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Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2026 class includes WNBA star and Olympic swimmer
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2026 class and special award recipients include (clockwise from top left) former WNBA star Swin Cash; Ferris State University football coach Tony Annese; Olympic swimmer Peter Vanderkaay; Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram II; Charlevoix High School golf coach Doug Drenth; former Detroit Lions standout Kevin Glover; and former Detroit Tigers General Manager Bill Lajoie.
Gorman’s to close 2 longtime furniture showrooms as it consolidates
Beydoun secured the funding for Global Link International, a nonprofit business accelerator she created in 2022 to receive and spend money that had been allotted in a budget enacted by legislators and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
University of Michigan AD Warde Manuel to step down after investigation finds breakdowns in athletics
Beydoun secured the funding for Global Link International, a nonprofit business accelerator she created in 2022 to receive and spend money that had been allotted in a budget enacted by legislators and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
New seafood restaurant takes over Royal Oak space
For the Wise is open in the former Inn Place Bar & Grill space on Main Street in Royal Oak, next door to Crispelli’s Bakery to the right.
James Beard Awards event up for grabs as Detroit eyes $17M economic opportunity
The James Beard Foundation is looking for a new host city for its annual chef and restaurants awards, which have taken place in Chicago for years.
As cyclosporiasis outbreak grows, Michigan food businesses balance safety and customer confidence
Officials suspect but have yet to confirm that lettuce is a source of the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak.
City hires former Bedrock exec to lead Detroit retail attraction efforts
Beydoun secured the funding for Global Link International, a nonprofit business accelerator she created in 2022 to receive and spend money that had been allotted in a budget enacted by legislators and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Detroit’s rooftop bar scene keeps growing. Here are the newest spots to visit this summer.
Invited guests gather on the rooftop of the Hudson's Detroit building in downtown Detroit on June 9 for a preview of the new Pine Hall tavern. Pine Hall is one of Detroit's newest rooftop bars.
Southwest Detroit soccer pub backed by business leaders opens near DCFC stadium site
Regal Eagle soccer pub owner Keith Baldwin shows off some of his own memorabilia inside the Southwest Detroit bar. The pub opened just in time for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz reverses course, plans to stay in East Lansing
Beydoun secured the funding for Global Link International, a nonprofit business accelerator she created in 2022 to receive and spend money that had been allotted in a budget enacted by legislators and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
MSU is overhauling how it handles the business of sports. How will Spartan Ventures work?
A new way of doing the business of college sports is coming to Michigan State University.
MSU is overhauling how it handles the business of sports. How will Spartan Ventures work?
Beydoun secured the funding for Global Link International, a nonprofit business accelerator she created in 2022 to receive and spend money that had been allotted in a budget enacted by legislators and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Slutty Vegan, a reality TV star-led viral burger restaurant chain, coming to Detroit
Beydoun secured the funding for Global Link International, a nonprofit business accelerator she created in 2022 to receive and spend money that had been allotted in a budget enacted by legislators and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Peacock Room bets on collecting and community as shoppers return to brick-and-mortar
Rachel Lutz, owner of two Peacock Room boutiques in Detroit, is adding an antique studio retail and event concept to her store in the Park Shelton building near the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Reports: Title-winning UM basketball coach Dusty May leaving for NBA
University of Michigan men's basketball Head Coach Dusty May fires up his team before they play against the UConn Huskies on April 6 to win the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Disc golf’s biggest event is coming to Kensington Metropark — and it could deliver a $4.5M+ boost to metro Detroit
Beydoun secured the funding for Global Link International, a nonprofit business accelerator she created in 2022 to receive and spend money that had been allotted in a budget enacted by legislators and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Disc golf’s biggest event is coming to Kensington Metropark — and it could deliver a $4.5M+ boost to metro Detroit
When the world’s best disc golfers arrive at Kensington Metropark in Milford this summer, they’ll bring more than championship aspirations with them.
Meijer plans another midsize grocery store in metro Detroit
Beydoun secured the funding for Global Link International, a nonprofit business accelerator she created in 2022 to receive and spend money that had been allotted in a budget enacted by legislators and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Legendary Baker’s Keyboard Lounge is balancing modernization with preservation during renovation
Beydoun secured the funding for Global Link International, a nonprofit business accelerator she created in 2022 to receive and spend money that had been allotted in a budget enacted by legislators and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Detroit wants more national retailers. So it’s hiring someone to recruit them.
The city of Detroit aims to attract more regional and national brands to the city, like Warby Parker, Lululemon and H&M seen here on Woodward Avenue downtown.
Celebrity chef opens ‘clean indulgence’ vibe restaurant in downtown Birmingham
Beydoun secured the funding for Global Link International, a nonprofit business accelerator she created in 2022 to receive and spend money that had been allotted in a budget enacted by legislators and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Detroit’s lunch business struggles as hybrid work, economy reshape routines
Beydoun secured the funding for Global Link International, a nonprofit business accelerator she created in 2022 to receive and spend money that had been allotted in a budget enacted by legislators and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Plan for creative learning space wins $100K Hatch Detroit contest
Beydoun secured the funding for Global Link International, a nonprofit business accelerator she created in 2022 to receive and spend money that had been allotted in a budget enacted by legislators and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Pistons games to return to free, local TV next season
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham tries to drive around Ousmane Dieng of the Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on April 08. The Pistons on Wednesday announced that the team has a new broadcast home.
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