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Detroit City FC advanced to the Central Conference Final after defeating River Light FC 3-0 on July 5, 2024.

Detroit native honored as Disability Pride Month Game Changer

Lisa Franklin recognized as Disability Pride Month Game Changers honoree

Detroit City FC hosts Tampa Bay Rowdies after decisive win over Miami

DETROIT — Detroit City FC returns to Keyworth Stadium this Saturday for an Eastern Conference matchup against Tampa Bay Rowdies. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM EDT and will be streamed live on the Golazo Network and broadcast locally on Detroit50 (WKBD-TV). Supporters located in Michigan can stream the match for free at www.cbsnews.com/detroit.

Steve Yzerman discusses Red Wings' offseason strategy

DETROIT -- As the dust settles on 2024 NHL free agency, Executive Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman believes the depth and talent of the Detroit Red Wings’ revamped roster for the 2024-25 season has the club better positioned to succeed.

Detroit City FC to host River Light FC in USL W League semifinal

By Detroit City Wire | Jul 4, 2024

Detroit City FC is set to host River Light FC in the USL W League Central Conference Semifinal on Friday night. Le Rouge secured their first-ever playoff berth on the women’s side after winning the Great Lakes Division with an undefeated record of 10-2-0. Key victories included a double over Midwest United FC and a crucial win against Kalamazoo FC late in the season, ensuring their spot in the playoffs.

Red Wings sign Vladimir Tarasenko to two-year contract

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $4.75 million.

DoD announces Mentor-Protégé Program Summit for July 2024

The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), in collaboration with the Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators, will host its Mentor-Protégé Program Summit from July 29 to August 1, 2024.

Pavel Datsyuk mentors young players at Red Wings' development camp

DETROIT -- As the Detroit Red Wings prospects undergo training at the 2024 Development Camp, they are guided by a franchise legend and one of the Hockey Hall of Fame’s newest members.

Michigan-based startups invited to apply for Fall UnDemo Day

The startup application for Fall UnDemo Day® is now open to Michigan-based startups. The application will remain open until August 2, 2024. Startups wishing to participate in one-on-one investor meetings at Fall UnDemo Day® must complete an application to be considered.

US Department of Labor implements new overtime rules effective July 1

The U.S. Department of Labor's final rule, "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees," which amends the regulations at 29 CFR part 541 under the Fair Labor Standards Act, took effect this week.

Customs and Border Protection agents seize nearly 6 pounds of fentanyl in Detroit

By Detroit City Wire | Jul 2, 2024

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents seized multiple bags of fentanyl pills after a K9 alerted during the inspection of inbound international mail on June 2. This announcement came in a July 1 news release.

Rocket Mortgage Classic raises funds for Detroit's digital equity

By Detroit City Wire | Jul 2, 2024

This year’s Rocket Mortgage Classic concluded with an exciting finish on Sunday, but the tournament's organizers anticipate its impact in Detroit to persist throughout the year.

Red Wings sign goaltender Jack Campbell and forward Sheldon Dries

The Detroit Red Wings have signed goaltender Jack Campbell to a one-year contract valued at $775,000 and center Sheldon Dries to a two-year, two-way contract.

Supreme Court ends Chevron doctrine affecting federal regulation authority

On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ended the Reagan-era Chevron deference doctrine. Chevron allowed federal agencies to have reasonable interpretations of ambiguous federal laws, giving agencies and the President powers to legislate outside of Congress. This meant that federal agencies charged with rulemaking were given the final say on implementing and creating rules resulting from passed legislation.

Study highlights cost-saving benefits of disaster preparedness

Weather-related catastrophes are increasing in frequency and severity, with billion-dollar disasters becoming commonplace. In 2022 alone, the cost of natural disasters exceeded $360 billion globally, including more than 40 weather events each causing over $1 billion in damage. With these escalating costs, it is essential for governments, businesses, and households to invest in resilience to ensure community prosperity.

Red Wings re-sign Christian Fischer to one-year contract