House GOP, Dems stymie requests to reconsider stimulus, spending package after Trump grievances
House Republicans and Democrats Thursday blocked each others' "unanimous consent" requests put forward after President Trump aired grievances to the massive coronavirus stimulus and government funding package.
$20K worth of toys donated, inspired by COVID shutdown
Esmeralda Torres of Brilliant Detroit passes out toys donated from The Robot Garage.
Reduced gas prices, free gas offered at Royal Oak Marathon
You can get discounted gas or even free gas cards at the Marathon in Royal Oak on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Beyoncé to offer $5,000 grants to families facing eviction
The singer plans to continue to help families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Papa John's dishing out $2.5M in bonuses for its frontline employees
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
$600 stimulus checks could roll out before end of 2020 — here’s how to find out if you qualify
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
Van Nuys apartment manager, landlord agree to give tenant struggling during pandemic extra time to pay rent
A young man in Van Nuys went to his landlord to ask for more time to pay the rent. He explained his dad, Luis Flores, was battling cancer and he lost his job. What happened next brought the son to tears.
How much are the stimulus payments and who will get them?
Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.
Congress reaches deal on COVID-19 relief, stimulus checks for Americans
Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
Out of business toy store owner donates everything to charity for kids battling cancer
Teaching Toys business owner Marie Liburdi donates to The Bottomless Toy Chest after losing her business to COVID-19
Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
COVID-19 pandemic bringing new job growth, opportunities to Michigan
As the third-quarter unemployment rating in Michigan dropped, thousands of new job opportunities are also being brought on by the pandemic in the state.
Guitar Center files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Guitar Center has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing financial hardships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Bowling alleys, movie theaters brace for another shutdown amid surge in COVID-19
For at least three weeks, businesses like movie theaters, bowling alleys, and more that are already hurting from a previous COVID shutdown will be closed again. Will they survive?
Michigan restaurants work to adapt amid closing of indoor dining
Michigan restaurants can't offer indoor dining for the next three weeks and in Metro Detroit, they said they plan to adapt but are concerned about the future of their businesses.
Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding COVID-19 pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Less than 2 weeks remain to collect $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk
Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.
62 students quarantined, 1 staff member after Woodhaven-Brownstown COVID-19 outbreak
Students and staff have been advised to quarantine after a possible COVID-19 outbreak in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District.
Quibi is shutting down, citing low subscriptions amid COVID-19 pandemic
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.