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Detroit makes ‘World’s 50 Greatest Places’ list
Read full article: Detroit makes ‘World’s 50 Greatest Places’ listOver the years, the City of Detroit has been on the kind of national list a city doesn’t want to be on, but Monday night, Time Magazine is naming Detroit one of the World’s Greatest Places to visit this year. The city made Time Magazine’s “World’s 50 Greatest Places” list, which ranked the top 50 international destinations to explore.
Detroit’s TCF Center, formerly Cobo, gets another new name after bank merger
Read full article: Detroit’s TCF Center, formerly Cobo, gets another new name after bank mergerDetroit’s convention hall, formerly known as Cobo Hall until 2019 when it was renamed the TCF Center, is getting another new name after the TCF and Huntington merger, which created Huntington National Bank.
TCF Center to be renamed again after TCF, Huntington banks announce merger
Read full article: TCF Center to be renamed again after TCF, Huntington banks announce mergerDETROIT – Huntington Bancshares Incorporated -- the parent company of Huntington Bank -- and TCF Financial Corporation -- the parent company of TCF National Bank -- announced Sunday the companies would combine in an all-stock merger, with a total market value of about $22 billion. The company said it will have two headquarters, one in Detroit and one in Columbus, Ohio. The Detroit headquarters will employee at least 800 people, about three times more than TCF had planned. Columbus will remain the headquarters for the holding company and the consumer bank. With the removal of the TCF branding, the TCF Center -- recently renamed in late 2019 -- will be renamed the Huntington Center.
Detroit's Cobo Center gets new name: TCF Center
Read full article: Detroit's Cobo Center gets new name: TCF CenterDETROIT - The Cobo Center has a new name. The iconic building will now be known as the TCF Center. Leaders from TCF Bank, along with local officials, held a news conference Tuesday morning to officially unveil the new name for Cobo Center. Gary Torgow is chairman of TCF Bank and is building a downtown headquarters and doing business in the city. To many who remember Cobo, this is a historic day and a major shift for the city.
Local 4 News at Noon -- Aug. 27, 2019
Read full article: Local 4 News at Noon -- Aug. 27, 2019DETROIT - Here's what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon (watch the episode above).Semi overturns with fuel leak on I-696 near SouthfieldTraffic is backed up on both sides of I-696 near Southfield Road due to an overturned semi truck. Metro Detroit weather: More rain showers todayRain showers will slow you down as you head out and about on a Tuesday morning around Metro Detroit, although the rain will take a break here and there this morning. Detroit's Cobo Center has a new nameThe new name for Detroit's Cobo Center was unveiled on Tuesday. Leaders from TCF Bank, along with local officials, held a news conference Tuesday morning to officially unveil the new name for Cobo Center. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Watch Local 4 News at Noon -- Aug. 27, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at Noon -- Aug. 27, 2019DETROIT - Here's what's coming up on Local 4 News at Noon:Semi overturns with fuel leak on I-696 near SouthfieldTraffic is backed up on both sides of I-696 near Southfield Road due to an overturned semi truck. Metro Detroit weather: More rain showers todayRain showers will slow you down as you head out and about on a Tuesday morning around Metro Detroit, although the rain will take a break here and there this morning. Detroit's Cobo Center has a new nameThe new name for Detroit's Cobo Center was unveiled on Tuesday. Leaders from TCF Bank, along with local officials, held a news conference Tuesday morning to officially unveil the new name for Cobo Center. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Detroit's Cobo Center has a new name
Read full article: Detroit's Cobo Center has a new nameDETROIT - The new name for Detroit's Cobo Center was unveiled on Tuesday. Leaders from TCF Bank, along with local officials, held a news conference Tuesday morning to officially unveil the new name for Cobo Center. The new name of Cobo Center is: TCF Center. Detroit's Cobo Center, which hosts the auto show and other major events, changed its name to remove the surname of a former mayor known for his racist policies, officials announced earlier this year. The convention center opened on the Detroit River waterfront in 1960, three years after Cobo died.
