Jobs & Economic Development

A benefits agreement struck with residents living near a $3 billion development raised questions about whether Detroiters are receiving enough in exchange for tax breaks.

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.

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.

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.

Detroit gained two new coffee this week in the Corktown and West Village neighborhoods.

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.

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.