State Financial Review Finds Cash Emergency in Detroit

Michigan State Treasurer Andy Dillon and his financial review team released a report on Detroit's fiscal situation at a press conference in Cadillac Square on Tuesday. The team considered whether a state-appointed emergency manager was needed for the struggling city. Here are updates on that report from the Detroit Free Press. Dillon opened by saying, "We believe there's a financial emergency in place in the city [of Detroit] and there's no plan in place to correct it." The treasurer says financial review findings were unanimous.  State Financial Review Finds Cash Emergency in Detroit

Intimate, Romantic Restaurants in Metro Detroit

Detroit serves up romance in a big way on Valentine's Day. Bistros, cafes, and five-star establishments are outdoing themselves in celebrating the day of love. Looking for an intimate dining experience? Why not try one of these unique Motor City and Metro Detroit suburb restaurants? Note--I mislabeled Traffic Jam (it should have been Traffic Jam and Snug). Some (rude) kind Yahoo! commenter pointed that out. I knew that--just got used to calling it TJ. Anyway, if you're looking it up, make sure you get the right venue. Not going anywhere near Detroit this Valentine's Day? Why not hunt up a romantic venue in your own city? Been meaning to try that little bistro on the corner? Wondered what that new place in town was like? Give it a try? Think outside the (candy) box. Try somewhere new. Who knows? It might just be the most intimate meal you've ever had!  Photo on left was taken at the Polonia. I didn't feature this one in this piece, but it would definitely make the Valentine's Day cut. Intimate, Romantic Restaurants in Metro Detroit