Apr 13 Watch 5:02 Why this Detroit doctor sees signs for optimism in recent COVID-19 trends Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday that the growth rate of new COVID-19 cases in her state may be starting to flatten. But already, there have been more than 1,600 deaths and 25,000 confirmed cases. The Greater Detroit area has… Continue watching
Mar 27 Water shutoffs in sharp focus amid coronavirus outbreak By Kat Stafford, Associated Press Water advocates and elected officials argue that it’s impossible for families to follow the hygienic coronavirus standards outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization when they don’t have water in their homes. Continue reading
Mar 09 Detroit set to restore water service amid virus fears By Corey Williams, Associated Press Thousands of Detroit residents who have had their water service shut off due to nonpayment of bills can have it restored under a plan that aims to allow them to wash their hands at home as a way to prevent… Continue reading
Dec 17 Ford to add 3,000 jobs in the Detroit area, invest $1.45 billion By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Ford Motor Co. is adding 3,000 jobs at two factories in the Detroit area and investing $1.45 billion to build new pickup trucks, SUVs, and electric and autonomous vehicles. Continue reading
Dec 04 Joe Ashton, retired UAW vice president, is latest to plead guilty in corruption saga By Ed White, Associated Press A retired vice president at the United Auto Workers pleaded guilty Wednesday to corruption charges, admitting he received a $250,000 kickback after arranging a contract for 58,000 watches. Continue reading
Nov 20 United Auto Workers president steps down as GM sues rival over union bribery By Tom Krisher, Associated Press United Auto Workers President Gary Jones abruptly resigned Wednesday, capping a tumultuous day that saw union leaders move to oust him and General Motors accusing rival Fiat Chrysler in a lawsuit of bribing union officials to get more favorable contract… Continue reading
Nov 20 GM sues Fiat Chrysler over union bribes By Tom Krisher, Associated Press The lawsuit alleges that Fiat Chrysler corrupted the bargaining process with the UAW in the 2009, 2011 and 2015 union contracts to gain advantages over General Motors. Continue reading
Nov 19 Watch 3:09 This nonprofit has a sweet plan for reclaiming vacant Detroit lots By Mary Ellen Geist Detroit is known for the rhythms of Motown and the hum of automobile manufacturing plants. Now, one nonprofit is adding a new sound to this urban landscape: the buzzing of bees. Special correspondent Mary Ellen Geist reports on the efforts… Continue watching
Nov 11 Vaping-related lung transplant performed at Detroit hospital By Corey Williams, Associated Press The team of medical experts that performed the procedure believes it is "the first double lung transplant in the world for a patient whose lungs were irreparably damaged from vaping," the health system said in a news release Monday. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 3:47 This Detroit bead museum honors an African legacy while modeling revitalization By Mary Ellen Geist Detroit is home to an unusual museum that draws on African history and customs, filling an entire city block with installations and sculptures. The MBAD African Bead Museum also allows visitors hands-on experiences -- and acts as a stabilizing force… Continue watching