What I call “laughin’ and scratchin’, I’ve been doing a long time. I grew up in Chicago, and the long and winding road of radio brought me to Kalamazoo in January of ‘87. Had an awful lot of fun at one special radio station, next door, but like Tom Brady, let’s see what we can do here. Both my sons were born here. Michael lives here and is a long time Rocker listener, and David is now living the dream in Chicago, hoping to be a comedy writer. Proud to say they're my best friends, as is the love of my life, Kathy, the hottest woman alive.
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As 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Nears, Didn’t We Learn Anything?
The twentieth anniversary of probably the worst event of my lifetime is coming up in about two weeks, and I'm guessing I'm not the only one reflecting on it. The terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, as horrible and scary as they were, did do one good thing in the immediate aftermath.…
Faster Delivery: GrubHub Tests Drones in Ann Arbor At U of M
Those TV commercials where the pizza delivery guys you keep seeing delivering not only pizza but also ranch dressing are pretty close to being a thing of the past. Not the commercials, but the delivery guys are pretty close to being dinosaurs.
No ‘Ring of Fire’, But Thursday Sunrise Eclipse Still Impressive
With everything else going on, it may have escaped many of ours attention, but there's a sunrise eclipse that's going to happen on Thursday (June 10th) morning.
Report: By Far, Michigan Auto Insurance Is Still Most Expensive
For all the talk about how our Michigan auto insurance would be getting cheaper, it seems like nothing has changed. A new survey from WalletHub.com says Michigan is still the most expensive state to buy auto insurance.
It Could Be October Before ‘Regular’ People Get Vaccine Shots
State of Michigan officials, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer say the general public may not be getting a Covid-19 vaccination until October because of the current lack of availability of those vaccines.
Just How Low Will Crooks Go? New Phone Scam Hits Michigan
Every time I read one of these scam stories, it makes my blood boil. How pathetic a person are you to take advantage of someone vulnerable?
Report: 2021 Detroit Auto Show Cancelled
Detroit's WWJ is reporting the 2021 North American International Auto Show, scheduled for September, has been cancelled; although an outdoor event in Pontiac is planned to take its place in September.
Some Good News; Unemployment Numbers Getting Better
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As the year unlike any other ends, there are some hopeful signs. So many people lost their jobs throughout the year, especially at the beginning of pandemic lock down and shutdown, that labor statistics skyrocket with bad numbers.
As the year unlike any other ends, there are some hopeful signs. So many people lost their jobs throughout the year, especially at the beginning of pandemic lock down and shutdown, that labor statistics skyrocket with bad numbers.
Whitmer Signs Covid Relief Bill, But Not Without Changes
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a Michigan Covid Relief Bill Tuesday, but using her line-item veto prerogative, took some items out of it, including a tax break for businesses related to unemployment benefits.
Michigan Secretary of State Adding More Self Services Options in ’21
The basic services that don't really require going into the Secretary of State's offices and waiting in line, are now pretty much available at kiosks located across the state, but all that is being expanded even further.