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PHOTOS: AmericaJR Goes Cruisin’ on Route 66 – Kingman, AZ
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo recently went for a road trip along historic Route 66 in Arizona. In this gallery, you’ll see photos from Kingman, Arizona. The […]
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MGM Grand Detroit to reopen August 7
Detroit – MGM Grand Detroit today announced its reopening date following closure earlier this year amidst the COVID-19 crisis. The property will reopen in a limited capacity […]
Coming Soon: A new Bob’s Big Boy restaurant in southern Nevada
INDIAN SPRINGS, Nev. — Listen up Big Boy fans! Iconic Southern California restaurant Bob’s Big Boy is returning to the Las Vegas area. The new […]
Barbara Bush Foundation to Provide Child-Friendly Reading Spaces in Baltimore and Detroit Barbershops
WASHINGTON — The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has partnered with Barbershop Books and Penguin Young Readers to provide child-friendly reading spaces and early literacy […]
PHOTOS: Allegiant Stadium, New Home of Las Vegas Raiders, is nearly complete
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE outside the brand new Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The venue will serve as home to the Las Vegas Raiders, […]
WATCH: Bob’s Big Boy to open new restaurant in Indian Springs, NV
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from outside the all-new Terribles Casino in Indian Springs, Nevada. That’s where a new Bob’s Big Boy restaurant will open in […]
72nd Emmy Awards nominations announced during unprecedented season
Los Angeles – Nominations for the 72 nd Emmy® Awards were announced today recognizing a host of groundbreaking new programs and up-andcoming talent, along with […]
GALLERY: Henry Ford’s Fair Lane Estate reopens to the public
AmericaJR’s Gloria Rzucidlo recently visited Fair Lane, Home of Clara & Henry Ford. Fair Lane was the estate of Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford […]
EarthTalk: Is COVID-19 Killing Off The Great Apes?
Dear EarthTalk: I overheard someone saying the Coronavirus could drive mountain gorillas extinct? Is this because they are susceptible to the virus? —Spencer S., Tukwila, […]
PHOTOS: Giant letters installed atop Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE in downtown Las Vegas to check on the construction of the new Circa Resort & Casino. The giant letters which […]
CES 2021 Moves to an All-Digital Experience
CTA President and CEO Gary Shapiro on CES 2021 Arlington, VA – The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® today announced CES 2021® — January 6-9, 2021 — will be an all-digital experience connecting […]
GALLERY: A Tour of the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids – Part Two
The AmericaJR Web Team recently visited the iconic Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Mich. Opened in 1995, Meijer Gardens quickly established itself in […]
Bally’s Las Vegas re-opens with health and safety in mind
LAS VEGAS — In accordance with directives from Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) has resumed gaming and hospitality operations at Bally’s Las Vegas on […]
Former FCA Exec. Reid Bigland says auto industry will bounce back once again
DETROIT — On Tuesday, the Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) hosted a webinar with former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Executive Reid Bigland. He discussed many […]
PHOTOS: AmericaJR Visits the Grand Rapids Public Museum – Part 1
The AmericaJR Web Team recently visited the Grand Rapids Public Museum along the banks of the Grand River. The Grand Rapids Public Museum is a […]
Giving Up The Baggie: How You Can Reduce Single Use Plastics (EarthTalk)
Dear EarthTalk: Any tips for reducing the amount of disposable plastic I use for food storage? —J. Spencer, Gaithersburg, MD Analysts estimate that of the […]
GALLERY: A Tour of The Neon Museum in Las Vegas – Part Two
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo recently visited The Neon Museum in downtown Las Vegas. The tourist attraction has re-opened to visitors amid the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. No-touch digital forehead thermometers […]
Duck® Brand Announces Grand Prize Winners of 20th Annual Stuck at Prom® Contest
AVON, Ohio — The votes are in! Duck® brand is excited to announce the 20th Annual Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest Grand Prize Winners, with Best Dress awarded to Peyton Manker of Sparta, Illinois, […]
PHOTOS: A Tour of Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, MI
The AmericaJR Web Team recently visited Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Mich. Jim Robinette built a cider mill on our farm in 1971. We use a […]
Enhancing the Fan Experience: PointsBet Becomes Official Gaming Partner for Detroit Tigers
DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers have entered into a dynamic new, multi-year partnership with PointsBet, a premier global sportsbook operator, to enhance fan engagement and game-day […]