LIVE STREAM: Cobo Center to unveil new name in Detroit
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: Cobo Center to unveil new name in DetroitDETROIT - The new name for Detroit's Cobo Center will be unveiled on Tuesday. Leaders from TCF Bank, along with local officials, will hold a news conference Tuesday morning to officially unveil the new name for Cobo Center. Detroit's Cobo Center, which hosts the auto show and other major events, is changing its name to remove the surname of a former mayor known for his racist policies, officials announced earlier this year. Chemical Bank and TCF announced a merger earlier this year, with the combined holding company and bank now operating under the TCF name and brand. The convention center opened on the Detroit River waterfront in 1960, three years after Cobo died.
Clash between Harris, Biden a major topic as candidates visit NAACP Convention in Detroit
Read full article: Clash between Harris, Biden a major topic as candidates visit NAACP Convention in DetroitDETROIT - The NAACP Convention at Cobo Center in Detroit turned into a campaign opportunity Wednesday for many of the Democratic presidential candidates. Ever since the last debate, many people have been wondering about the impact of Sen. Kamala Harris' criticism of Joe Biden's civil rights record. The top-tier candidates made their case with attendees of the NCAA Convention. The candidates who got the most applause and buzz: Harris and Biden. Biden appeared to have slipped the label pinned on him by Harris for his early record on busing, at least among the attendees of the NAACP Convention.
NAACP Convention in Detroit: Here's what's happening today
Read full article: NAACP Convention in Detroit: Here's what's happening todayDETROIT - The 110th annual NAACP National Convention continues today at Cobo Center in Detroit. Here's what's on Tuesday's schedule:Diversity Career FairThe NAACP Diversity Career Fair will be held today from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will be open to NAACP delegates as well as the entire community. The Diversity Career Fair will be produced by Professional Diversity Network (PDN), a leader in Diversity Career Fairs and online recruiting solutions. LGBTQ town hall"The State of LGBTQ People of Color in America" town hall will take place today at 2:30 pm at Cobo. The town hall will focus on establishing collaborative partnerships to ensure that all individuals are protected under the law irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and social classes to eliminate race-based discrimination.
NAACP Convention in Detroit: Watch speeches live here
Read full article: NAACP Convention in Detroit: Watch speeches live hereDETROIT - The 110th annual NAACP National Convention continues today at Cobo Center in Detroit. Among those speaking today are U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Michigan Democratic representatives Brenda Lawrence and Rashida Tlaib. Watch live hereClickOnDetroit will stream all of the speeches beginning at 9 a.m. Monday. Monday's schedule:9 a.m.-Noon -- Plenary GreetingsWhere: Hall C at Cobo CenterWho: Brenda Lawrence, Nancy Pelosi, Rashida Tlaib9:30 a.m. -- U.S. Where: Main Stage of the NAACP Experience Exhibit HallWho: Loni Love, celebrity co-host and producer on "The Real"View the full National Convention schedule here.
Thousands to attend 110th NAACP National Convention at Cobo Center
Read full article: Thousands to attend 110th NAACP National Convention at Cobo CenterDETROIT - It is a huge week for the Motor City as thousands of people arrive at Downtown Detroit's Cobo Center. The 110th NAACP National Convention is officially underway. The expectations started out high Sunday morning with popular gospel artist and Detroit native Kierra Kiki Sheard opening things up at the 110th NAACP National Convention Breakfast. For us to have it and host it in Detroit means a lot, said Derrick Boles, with Idaho NAACP. I've been to, I think, two or three national conventions and I think three state conventions, said Maszewski.
NAACP's 110th National Convention in Detroit starting Saturday
Read full article: NAACP's 110th National Convention in Detroit starting SaturdayDETROIT - Starting Saturday, elected officials, organizers, faith leaders, entertainers and young leaders will make their way to the Cobo Center for the 110th NAACP National Convention. This year's theme, "When We Fight, We Win" aims to promote solutions to current problems like police brutality, racism, #LivingWhileBlack, voter suppression, partisan gerrymandering, sexual violence and mental health in the black community. The convention runs July 20-24. Saturday -- July 20, 2019 -- 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Sunday -- July 21, 2019 -- 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Monday -- July 22, 2019 -- 12 p.m. 7 p.m. Tuesday July 23, 2019 -- 12 p.m. 6 p.m. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.