Fifty years ago, things in downtown Ann Arbor were a little different from today. The Pretzel Bell was one of the hot spots. The City Council consisted of eight Republicans and two Democrats. There was no North Quad, no One North Main, no Tower Plaza. University of Michigan football coach Bump Elliott led the Wolverines to a 2-7 record.... Full story »

Here are some ins and outs about Michigan's fierce debate over enacting a right-to-work law ending requirements that workers represented by a union pay dues or fees. Full story »

Grand Rapids marketing firm creates digital and live experiences aimed at driving sales Full story »

Chrysler Group LLC does not condone workers drinking on their breaks, but had to openly welcome back nearly 15 employees caught on camera doing just that. Full story »

A vacant piece of land on the corner of Jackson and Staebler roads could soon be home to a Menards store. Lizzy Alfs | AnnArbor.com Scio Township Planning Commission voted 6-1 Monday night to recommend approval of a conditional use permit request for home improvement chain Menards. The conditional use is part of a multi-step process before the Wisconsin-based... Full story »

To accommodate its growing health system, the University of Michigan expanded its portfolio of large commercial leases in 2012, according to an annual report released Monday. U-M — which is already one of the largest renters of private commercial real estate in the Ann Arbor region — has six property leases in its portfolio that exceed 50,000 square feet.... Full story »

University of Michigan is planning a $4.38 million renovation of a North Campus Research Complex building so the facility can house an updated laboratory. University of Michigan's Electron Microbeam Analysis Laboratory will be located within 8,900 square feet of NCRC Building 22. Joseph Tobianski I AnnArbor.com The school's Electron Microbeam Analysis Laboratory, a facility that will house 12 highly... Full story »

Grand Rapids has been "on our radar" for many years, said company president. Full story »

Two-ounce bottle shot claims to neutralize odor-causing stomach bacteria. Full story »

“It does become a condition for some companies,” said Dennis Donovan, who has been a site consultant since 1974. “I’d have to say Right to Work legislation is a very important consideration in the industrial sector. Full story »

The fix for the affected vehicles -- from the 2013 model year with 1.6-liter turbocharged engines that were sold in the U.S. and Canada – involves updating the software for the cooling system, according to the Dearborn-based automaker. Full story »

Kristin Dziczek, Center for Automotive Research head of the labor and industry group, said the UAW's Michigan members not only have roots with the union, but like to have a voice in what happens with their facilities, contracts and companies. Full story »

Beer is second part of a collaboration that began with Vivant's Escoffier. Full story »

House Democrats are threatening to derail a state bill that the Ilitch family says is needed to move forward with a $650 million Detroit Red Wings arena and mixed-use entertainment district in downtown Detroit, the Detroit News reports. Full story »