Fed Chair Janet Yellen says interest rates may increase to 2%
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen paid a visit to the University of Michigan on Monday afternoon. She was the featured speaker […]
Month: April 2017
PHOTOS: Chevrolet Red Carpet Walk @ “The Joe” Final Game
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, […]
EARTHTALK: Is Paris Enough? So Far, Climate Commitments Don’t Quite Add Up Yet
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the Paris climate accord as it stands won’t be enough to stave off cataclysmic global warming anyway, even if […]
Livonia Planning Commission approves new BJ’s Restaurant; heads to city council
LIVONIA, Mich. — BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse submitted a proposal to demolish the existing Champps Americana Restaurant at 19470 Haggerty Road a construct a new, […]
Movie Review: “Going in Style” provides lots of laughs
Zach Braff’s remake of “Going in Style” is great. Former factory workers, Michael Caine (Joe), Morgan Freeman (Willie), and Alan Arkin (Albert) star as three […]
Friday’s New CD/Album Releases for 4/14
Look for these new CDs/albums to hit store shelves on Friday, April 14, 2017: Actress AZD Barenaked Ladies And The Persuasions Ladies And Gentlemen: Barenaked […]
NCAA Hockey: Hobey Baker Winner Hails from Wisconsin
CHICAGO — Senior defenseman Will Butcher of the University of Denver was named the 2017 Hobey Baker Award winner. The honor is named for Baker, […]
WATCH: Fed Chair Janet Yellen speaks at U of M Ann Arbor
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from the University of Michigan for a special discussion between Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and Susan Collins, Dean of the […]
Trivia Tuesday: 5 New 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. […]
Detroit Red Wings fans bid farewell to Joe Louis Arena “The Joe”
DETROIT — Thousands of Detroit Red Wings fans showed up early to Sunday’s final game at Joe Louis Arena. That’s because dozens of current and […]
Hinchcliffe races to Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach victory
LONG BEACH, Calif. – James Hinchcliffe stole hearts in Southern California last fall with a runner-up effort on “Dancing with the Stars,” and the Schmidt […]
Movie Monday: Friday’s Upcoming Movie Releases for 4/14
Look for these new movies to hit the box office on Friday, April 14, 2017: “The Fate of the Furious” Rated PG-13. 136 minutes. Action, […]
WATCH: Chevrolet Red Carpet Walk @ Joe Louis Arena Finale
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from the final Detroit Red Wings game at Joe Louis Arena. Red Wings players and alumni arrived in Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban […]
INDYCAR: Castroneves speeds to track record, 3rd straight Long Beach pole
LONG BEACH, Calif. – If two is a coincidence and three is a trend, Helio Castroneves is a trend-setter at the Toyota Grand Prix of […]
Details announced for “Farewell Weekend at The Joe”
DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings today announced details surrounding the team’s “Farewell Weekend at The Joe” to celebrate the final two Red Wings games […]
PHOTOS: 2017 SAE World Congress Experience (WCX17) @ Cobo Center — Part Two
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. […]
Ford promises to roll out self-driving ride sharing service by 2021
DETROIT — Autonomous vehicles made up most of the discussion at the 2017 SAE World Congress Experience (WCX17) inside Detroit’s Cobo Center. Industry experts and […]
WATCH: “Around the World in an EV: Lessons Learned in Global Range Anxiety”
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from Cobo Center for the 2017 SAE World Congress Experience (WCX17). In this video, watch as Don Christian from Divergent3D describes […]
WATCH: NASCAR’s Julia Landauer discusses the “Clash of Silicon Valley and NASCAR”
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from Cobo Center for the 2017 SAE World Congress Experience (WCX17). In this video, watch for an address by NASCAR driver […]
EARTHTALK: Trump Calls for Drastic Environmental Justice Cuts
Dear EarthTalk: What is meant by “environmental justice” and how is it under assault in the new Trump administration? —Mike Garner, New Orleans, LA Environmental […]