Articles related to "Motor City"

When people say "Detroit" in a business context, they're not talking about the city in southeast Michigan. The name long ago became a synonym for the auto industry.

The Detroit Lions have a number of questions that need to be answered following a disastrous 2008 season.

Has any city been the target of more ridicule than Detroit? Because of a generous film incentive package, however, movies are fast replacing autos as the city's identity.

Several college football championship games and holiday bowls will be hosted at arenas and stadiums throughout the northeast USA.

As the 2008 college football season winds down, 60 college football teams have become bowl eligible after the recent weekend's games, compared to 68 available bowl slots.

Game Four of the 1968 World Series quickly got out of hand for Detroit when Bob Gibson returned to the mound for the Cardinals to stop the Tigers and McLain in a rout.

United States: Trivia and information on Michael Moore in Flint, the largest polar exhibit in the world, Henry Ford's factory, Motown, the Great Lakes & Mackinac Island.

After games of Dec. 6, 72 teams have been able to achieve bowl eligibility as the 2008 college football regular season came to an end.

After much persistence from the judges for more soulful singing, Matt Giraud turns once again to Michigan's Motown roots for inspiration.

The Detroit Tigers saw their fortunes turn around because of general manager Dave Dombrowski. They are now the most exciting team in the Motor City.

For many, attending a sporting event over the holidays would make for an ideal vacation. Consider one of the following holiday itineraries for the Christmas break.

An introduction to Somerset Collection shopping center just north of Detroit, Michigan.

The historic museum on Woodward Avenue offers a whole new experience for anybody who hasn't visited recently. See how the DIA is still the place you remember, and more.

Downtown Detroit is home to various corporate offices including General Motors World Headquarters. Business travelers to Detroit have several lodging options.

The Detroit Red Wings are reportedly considering offering a contract to veteran Darren McCarty.

A redshirt sophomore with more touchdowns than many fifth year seniors at his position, Crabtree is the near unanimous choice for top player in the draft.

Many websites offer NCAA Men's Final Four tickets to the casual consumer. There is a large disparity in the prices of similar tickets for the games at Ford Field.

Alvin "Buck" Jones, former NHL defenseman played with Detroit Red Wings dies just a week after celebrating his 90th birthday.

Winning the 1907 and 1908 World Series made the Chicago Cubs the first team to win two of the Fall Classics.

When planning to travel to Detroit, be informed of all the city has to offer for both locals and tourists.

After 5 years Electronic Arts cancels The Sims Online (TSO), only months after giving it a new name and changing it to a free service.

The Dallas Mavericks are making easy work of most NBA opponents, while Phoenix, Cleveland and San Antonio remain steady in Suite101's NBA Power Rankings.

A TV ad saw Sidney Crosby step out of a photo from the 2008 Cup Final, saying he doesn't want to be in that picture ever again. In 2009, he and his teammates weren't.

The Henry Ford is America's history attraction. The Benson Ford Research Center and the Ford Rouge Factory Tour are just two pieces that make up The Henry Ford.

Rhythm and blues vocalist, Anita Baker, has been entertaining audiences with her rich voice and smooth style for more than three decades.

Michael Vick's career may be over, but that might not be such horrible news for the Falcons. His absence gives them a chance to fix their disfunctional offense.

The African-American population grew to 120,000 by 1930. Was one cause of the Great Migration, freedom, achieved when Coleman Young became Detroit's first Black Mayor?

Walter J. Hayes State Park in the heart of Michigan's Irish Hills offers a large selection of nearby attractions, activities, restaurants and camp amenities.

A retooling of what is respected in the consciousness of the African-American community as a whole is not only in order and appropriate, it is long overdue.

All official college football bowl invitations have been awarded, and a record 68 teams will be playing in bowl games to end the 2008 season.

When it was announced that Hulk Hogan was joining TNA the wrestling world reached fever pitch. What effect this might have on the company's future? We are still waitiing.