A trio of national chains is expanding aggressively into Metro Detroit, signaling that some companies have enough faith in local discretionary spending power to create jobs and invest here.
See original here: Cellphone, auto, restaurant chains adding local franchises
FLINT, Michigan — The Michigan Warriors are well-rested heading into this afternoon’s opening game of the Robertson Cup Finals.
See more here: Robertson Cup notes: Michigan Warriors enjoying time in Topeka but ready to get down to business
The original La Shish restaurant, at 12918 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn, is scheduled to reopen under new ownership in time for Monday’s lunch crowd.
Link: La Shish will reopen Monday in same Dearborn location with same recipes, same staff
When the officer arrived at the scene, he noticed the man outside looking for the spot where he had put the 55-inch television.
Here is the original post: Flint man arrested after losing track of stolen television from Burton restaurant
The restaurant was full of customers when the fire started, said Melanie Gay of Flint, who works at the restaurant as a trainer.
Read more: Fire causes evacuation, closure at Don Pablo’s in Flint Township
I met with Ayn Rand three times in the 1980s before she passed away. While I will forever reject her philosophy, I fully appreciate her influence on our world today. She was an uncannily prescient woman.
Read the original: Steve Mariotti: Remembering Ayn Rand
The North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy is a private, nonprofit member-supported citizen-run organization with 38 years of experience in preserving open space in northwest Oakland County and nearby communities. The conservation and stewardship efforts have protected more than 1,100 acres ranging in size from half an acre, to more than 100 acres.
More: OAKLAND OUTDOORS: Spring a mucky joy at Nels Kimball Sanctuary near I-75
The former Speakeasy Restaurant in Flushing is being renovated and redesigned into a chophouse and banquet center. Readers welcome the new restaurant and hope for good food.
Link: From the comments: Readers eager to see the former Speakeasy renovated and reopened
It could reflect Flint’s landscape in giant shimmering windows.
Follow this link: Design contest for Genesee Towers brings ideas, inspiration to decaying building
State Rep. Woodrow Stanley, D-Flint, is inviting constituents to join him for coffee and conversation from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Monday at Golden Gate Restaurant, 3105 Flushing Road.
Read this article: State Rep. Woodrow Stanley, D-Flint, to hold coffee hours
