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Thousands visit Detroit aquarium, closed 7 years
DETROIT (AP) — Thousands of people have turned out for the opening of Detroit's Belle Isle Aquarium, closed in a budge tightening move seven years ago. The aquarium now is a volunteer project, open each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The...
Tags: Freedom of the Press, Kwame Kilpatrick, Detroit Free Press, Politics
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Detroit aquarium vandalized, 60 fish found dead
DETROIT (AP) — Broadcast reports say about 60 fish have been found dead in the Belle Isle Aquarium on the same weekend Detroit's island park is hosting the Grand Prix. WWJ-AM and television stations WXYZ and WDIV report volunteers on Saturday...Tags: Open-Wheel Racing, Auto Racing, Television Stations, Television Industry
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Die-off, not vandals, killed Detroit aquarium fish
DETROIT (AP) — A volunteer organizer for Detroit's Belle Isle Aquarium is disputing reports that vandalism caused the deaths of about 60 fish on the weekend that the island park is hosting the Grand Prix. Jennifer Boardman tells the Detroit Free...Tags: Freedom of the Press, Politics
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Authorities find body floating in Belle Isle canal
DETROIT (AP) — Authorities looking for a missing Detroit-area man have found a body floating in a Belle Isle canal. The Detroit Free Press reports (http://on.freep.com/xvmEQR) the discovery was made Wednesday, but it wasn't the missing man from...Tags: Freedom of the Press, Politics
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Hundreds play dodgeball game at Detroit park
DETROIT (AP) — Hundreds of people have participated in a dodgeball game that organizers hope will land Detroit a world record. "Dodgeball in the D" was held Saturday at Belle Isle park northeast of downtown. Sponsors and founders of the event...Tags: Henry Ford
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In Chicago, Indy 500 winner Tony Kanaan talks sacrifice, 'Jerseylicious' and fame
RedEyeRolling down victory lane, Tony Kanaan lifted his visor. He wiped away a steady flow of long-overdue tears. The heartbreak was over. After 12 tries, after leading 221 laps, Kanaan finally found victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 26. He...Tags: Chicago Restaurants, Open-Wheel Racing, FBI, Vin Diesel, David Letterman
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Detroit EM: Call me names, but I need your help
DETROIT (AP) — Cash-strapped and fiscally troubled Detroit has about a 50-50 chance to avoid bankruptcy, according to state-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr. Orr laid out his plans to Detroit residents Monday evening at Wayne State...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Bankruptcy, Financially Distressed Companies, Rick Snyder, Loans
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06/10: New businesses
Occupational licenses issued recently by county and municipal governments in Central Florida; data collected by Market Force Corp. of Newtown Square, Pa. Lake Senses, A Disney Spa at Disney's Grand Florida, day spa, 12 Crest Ave., Mount Dora, 32757....Tags: Lake Nona, Home Improvement, Luxury Vehicles, Jaguar, Services and Shopping
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Video: 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray pace car wows at Belle Isle Grand Prix [spoilers]
Autoblog.comFiled under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Videos, Chevrolet, GM Chevrolet first debuted its Corvette Stingray pace car at the 2013 Indy 500, but this past weekend saw the new 'Vette return to its home during the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. As you'... -
Pagenaud takes IndyCar race at Belle Isle
ReutersPagenaud takes IndyCar race at Belle Isle Detroit -- Welcome back, Honda. A day after Mike Conway dominated the first Detroit race at Belle Isle Park, Simon Pagenaud gave the engine manufacturer a second consecutive weekend race win. Honda did...Tags: Dale Coyne Racing, International Speedway Corp., FedEx Corporation, Martin Truex, Jr., Joe Gibbs Racing
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Here is the latest Michigan sports news from The Associated Press
BALTIMORE (AP) — Chris Davis hit his 20th homer of the season yesterday to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2. Nate McLouth drove in the go-ahead run for the Orioles, who took two of three in the series. Prince Fielder homered...Tags: Los Angeles Kings, Baltimore Orioles, Brent Seabrook, Open-Wheel Racing, Chicago Blackhawks
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Here is the latest Indiana sports news from The Associated Press
MIAMI (AP) — Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert has been fined $75,000 by the NBA for using a gay slur and cursing during his news conference after Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. Hibbert also apologized for the comments yesterday. The...Tags: National Basketball Association, Open-Wheel Racing, Indiana Pacers, International Speedway Corp., Roy Hibbert
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