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Gov. Rick Snyder has given the ceremonial green light to a rapid bus line in Grand Rapids. As the state's first Bus Rapid Transit line, its construction began last week. The $40 million Silver Line will include 33 stations and be ready for riders as soon as August 2014. It's a project funded mostly by the federal government...

Detroit is the place to be! At least, according to one travel writer. David Landsel has compiled a list of over-rated destinations and suggested alternatives. He chose Detroit over Chicago as one of the best places to travel to. It's nothing new for Michiganders to talk about the many choices in our area for fun,...

On Wednesday, Apr. 10 dozens of metro Detroiters will be in Washington D.C. for what’s being called a historic national immigration march on the Capital. Residents from southwest Detroit plan to gather with the expected masses for a rally they hope puts more pressure on Congress to create a pathway to citizenship for millions...

If you aren't in Atlanta for the NCAA championship game, the next best way to get in on the the action is at Chrysler Center! Michigan will host students, faculty and staff for a watch party at it's home game headquarters in Ann Arbor. Join friends and fellow fans for the on-campus airing of tonight's big game. Beginning...

Detroit's NAACP has officially announced that U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi will serve as key note speaker at the 58th annual Fight for Freedom Fund dinner. As the House Democratic leader, Pelosi has served for twenty five years. She is the first female Speaker of the House, and represents the San Francisco district. Pr...

The newly created Michigan Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Governing Board held an orientation workshop today and began their work to coordinate public transportation across the City of Detroit and throughout Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties.The ten-member board will develop a single master transit plan for the region,...

Kwame Kilpatrick is pulling out all the stops to get out of jail, at least temporarily. His latest attempt, however has failed. The ex-mayor's request for release on bond until sentencing has been denied by a federal court judge. U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds made the decision, citing Kilpatrick's criminal record and a...

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On Thursday, Feb. 28, the Detroit Regional Chamber hosted the 2013 Detroit Policy Conference at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. The 2013 conference hosted over 450 entrepreneurs, small business owners, major corporations and civic partners, and addressed hot button issues for Detroit as well as opportunities for urban and suburban...

Looking for a job? You might be in luck if retail is your area of choice.On Tuesday, Mar. 5 ALDI will hold a hiring event at two locations in the metro-Detroit area.The grocery chain will take applications for several positions within the company that include manager trainee.Prospective applicants can apply at one of the two following locations...