Ficano calls for Cobo Hall to be tax-free zone
Source: Crain's Detroit Business, 2/26/2007
In his State of the County address, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano called for Cobo Hall to become a tax-free zone to stimulate purchases and give it an edge in attracting conventions and trade shows. He also touted a sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping, biodiesel and the Wayne County Land Bank.
Film scenes shot in A2
Source: Ann Arbor News, 2/26/2007
A national film is shooting scenes at Ann Arbor's Gallup Park and Huron High School.
New Metro Times columnist calls for regionalism
Source: Metro Times, 2/22/2007
Larry Gabriel, former editor at Metro Times,
debuts his new bi-monthly column for the publication with a call for
regionalism with regard to the proposed Cobo Hall expansion.
Partnership created between Plymouth-Canton and Chinese high schools
Source: Plymouth Observer, 2/20/2007
Trade excursions China made by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano
have led to the development of a partnership between Plymouth Cnton
Community Schools and a top high school in Wuhan, China. The
partnership might lead to teacher and student exchange programs.
F. Hills OCC to host discussion on walkability
Source: Farmington Observer, 2/16/2007
At noon on Feb. 21, The Farmington Hills campus of Oakland Community College will host a presentation and panel discussion on the area's walkability and transportation.