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Bankole Thompson to give Juneteenth keynote at Detroit civil rights conference
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Detroit journalist and author Bankole Thompson will open the 15th Annual National Civil Rights Conference on June 19, 2026, with a keynote focused on media power, democratic accountability and economic justice.
DEF MACHINE and Diggidy drop Detroit hip-hop single Hustle
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Detroit artists DEF MACHINE and Diggidy released “Hustle” on May 1, a motivational hip-hop track built around perseverance, discipline, and financial responsibility.
Mobility City adds new owners, markets and ad support
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Mobility City Holdings is expanding with new franchise-owner training, fresh market openings and a six-month national advertising push backed by major manufacturers.
IPPY Awards name 2026 medalists
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The Independent Publisher Book Awards announced its 2026 medalists in Traverse City, Michigan, marking the program’s 30th year and highlighting independently published books from 15 countries.
Kurt Deimer releases new album and adds summer tour dates with Ted Nugent
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Kurt Deimer has released A Grog Is Born, a 12-track album produced by Chris Lord-Alge, and lined up new summer dates supporting Ted Nugent and other acts.
Wendy M. Kok caps Northwoods paranormal series with The Choice
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Award-winning Michigan author Wendy M. Kok is promoting The Choice, the final book in her A Thousand Years of Crooked Forest series, on June 24, 2026. The novel extends her blend of mystery, romance and paranormal suspense, which began with her…
Off the Beaten Path adds 9-day Great Lakes Northwoods trip
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Off the Beaten Path has launched Splendid Superior, a new 9-day small-group adventure through Duluth, the Apostle Islands, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Isle Royale National Park. The itinerary is open for 2027 departures and starts at $8,595 per…
IPD returns as official sponsor of Kuhnle Brothers Semi Stampede 2026
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IPD is back for a fifth straight year as an official sponsor of the Kuhnle Brothers Semi Stampede, a truck drag racing event set for June 26-28 in Thompson, Ohio. The sponsorship keeps IPD in front of diesel fans while reinforcing its long-running…
IPD to showcase parts at Alberta Diesel Day 2026
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IPD will attend Alberta Diesel Day 2026 on June 27-28 at RAD Torque Raceway near Edmonton, Alberta, to meet customers, support partners, and display components in The Beast race truck.
Lineage taps TGW Logistics to automate Texas cold-storage hub
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Lineage is building a major automated refrigerated and frozen distribution center in Hutchins, Texas, with TGW Logistics handling key warehouse automation.
AirLogics spotlights perimeter air monitoring for demolition risk control
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AirLogics is pushing perimeter air monitoring as a practical way to manage dust, compliance and neighbor impacts at demolition sites.
Automation Workz rebrands as AutoWorkz.ai to focus on human-AI integration
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Detroit-based Automation Workz has rebranded as AutoWorkz.ai and launched a new website to target Department of War and Defense Industrial Base organizations trying to speed AI adoption and improve returns.
Bankole Thompson calls Obama Presidential Center a monument to hope
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Detroit journalist and author Bankole Thompson praised the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 22, 2026, calling it a civic landmark that preserves a story about leadership, inclusion and democratic possibility.
616 Auto Repair flags tire safety risks ahead of summer road trips
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616 Auto Repair in Grand Rapids is urging drivers to check tires, alignment and other vehicle systems before peak summer travel begins.
Loose Ends with Jane Eugene joins Babyface at The Aretha on July 12
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Loose Ends featuring original singer Jane Eugene will open for Babyface & Friends at Detroit’s Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre on July 12. The booking marks Eugene’s return to the stage after months of public concern over her immigration detention…
Midnight Basketball marks 40 years with national milestone
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The Association of Midnight Basketball is celebrating the program’s 40th anniversary, honoring a model that began in 1986 in Glenarden, Maryland, and spread to chapters across the country.
Coherent Market Insights named knowledge partner for Adhesives & Bonding Expo USA 2026
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Coherent Market Insights will serve as the official knowledge partner for Adhesives & Bonding Expo USA 2026 in Novi, Michigan, where CEO Raj Shah will deliver two research sessions on foam and adhesives markets.
Sculpt Pilates opens second studio in Troy with free introductory classes
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Sculpt Pilates opened a new reformer Pilates studio in Troy, Michigan, on June 22, expanding beyond its Detroit location.
Tooth Fairy Van Returns to Palm Beach County Schools
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A $500,000 gift from the Marjorie S. Fisher Fund will bring back the Marjorie S. Fisher Tooth Fairy, a mobile dental clinic serving more than 40 Title I elementary schools in Palm Beach County starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
Prairie Farms donates 250,000 milk servings for June Dairy Month
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Prairie Farms Family of Companies is donating 250,000 servings of fresh whole milk to Feeding America partner food banks in 20 states to mark June Dairy Month and America’s 250th anniversary.
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