West coast retailer Sport Chalet closing its doors after 57 years in business
La Cañada Flintridge, Calif. — In a statement posted on SportChalet.com: On April 16th, 2016 Sport Chalet began the process of closing all of our […]
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Michael Bloomberg to deliver Spring commencement address at U-M
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michael Bloomberg, internationally known business leader and statesman, will deliver the University of Michigan Spring Commencement address for the Ann Arbor […]
Sears Holdings To Close Stores To Accelerate Its Transformation And Its Return To Profitability
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) announced today that the company will close 68 Kmart and 10 Sears stores this summer. In February, the […]
Pagenaud charges to first win for Team Penske in caution-free Long Beach race
By Mitch Robinson/INDYCAR.com LONG BEACH, Calif. – Combined with the pageantry and celebrity spotlight of Southern California, the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach often […]
Detroit Police Athletic League Breaks Ground at Site of Historic Tiger Stadium
DETROIT — Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) today broke ground at the site of historic Tiger Stadium located at Michigan Ave. and Trumbull. The groundbreaking […]
Hogwarts Has Arrived In Hollywood!!
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Universal Studios Hollywood marked the opening of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” with legendary Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe, BAFTA and […]
TV Land Icon Awards to honor the legendary Norman Lear and pop culture icon John Stamos at 2016 ceremony
NEW YORK – The TV Land Icon Awards in Celebration with Entertainment Weekly has announced two honorees – prolific television creator Norman Lear and pop […]
Los Angeles Times Announces Lineup for 21st Annual Festival of Books
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Times today announced the slate of esteemed authors and cultural luminaries participating in the 21st annual Festival of Books, […]
All-electric racing is back on the streets of Long Beach on April 2
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The FIA Formula E Championship, the world’s first fully-electric racing series, is returning to the USA with round six of the […]
Flemish Fox Brewery & Craftworks and Atwater Brewery Announce New Brewery in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Flemish Fox Brewery & Craftworks, a new craft brewery founded by Christine Celis, and Atwater Brewery, Detroit’s largest and fastest growing craft […]
Austin Dillon wins TreatMyClot.com 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Auto Club Speedway
FONTANA, Calif. — In one of the most exciting Saturday races in Auto Club Speedway history, Austin Dillon (No. 2, Rheem Chevrolet) thwarted Kyle Busch’s […]
Ford Motor Company’s Fields named SAE Foundation’s 2016 Industry Leadership awardee
WARRENDALE, Pa. — The SAE Foundation announced today that it will honor Mark Fields with its Industry Leadership Award at a celebration event on May […]
LPGA Volvik Championship To Debut at Travis Pointe Country Club in Ann Arbor, May 26-29
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) today announced a new event for the 2016 season – the LPGA Volvik Championship. The […]
Virginia Tech Study: Flint has a very serious lead in water problem
FLINT, Mich. — We analyzed all samples shipped to Virginia Tech from Flint to date. Flint residents returned an astonishing 84% of the sample kits […]
Johnson Controls CEO sets the record straight—says company never took auto bailout funds in new op-ed
The following is a statement from Johnson Controls CEO Alex Molinaroli: MILWAUKEE — In this political season, our recently announced merger with Tyco has become […]
Pancakes With Purpose: IHOP Restaurants Offer Free Pancakes Nationwide on March 8 for 11th Annual National Pancake Day
GLENDALE, CALIF. — On March 8, 2016, pancake lovers nationwide will once again flock to their local IHOP® restaurant to enjoy one free short stack […]
Hyundai Motor America Celebrates 30 Years In The United States
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Thirty years ago, a small company from a country not known for building cars came to the U.S. and began selling […]
Jay Leno to headline 24th annual Comedy Night to benefit Forgotten Harvest at the Fox Theatre May 7
DETROIT – Forgotten Harvest, one of the nation’s largest food rescue organizations, announced today that legendary late night host Jay Leno will headline its 24th […]
California Wine Exports Set Record in 2015: Worldwide Demand Grows, Despite Strong Dollar
SAN FRANCISCO — U.S. wine exports, 90% from California, reached $1.61 billion in winery revenues in 2015, an all-time record and a 7.6% increase from 2014. […]
Meijer Craft Beer Sales Result in Big Business for Local Breweries
GRAND RAPIDS — Twenty years after carrying its first craft brew at a single Kalamazoo store, Meijer is selling more than 34 locally-brewed craft beers […]