Giant Slide's Detroit Return Delayed: Belle Isle Iconic Attraction Opening Postponed Due to Equipment Snag
Detroit's Giant Slide reopening is delayed due to a snag in curtain delivery, without a new opening date from the Michigan DNR. Planned operating hours and safety measures, including using potato sacks for rides, are in place for its eventual return.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel Directs $20 Million to Hancock's Copper Shores Community Health Foundation After Capital Commitment Shortfall
AG Dana Nessel directs $20 million to Copper Shores Community Health Foundation due to a shortfall in Portage Health and Lifepoint Holdings 2, LLC's 2013 venture.
Monroe's Memory Lane Drive-In Theater Reopens Under New Management with Diverse Film Offerings for Memorial Day Weekend
The Memory Lane Drive-In Theater in Monroe, set to close, will reopen on Memorial Day weekend thanks to local efforts, offering a mix of movies and a new outside food fee to ensure sustainability.
Stellantis Invests $388 Million in High-Tech Auto Parts Megahub in Metro Detroit's Van Buren Township
Stellantis is investing $388 million in a Metro Detroit parts distribution megahub, expected to operate in 2027, improving logistics with advanced robots and providing jobs for 488 employees. The hub is part of a supply chain efficiency strategy.
Barry County Woman, 80, Turns Non-Winning Ticket Into $100K Michigan Lottery Prize
An 80-year-old Michigan woman won $100,000 in a lottery "second chance" drawing after scanning her non-winning ticket on the state lottery app. Initially skeptical, she confirmed the prize was real with a follow-up email.
Mott Foundation Boosts North Flint Food Market With Additional $1.5 Million Grant
The C.S. Mott Foundation granted an additional $1.5 million to the North Flint Food Market, for a total of $3.6 million in funding, which will aid in opening the co-op grocery store by year's end, creating 30 jobs.












