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"Michigan Effect" and other ArtPrize entries show the world the beauty of Michigan www.mlive.com At an international art competition that draws over 500,000 people, Tom Gifford and many other Michigan artists decided to show the world the beauty of The Great Lakes State. Gifford's piece "Michigan Effect," a sheet of... read more →

Ford plans one-day haunted house for once long-vacant Detroit train station www.mlive.com While Ford continues its serious developmental work on the Michigan Central Station, the automaker will take a break from all that when it transforms the once long-vacant train depot into a one-day haunted house. Specific plans are still... read more →

Michigan man discovers glowing, florescent rocks called "Yooperlites" www.cbsnews.com Erik Rintamaki was searching for rocks on a Michigan beach last summer when he made what he calls a "mind blowing" discovery. Resting among the thousands of pebbles covering the Lake Superior beach, Rintamaki saw a glowing rock. [minti_button link="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michigan-man-discovers-glowing-florescent-rocks-called-yooperlites/" size="medium"... read more →

Detroit Lions' new discounted prices for beer, hot dogs at Ford Field www.freep.com If you’re going to a Detroit Lions game at Ford Field this season, you won’t need as much money for concessions. The team unveiled new prices for food and drink on Tuesday. At multiple locations at Ford... read more →

Ford builds its 10 millionth Mustang https://wwmt.com It’s been 54 years since the first Ford Mustang rolled off the original assembly line in Dearborn, Michigan. And today marks the creation of the 10 millionth Mustang. Though the Mustang is now built at the Flat Rock Assembly plant, which is 20... read more →

Detroit Auto Show to Move to June Starting in 2020 www.dBusiness.com The North American International Auto Show today announced it will move from January to June in 2020, when it will start on June 8. The ability for participating brands to deliver exhibits and experiential opportunities outside of the Cobo... read more →

Romulus Amazon facility now hiring 1,500 new full-time employees www.freeP.com Amazon is now hiring 1,500 full-time employees ahead of the much-anticipated launch of its new fulfillment center in Romulus. Full-time Amazon employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) with a 50 percent match, bonuses, company stock awards... read more →

Royal Oak’s Arts, Beats & Eats Announces New Community Partnerships www.dBusiness.com The 21st Annual Ford Arts, Beats & Eats in Royal Oak has announced a number of new features for the festival, which will take place Aug. 31-Sept. 3. They include a spotlight on the culinary, theatre, and visual arts... read more →