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Reading Works aims to transform metro Detroit’s adult illiteracy by 2020

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Michael R. Fossano

By Mike Fossano On October 2nd, a new coalition of business, civic, educational, philanthropic and media partners began an unprecedented campaign to help combat illiteracy rates in metro Detroit. The campaign, called Reading Works, is raising money and seeking volunteers … Continue reading →

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FACT: FILM = FUTURE

Posted on March 3, 2011 by The Woodward Spine

We’re thrilled to welcome aboard the newest contributor to The Woodward Spine, Nicole Vowell, a passionate journalist who currently is a freelance writer and web reporter for Patch.com. Nicole attended last week’s rally to save the Michigan Film Industry Tax … Continue reading →

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State of the City, Detroit looks to continue to rise

Posted on February 23, 2011 by The Woodward Spine

Yesterday, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing addressed a packed Orchestra Hall giving his State of the City speech. Movers and Shakers from across Michigan were in attendance, including Gov. Rick Snyder, Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh, along with his fellow council … Continue reading →

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Wayne State’s Ian Larkin Dunk

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck Mike is off to Chicago with his dad this week to take in the Chicago Auto Show and hopefully come back with some words on how different the event was from the NAIAS here in Detroit. With that … Continue reading →