Pamela Moore’s mission to help the unemployed in Detroit
Pamela Moore beams with excitement. To the casual observer, it may simply appear that she is an unapologetic lover of life. But to those who…
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Maya Angelou Forever Stamp unveiled, Robert Robinson Taylor honored with 2015 Black Heritage Stamp
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Postal Service announced last month that it would honor Maya Angelou — the beloved author, poet, actress and champion of equality…
Toyota kicks off Chicago auto show by donating winter boots, socks to Chicago area homeless families
Chicago – For many families living paycheck to paycheck, there’s the possibility of being an illness, an accident, or a paycheck away from living on…
Mitchell leading the charge for paid sick leave
CHICAGO– State Rep. Christian Mitchell, D-Chicago, introduced legislation Thursday that would guarantee all workers in Illinois the right to earned paid sick leave. This is…
GOP: House To Vote On Homeland Bill Without Conditions
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major victory for President Barack Obama, the Republican-led House relented on Tuesday and will back legislation to fund the Homeland…
US Auto Sales Up In February Despite Snowy Weather
DETROIT (AP) — Freezing temperatures and drifts of snow likely took a small bite out of U.S. auto sales in February, but most automakers still…
WSU’s Ned Staebler named president and CEO of TechTown Detroit
Ned Staebler, Wayne State University’s vice president for economic development, has been appointed president and CEO of TechTown Detroit, the Detroit business accelerator and incubator…
11 Georgians on 2015 ‘Forbes’ Billionaires list
The number of billionaires living in the state of Georgia has increased over the past year, the Times Free Press points out. Now there are…
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Gears Up for 3rd Annual Career Move Month
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, the industry’s fastest-growing moving services franchise, is proud to announce its third annual Career Move Month this March. As the…
Domino’s® Latest Innovation: Ordering on Pebble and Android Wear Smartwatches
Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, is giving customers yet another new way to place their order, all from the…
US Construction Spending Down 1.1 Percent In January
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. construction spending fell in January, reflecting weakness in spending on office buildings and other nonresidential projects and in government activity. Construction…
US Manufacturing Slows As Output And Hiring Weaken
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. factories expanded last month at their weakest pace in a year, with orders, hiring and production all growing more slowly. The…
Derrick Rose Releases Powerful Commercial Just Days After News Of Latest Injury
Just days after the Chicago Bulls announced Derrick Rose would need yet another knee surgery, Powerade has released an uplifting commercial featuring the embattled…
Detroit Chef Native comes home to help create economic growth and reverse the flight out back in
Coming Soon Grandma Told Me So Eatery Detroit Grandma Told Me So how about You? Detroit has a wealth of talent that has left the…
Signed Contracts To Buy US Homes Rise To 18-Month High
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes rose at a healthy pace in January, a sign that home sales are…
US Consumer Sentiment Slips In February On Icy Weather
WASHINGTON (AP) — Harsh winter weather left U.S. consumers feeling a bit less confident this month, the University of Michigan says. But confidence levels still…
