Michigan's gas prices spike up 20 cents in a week, motorists taking notice

Gas prices are noticeably on the increase across the country – and an analyst says that trend is likely to continue.

• Jul 20

Michigan unemployment rate dipped to 5% in June from 5.1% in May

The unemployment rate in Michigan fell to 5% in June from 5.1% in May, according to data released Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget.

• Jul 19

Line 5 tunnel permits issued, but legal battles continue

Michigan's environmental agency acknowledged the Line 5 tunnel would destroy burial grounds and harm threatened species — impacts it called the largest of any project it has reviewed — but approved permits anyway, citing oil spill risk from the existing pipeline.

• Jul 17

Volunteers revamping outdoor roller rink in Highland Township, Michigan

A roller hockey rink in Highland Township, Michigan, used to be a hot spot for kids to play, but over the last 20 years, it's fallen into disrepair.

• Jul 14

Huntington Bank to close 13 branch locations in Michigan

Huntington Bank has decided to close 13 branches in Michigan, many of which are in Metro Detroit.

• Jul 14

Gas prices holding steady in Michigan, AAA's weekly report says

Gas prices in Michigan continue to hover just below $4 a gallon on average, AAA says.

• Jul 13

Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit, Canada expected to open in late July

The 1.5-mile-long bridge, which spans the Detroit River and connects the Motor City with Windsor, Ontario, is expected to open on July 27.

• Jul 10

Metro Detroit businesses pick up the pieces after days-long power outage

Small business owners in Metro Detroit are frustrated in the aftermath of the power outage that impacted services for several days.

• Jul 8

Michigan's average gas prices drop below $4 for the first time since April

Michigan drivers are currently paying an average of $3.96 per gallon for regular unleaded, AAA says.

• Jul 6

Power outages caused by storms force Detroit Zoo to close on July Fourth

The Detroit Zoo is closed to the public on Saturday, the Fourth of July, due to power outages caused by storms​ that recently rolled through Southeast Michigan, according to officials with the site.

• Jul 4

Detroit native transforms abandoned building into community bookstore

The Howard Family Bookstore officially opened in April after two years of renovations, transforming a long-blighted building into a bookstore and café.

• Jul 3

Metro Detroit businesses make adjustments due to extreme heat

Some Metro Detroit businesses are adjusting operations to beat the heat this week, making modifications to keep both customers and employees cool.

• Jul 1

Detroit affordable housing fund boost takes effect July 1

Increased funding for Detroit's affordable housing trust fund takes effect July 1, but city officials say new construction won't begin immediately — the money is meant to support projects already in the pipeline.

• Jul 1

Priority Waste hires staff, purchases vehicles to address issues, CEO says

Priority Waste's CEO apologized for recent trash-collection issues and outlined plans to improve service in a letter to the company's Metro Detroit customers.

• Jul 1

Giant Eagle will retain name after $1.65 billion sale to Kroger

The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.

• Jul 1

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