The clock is ticking as Detroit waitseagerly for the grand opening of the first Whole Foods Market in Detroit. At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, the Whole Foods Market in Detroit will open its doors to the public. On opening day, there will be 70 tents selling local products, and merchandise. Construction of the Whole [...]
The city of Rochester celebrated the 36th annual Greater Rochester Heritage Days Festival at Rochester Municipal Park Friday, May 25-26 in honor of the city’s history, tradition and culture. There was something for everyone and of all ages at /Users/tomstankard/Pictures/iPhoto Library.photolibrary/Masters/2013/05/28/20130528-221605/IMG_0158.JPGthe festival, including the popular and rib-tickling “Great Lake Timber Show,” presented by Bruce Belanger [...]
The city of Rochester celebrated the 36th annual Greater Rochester Heritage Days Festival at Rochester Municipal Park Friday, May 25-26 in honor of the city’s history, tradition and culture. There was something for everyone and of all ages at the festival, including the popular and rib-tickling “Great Lake Timber Show,” presented by Bruce Belanger from [...]
From A Local Author and Friend: Dave Arnold Pilgrims of the Alley is a book about how to live out an authentic faith in a world where we don’t fit in and often find challenging to live in. It’s a book about hope and learning to see how God is at work in the alleys [...]
New York bond agency Fitch Ratings upgraded on Tuesday its rating for Michigan’s general obligation bonds to AA from AA-. The action by Fitch Ratings is the first rating upgrade Michigan has received amid a recent series of positive moves by bond agencies. Earlier, Standard & Poor’s & Moody’s upgraded the outlook for Michigan bonds [...]
By Tom Gantert, published on April 4, 2013 One common theme in the media across the state and nationally has been the tale of how the city of Detroit’s financial crisis stems from a lack of revenue. An analysis by Bridge magazine says the city receives less than expected in state-shared revenue, or money the state distributes to all local governments it [...]
Home Plate Detroit 2013 offers a great opportunity to enjoy Saturday, April 27 at Comerica Park. Spend the day together as a family and invite a friend to go with you. Hear testimonies from current and former Tigers, and enjoy the ball game as the Tigers take on the Atlanta Braves. Each Home Plate ticket [...]
“People might be surprised to know that we have the best health care in the world,” said Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano after a State of the County address touting Metro Detroit health systems as an attraction for so-called health tourism. “We just need to do a better job of marketing.” Actually, the world already [...]
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 AT THE DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM The Detroit Historical Society continues its Scholar Series with former Tuskegee Airman Lt. Colonel Alexander Jefferson , who will discuss his time in the Army Air Force during World War II on Wednesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum. Jefferson will also be [...]
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