Corey Williams

The once-blighted monolithic Michigan Central train station — for decades a symbol of Detroit’s decline — has new life following a massive six-year, multimillion-dollar renovation to create a hub for mobility projects in the rebirth of the Motor City.

Transportation |
From decay to dazzling, Ford restores grandeur to Detroit train station that once symbolized decline

June 3, 2024 at 7:12 p.m.

The once-blighted monolithic Michigan Central train station — for decades a symbol of Detroit’s decline — has new life following a massive six-year, multimillion-dollar renovation to create a hub for...

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have won the Michigan primaries, further solidifying the all-but-certain rematch between the two men. Still, the results are highlighting some of their biggest political vulnerabilities ahead of the November general election. A vigorous “uncommitted” campaign organized by activists disillusioned with Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza far surpassed the 10,000-vote goal set by organizers. As for Trump, he has now swept the first five states on the Republican primary calendar. But Trump continues to struggle with some influential voter blocs who have favored former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in previous contests.

Politics |
Trump and Biden won Michigan. But ‘uncommitted’ votes demanded attention

February 27, 2024 at 9:44 p.m.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have won the Michigan primaries, further solidifying the all-but-certain rematch between the two men. Still, the results are highlighting some of their...

National News |
Deadly polar vortex envelops Midwest with some of the lowest temperatures in a generation

August 22, 2019 at 3:23 p.m.

A blast of polar air enveloped much of the Midwest on Wednesday, cracking train rails, breaking water pipes and straining electrical systems with some of the lowest temperatures in a...

National News |
Ford: Renovation of Detroit train station key to company’s autonomous vehicle plans

August 22, 2019 at 9:16 a.m.

Bill Ford looks past the tons of paint, plaster and steel needed to remake Detroit's blighted Michigan Central train station and sees more than just an iconic building in desperate...

National News |
Nancy Pelosi calls on Rep. John Conyers to resign amid claims of sexual misconduct

August 22, 2019 at 6:49 a.m.

The top Democrat in the House on Thursday called on Michigan Rep. John Conyers to resign in the face of multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. Conyers' lawyer swiftly rejected the...

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