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That $650 fine probably includes the cost of towing the vehicle.

The all electric Nissan Leaf has been around for 5 years now with a sub $30,000 price [[after rebates). They've sold about 200,000 globally in that time. All electrics aren't selling like hotcakes.

I think the legal definition of an historic building is provided by the National Parks Service. Since getting a property [[or district) listed on a historic register [[be it federal, state or city) is...

A new spin off company would be formed, called GreatLand Connections. Charter will manage it and be part owner with Comcast owning a majority share.

I would guess that the existing street lights are being removed to be used elsewhere because the new catenary will integrate street lighting into the design.

For example:...

The lack of windows is because data centers are built like bunkers. I'll be designed to survive a direct hit from an F5 tornado. Well, not necessarily the whole building, but at a minimum the rooms...

Whatever happened to “Let The People Decide”? Surely such a law forbidding the buying of land for the new bridge should be enshrined in the state constitution. Matty should get a constitutional...

I assume the it's the same vandals that destroyed a South Haven city restroom.
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/05/toilets_ripped_out_shattered_i.html

As I understand, Comerica Park's bonds are paid by a 2% rental car and 1% hotel tax in Wayne county.

It was also supposed to be paid for by indian casino money. But that got eliminated when the...

Not that I plan on getting a rental car, but I'm also curious about how that works. My understanding is that the state doesn't care what state you are from. All that they care about is what state...

Which branch? The Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority of course. The DWCSA has agents everywhere in the stadium. I'm on to them though, which is why I put my wallet in tinfoil when I go to the...

http://www.freep.com/article/20140206/COL06/302060033/Tom-Walsh-HopCat-Mark-Sellers-craft-beer

On tap means draft beer. [[From a spout behind the bar, which is hooked up to a keg somewhere.

They will also have beer from bottles.

Here is the Grand Rapids location beer list....

More renderings are at Curbed

http://detroit.curbed.com/archives/2013/11/midtown-moves-forward-9story-apartmenthotel-development-revealed.php

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10365_55798_58027-234654--,00.html

Maybe they should call it a wallbreaking ceremony.

I've always have heard it called a groundbraking ceremony, even when no digging is involved. But I did read in the story that they will be...

If you paid for the pass you will have a P on your tab.

http://www.michigan.gov/images/dnre/registration_tab_for_rp_335129_7.jpg

The Braves weren't asking the City of Atlanta to help fund a new stadium. The Braves were asking for 150 to 200 million to fund a major renovation of Turner Field. The city said no. I think it's...

Are we sure the building is being squared off or is it actually abutting the property line. This streets in this area seem to have been reconfigured so many times that I can't assume where the...

Not sure how much a role this plays, but once you reach a certain height you need to upgrade to a more expensive elevator system to reach higher heights. At least it used to be the case, don't know...

Dedicated parking in any big city downtown is something that should not exist. An office building is typically occupied 8-5/M-F. Sporting events, concerts, etc. are usually at night and on weekends....

State Savings Bank demolition denied by DHDC.

http://www.mlive.com/business/detroit/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_historic_district_comm.html

Not one instance of Jim Duggan. So disappointing.
http://www.sickchirpse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/hacksaw-jim-duggan.png

Orr wants to put retirees on Obama Care. Other cities are looking to do so as well.
http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_isnt_alone_in_seeking.html

Yes, in the State of Michigan, the additional property tax revenue from rising property assessments in a DDA's boundary goes to the DDA. Which the DDA spends in a way to increase the property values...