Articles tagged: General Motors

Demolition of Willow Run Powertrain Plant could affect environmental remediation

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Posted: Apr 29, 2013

Sitting on top of about 4.1 million gallons of industrial solvents, oils and chemicals that have leaked in to the groundwater below, the former Willow Run Powertrain Plant in Ypsilanti Township is one of the biggest environmental liabilities General Motors has left behind in properties it vacated after its bankruptcy filings in 2009. Read more »

GM Powertrain redevelopment:'Energyopolis' laboratory and waste mining facility proposed by U-M students

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Posted: Apr 25, 2013

University of Michigan students will propose three possible ways to redevelop the former Willow Run GM Powertrain facility at a Thursday public event with local officials, business leaders and civic groups. Read more »

Willow Run bomber plant: Yankee Air Museum seeks $6M in move

Posted: Apr 23, 2013

The Yankee Air Museum is kicking off a $6 million campaign to make its home at a former facility that built B-24 bombers during World War II. Read more »

Could the former GM Willow Run Plant site soon house advanced technology companies?

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Posted: Apr 08, 2013

The clock is ticking on redevelopment of the former GM Willow Run plant and the time is now to market the property to companies paving the way for new technologies, SPARK CEO Paul Krutko said Monday. Read more »

GM Willow Run plant redevelopment: Aircraft maintenance firm buys 1 building

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Posted: Apr 02, 2013

The International Turbine Industries, an aircraft maintenance firm specializing in engine repair and other functions, has purchased the former General Motors Willow Run Company Vehicle Operations facility. Read more »

With gallery and video: GM Willow Run plant redevelopment: Active discussions in progress with several companies

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Posted: Apr 01, 2013

The redevelopment manager in charge of marketing the former General Motors Willow Run plant in Ypsilanti Township said talks are under way with serious entities who are interested in redeveloping portions of the 5 million-square-foot facility. Read more »

Changes ahead for Willow Run Airport: Runway expansion in 10-year, $182M plan

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Posted: Apr 01, 2013

Willow Run Airport will be seeking $182 million in changes throughout the next 10 years to its runways and infrastructure, provided airport authorities attract the grant money they need to make the projects possible. Read more »

New York Times: Analysis shows communities like Ypsilanti Township pay high price for business tax incentives

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Posted: Dec 02, 2012

Manufacturing —Â and particularly the automotive industry —Â is the top target for business tax incentives from state and local governments, The New York Times reports Sunday in a lengthy analysis that cites prominent examples ... Read more »

GM to recall Cruze cars over risk of engine fire

Posted: Jun 22, 2012

This story has been removed from our site after 30 days as required by our digital use agreement with the Associated Press. Read more »

recipe: Hungarian sour cream cookies are simple but rich and tender

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Posted: Jun 21, 2012

These tender, delightful cookies are surprisingly addictive; I found myself eating a couple... then grabbing just one more... then sneaking another one. Sometimes you want a cookie with all the chocolate, nuts, caramel and other ... Read more »

Trust in charge of Willow Run GM plant in Ypsilanti Township holds development open house

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Posted: Jun 20, 2012

An open house was held Wednesday morning at the shuttered General Motors Willow Run Powertrain plant to showcase former GM properties for sale across the country, including the sprawling Ypsilanti Township factory. Read more »

Arbor Brewing Company Beer Tasting

Posted: Jun 07, 2012

Arbor Brewing Company Beer Tastings are a year-long celebration of the rich and varied tastes and traditions of beers from across the globe. Tastings are the second Thursday of each month. Each tasting focuses on ... Read more »

Most Washtenaw County schools meet Adequate Yearly Progress; see if your school is one of them

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Posted: Aug 15, 2011

Most Washtenaw County schools got an "A" grade and met the federal government's Adequate Yearly Progress standard even though fewer did statewide in 2010-11. What grade did your school get? Read more »

The Varsity: Ann Arbor's new Design Review Board offers its first critique on 13-story student high-rise

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Posted: Jun 22, 2011

A 13-story student high-rise known as The Varsity officially became the first downtown development to face the scrutiny of Ann Arbor's new design review process today. "I think today is sort of a historic day," ... Read more »

Fourth of July Crafts

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Posted: Jun 22, 2011

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