Unable to find workers, Papa John's closes its doors in Monroe

"People I think, see this and think that the big guys at Papa John’s are the ones that are hurting, but it really isn't, it's us," the co-owner said. "And that’s how it is for a lot of other businesses in Monroe County," she said.

Detroit protest held over mail delivery struggles by postal service

“I think we’ve been out of the pandemic long enough now to do better than what we are doing,” said Patricia Daniel. “From my understanding, they were saying they were short on mail carriers. Well, if you are short on mail carriers, then hire some people.”

Southwest flight attendant files lawsuit blaming airline for husband’s COVID-19 death

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death. 

"Belle of the ball" annual event offers free prom dresses to high school seniors

With prom dresses averaging about $600, Wayne County Commissioner Alisha Bell's annual "Belle of the ball" event allows high school seniors to pick out a prom dress and shoes for free.

US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge

The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.

Community Housing Network says pandemic has made homeless' need greater than ever

"The pandemic has had a dramatic economic effect on people with disabilities, people on fixed incomes, people who are in lower-income jobs, and that has resulted in a lot of need out there."

New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment

"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."  

Lt. Governor: Michigan able to pivot prior to J&J “pause”

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist and other task force members recognize the work of the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities one year later.

Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.

CDC: COVID vaccines appear safe for pregnant women

The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."