A development team for Henry Ford Health, the Detroit Pistons and Michigan State University presented a benefits package that failed to address many resident demands for the $3 billion project in New Center.
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Detroiters list 150 demands for benefits in Henry Ford, Pistons project
Representatives for Henry Ford, MSU and the Pistons had little to say about which demands are likely to survive the negotiations process. They will present a response during a Dec. 5 meeting.
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Detroiter’s virtual closet app helps women ‘ball on a budget’
The Zero to Wear app helps women not only save money, but to keep track of everything they own and makes finding an outfit more convenient.
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New Detroit coffee shops in Corktown and West Village
Detroit gained two new coffee this week in the Corktown and West Village neighborhoods.
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Hollywood, MotorCity casino workers ratify new contract, MGM Grand still on strike
Union members with Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity Casino Hotel came to an agreement Sunday, while workers at MGM Grand Detroit rejected the proposed deal, said the Detroit Casino Council.
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Can Detroiters afford more dollar stores?
Dollar stores have been linked to blight, increased crime, and worsened food access nationally and in Detroit. A settlement reached last week requires Dollar Tree to pay Detroit $150,000 to settle one-fifth of the company’s outstanding blight fines.
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Workers across metro Detroit are on strike. Here’s who is on the picket line
Across the board, workers are demanding higher wages and more benefits, from health care to retirement.
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Detroit casino workers go on strike demanding better pay, benefits
MotorCity Casino, MGM Grand Detroit and Hollywood Casino at Greektown in Detroit remain open. But a prolonged strike could threaten revenues of both the city and the state.
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District Detroit construction stalled by parking lot sale negotiation
A plan to redevelop a collection of downtown properties has hit a snag.
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Opinion: Startup visas help foreign-born entrepreneurs spur economic growth
As computers and cars merge, Michigan’s tech industry is rapidly growing, positioning Detroit to be the next Silicon Valley. A U.S. startup visa will allow immigrant founders to bring innovation, transformation, job creation, and economic prosperity, writes Ernestine Lyons.