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RunSafe CEO to address U.S. connected vehicle rule at Detroit summit
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RunSafe Security founder and CEO Joseph M. Saunders will speak at the Automotive Cybersecurity Summit 2026 in Detroit on July 29-30 about the Bureau of Industry and Security’s Connected Vehicle Rule. The session comes as automakers and suppliers…
Novi hotel pitches itself as a hub for auto executives
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Hilton Garden Inn Detroit/Novi is marketing its location and meeting space to traveling automotive teams working in Southeast Michigan’s tech corridor.
Movie tickets average $16.30 nationwide, but prices vary sharply by state
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A new CableTV.com study finds movie tickets now average $16.30 across the U.S., with New York at $25.24 and Arizona at $12.73. The gap is big enough that a single ticket in the priciest market costs about as much as two in the cheapest,…
Michigan forensic expert to mark 1996 Olympic bombing anniversary
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John Morrey Collins will speak on the Eric Rudolph manhunt at a law-enforcement symposium in Florida on Aug. 26 and publish a tribute to bombing victims on July 21. The anniversary comes as the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park attack reaches 30 years…
Detroit senior housing project fully opens on historic Lewis College campus
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Dr. Violet T. Lewis Village is now fully complete in Detroit after the East Building received its certificate of occupancy June 29 and leasing begins July 22. The $29.3 million redevelopment turns the former Lewis College of Business campus into…
Albany State marching band to make history in Detroit Thanksgiving parade
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Albany State University’s Marching Rams Show Band will become the first HBCU band to perform in America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit on Nov. 26, 2026, during the event’s 100th anniversary.
Detroit Legacy Tours opens July 1 with walking tours of downtown, Paradise Valley and Black Bottom
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Detroit Legacy Tours is launching July 1, 2026, with small-group walking tours focused on downtown Detroit and historic Black neighborhoods.
True Trade Brands launches limited Michigan capsule
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True Trade Brands is making its home-state debut in Michigan with a 2,000-unit capsule built around workwear, durability and community pride.
Indra Energy to sponsor Tickets for Kids’ Dream Big Carnival
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Indra Energy will sponsor and host a booth at Tickets for Kids’ Dream Big Carnival at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on July 21, 2026. The event will give 1,000 children a day of games, rides, mascots, and learning-focused activities across more…
Tano Jones Revelry pairs summer tour with food bank donations
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Detroit Americana and soul-rock band Tano Jones Revelry is touring the Midwest and East Coast this summer while expanding its Soup and Seeds outreach with local food banks and nonprofits.
Matrix Basements sponsors Super Singer finale during Ford Fireworks broadcast
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Matrix Basements will sponsor the live Super Singer finale on June 22 during Detroit’s Ford Fireworks broadcast on WDIV-Local 4. Four finalists will perform on the Matrix Basements Stage, and viewers will vote online to choose the 2026 champion….
Vlasic Labs brings Michigan golf fundraiser back July 10
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Vlasic Labs will host the third annual Michigan Vlasic Classic at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, on July 10 to raise money for The Forgotten Prisoner Foundation and support former basketball player Jarred Shaw. The event underscores how…
Creative Colors International adds new Metro Detroit franchisee territory
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Creative Colors International has opened a new franchise location in Garden City, Michigan, expanding its on-site repair and restoration footprint in the Metro Detroit area.
Bankole Thompson to give Juneteenth keynote at Detroit civil rights conference
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Detroit journalist and author Bankole Thompson will open the 15th Annual National Civil Rights Conference on June 19, 2026, with a keynote focused on media power, democratic accountability and economic justice.
AAPEX 2026 adds celebrity appearances to Las Vegas show
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AAPEX will bring athletes and entertainment figures to its 2026 aftermarket trade show in Las Vegas, adding daily autograph and photo opportunities to an event built around business networking and training.
DEF MACHINE and Diggidy drop Detroit hip-hop single Hustle
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Detroit artists DEF MACHINE and Diggidy released “Hustle” on May 1, a motivational hip-hop track built around perseverance, discipline, and financial responsibility.
Grand Rapids to host The Hartford Nationals again in 2027
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Move United says Grand Rapids will host The Hartford Nationals for a third year in July 2027, marking the adaptive sports championship’s 70th anniversary.
Kids On The Go launches campaign for new accessible center in St. Clair Shores
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Kids On The Go has launched a community campaign to finish a new permanent home in St. Clair Shores after leaving its longtime location.
Bankole Thompson says World Cup is global stage for Black excellence
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Detroit journalist Bankole Thompson says the World Cup is showcasing Black achievement, expanding representation for young people and revealing sport’s power to unite across borders.
Bro Kendricks El releases love-centered video for '143'
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Detroit artist Bro Kendricks El has released the new single and video for “143,” a beeper-code love song he says marks a shift from hardship toward faith and reflection.
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