In Case You Missed It: Top Stories from the Week (March 7-11)

Gas prices rise, the Fisher Mansion sells for $4.9 million, Michigan Starbucks workers move to unionize, and Detroit Fire Department investigates fire at Mudgie鈥檚 Deli
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Michigan gas prices set a new record.

around metro Detroit, the highest since June 2013. Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine, inflation, and tightened oil production are all factors.

A Stellantis executive buys the Fisher Mansion.

Mark Stewart, the company鈥檚 chief operating officer in North America, . It鈥檚 the largest home sale in the city鈥檚 history.

Saint Andrew鈥檚 Hall closes after floors bend during a concert.

The issue was noticed when showed the floor giving out. Venue officials plan to repair a loose joint in the floor.

Auto insurers started mailing out refunds to Michigan residents this week

The will be distributed to drivers through paper checks that will be mailed or direct deposited into accounts. Insurers have until May 9 to send out the refunds.

The Lip Bar and Glam-Aholic Lifestyle to release Detroit Day collaboration.

The local brands will in honor of the holiday. It features three TLB lip glosses and a Glam-Aholic Lifestyle cosmetic bag.

The Mudgie鈥檚 Deli fire was set intentionally.

The Detroit Fire Department confirmed . Mudgie鈥檚 has since reopened for carryout only.

Historic Fisher Body 21 will be developed into affordable housing.

will transform the abandoned building in Detroit鈥檚 Milwaukee Junction neighborhood into the Fisher 21 Lofts as well as a new retail district.

Juwan Howard speaks for first time since Wisconsin altercation.

The U-M basketball coach听听during the post-game incident in February. Howard served a five-game suspension and was fined $40,000.

Starbucks workers across Michigan are moving to unionize.

Started by a barista at an Ann Arbor location, includes employees at locations in Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint, Grand Rapids, and other cities.

MC5 announces its first new album since 1972 and a tour kicking off in Detroit.

and feature appearances by original drummer Dennis Thompson and other guests. The We Are All MC5 tour begins in May.


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