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Employees of Ann Arbor restaurant file federal lawsuit claiming wage theft
Employees at the Anna’s House restaurant in Ann Arbor are claiming wage theft in a new federal class action lawsuit against the Grand Rapids-based chain. Former server Lauren Burke filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court, claiming the breakfast chain violated federal and state labor laws at its Ann Arbor location.
Axios Detroit
Detroit port taps familiar face as new leader
Delorean Holmes, a Detroit native and longtime economic development official, is returning to lead the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority. Why it matters: The public agency oversees 18 marine terminals along the Detroit and Rouge rivers, supporting a maritime industry that generates an estimated $1 billion in economic activity and 6,000 jobs. Driving the news: Holmes, most recently Wayne County's economic vitality director, succeeds retiring executive director Mark Schrupp on Nov. 13. Holmes previously worked at the Port Authority from 2014 to 2022, including as deputy director. Delorean Holmes. Photo: Courtesy of the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority State of play: Holmes takes over as the port sees growth in cruise tourism but faces challenges in cargo shipping. Cruises: Passenger traffic surged 86% in 2025, with more than 20,600 visitors arriving on 69 cruise ships. Cargo: Steel and cement shipments through two freight terminals totaled about 359,000 tons through November 2025, compared with roughly 416,000 tons in 2024. The Port Authority cites tariffs as a major factor for the reduction. Between the lines: The Port Authority's publicly owned Detroit Freight Terminal operates under a longstanding concession agreement with Ambassador Port Co., a Moroun business. Port Authority board chair Jonathan Kinloch tells Axios
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Novi voters renew Capital Improvement Program millage
Novi voters approved a renewal of the Capital Improvement Program millage on Nov. 3 that elected officials said would be used to purchase equipment and possibly acquire land. The measure will allow the city to assess a 1 mill property tax on residents for another 10 years starting in July 2027. The millage will provide the city with funding to pay for new public safety vehicles, building updates, land acquisitions and more. According to unofficial election results, 16,583 voters approved the millage, while 11,206 voted against it.
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Thanos creator, Detroit native Jim Starlin returning to Motor City Comic Con
Detroit native Jim Starlin, a veteran writer and artist in the comic book industry for almost 55 years, created Thanos – his most famous character creation – during his time as a student at Oakland Community College. “(Marvel Comics editor-in-chief) Roy Thomas asked me to bulk him up...