Said He’s “Not Cute” Skilla Baby Speaks On Detroit’s [...] The post Detroit Stand Up! Skilla Baby Shakes Up Social Media After Saying THIS About Eminem (WATCH) appeared first on The Shade Room.
Detroit Non-Profit Helps People and Small Businesses Get Free Tax Services
July, 3, 2024 ~ Accounting Aid Society, a nonprofit organization that offers no-cost tax and financial services to individual taxpayers and small businesses, announced that they will continue to assist with tax services year-round with more than four locations during the off-season in Detroit. This will allow individuals and small businesses to eliminate the annual stress of tax season and stay compliant all year long. President and CEO Prisilla Perkins said people and households with incomes under $64,000 can take advantage of no-cost tax preparations through the Accounting Aid Society.
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