'Roadside America' exhibit debuts at The Henry Ford Museum By Gloria Rzucidlo

AmericaJR.com had the pleasure to attend the VIP preview for the new exhibit "Roadside America--Through the Lens of John Margolies" at The Henry Ford. Margolies, a world-renowned author and photographer, took us on a road trip across America's landscape. He drove over 100,000 miles on the back roads zig-zagging the United States while taking pictures of quirky signs with unusual architectural design. He spent decades photographing miscellaneous signage. With his eye for detail and being at the right place at the right time, he photographed sites just prior to their disappearance. His archives of photographs are humorous and inspiring. [6.19.15]

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Fisker-now-Karma Automotive to build electric vehicles in Moreno Valley, CA By Jason Rzucidlo

Southern California is back in the car manufacturing business. It has been more than two decades since GM closed its Van Nuys facility in 1992. Fisker Automotive just changed its company name to Karma Automotive. City leaders here in Moreno Valley are ecstatic the company chose to build its electric vehicles at the facility here on Perris Boulevard. "I think it's an industry that we didn't think we were going to get back," said Mike Lee, the city's economic development director. "It was just perfect timing for Fisker. We are bringing jobs into the Inland Empire. We are bringing a brand new industry into the IE. We are extremely excited they are coming to Moreno Valley, Calif."

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