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From decay to dazzling, Ford restores grandeur to Detroit train station that once symbolized decline
Read full article: From decay to dazzling, Ford restores grandeur to Detroit train station that once symbolized declineThe once-blighted monolithic Michigan Central train station — for decades a symbol of Detroit’s decline — has new life following a massive six-year, multimillion-dollar renovation to create a hub for mobility projects in the rebirth of the Motor City.
Do you still wearing a mask in public? Survey shows 46% of Detroiters will continue to do so
Read full article: Do you still wearing a mask in public? Survey shows 46% of Detroiters will continue to do soAccording to a survey conducted by the Detroit Regional Chamber nearly half of people in Detroit said they’ll continue to wear masks in public to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Employers across Michigan prepare for in-person return to workspace
Read full article: Employers across Michigan prepare for in-person return to workspaceMichiganders can finally return to the office to work as of May 24. As companies start to make the transition of having employees come into the office, some businesses are slowly making to make sure their workers feel safe.
Wayne-based Rush Trucking founded by prominent businesswoman sold amid pandemic woes
Read full article: Wayne-based Rush Trucking founded by prominent businesswoman sold amid pandemic woesWAYNE, Mich. – A very well known Metro Detroit trucking company was officially sold to Lavalle Transportation as of Tuesday. The company sold, Rush Trucking, is owned by well known businesswoman Andra Rush. Thirty-five years ago she started a trucking company and grew it into a group of companies making $500 million a year in revenue. But time marched on and the trucking company had to change. With Covid-19′s impact and the continual driver shortage, it became even clearer that the automotive focused segment of the trucking industry required consolidation.
Flashpoint recap: A conversation with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on the Biden-Harris inauguration, preventing spread of COVID
Read full article: Flashpoint recap: A conversation with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on the Biden-Harris inauguration, preventing spread of COVIDDETROIT – Inauguration Day comes and goes without any of the turmoil that overtook the same venue just two weeks before. There was also a conversation with, Joneigh S. Khaldun, Chief Medical Executive for the State of Michigan and Chief Deputy Director for Health in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Sunday’s episode also featured a roundtable discussion on current events with Mario Morrow, Mario Morrow and Associates; Sandy Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber; Portia Roberson, CEO Focus: HOPE and Randy Richardville, former Michigan Senate majority leader. Gretchen WhitmerSegment TwoJoneigh S. Khaldun, Chief Medical Executive for the State of Michigan and Chief Deputy Director for Health in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Segment ThreeMario Morrow, Mario Morrow and Associates; Sandy Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber; Portia Roberson, CEO Focus: HOPE and Randy Richardville, former Michigan Senate majority leaderSegment Four