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Cleary Rated Best Bang for Your Buck Among MI Private, Non-Profit Schools
Cleary University earns top honors in Michigan for its return on investment among private, non-profit schools. According to the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, students who earn their bachelor’s degree in business from Cleary will earn an average of $1.1 million over their lifetime. That's almost $200,000 more than the school ranked second in the state.
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
10 candidates vie for four open Algonac City Council seats
Algonac voters on Aug. 6 will narrow the field of candidates vying for four open city council seats from 10 to eight. The primary ballot will ask voters to select not more than four candidates, with eight moving on to the general election this fall. The seats up for reelection are four-year terms and currently belong to Michael Bembas, Cathy Harris, Raymond Martin and Dale Williams, who replaced council member Corey Blair after he resigned in May.
Oakland County to roll out online program to help those with student debt
Two years ago, Brendan Johnson at age 28 became the youngest countywide elected official in southeast Michigan. Johnson , a Democrat from Rochester Hills, flipped a county commission seat that had been held by Republicans. But along with electoral success, he had baggage: about $150,000 in college debt, accrued after getting a bachelor's degree at Michigan State University followed by a costly master's in foreign service from Georgetown University in Washington, D. C. ...
Wrong-way driver injured in rollover crash on I-69
A driver who was travelling eastbound on westbound lanes of Interstate 69 was severely injured in a crash Sunday night near Capac. A news release from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office states dispatchers received a call about a wrong-way driver around 9:30 p.m. Before deputies could arrive on the interstate, a rollover crash involving the driver was called in.
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.
Michigan man killed after thrown from motorcycle into traffic sign during crash
(CBS DETROIT) - A 39-year-old Oakland County man was killed in a motorcycle accident over the weekend, officials said. The incident happened at 2:42 a.m. on Saturday on Woodward Avenue at Osman Street in Pontiac.Authorities say the Waterford Township man was traveling north on Woodward Avenue while operating a 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle.The man failed to negotiate a curve, and the motorcycle left the roadway. He was then thrown from the motorcycle and struck a traffic sign. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The man allegedly was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. In addition, it is unknown if alcohol was a factor in this crash. The man's identity is being withheld pending next of kin, authorities said.
Detroit rent ordinance proposal makes it easier to repair homes, penalizes those out of compliance
(FOX 2) - Detroit unveiled a new plan Monday that would update its aging housing stock by bringing more of the city's rental homes and apartments into compliance. The three-pronged initiative would make it easier for landlords to get their properties into compliance, more effectively penalize owners who refuse to repair their homes, while revamping Detroit's existing escrow program.
Butzel attorney Mitchell Zajac elected chair, Cooley Law School Board of Directors
Butzel attorney and shareholder Mitchell (“Mitch”) Zajac was elected chair of the Cooley Law School Board of Directors. He joined Cooley’s Board of Directors in 2020 and was elected vice-chair […] The post Butzel attorney Mitchell Zajac elected chair, Cooley Law School Board of Directors appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Jim Costa: This is a really important series for Tigers, Guardians; trade market for Skubal will get interesting
Jim Costa talks about the upcoming Tigers-Guardians series, whether the Tigers will end of up trading Tarik Skubal prior to the trade deadline, why the Tigers can’t be buyers at the deadline and the expectations facing the Detroit Lions this season.
Have you seen LaNiyah? Police searching for 14-year-old girl, missing since she left her Detroit home on Sunday
According to a missing person’s report, LaNiyah Davis Morris was last seen at her home, in the 18900 block of Huntington St. in Detroit, before she left sometime before 2 p.m. on Sunday.
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...
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...
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