Detroits Shinola Brings Watchmaking To The Motor City

founder Tom Kartsotis launched Shinola with the aim of restoring quality American manufacturing in the economically battered industrial capital of Detroit, my hometown. Shinola takes its name from the mid-20th-century American shoe polish that was popularized in the expression, "You don't know shit from Shinola." This no-nonsense Midwestern attitude also comes through in ...

GM launching summer program for Metro Detroit students

General Motors Co. said Monday it is launching GM Student Corps, a new program that will provide paid summer internships to 110 Detroit-area high school students who will work on community service projects. They also will learn from mentors and hone career skills. The program, in the works for more than a year, is designed to help prepare teens for leadership and careers, as well as aid Detroit ...

Woman testifies Wayne County judge asked her to terminate pregnancy

Judge Wade McCree with his attorney Brian Einhorn before Judge Charles Nelson at Washtenaw Circuit Court in Ann Arbor on Monday. (David Coates/The Detroit ...

Deal Dave Chuck have new home on WRIF

"It may not be the biggest surprise anymore, but we are now officially allowed to tell you about our new station. Starting Tuesday May 28th at 6am, we'll be at our new home on 101.1 FM WRIF - Detroit's Rock Station. We are so excited to talk to you all again and are so incredibly thankful for all your words of support & well wishes. By the way, we have great respect for Drew ...

Metro Detroit under severe thunderstorm watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. for Michigan's entire lower peninsula, except for the bottom row of ...