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Dunesville and Tamarack music festivals: Raring to fire up Lower Peninsula this weekend
The celebration of Michigan music will stretch from Morley to Interlochen starting Friday, with two cozy festivals that revel in the spirit of the Great Lakes State. The previews at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS AND TICKET LINKS. One festival revels in the splendor of northern Michigan and...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
OUWB’s Afonso, Wasserman named Dean’s Distinguished Professors
Two professors from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine have each achieved the faculty rank of Dean’s Distinguished Professor. The Oakland University Board of Trustees approved the title changes recommended by Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D., at its regular meeting on June 28, 2024. Nelia Afonso,...
MotorTrend’s RoadKill Nights Returns to Woodward Avenue and M1 Concourse Aug. 10
The Dodge brand of Stellantis in Auburn Hills has announced the ninth annual MotorTrend Presents RoadKill Nights Powered by Dodge will return to Woodward Avenue and M1 Concourse in Pontiac […] The post MotorTrend’s RoadKill Nights Returns to Woodward Avenue and M1 Concourse Aug. 10 appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Michigan Pro Ultimate Frisbee Team Wins First Game In 7 Years
I remember the first time I was introduced to ultimate frisbee in elementary school, I told my gym teacher that it was a knock off football. That may have been because I wasn't too good at throwing the frisbee yet, but I definitely was one of the better receivers in the class. Nonetheless, I had no idea how big of sport ultimate frisbee actually was or how fun it could be when taken seriously.
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