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Detroit Faith City excerpts: Jim Harbaugh, Fr. John…
Detroit Faith City What: Detroit Faith City, a faith-based podcast featuring Detroit athletes, entertainers and public figures talking about their journeys of faith along with their spiritual leaders. When: Biweekly podcast launches Saturday,...

Detroit Faith City: September faith calendar
Here are 10 events in the final two weeks of September, things to do and outreach programs in the Christian, Islam, Jewish, Buddhist and Hindu communities in the Metro Detroit area.▶ Sept. 13: Elevation Rhythm Concert, Christian music ensemble...

Hundreds join Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Detroit
Detroit — Dressed in pink clothes, carrying signs and even donning pink tutus, hundreds gathered at William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor Saturday morning for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, a event dedicated to raising awareness and...
2026 Detroit Auto Show Set for Major Comeback
(TestMiles) - Detroit Auto Show 2026 brings Ford, GM, Stellantis, and Toyota back to Motor City, kicking off the year with renewed global automotive energy. The Motor City’s global showcase returns with momentum The Detroit Auto Show is preparing...

US Consumer Sentiment Declines in September Due to Inflation and Job Market Concerns
American consumers view the state of the economy unfavorably: preliminary results from the University of Michigan’s monthly survey indicate a drop in sentiment. The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index declined this month to 55.4 from...

US consumer sentiment falls sharply in September amid economic uncertainty
US consumer sentiment falls sharply in September amid economic uncertainty 13 September 2025 23:35 (UTC+04:00) Consumer confidence in the United States declined significantly in September, Azernews reports, according to preliminary data released...

Big Tech's energy-hungry data centers could be bumped off US grids during power emergencies
High-voltage transmission lines provide electricity to data centers in Ashburn in Loudon County, Virginia, July 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File) HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- With the explosive growth of Big Tech's data centers threatening to...

Michigan House passes bipartisan bills targeting organized gift card fraud
Mike Harris, Michigan State Representative for 52nd District | Michigan House RepublicansMike Harris, Michigan State Representative for 52nd District | Michigan House Republicans The Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan...

Controversial gravel pit that drained wells near Ann Arbor proposes to stop mining in 6 years
ANN ARBOR, MI — A controversial sand and gravel mining operation just outside Ann Arbor that previously dried up some residents’ drinking water wells and released sediment into wetlands might reach an agreement with the township to stop mining in...

Michigan DNR faces deep program cuts under Republican budget plan
LANSING, MI – The state Department of Natural Resources is facing deep cuts under a House Republican proposal that Democrats are calling “budget malpractice” as the two sides approach a potential government shutdown. State officials say a...

U.S. electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategy
Harrisburg, Pa. — With the explosive growth of Big Tech's data centers threatening to overload U.S. electricity grids, policymakers are taking a hard look at a tough-love solution: bumping the energy-hungry data centers off grids during power...

AP News: US electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategy
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With the explosive growth of Big Tech's data centers threatening to overload U.S. electricity grids, policymakers are taking a hard look at a tough-love solution: bumping the energy-hungry data centers off grids during power...

Michigan high school girls volleyball: State's No. 1 player Kayla Nwabueze brings 'fun energy'
Kayla Nwabueze led the Bloomfield Black Hawks to three team victories during a quad event on Thursday, Sept. 11 Nwabueze is No. 1 player in Michigan and committed to Harvard University. Behind her leadership, Bloomfield Hills looks to make a deep...

TC State Park Construction: September Update
Sept. 13, 2025 The $8.5 million Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park renovation will become more visible starting this week. Per the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, on Monday, Sept. 15, “contractors will begin preparation work to...

Young Jeezy Brings his ‘Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101’ tour to Detroit’s Fox Theatre
On Friday night, over 5,000 hip-hop fans dressed in tuxedos and evening gowns attended Young Jeezy’s “Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101” tour at the Fox Theatre. The show was a celebration of the 20 year anniversary of Jeezy’s third studio album...

Elissa Slotkin addresses energy policy and economic equity in recent posts
Senator Elissa Slotkin, who represents Michigan’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress, addressed a range of policy issues in a series of social media posts this week.On September 11, 2025, Slotkin wrote about her approach to energy policy,...

Consumer Sentiment in UK Dips 2.8 Points in September
The University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers unveiled a preliminary report, indicating a 2.8 point drop in consumer sentiment in September. The new figure stands at 55.4, marking a notable 14.7 point downturn from the same period last year....

Northern Michigan men's golf begins season at Bulldog Fall Classic
The Northern Michigan University men's golf team is set to begin its 2025-26 season at the Bulldog Fall Classic in Big Rapids. The two-day tournament will take place from Monday, September 15, to Tuesday, September 16, at the Katke Golf Course....

Michigan businesses buy into employee ownership
Ann Arbor — Kevin Bowker didn't know that a gig offering customers Gouda cheeses at a local deli would turn into owning a slice of the company. For $1,000, Bowker bought into Zingerman's Community of Businesses after several years of working at...

Consumer Sentiment Falls To 4-Month Low In September
The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index was down 2.8 points, or about 5%, to 55.4 in September. At 55.4, the current level is below the index's value at the start of all six recessions since its inception. To put today’s report in historical...