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The popular clothing brand by Tommey Walker has filed a lawsuit against Gotham City Online LLC, a Texas-based internet retailer it accuses of ripping off the company's slogan and refusing to stop.
The Detroit school board voted in favor of the extension during a special meeting Thursday and said it will consider the issue again on May 11.
Built in 1897 for a railroad engineer who likely loved his short commute, the home's restoration merged must-have elements — new HVAC, plumbing, electrical, windows and insulation — with turn-of-the-century charisma, like the original wood staircase, marble countertops, porcelain sinks, clawfoot tub and penny-round tile throughout.
The Germany-based automaker, after seriously considering moving its Auburn Hills operations to Southfield, ultimately signed a new lease in the 365,000-square-foot building at 3800 Hamlin.
About 630 production workers were absent on Tuesday because they'd either tested positive for COVID-19 or were in quarantine, according to three people familiar with the matter, who declined to be identified.
The tech giant confirmed that each of its six stores in Michigan is closed, including at Partridge Creek, Twelve Oaks and Somerset malls.
The Scripps Mansion, built starting in 1879 for the former founder and publisher of The Detroit News, fell victim to arson in the 1980s, according to a Detroit Historic District Commission document.
From office return delays to StockX, here's a roundup of news items from this week's headlines and why they matter.
The news: Ford Motor Co. is delaying by three months return-to-work plans for most of its U.S. salaried employees amid a surge in virus cases...
The company, started in 2010 by sisters Cait, Jesse, Julie and Jennie James, is consolidating its retail locations and will focus more on wholesaling its products nationally.
Berkley-based organic juice producer Drought is making wholesale changes.The company, started in 2010 by sisters Cait, Jesse, Julie and Jennie...
The club is planning a grand opening celebration for its members. Also likely to be on the guest list are U.S. Golf Association officials, who the club has been courting in an attempt to land the U.S. Open in 2028.
A joint venture between Detroit-based Tekton Development LLC, Detroit-based Civic Companies LLC and Bloomfield Hills-based Robertson Bros. plans the $18.5 million development at 3700 Trumbull St. between Selden and Brainard streets on about 2.63 acres of land.
The downtown Birmingham retail market is performing far better than the region overall. The vacancy rate is just 1.6 percent, compared to 5.7 percent across metro Detroit, according to CoStar Group Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based real estate information service.
Cobbina will be based in Detroit and maintain his role at the MEDC, where he is helping the organization locate a permanent leader, which he said he anticipates happening in the next six weeks.
Finishing touches are being made to the famed South Course at Oakland Hills Country Club, which is preparing to reopen the course in July after being closed nearly two years for a $12.1 million restoration.
Detroit schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti acknowledged that in-person classes could be scratched for the rest of the school year if virus rates don't improve. http://ow.ly/6GbN50EqzlN
Michigan's largest school district will continue to suspend in-person classes into May because of a surge in coronavirus cases in Southeast Michigan.The Detroit school board voted in favor of the extension during a special meeting Thursday and said it will consider the issue again on May 11…
BREAKING: Drought Juice plans to close four retail stores, focus on wholesale distribution. http://ow.ly/fS7J50Eqv4f
Berkeley-based organic juice producer Drought is making wholesale changes.The company, started in 2010 by sisters Cait, Jesse, Julie and Jennie James, is consolidating its retail locations and will focus more on wholesaling its products nationally, according to a Friday news release.The company…
How a Corktown house once slated for the wrecking ball was rejuvenated. http://ow.ly/L0yK50EqcZ1
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is treating this COVID surge very differently. Here's a plausible reason why. http://ow.ly/rIGI50Eqg3o
There are five billion reasons why Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hasn't ordered the closure of schools and non-essential businesses to curb the rampant spread of COVID-19 that's making Michigan look like America's pandemic backwater right now.Actually, there are 5.7 billion.The once-in-a-lifetime infusion.....
Greenfield Village, amid a hunger for outdoor activities, will reopen on time this year. http://ow.ly/c7pK50EqcO3
The Germany-based automaker, after seriously considering moving its Auburn Hills operations to Southfield, signed a new lease in the 365,000-square-foot building at 3800 Hamlin.
The Volkswagen of America Inc. building in Auburn Hills is being shopped around for sale. The Germany-based automaker, after seriously considering moving its Auburn Hills operations to Southfield, ultimately signed a new lease in the 365,000-square-foot building at 3800 Hamlin. With new lease in…
A complete gut job: That's what it took to transform 1832 Church Street in Detroit from three decades of abandonment to a blend of historic elements with modern luxe.
The private club in Bloomfield Township recently brought on a club management ace to help make it happen. Christine Pooler, 50, is the first woman to take that role.
It's another round of Detroit Vs Everybody LLC versus alleged trademark infringement, but this time the accused copycat is punching back. http://ow.ly/AGMF50Epw2x
It's another round of Detroit Vs Everybody LLC versus alleged trademark infringement, but this time the accused copycat is punching back.The...
A bump in growth in any sector is good news these days. And few places is the news better than Michigan's cannabis industry, writes Mark S. Lee.
Eager home buyers are pushing the number of home showings and median sales prices to record highs. Sellers are getting the benefit. http://ow.ly/YIFr50EpfF8
This charity fundraiser is virtual, but still aims to give participants somewhere to go. http://ow.ly/vc9Q50EpcTj
Close to 300 people will "check in" to three downtown hotels Thursday night as guests of a virtual event benefiting Pope Francis Center.Detroit...
NEW: With nearly $52 million in total compensation in 2020, Rocket Companies CEO Jay Farner stands in the upper echelon of chief executive pay. http://ow.ly/m8TR50EoU4R
With nearly $52 million in total compensation in 2020, Rocket Companies CEO Jay Farner stands in the upper echelon of chief executive pay within the lucrative Fortune 500 world. Each of the top executives for the Detroit-based financial services giant — CFO and Treasurer Julie Booth,…
"When we heard the Apparatus Room at the Detroit Foundation Hotel had started using rooms for dine-in, we thought that was a great idea. What if we could do that on a larger scale for our gala?" said the Rev. Tim McCabe, executive director of the Pope Francis Center.
Close to 300 people will "check in" to three downtown hotels Thursday night as guests of a virtual event benefiting Pope Francis Center.Detroit Foundation Hotel, Shinola Hotel and The Siren Hotel are providing the Detroit center for the homeless with discounted rates to help it raise funds through.....
Enbridge Inc.'s contentious oil pipeline crossing the Great Lakes is "nonnegotiable" for Canada, and Justin Trudeau's government spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden to defend it.
The pandemic brought record profits to outdoor equipment retailer Weingartz Supply Co. Now, the entire lawn care industry is scrambling — for parts, products and profits.
Nursing homes had plans centered on the J&J vaccine. Now they're in flux. http://ow.ly/QKVF50EogQu
"No more carry out. No more Mercato," said SheWolf chef Anthony Lombardo. "We're very excited to get back to being a restaurant serving food."
BREAKING: New car crawl aims to raise money for charity, bring people downtown amid auto show pause http://ow.ly/aaba50EogaT
The Detroit Auto Dealers Association is teaming up with the Downtown Detroit Partnership to bring a new car-focused event to Detroit this summer.The Motor City Car Crawl aims to bring some economic activity back to Detroit while also raising money for the children's charities that would have…
80-year-old Salvatore "Sam" Cipriano had led the well-known potato chip maker at 10148 Gratiot Avenue for the past 10 years.
The statement comes amid growing national pressure on corporate leaders to push back on efforts largely led by Republicans to put new restrictions on voting in place.
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