The federal government awarded Michigan $223.9 million on Thursday to help tear down blighted buildings and revitalize neighborhoods in a dozen cities including Detroit, Grand Rapids and Flint. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the money as part of $2 billion in Recovery ...

Grocery distributor and store operator Spartan Stores Inc. said Tuesday it expects a weak third quarter because of the soft economy in Michigan and lowered its outlook on sales in stores open at least one year. The company said the Michigan economy remains challenged amid high unemployment and low consumer spending ...

Models of the Obama White House, the Obama home in Chicago and the house Michelle Obama grew up in are on display at holiday train shows at the Chicago Botanic Garden and the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington. Holiday train shows are also ...