Ann Arbor Group Finds Toxic Chemicals In Mardi Gras Beads
Dangerous levels of lead, other toxic metals and toxic flame retardants were found in most Mardi Gras beads tested by Ann Arbor's Ecology Center.
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Dangerous levels of lead, other toxic metals and toxic flame retardants were found in most Mardi Gras beads tested by Ann Arbor's Ecology Center.
Former kicker Brendon Gibbons was expelled for sexual misconduct last September; four years after an 18-year-old student accused Gibbons of raping her at a frat party.
The University of Michigan's 2013 Sustainability Progress Reprot shows the university's continuing successes in green education, research and operations.
Residents are expected to vote on a proposed public transit tax to raise nearly $4.4 million in annual funding to implement a five-year transit improvement plan.
From the world-changing to the humble to the just plain cool, dozens of business ideas were named winners of startup funding and grants totaling $113,000 Monday by the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.
The business intelligence and analytics provider Qstride said it would open new offices in Ann Arbor and Vienna, Va.
Analysis released Wednesday by the Ann Arbor-based American Customer Satisfaction Index showed growing demand cut customer service levels and satisfaction with online retail in the 2013 holiday shopping season -- even as satisfaction rose for traditional brick-and-mortar retail.
Three University of Michigan pathologists who developed software that could improve cancer diagnosis and treatment won a statewide entrepreneurship competition organized last week by the Center for Entrepreneurship at the UM College of Engineering.
The Zell Lurie Institute at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business Friday announced that its student managed Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund has made two investments.
The wonder and the risk of autonomous and connected vehicles was on display Wednesday at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor at "Focus on the Future," a conference on automotive research sponsored by UM's Transportation Research Institute.
The health care industry across the United States lost 400 jobs in January, and revised data for December showed a scant gain of 2,400 jobs, according to data gathered by the Ann Arbor-bsaed Altarum Institute's Cetner for Sustainable Health Spending. Health spending and price increases continued at a low level as well.
Leslie Murphy is president and CEO of Murphy Consulting Inc., in Ann Arbor. Murphy Consulting provides services to businesses and professional firms in the areas of corporate governance, enterprise risk management, and programs dedicated to the advancement of women in leadership roles. Murphy also serves as a director of Kelly Services Inc., VSP Global, and the Detroit Legal News Corp., as well as such charitable organizations as St. John Providence Health System, United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Early Childhood Investment Corp., Children's Leadership Council, and Covenant House of Michigan. Previously, she was chair of the board at St. John's, where she oversaw several initiatives, including a system overhaul providing several million dollars in savings, hiring a new CEO, and the opening of a new hospital. Murphy is a retired partner and former member of the senior leadership team of Plante & Moran, the nation's 12th largest public accounting and management consulting firm. Her positions included group managing partner in charge of all client services. She co-founded the firm's Personal Tightrope Action Committee, whose groundbreaking policy recommendations helped Plante & Moran win recognition as one of Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For. In 2005, Murphy became only the third woman to chair the 350,000-member American Institute of Certified Public Accounting. She continues her service as a member of the AICPA Governing Council, the subcommittee on enterprise risk management of the assurance services executive committee, and the subcommittee on relations with the judiciary. In 2012, she received AICPA's gold medal for distinguished service, the highest individual award within the profession. Murphy's other recognitions include the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Fusion Group's Horizon Award for Professional Services; the American Society of CPAs' Woman CPA of the Year; an inclusion in Crain's Detroit Business Most Influential Women in Southeastern Michigan and Health Care Heroes; CPA magazine's Top 100 Most Influential Practitioners; and Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People. She received her bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Michigan and has honorary doctorates from Walsh College and Cleary University. Read the full profile at www.ltu.edu/leaders.
Advanced Photonix Inc. (NYSE: API) reported revenue of $7.5 million in the third fiscal quarter ended Dec. 27, up 28 percent from $5.8 million in the same quarter a year earlier. The company said revenue was flat from the prior quarter.
