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Detroit goes from bankrupt to “investment grade” credit rating in less than 10 years

Moody’s Investors Services on Friday gave the city of Detroit a rating increase. The city went from bankruptcy in 2014 to investment grade in 2024. The new rating returns Detroit to investment-grade status for the first time since 2009. We are now higher than in several cities such as Chicago. In a report issued Friday,

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Detroit becomes one of the 1st cities in Michigan to convert its fleet to fully electric vehicles

The City of Detroit Parking Department has become the first city department to convert its fleet to fully all-electric. In 2022, DDOT unveiled its first four all-electric buses; currently, the city has over 250 electric and hybrid vehicles in the fleet. “Detroit is now working toward converting the city’s active fleet of over 3000 vehicles

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Michigan gas prices set a yearly high for 3rd straight week, surge 44 cents in a month

Gas prices in Michigan are up 9 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.65 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is a new 2024-high. This price is 44 cents more than this time last month and 18 cents more than this time last year. “Michigan motorists continue to see higher prices at the

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Nonstop bus route from Detroit to DTW will open next week

A non stop express bus route that would connect downtown Detroit to Detroit Metro Airport(DTW) will officially kick off on March 25. It will have daily service running tentatively from 3:30 am to 11:00 pm. Up to 16 daily round trips. Pickup at: The routes will go to both Evans Terminal and McNamara Terminal. Amenities

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DTW ranks as third best in America

A new report finds that Detroit Metro Airport ranks number 3 in the nation for stress-free travel and on-time flights. AirHelp, which focuses specifically on flight issues, ranked DTW in the top three among the nation’s busiest airports for smooth travel. DTW was able to get 89.07% of its flights into the air on time.

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Spirit offers $31.30 flights from Detroit to Atlanta, Miami, New York & more for 313 day

Spirt Airlines is offering one-way tickets from Detroit Metro Airport to 7 US cities for only $31.30 for 313 Day. ▪️Atlanta▪️Fort Lauderdale▪️Fort Myers▪️Miami▪️New York-LaGuardia▪️Newark▪️Philadelphia The flights must be between April 10 and May 22. “We’ve been soaring in Detroit for more than three decades, and we’re thrilled to share this amazing deal in celebration of

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Whitmer Signs Bill Banning Sale of ‘Whippets’ for Nitrous Oxide Inhalation

Governor Whitmer has signed a bill that bans the sale of ‘whippets’ in Michigan. Senate Bill 57, by state Senator Stephanie Chang, and Senate Bill 58, by state Senator Joseph Bellino, prohibit the sale of items used to recreationally inhale nitrous oxide if the seller knows they will be used for those purposes.  “The abuse of nitrous oxide

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Ross Dress for Less stores open in Westland, Ann Arbor, & Burton

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Ross Dress for Less has officially opened three Michigan locations today. Grand openings were held at Ann Arbor, Westland, and Burton. 2777 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor 4190 E Court St Suite 100, Burton 35615 Warren Rd, Westland

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DIA named #1 art museum in the entire country in 2024

The Detroit Institute of Arts has been named the Best Art Museum in the entire country in 2024. “We are honored, elated and overwhelmed with gratitude to announce that the Detroit Institute of Arts has been named the Best Art Museum in America by USA TODAY readers — for the second year in a row.

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Gas prices in Michigan jump 20 cent from a week ago

Gas prices in Michigan jumped 20 cents from a week ago.  Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.45 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is a new 2024-high.This price is 45 cents more than this time last month. “Michigan motorists are seeing the highest gas prices since October 2023,” said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club

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