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Ford: Michigan battery plant 'on track' for production…
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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Ford said Tuesday the Marshall, Michigan, plant is slated to employ 1,700 workers. Ford said the plant, which was announced in February 2023, is expected to begin producing batteries in 2026. Ford Motor said Tuesday it believes its planned $3...
From Bankruptcy to Boomtown: Why Detroit Is a Must-Visit for Business and Innovation
Business Traveler
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July 8, 2025
Twelve years after it became the largest U.S. city to declare bankruptcy, Detroit is booming. But don’t call it a comeback—the city is forging a new path forward. Last year, the Ford Motor Company reopened the historic and long-abandoned Michigan...
Save the Date: Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale is Back
WKMI - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
It pains me to pay full retail. In this economy?! Every penny counts. Get ready for three days of deals, treasures, and a few oddities as Michigan's longest garage sale is set to return this summer-- ever been? It's a must-do for any and all...
matt maddock criticizes Michigan DNR's policies and questions nonprofit funding
Pontiac Times - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Matt Maddock, Michigan House Representative (right) | Facebook Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Matt Maddock, Michigan House Representative (right) | Facebook Matt Maddock, a...
Michigan pauses new construction codes amid legal challenge
Grand Rapids Business Journal - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
LANSING — The state of Michigan will halt the implementation of new residential construction and energy-conservation codes amid a legal challenge brought by two housing trade groups that say the rules will raise costs and price people out of the...
Democrat El-Sayed to report $1.8M raised for Senate bid in Michigan
The Detroit News - Michigan
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U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed announced Tuesday that he raised $1.8 million for his campaign for Michigan's open seat and closed out the three-month period with $1.1 million in cash reserves. The campaign of El-Sayed of Ann Arbor said that...
West and Southwest Michigan industrial economies continue gaining strength into summer
WGVU - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
West and Southwest Michigan purchasing managers surveyed report new orders rose from +14 in May to +21 in June. Production also doubled over that same period. Both data sets represent three-year highs. Brian G. Long is Director of Supply...
On this day in Michigan history: Michigan’s last execution
WILX - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - News 10 is counting down to America’s 250th birthday. On this day in Michigan history, July 8, 1938, Michigan carried out its last execution. A Detroit man was put to death in a federal prison in Milan for killing a bank...
7 Morning Digest: Wyandotte water concerns, new Detroit safety initiative & more
WXYZ - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Here at 7 News Detroit, we want to make sure you start your day off on the right foot, informed about weather, traffic, the latest news and more. That's why we have the 7 Morning Digest, where we'll get you out the door informed and ready to go....
Ford says Michigan EV battery plant ‘on track’ for production tax credits
WHTC - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
By David Shepardson (Reuters) -Ford Motor said Tuesday it believes its planned $3 billion Michigan electric vehicle battery plant, which is 60% complete, will qualify for production tax credits after a massive tax and budget bill revised the...
Hot ‘n Now Is Back in West Michigan This Summer!
The Game 730AM - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Hot 'n Now is making a comeback in West Michigan with new locations in Wayland Township and Alpena, reviving a beloved fast food brand from the 90s. Hot 'n Now Courtesy of HNN Holdings, LLC Courtesy of HNN Holdings, LLC When I lived in Flint,...
Tate McRae ‘Miss Possessive Tour’ coming to Detroit, Grand Rapids opens next month
MLive - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Tate McRae’s 2025 “Miss Possessive” North American tour is set to open August 4 in Vancouver. The trek includes three Michigan concert dates slated for Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena as well as Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Shop tickets on Tate...
Pure Michigan & The Aroma Labs partner for new fragrances celebrating all 4 seasons
WXYZ - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
(WXYZ) — Pure Michigan is partnering up with Michigan-based fragrance company The Aroma Labs for new seasonal scents for a travel initiative. According to Pure Michigan, the first scent is a summer-themed fragrance called "FRESH" and it will...
Ex-Michigan basketball standout, former Piston to sign with Phoenix Suns
MLive - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Isaiah Livers, a former Michigan standout who last played for the Detroit Pistons, took a major step toward rebooting his basketball career on Tuesday. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Livers will sign a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns....
2025 College Football Media Days Calendar for all FBS Conferences
Yahoo Sports
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2025 College Football Media Days Calendar for all FBS Conferences originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Media days have arrived! Today marks the unofficial beginning of the college football season with the Big 12 event taking place in Frisco, TX....
Friedman Real Estate closes sale of 28,640-square-foot industrial property in Farmington Hills
REJournals
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July 8, 2025
Photo courtesy of Friedman Real Estate. Friedman Real Estate‘s Phil Konopitski completed the sale of 24450 Indoplex Circle, a ±28,640-square-foot Industrial property in Farmington Hills, Michigan, for $2.6 million. Friedman represented the buyer...
Did You Know the West Michigan Whitecaps Were in Anchorman 2?
98.7 The Grand - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
The West Michigan Whitecaps are on a roll this season. (In case you missed it, this might just be one of their best seasons yet.) The team clinched a spot in the postseason before the halfway point of the year, a feat that has fans dreaming big...
7-foot-2 center from Denmark commits to Michigan basketball
MLive - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Dusty May has added another European big man to the Michigan men’s basketball program. Marcus Moller, a 7-foot-2 center from Denmark, committed to Michigan on Tuesday. He’s Michigan’s first commit in the 2026 class. Moller, who will turn 19 in...
Nearly a dozen people drowned in Michigan waters over July 4 weekend. What to know
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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Locations included private ponds, inland lakes, and Lake Michigan. Victims ranged in age from a 5-year-old boy to an 86-year-old man. Lack of life jackets and alcohol consumption appear to be factors in some incidents. Nearly a dozen people lost...
Another fine summer day: Watch Torregrossa’s live Michigan forecast
MLive - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
For today’s MLive Michigan Weather Forecast, watch the video below or click here to watch on YouTube and join the chat and comment. Today’s forecast: Bright sunshine will mix with occasional clouds today. We can call it a mostly sunny day....