13 total COVID-19 cases linked to Romulus Playhouse Club and Checkers

Romulus Playhouse Club and Checkers restaurant have both been linked to a total of 13 positive COVID-19 cases, the Wayne County Public Health Division confirmed today. 

President Trump supports new round of direct coronavirus payments

President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.

New Ford Promise program lets you return car if you lose job during pandemic

Ford Motor Company is allowing customers to return a new or leased car within one year of purchase if you face financial hardship due to loss of employment.

Will Americans get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Your top questions answered

President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.

Chuck E Cheese files for bankruptcy as coronavirus shutdowns continue

Chuck E Cheese, the restaurant chain that became a Mecca for children and a crucible for many of their parents, is filing for bankruptcy protection

Michigan hospitals missed out on $130,000 in COVID-19 relief, report finds

Michigan hospitals missed out on hundreds of thousands in federal aid after $175 billion approved by Congress didn't consider COVID-19 hot spots when it was divided up.

JCPenney to close 10 locations in Michigan as part of 149 store closures nationwide

JCPenney announced last week that it would close 136 across the country and on Monday announced 13 more would be closed. In the 149 total closures in the past five days, ten of the locations are in Michigan.

1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits

The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.

A second coronavirus payment may be coming. Here's your share

Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested the Trump administration was considering sending Americans another round of stimulus checks to offset the financial pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.

Trump administration opposes $600 unemployment benefits extension

The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.

Are we getting a second coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far

An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.

Michigan halts 340,000 unemployment payments over fraud issues

The state announced last week it had halted payments to 340,000 applicants for unemployment benefits over concerns of fraud.

Weekly layoffs slowing, despite another 1.9 million seeking unemployment benefits

For the ninth straight week, the number of workers seeking unemployment benefits declined. However, 1.9 million still applied for aid in the last full week of May.

Amazon plans event to jump-start summer sales

Amazon is planning another big shopping event apart from Prime Day to help jump-start summer sale.

Struggling to pay your mortgage? Credible CEO on 3 tips homeowners need to know

As the coronavirus pandemic cuts deep into Americans’ finances, millions of homeowners throughout the country are struggling to pay — or skipping entirely — their mortgage payments.

Twelve Oaks, Somerset Collection and other Southeast Michigan malls start reopening

Michigan retailers will take a big step on Thursday as many of the state's largest malls will reopen. Enhanced safety protocols and social distancing guidelines will greet customers at each entryway.