ArborMetrix Inc., a provider of healthcare analytics, said Monday it had boosted its Series B financing round by $1.3 million to allow the Ann Arbor-based Renaissance Venture Capital Fund and the Detroit Innovate Fund to participate.
'Tis the season for film! With all those fancy Hollywood film celebrations happening, we thought we could shine a light on what's going on in our community… so film fans, rejoice! CBS 62 is here for you, once again.
Authorities say a landlord trying to thaw frozen pipes with a welder started a fire at the home of two elderly Ann Arbor residents.
NovoDynamics Inc., a company that has attracted an investment from the CIA, introduced version 1.1 of its NovoImage+ automated image enhancement software.
A popular Ann Arbor eatery was the site of a "working lunch" Thursday to talk about how to help the "working poor."
The Ann Arbor online information and database publisher ProQuest has introduced a new release of Literature Online, the world's largest literary research resource.
Software expert Bill Wagner, who sold his SRT Solutions software development business to Grand Rapids-based Atomic Object last year, has launched his next venture -- software training.
Portal Architects Inc. announced the general market availability of version 2.7 of its SkySync cloud file storage software.
National health care price increases and spending increases remain near historic lows, according to the Ann Arbor-based Altarum Institute.
It'll be a culture clash as the worlds of hockey and Star Wars come together Saturday in Ann Arbor.
NovoDynamics Inc., a developer of pattern recognition and analytics softwaer and services, announced the availability of version 4.1 of its NovoVerus optical character recognition software.
The farm management software developer FarmLogs said Wednesday it had closed a $4 million Series A financing round led by Drive Capital, a Columbus, Ohio venture capital fund launched in 2012 by two veterans of Silicon Valley's Sequoia Capital.
The biggest shopping weekend of the year is upon us, and Black Leaders Detroit wants to ensure that your dollar stays local.
An adult male and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on Friday in connection with alleged car thefts in Chesterfield Township.
The university says the new school, located at 41555 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi, will be the second School of Optometry in Michigan.
Investigators believe speed was a factor in the crash and determined that the man was not wearing a seat belt. They do not believe he was intoxicated.
The decision comes after the Bears blew another potential victory against the Lions, 23-20.
The Detroit Fire Department is investigating after a fire burned through multiple homes on Detroit's east side Friday morning.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
The biggest shopping weekend of the year is upon us, and Black Leaders Detroit wants to ensure that your dollar stays local.
Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 to extend their winning streak to 10 games.
An adult male and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on Friday in connection with alleged car thefts in Chesterfield Township.
The employee was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
The proposal calls for preserving Detroit's skyline, right-sizing the complex's footprint and connecting the site to "the heart of downtown."
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
The concert is expected to feature Moneybagg Yo, Toosi, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, and Eelmatic.
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The holiday shopping season has begun with stores offering deals and discounts for Black Friday.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Neighbors are collecting cards for John Reichart and his wife — find out how to send one here.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Pontiac General Hospital has filed for bankruptcy days after announcing the loss of Medicare funding and announcing over 240 layoffs.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
The decision comes after the Bears blew another potential victory against the Lions, 23-20.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
Each week, the Detroit Lions continue to dominate their opponents, and for the fans, it's a wave they want to continue riding.
Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 to extend their winning streak to 10 games.
It starts with Samantha Stonecipher who donates to the Detroit Lions Foundation each time they snag an interception.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
The biggest shopping weekend of the year is upon us, and Black Leaders Detroit wants to see your dollar stay local.
Wind chills will approach the single digits on Saturday, with more snow likely next week.
The Detroit Fire Department is investigating after a fire burned through multiple homes on Detroit's east side Friday morning. Officials with the fire department say there are no reported injuries.
A driver was killed after their vehicle was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver early Friday morning on the Lodge Freeway.
With holiday shopping underway, Dr. Molly O'Shea provides suggestions for parents with young children on non-tech toys.