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DBusiness Daily Update: Michigan Central and State Mobility Office Launch Inaugural MI Mobility Fellows Program, and More
Michigan Central and State Mobility Office Launch Inaugural MI Mobility Fellows Program. Applications are now open for the Michigan Mobility Fellow Program (MMF), a first-of-its-kind initiative to support mobility innovation and talent attraction and retention in the state by offering real-world experience, a $60,000 annual salary, and professional development opportunities.
Henry Ford Health aims for net-zero emissions with Central Energy Hub
Henry Ford Health plans to heat and cool its new Detroit hospital facilities with electricity, using an energy hub as part of an ongoing development project at the health system’s facilities. To provide electric heating and cooling, the Central Energy Hub will use a hot and cold water pump...
Men's Basketball Adds Detroit Mercy to Non-Conference Schedule
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – Following its game against Michigan State on Thursday, Nov. 7 in East Lansing, Mich., Niagara basketball will take the 90-minute trip east to Detroit to take on Detroit Mercy Sunday, Nov. 10 inside the Calihan Hall. The Purple Eagles are 5-5 all-time against Detroit Mercy...
Rocket Mortgage Classic Raises Money to Bridge Detroit’s Digital Divide
This year’s Rocket Mortgage Classic gave fans a thrilling finish on Sunday, but tournament organizers expect its impact in the city to continue year-round. Bridging the city’s digital divide is the tournament’s signature charitable cause. The big picture: Access to the internet and digital devices is a...
PGA Tour course loved by Bryson Dechambeau at risk of 'dying' receives lifeline
Detroit Golf Club faces a bleak future if not for its imminent revamp, according to club president Michael Pricer, who says the course will resemble the iconic Pinehurst No. 2 when the work is done
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation announces leadership changes
DEGC announces leadership changes following the departure of COO Kenyetta Hairston-Bridges. Derrick Headd joins as Senior VP of Public Policy and Operations. David White elevated to VP of Business Development. Jacqueline Young appointed as Senior Director of Business Development. David Howell promoted to VP of Development Services. The Detroit Economic...
2 Wayne County community colleges allow culinary students to transfer credits
DETROIT – The Wayne County Community College District is teaming up with Schoolcraft College to allow the transfer of credits related to studies in culinary arts. The colleges on Monday, July 1 announced a new agreement that will help culinary arts students begin studying at WCCCD and transition to Schoolcraft for the remainder of their studies. The program is scheduled to start in the fall with 15 students, officials said.
Detroit Historical Museum testing out free ‘Late Nights’ program
Hey, readers! Welcome back to Culture Canvas. Summer is in full swing and you might be looking for fun things to do with friends, or if you’re a parent, things to do with your children. One place to find programming for the entire family is the Detroit Historical Museum.
New grant funds Joe Louis Greenway and Iron Belle connections
A new federal grant will help the city link the Joe Louis Greenway to the state-traversing Iron Belle Trail.Why it matters: The $20.7 million infrastructure grant will help bring the long-awaited 27.5-mile city greenway closer to completion.The funds will be used to construct two paths within a connected network of 2,000 miles from the Upper Peninsula to Belle Isle, serving both the city's greenway and the state's Iron Belle Trail.State of play: Officials announced Monday that the federal funds will be allocated for road and pathway construction on Woodmere Street on the city's west side and Dequindre Street, just north...
Brandon Inge's son, Tyler Inge, makes MHSBCA Division 2 all-state baseball team
Only one player local to the Hometown Life regional, Detroit Country Day senior Tyler Inge, the son of former Detroit Tigers player Brandon Inge, appeared on the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association Division 1 all-state team. Reminder: HTL covers teams in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Canton, Commerce Twp., Farmington, Farmington...
New breakfast spot to open in Detroit’s Cass Corridor
DETROIT – From ice cream to breakfast. Makes sense. The former Treat Dreams location on Cass Avenue in Detroit’s Midtown will soon be a breakfast spot, called Effin Egg. Effin Egg serves up breakfast sandwiches, tacos, burritos, bowls, pancakes, waffles and more. They also serve up coffee for “pot heads,” of course. That’s a coffee pot.
Former Tigers catcher will be DFA’d this week, report says
DETROIT -- Former Detroit Tigers catcher Tucker Barnhart will be designated for assignment on Tuesday, the Arizona Republic reported. Barnhart has served as the Arizona Diamondbacks’ backup catcher this year after making the club out of spring training as a non-roster invitee. He’s hitting just .173 with no home runs in 96 plate appearances.
Madden appears to be wildly disrespecting Lions' tight end Sam LaPorta again
Last year when Madden 24 dropped, the Detroit Lions didn't have the best grades from the game. As we approach the release of Madden 25, it looks like the video game is once again dissing the Lions. The big one is Sam LaPorta. When the initial ratings dropped for Madden 24, LaPorta had a 70 ...
Nina Love And Tequion Brookins Set To Open A Co-Working Space In Detroit That Will Donate A Portion Of Proceeds To A Nonprofit
Two Black women are entering into business to help other Black- and woman-owned businesses thrive. Aya House According to Crain’s Detroit Business, Nina Love and Tequion Brookins are opening Aya House, a 3,000-square-foot co-working space that will be a home to other businesses. The founders also will donate a portion of monthly proceeds to a… Continue reading Nina Love And Tequion Brookins Set To Open A Co-Working Space In Detroit That Will Donate A Portion Of Proceeds To A Nonprofit
Two Detroit-area educators will join week-long Shipboard Science Workshop on Lake Erie
Michigan Sea Grant is pleased to announce that two Michigan educators are among 15 chosen to join Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL) staff and Great Lakes scientists for the 2024 Shipboard Science Workshop aboard the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Research Vessel (R/V) Lake Guardian on Lake Erie this summer.
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