Ford rolling out hybrid work plans - a sign of more remote work in America
On Wednesday, Ford told its 30,000 employees that the auto manufacturer would allow workers to work from home indefinitely. They'll commute to work mainly for group meetings and projects best suited for face-to-face interaction.
On Wednesday, Ford told its 30,000 employees that the auto manufacturer would allow workers to work from home indefinitely. They'll commute to work mainly for group meetings and projects best suited for face-to-face interaction.
Tesla crashes into Michigan State trooper on auto-pilot
Michigan State Police said the 22-year-old was traveling on I-96 using in a Tesla with the autopilot function on when it collided with a police car that had pulled over after a separate crash.
Michigan State Police said the 22-year-old was traveling on I-96 using in a Tesla with the autopilot function on when it collided with a police car that had pulled over after a separate crash.
Socially distancing on St. Patrick's Day
With a year of practice down, Michiganders can now put their pandemic training to the ultimate test - remaining safe on St. Patrick's Day.
With a year of practice down, Michiganders can now put their pandemic training to the ultimate test - remaining safe on St. Patrick's Day.
Jeni’s Ice Cream announces new Dolly Parton flavor to benefit her child literacy program
The new Jeni’s ice cream flavor will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library - a book program that mails free books to kids under the age of 5 to improve child literacy.
The new Jeni’s ice cream flavor will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library - a book program that mails free books to kids under the age of 5 to improve child literacy.
Pandemic lockdown caused do-it-yourself boom making lumber prices skyrocket
"They are getting lumber invoices that are coming in anywhere from maybe $20,000 to upwards of $35,000 over the original budget," he said. "And that is a direct reflection of the lumber futures."
"They are getting lumber invoices that are coming in anywhere from maybe $20,000 to upwards of $35,000 over the original budget," he said. "And that is a direct reflection of the lumber futures."
Check out the newest bars, restaurants opening in Detroit’s Greektown
Detroit's Greektown is welcoming three new restaurants and bars.
Detroit's Greektown is welcoming three new restaurants and bars.
Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge move to reduce travel lanes on Woodward Avenue
Two Metro Detroit cities have approved a grant application to improve Woodward Avenue by shrinking travel lanes and increasing cycling and pedestrian space. The construction would happen along with planned improvements from MDOT.
Two Metro Detroit cities have approved a grant application to improve Woodward Avenue by shrinking travel lanes and increasing cycling and pedestrian space. The construction would happen along with planned improvements from MDOT.
Unilever drops word ‘normal’ from beauty products in push for inclusivity
Unilever, which owns many beauty and personal care brands like Dove and Simple, will drop the word “normal” from its products in an effort to broaden the definition of beauty.
Unilever, which owns many beauty and personal care brands like Dove and Simple, will drop the word “normal” from its products in an effort to broaden the definition of beauty.
KIA owners should park their cars outside due to fire risk, company says
The South Korean auto company is telling owners they should park their cars outside due to concerns of an engine compartment fire. The Sportage and Cadenza models are being recalled over the issue.
The South Korean auto company is telling owners they should park their cars outside due to concerns of an engine compartment fire. The Sportage and Cadenza models are being recalled over the issue.
Weed, booze, and addiction: The vices Michiganders turned to during COVID-19
As weed, alcohol, and comfort food consumption rose, doctor visits and exercises fell in 2020. Efforts of slowing the spread of COVID-19 had their own public health ramifications.
As weed, alcohol, and comfort food consumption rose, doctor visits and exercises fell in 2020. Efforts of slowing the spread of COVID-19 had their own public health ramifications.
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Wink Lashes & Brows
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As COVID-19 decimates small business, a Michigan pastry chef charges forward with her first storefront
For the first 10 years of baking, Cherelle Mason has operated out of her home and a number of miscellaneous shops. Now, amid one of history's most hostile climates toward small business, she's opening her first storefront in Southfield.
For the first 10 years of baking, Cherelle Mason has operated out of her home and a number of miscellaneous shops. Now, amid one of history's most hostile climates toward small business, she's opening her first storefront in Southfield.
St. Joseph Shrine, one of Detroit's oldest Catholic churches, starts renovations
St. Joseph Shrine has stood for almost 150-years-old and, from a glance, it may not look like it needs repairs. If you look closer, however, you'll see the desperate need.
St. Joseph Shrine has stood for almost 150-years-old and, from a glance, it may not look like it needs repairs. If you look closer, however, you'll see the desperate need.
Fiat-Chrysler UAW employees will receive $8,010 check in profit sharing
FCA's parent company Stellantis announced its union-represented workers will receive a larger bonus this year than last year after the company posted $29 million in net profit for 2020.
FCA's parent company Stellantis announced its union-represented workers will receive a larger bonus this year than last year after the company posted $29 million in net profit for 2020.
DIY project offers convenience of whole-home generator, at fraction of cost
After the crippling winter storm had many relying on portable generators, a Sugar Land man is getting a lot of attention for his cost-effective, permanent, DIY whole-home generator.
After the crippling winter storm had many relying on portable generators, a Sugar Land man is getting a lot of attention for his cost-effective, permanent, DIY whole-home generator.
Fiat-Chrysler pleads guilty to bribing UAW leaders, will pay $30 million in fines
Fiat-Chrysler admitted it paid off leaders of the United Auto Workers in an effort to win concessions in contract negotiations for thousands of factory workers.
Fiat-Chrysler admitted it paid off leaders of the United Auto Workers in an effort to win concessions in contract negotiations for thousands of factory workers.
Black woman goes from part-time server to owner of Roseville Outback Steakhouse
Gretta Jackson said the road these past 20 years wasn't easy but it was worth it as she got a title nobody has: the first Black woman to own an Outback Steakhouse in the Detroit area.
Gretta Jackson said the road these past 20 years wasn't easy but it was worth it as she got a title nobody has: the first Black woman to own an Outback Steakhouse in the Detroit area.
'COVID bandit' strikes again: Customer gives $200 to each worker at Colorado diner
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. recalling more than 430K light truck tire
The company is recalling 430,000 light truck tires after documents showed that bulges can form on the wheel's sidewall, which can lead to failure.
The company is recalling 430,000 light truck tires after documents showed that bulges can form on the wheel's sidewall, which can lead to failure.
Detroit Police Sergeant celebrates 50 years on the job
Raymond Lee has worked in several units in the Detroit Police Department over his 50 years but has zero plans to step aside anytime soon.
Raymond Lee has worked in several units in the Detroit Police Department over his 50 years but has zero plans to step aside anytime soon.