Review: “Motown the Musical” is a crowd pleaser at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre
DETROIT — “Motown the Musical” returns to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for a 13-day run, April 18-30, 2017. It began as one man’s story […]
Month: April 2017
WATCH: 420 Day celebrated in Ann Arbor, Michigan (U of M campus)
AmericaJR’s Mike Wrathell reports from the University of Michigan central campus in Ann Arbor, Mich. 420 day is known as “marijuana culture’s high holiday.” April […]
Smart headlights, rear-view camera mirrors top J.D. Power Tech Choice Study
DETROIT — Smart headlights and rear-view camera mirrors are the most requested technologies that consumers would like to have in a future vehicle, according to […]
PHOTOS: Testing underway for Detroit’s new QLine streetcar
Detroit’s new QLine (M-1 Rail) streetcar is undergoing testing before its big launch on May 12, 2017. Watch as the new light rail streetcar makes […]
EARTHTALK — Green Screen: Hollywood A-Listers Fight for the Planet
Dear EarthTalk: Who are some of the greener movie stars out there today and what are they doing to fight for the planet? —Stacey DiGiorno, […]
Colgate-Palmolive and World Champion Swimmer Michael Phelps team up to inspire a new generation to turn off the faucet
NEW YORK – In honor of Earth Day on April 22, Colgate® is proud to announce that one of the most decorated athletes of all-time, […]
WATCH: 2017 J.D. Power U.S. Auto Tech Choice Study results announced
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from the Detroit Athletic Club for a special meeting of the Automotive Press Association. Smart headlights and rear view camera mirrors […]
Friday’s New CD/Album Releases for April 21, 2017
Look for these new CDs/albums to hit store shelves on Friday, April 21, 2017: Alessandro Cortini & Merzbow Alessandro Cortini & Merzbow Angaleena Presley Wrangled […]
2017 Autopalooza Celebrates Metro Detroit’s Automotive Heritage
DETROIT – The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) and the MotorCities National Heritage Area (MCNHA) announced the Autopalooza lineup today during a press […]
WATCH: Detroit’s new QLine (M-1 Rail) undergoes testing
Detroit’s new QLine (M-1 Rail) streetcar is undergoing testing before its big launch on May 12, 2017. Watch as the new light rail streetcar makes […]
Trivia Tuesday: 5 New Trivia Questions from “Page-A-Day”
Every Tuesday is a Trivia Tuesday on AmericaJR. Look for five new trivia questions and answers from the “365 Amazing Trivia Facts for 2017” calendar. […]
Down Payment Holding Back Renters from Buying a Home
SEATTLE — Even though a mortgage payment is more affordable than a rent payment on a monthly basisi, renters say they can’t buy a home due […]
PHOTOS: “Constructing Gender: The Origins of Michigan’s Union and League”
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo recently visited the University of Michigan for their Bicentennial Celebration. A new exhibit at the University of Michigan Museum of Art, curated […]
Movie Monday: Friday’s Upcoming Movie Releases for 4/21
Look for these new movies to hit the box office on Friday, April 21, 2017: “Unforgettable” Rated R. 100 minutes. Drama, Thriller. -Rosario Dawson, Katherine […]
Los Angeles Times Announces Lineup for 22nd Annual Festival of Books
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Times today announced the lineup for the 22nd annual Festival of Books, the nation’s largest literary festival, April 22-23 at the University […]
PHOTOS: New Amazon distribution center under construction in Livonia, MI
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo recently visited the site of the new 1 million-square-foot Amazon distribution center in Livonia, Mich. It is being built from the ground […]
DENSO’s MDrive car share study reveals promise for electric car sharing
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Electric vehicle car sharing could be the future of transportation for some: today, DENSO International America, Inc., a global automotive supplier, announced the results […]
PHOTOS: Chevrolet Red Carpet Walk @ “The Joe” — Part Two
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE outside the final Detroit Red Wings game at Joe Louis Arena. Red Wings players and alumni arrived in Chevrolet Tahoe, […]
NCAA Hockey: “Red” Retires as Michigan Coach
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Gordon ‘Red’ Berenson (77) retired as the Men’s Ice Hockey head coach for the Michigan Wolverines. In a joint appearance by […]
PHOTOS: 2017 SAE World Congress Experience (WCX17) — Part Three
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at Cobo Center for the 2017 SAE World Congress Experience (WCX17). At WCX™17: SAE World Congress Experience practical meets potential. […]