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Michigan likely paid millions in unemployment to dead & jailed people, audit finds

The state of Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency likely paid millions to people who were ineligible, according to a new audit report released by the Office of the Michigan Auditor General. According to the audit, between 2020 and 2022, the agency potentially improperly paid around $250 million dollars to incarcerated, dead people, children under 15 and

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Detroit for life: Tuition-free college, help with starting a business, home assistance & more

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Sponsored Content Detroit For Life, unlocks a world of opportunities to level up your skills and earn more money. Because you live in Detroit, there are many opportunities available: ▪️Get a better job and earn more money ($100M Scholarship Program) ▪️Tuition-free college (Detroit Promise)

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Last ever Dodge Challenger rolls off production line today

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Dodge has produced its final Challenger today. The Challenger that rolled off the production line was an SRT Demon 170 that was painted black. Coming up next is the Dodges all-electric model muscle car, which is expected to be released in 2024.

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New 25 story Riverfront Hotel at Joe Louis site in Detroit would connect to Huntington place

The former Joe Louis Arena site on the Detroit River, now called Water Square, is set to welcome a new addition in the form of a 25-story, 600 room hotel. The Developer (Atwater and Second Associates, LLC) which includes Sterling Group as the principal, proposes this new hotel consisting of five (5) podium floors which

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BP gas station near Detroit Metro Airport accused of price gouging

A BP gas station located near the Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus has been told to cease and desist from engaging in unlawful business practices, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today.  In October and November, the Department received consumer complaints reporting that this particular BP station, located at 9201 Middlebelt Rd. Romulus, MI, was charging $1.50

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Smart Bus expands new and improved routes in Wayne County

Sponsored Content SMART announced that they will be extending route 560 in Macomb County and route 280 in Wayne County starting on January 8. This expansion strengthens local communities and fosters economic growth by ensuring safe and reliable transportation for more residents and creating greater connectivity for workers and employers. Marc Werner, Regional Vice President

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Aussie Grill to open 1st location with drive-thru in metro Detroit

Sponsored Content Aussie Grill by Outback will soon be opening its first drive-thru Metro Detroit location 1 month from today on January 19, 2024.  Located in Canton off of Ford Rd. and Lotz, Aussie Grill by Outback is inspired by the bold flavors of Outback Steakhouse.  Fantastic food, fast!  This cutting-edge restaurant can serve your

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Michigan gas price drop to lowest this year

🚘 Gas prices in #Michigan dropped 15 cents from last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is a new 2023-low. This price is 35 cents less than this time last month and 12 cents less than this time last year. “As the state average drops below $3 a gallon, Michigan

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Raising Cane’s restaurant opening its first metro Detroit restaurant

Raising Cane will soon be opening its first Metro Detroit location. Plans have been submitted to build on Ford Road near Sheldon in Canton. Raising Cane’s first opened its Michigan location in Lansing. Their menu focused on chicken, fries, and coleslaw along with its signature “Cane’s Sauce.” An exact opening date has still not been

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Detroit issue 1st business license to allow cannabis lounge

The city of Detroit has officially issued its first business license that will allow a Cannabis lounge in the city. The announcement was made during the Round 2 Adult-Use License Awardees in mid-November. The license would allow people to consume and purchase inside a lounge setting as long as they’re 21 or older. The city

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