Latest Metro Detroit Stories

2012-10-19 11:22:21

DETROIT, Oct. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Detroit and its hospitality community are roaring and ready to welcome visitors for the 2012 World Series. The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) and Detroit Sports Commission (DSC) are already making preparations for a warm welcome. The DMCVB is printing pole banners to hang downtown along Jefferson and Woodward Avenues, printing welcome signs for the airport and storefronts, creating D buttons for fans and...

Detroit Economic Growth Corporation Seeks Proposals to Purchase, Renovate Iconic Lafayette Towers

2012-09-28 14:22:02

DETROIT, Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Acting on behalf of the City of Detroit, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) is requesting proposals for a qualified developer to purchase and renovate the iconic Lafayette Towers, a high-rise apartment complex just east of Downtown in the historic Mies Van der Rohe Residential District. The twin, 22-story towers located at 1301 and 1321 Orleans St. were designed by Van der Rohe and completed in 1963. They were listed on the National...

State of Michigan recognizes Monroe Power Plant for its environmental outreach programs

2012-09-26 06:20:52

MONROE, Mich., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy's Monroe Power Plant has earned a Neighborhood Environmental Partners (NEP) Award from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The awards were presented Sept. 19 in Lansing. The NEP award is one of the state's highest environmental honors and it recognizes facilities for leadership on local projects that benefit their communities and the environment. Only facilities that have earned Clean Corporate Citizen...

North American International Auto Show Announces 2013 High School Poster Competition

2012-09-26 06:20:25

TROY, Mich., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American International Auto Show 2013 (NAIAS), sponsored by NAIAS LLC, an association of Detroit area auto dealers, announced today the launch of its annual poster contest in connection with the NAIAS next January. The contest was established to engage the creative minds of Michigan's students and encourage careers in automotive design while recognizing local art communities for their talents. In 2012, NAIAS received a record...

AAA partners with DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan for free child safety inspection at AAA Dearborn Headquarters

2012-09-22 02:20:04

DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On average six children are killed and nearly 800 are injured in traffic crashes each day. In fact, the number one killer of children in the U.S is motor vehicle crashes. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110321/CL67889LOGO ) That's why AAA Michigan partnered with DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan and Kohl's Injury Prevention Program for a free child safety seat inspection event today (Sept. 22) at the AAA Michigan...

Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce and Ford Partner to Honor Congressman John Conyers for 50 Years of Advocacy in Social Justice

2012-09-21 10:21:16

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC), Ford Motor Company and a host of other sponsors and strategic partners will team up to present Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) with the Champion of Justice Award during the Michigan Congressional Black Caucus Reception and Motown Live Afterglow. One of Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Weekend's most sought-after tickets, the event will take place Sept. 21...

Detroit To Host AAU Junior Olympic Games In Summer 2013, July 24 - August 4

2012-09-21 06:24:43

Largest amateur multi-sport youth events in the United States estimated to deliver $50 million in economic impact to the region DETROIT, Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Detroit Sports Commission (DSC) in partnership with the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau announced today that Detroit will be the host city for the 2013 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympic Games set to be held July 24-August 3. "We are proud to host the AAU Junior Olympic Games for...

Football Fans Can Save at Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center

2012-09-19 06:24:49

DETROIT, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Football season is here and Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center welcomes Detroit Lions fans and fans of the Lions' opponents to the Motor City with a deluxe Football Fan Package. Located inside GM Renaissance Center, this Detroit hotel near Ford Field is a convenient walk from the stadium and is within close proximity to downtown Detroit dining and entertainment. Popular nearby attractions include the RiverWalk, Hart Plaza and Comerica...

UDM Celebrate Spirit! ... and Grand Opening of new Student Fitness Center

2012-09-19 02:29:37

DETROIT, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Each year, University of Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and students gather in Calihan Hall for the annual "Celebrate Spirit!" event. This longstanding tradition is a symbol of the beginning of the new academic year for students, faculty and staff and will include a worship service for all faiths, picnic lunch, student organization fair and grand opening of the UDM Student Fitness Center. The event will take place on Thursday, Sept....

WXYZ Tackles Adult Illiteracy

2012-09-11 10:23:32

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- What if you couldn't read the names on street signs? What if you couldn't read the labels in the grocery store? What would your world be like? September is National Literacy Month and a good time to ask these questions. As part of its ongoing partnership with Reading Works, WXYZ-TV is pleased to announce its latest effort to help solve the adult literacy crisis in metro Detroit. During the week of September 17(th) on 7...