Detroit Company Launches 'UpTo' Social App
You've heard of Facebook and Twitter. But soon you may be hearing about a new app called "UpTo."
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You've heard of Facebook and Twitter. But soon you may be hearing about a new app called "UpTo."
Officials with the state's Pure Michigan marketing program announced a new Facebook app Wednesday that allows fans to include images from the award-winning campaign in their Facebook timeline, Twitter, desktop, iPad or mobile backgrounds.
In a nod to the Twitter age, the field at Michigan Stadium will have a new marking this weekend.
The microblogging site Twitter is opening an advertising office in downtown Detroit's M@dison Building
College basketball may not stir as much passion around Detroit as the pro sports, but at least it's heating up.
The fine folks at hiredMYway.com are back with more job openings and more ideas for that job search.
Check out our live video and Twitter updates from the red carpet. Keep up with all the Grammy award winners, red carpet stunners and celebrity gossip in real-time.
One day following his State of the State address, Gov. Rick Snyder will open up the virtual floor to citizen questions.
Of the 43 markets individually reported by comScore, 41 markets saw at least 85 percent of their respective online populations visit social networking sites in October 2011.
One of the leagues most valuable pitchers is giving away two of the most valuable tickets in baseball.
Council President Charles Pugh held the city of Detroit's first ever Web Town Hall meeting using a variety of social media.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan has opened a Twitter account to assist in providing the citizens in area communities with information about news, events, and special announcements.
The results of a study on candidates' use of Twitter in the 2010 midterm elections suggest that Republicans and Tea Party members used the social medium more effectively than their Democratic rivals.
What would you do for a year of free pizza? Buddy's Pizza is hoping you'll log on to its Facebook page and enter its anniversary sweepstakes.
Donovan McNabb recently said that athletes should stay off of Twitter. There's some logic to his thought process (see: the Rashard Mendenhall-9/11 public relations nightmare that recently unfolded) but, ultimately, Twitter is fantastic because it allows athletes to interact with fans.
The experts talk over using social media for business success at a WWJ Newsradio 950 business breakfast.
Think real hard about the dumbest thing you have ever purchased then take a look at this Kettle that Tweets you when your water is boiled. I bet the Twettle beats the item you are thinking of. Have we really become this lazy? How does it work? Why am I so compeled to buy this right now? Click the link above to see why I will buy this today!
Ex-Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has taken aim at her former counterpart in California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, typing on Twitter that male governors should keep their "pants zipped.''
Participate in #CBSTweetWeek starting this Sunday, April 3. Cast and crew will tweet live during their shows!
The man who made headlines after he was fired because he mistakenly put an obscene tweet on a Chrysler Twitter account has a new job.
Chrysler says it's now fired a contractor who used a foul word on the company's Twitter feed.
Detroit is known for its statues like the Joe Louis fist and the Spirit of Detroit, but a monument to RoboCop is not in Mayor Dave Bing's plans for the city.
A man was found dead inside a vehicle early Friday along Meyers Road in Oakland County, police said.
"This is pretty unprecedented," Ali Abazeed, Detroit's chief public health officer, said about the air quality due to wildfire smoke.
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.
Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.
The disruptions to Metro Detroit events and summer program schedules continue into Friday because of the poor air quality. Here's a list.
"This is pretty unprecedented," Ali Abazeed, Detroit's chief public health officer, said about the air quality due to wildfire smoke.
The disruptions to Metro Detroit events and summer program schedules continue into Friday because of the poor air quality. Here's a list.
The last 20 years have seen a steady number of wildfire occurrences in the U.S. and an increase in Canada.
A man was found dead inside a vehicle early Friday along Meyers Road in Oakland County, police said.
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.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
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.
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak numbers jumped by more than 500 reports in the past 24 hours.
The current air quality in Michigan has doctors, especially cardiologists, concerned for their patients.
Smoke from multiple wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is moving over Michigan, eroding the air quality in the state.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 3,700 cases.
The groundbreaking comes just days after the club announced the largest single investment in club history.
Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has been fired by social media three times in 10 years.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Rapunzel and Jackson are two of the shelter cats that are available for adoption through Michigan Humane.
An air quality alert continued into Friday for Detroit. President Trump said he wants the FBI to reopen a Michigan election-related investigation. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Organizations around Metro Detroit have canceled, postponed or changed outdoor event and program schedules in response to the wildfire smoke plumes.
An air quality alert continues into Friday for Metro Detroit due to the persistence of wildfire smoke in the atmosphere. Looking ahead to the weekend, Southeast Michigan faces a marginal to slight risk for severe thunderstorms on Saturday.
Smoke remains dense through the day Friday before improving late in the evening as shower chances return.