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Detroit Pistons second-round pick Chaz Lanier is introduced to media
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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The Detroit Tigers’ win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, July 7, showed just how much the franchise’s game at Comerica Park has changed over the past 25 years of the stadium. Javier Baez, Colt Keith and Zach McKinstry all homered for the Tigers...
Tudor Dixon will not run for Michigan governor, U.S. Senate in 2026
WWMT - Michigan
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LANSING, Mich. — Tudor Dixon (R - MI) will not be running for Michigan governor or the U.S. Senate in 2026, according to her campaign on Wednesday. This comes four months after Dixon announced she was considering running for governor back in...
Mackinac Bridge fuels Michigan economy with $193 million impact annually
Mid-Michigan Now
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MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— The Mackinac Bridge, a major tourist attraction in Michigan, draws approximately 2 million non-local visitors each year, with a third coming from out of state. At the annual meeting of bridge authorities on...
Tudor Dixon will not run for Governor of Michigan
Mid-Michigan Now
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NORTON SHORES, Mich. - Tudor Dixon has decided not to run as a candidate to be Michigan's next Governor. Dixon issued this statement on Wednesday: President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are saving America. From securing the border at...
Detroit Red Wings give Petrolia's Michael Leighton best of both worlds
Wallaceburg Courier Press
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Local Sports It is the best of both worlds for former NHL goalie Michael Leighton of Petrolia. Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michael Leighton, of Petrolia, stretches during a game-day skate at the Wachovia Center in...
Michigan Authorities Launch Investigation After Fireworks Tent Explosion
Banana 101.5 - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Authorities in Michigan are investigating an explosion at a fireworks tent in Haring Township, north of Cadillac. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 5, 2025, with the first reports arriving at approximately 4:12 AM....
Charming Towns And Scenic Sips: A Windsor Essex Travel Guide
windsoriteDOTca
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July 9, 2025
Charming Towns and Scenic Sips: A Windsor Essex Travel Guide Original blog by discoverwithde Just Under an Hour from Detroit — But a World Away in Vibe Sometimes, the best getaways don’t require a plane ticket. All it takes is a passport and a...
Michigan senator calls for federal probe into MEDC grant allegations
SE Oakland News - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt has called for a federal investigation into the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) regarding the alleged misuse of a $20 million taxpayer grant. The grant was awarded to Fay Beydoun, an associate...
Mackinac Bridge generates $193 million annually for Michigan economy, new study finds
WILX - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WILX) -The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has accepted an economic impact study revealing that the bridge’s operations, tourism, and events contribute an estimated $193 million annually to Michigan’s economy. Conducted by...
Michigan hotel deals included in Prime Day
MLive - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Deals on hotels across Michigan are part of this year’s Amazon Prime Day. The online marketplace is offering four days of big discounts for Prime members, starting today and ending on Friday. Pure Michigan teamed up with Amazon Prime and Expedia...
The Ultimate Windsor, Ontario Travel Guide: Where To Eat, Stay, Shop & Explore
windsoriteDOTca
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July 9, 2025
The Ultimate Windsor, Ontario Travel Guide: Where to Eat, Stay, Shop & Explore Original blog by Shana Lee Windsor, Ontario may sit just across the border from Detroit, but this small Canadian city delivers big when it comes to food, coffee, art,...
Yes, You Can Even Save on Travel Reservations During Amazon Prime Day
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 9, 2025
If you’re planning to travel this summer, Amazon has a little-known way to make it more budget-friendly. Prime members can save on transportation, hotels and cruise packages when booking through Amazon’s Prime Day travel deals page. (Still need to...
Michigan Spot Named One Of The Best Pizza Restaurants In America
103.3 WKFR - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Whether you're hungry for a regular pie, a thin crust, or Detroit style, you won't have to travel far to find a pizza joint in Michigan. You also won't have to travel far to get a taste of one of the best pizza restaurants in America, found right...
Michigan’s gas prices fall — but metro Detroit still paying the most
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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Michiganders saw gas prices drop over the past week and, with July Fourth weekend travel behind us, could see even lower prices. The Michigan average on Sunday, July 6, was $3.15 a gallon, according to AAA, down 11 cents from the week before and...
The Mighty Mac contributes nearly $200M to Michigan's economy each year, says new study
My UP Now - Michigan
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ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The Mackinac Bridge's operation, tourism and events contributed $193 million annually to the state's economy in direct, indirect and induced spending, supporting 1,449 jobs, according to a new study. The Mackinac...
Dixon opts out of 2026 races to instead back Trump agenda in Michigan
WZZM 13 - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
Tudor Dixon announced she will not seek the Republican nomination for Michigan Governor or U.S. Senate in 2026. NORTON SHORES, Mich. — Tudor Dixon released a statement on X on Wednesday announcing she will not be a candidate for the Republican...
Former Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate will not run for governor, U.S. Senate in 2026
Iosco County News-Herald - Michigan
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Tudor Dixon speaking at the Trump campaign office in Hamtramck, Michigan. Nov. 3, 2024. Photo by Jon King. Updated at 4:19 p.m. Wednesday, July 9. Tudor Dixon, the former Michigan Republican Party nominee for governor who lost to incumbent Gov....
Mapping Tragedy: Michigan's Deadliest Roads
98.7 The Grand - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
It's the kind of question you almost certainly don't want to think about. Like "has anyone ever died in the house I'm living in," the question "has anyone ever died in an accident on my street" may give the the same unsettled feeling. But if you...
Give Your Teen Some Freedom on Their Summer Vacation
Reason Magazine
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July 9, 2025
Would you let your teenager stay in the hotel room while you went downstairs to eat breakfast in the restaurant on vacation? The majority of American parents would not, according to a new survey from the University of Michigan/C.S. Mott Children's...
Tudor Dixon says she will not run for Michigan governor, U.S. Senate in 2026
CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan
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Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he won't seek reelection Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he won't seek reelection 01:07 Former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon says she will not run for governor or U.S. Senate in the upcoming 2026...