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Sheetz, a gas station chain, hiring for Michigan store opening in Romulus
Sheetz, a gas station and convenience store chain in six states and expanding to Michigan, plans to hold two recruiting events next week in Romulus to hire 30 employees to work in a new store set to open later this summer. The Pennsylvania-based company — which is facing a federal government claim that it has discriminated against minority job applicants — said it is seeking full- and part-time workers, including employees for management roles, in its first...
Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers starting lineups for July 25, 2024: Game 102
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Gavin Williams and the Guardians take on the Tigers at Progressive Field. Here are the starting lineups for Thursday’s game between the Guardians and Detroit. Where: Progressive Field, 1:10 p.m. ET. TV/radio: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM 1100 AM, WARF 1350 AM (Spanish) and the...
Rocket Mortgage in Detroit Ranked No. 1 in Client Satisfaction by J.D. Power
Rocket Mortgage in Detroit, the country’s largest retail mortgage lender and part of Rocket Cos., today announced it was ranked No. 1 in client satisfaction by Troy-based J.D. Power in mortgage servicing. This is the 10th year the company has received the prestigious honor and the 22nd J.D. Power...
Next Level by RollerCade in Downtown Detroit
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. Available for private rentals Monday-Wednesday. Hours may vary seasonally. Cost: $10/skate admission, $3/skate rental; arcade games are $.50-$3 per play. Parking: There are eight parking garages in the area. Use this list of parking garages to secure...
Powered by Women: Linzie Venegas, President, Ideal Group, Detroit
Linzie Venegas, president of Ideal Group in southwest Detroit, was literally born into the family business. Her father, Frank Venegas Jr., started selling steel beams to homebuilders under the Ideal Steel banner in Livingston County in December 1979. Linzie was born a month later. By the time she was 7...
Detroit-Area Author Lynne Golodner Celebrates New Book With Multiple Events
HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. — An unlikely love affair is imperiled by long-hidden truths in the latest novel, Cave of Secrets, from Detroit-area author Lynne Golodner. Golodner is the prolific author of nine previous books who has been described as a “wonderful writer who tackles tough subjects with sensitivity and wit.” After many years of focusing on nonfiction and poetry, she published her first novel, Woman of Valor, in 2023. A former journalist and current marketing expert, she also works as a publisher, podcaster, and writing coach —melding an unwavering commitment to her art while still making time to support the work of others.
ICE HOCKEY: Grosse Ile, New Boston United find answers for next season in final summer league tune-ups
SOUTHGATE – After five weeks of play, local ice hockey teams wrapped up their respective summer league this week at the Southgate Arena. For the team from Grosse Ile, their summer campaign came to a close Wednesday evening with a 6-3 victory over the Riverview-Cabrini combined team. After graduating...
Detroit Victory Inn drug trafficker sentenced to 28 years in prison
DETROIT (FOX 2) - The ringleader of a drug trafficking ring out of a now-demolished Detroit motel was sentenced to 28 years in prison this week. Darrick Bell, 55, was convicted of three drug-related charges after a trial that lasted more than a month and included testimony from more than 20 witnesses. The jury acquitted Bell on one count involving sex trafficking and was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the remaining four counts involving sex trafficking.
Fluor Joint Venture Celebrates Connection of Gordie Howe International Bridge Deck
IRVING, Texas – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) and its partners today celebrated the official deck connection of the Gordie Howe International Bridge spanning the Detroit River. Measuring a half-mile (853 meters), the bridge connects Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America and 10th longest in the world. The bridge also has the distinction of being the longest composite steel and concrete decked cable-stayed bridge in the world.
Detroit Opera artistic director Yuval Sharon extends contract for 3 more years
Detroit Opera’s future looks bright and richly layered: Thursday morning, the globally acclaimed organization announced the extension of artistic director Yuval Sharon’s contract through 2028, meaning three more years of the Motor City leading the art form in creative collaboration and boundary pushing. Further, with the news of Sharon’s extended stay in Detroit,...
"War Criminal": Rep. Rashida Tlaib protests Netanyahu's visit to Congress
Michigan representative Rashida Tlaib protested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress, displaying a sign reading “War Criminal” and “Guilty of Genocide,” as his country’s attack on Gaza has killed nearly 40,000 people. Tlaib, who also wore a keffiyeh to the Congressional gallery,...
Nobody claims ownership of $250K earmark for abandoned church in Michigan budget
(The Center Square) – A $250,000 earmark in the new Michigan state budget is raising concerns, with little information about its use beyond a building rehabilitation project. Event planner Tatiana Grant told the Detroit News she requested the funding to restore the St. Columba Episcopal Church, which has been closed since 2003. However, nonprofit Invest Detroit, which holds the grant funding, says there is no ownership agreement with Grant. The...
Study Says Worst Night Of Sleep For Michigan Residents Is This Week
Sleeping is easily one of the most important things in our lives right alongside food, water, shelter, clothing, and love. Although this may be an essential need in our lives, sleeping comes much easier to some than it does others. I am one of those people who struggles with sleeping, and it definitely catches up to me from time to time. Nonetheless, everybody has the environments they enjoy sleeping in which may contribute to their lack of sleep.
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy sues ex-CFO; Michigan Dem delegates commit to Harris; more
Good morning, it's Thursday. ⛅ The high will be 79 degrees today and it'll be partly sunny. After rain and flooding the last couple of days, we're finally getting to see a stretch of nice weather. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. ...
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