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MotorCities National Heritage Area with Bob Sadler (43-minute podcast interview)
Break/Fix Podcast | 9.5.2024


Pontiac Transportation Museum to Celebrate Grand Opening (Mention of MotorCities)
Oakland Press | 7.24.2024


The Michigan Opportunity Radio Show (second segment features an interview with Shawn Pomaville-Size)
News/Talk 760 WJR | 6.29.2024


Gov. Whitmer Lobbying for U.P. Region to Become Michigan's Second-Ever National Heritage Area (Mention of MotorCities)
UPMatters.com (WJMN-TV Local 3 Marquette) | 6.6.2024


Keeweenaw Peninsula May Become National Historic Area. What That Would Mean. (section on MotorCities)
Bridge Michigan | 6.5.2024


Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in D.C. to Pitch Additional Economic, Workforce Development for Michigan (Mention of MotorCities)
CBS News Detroit | 6.4.2024


Whitmer in D.C. to Pitch Michigan for Economic, Workforce Development Aid (Mention of MotorCities)
Detroit News | 6.4.2024


Automotive History Experiences from City Tour Operators
Downtown Monitor | 5.30.2024


MotorCities Announces Its Tour Operator Partners for 2024 (scroll down for story)
dBusiness | 5.28.2024


MotorCities Names New Members to Board of Directors
dBusiness | 5.17.2024


New Car Museum Gives an Inside Look to the Public (Shawn Pomaville-Size has a brief sound byte from the new Pontiac Transportation Museum)
WDIV-TV Local 4 | 5.16.2024


Michigan Travel Show: Museums & Sailboats (Click Episode 162 - Co-Hosted by Bob Sadler and the second segment features an interview with MotorCities Deputy Director Brian Yopp)
News/Talk 760 WJR | 5.12.2024


Stabenow to Receive Centennial Leadership Award (mentions MotorCities)
Huron County View | 5.9.2024


Michigan Travel Show: The History of Automobiles (Click Episode 160 - Co-Hosted by Bob Sadler and featuring four partner attractions)
News/Talk 760 WJR | 4.21.2024


Stabenow Given Award by National Parks Conservation Association (mentions MotorCities)
SooLeader.com | 4.11.2024


Exploring MotorCities National Heritage Area (interview with Bob Sadler at the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism)
My Michigan TV | 4.10.2024


Six of the Most Popular Classic Chevrolets Ever (and What They're Worth Today) (cites a past Story of the Week)
SlashGear.com | 4.10.2024


How to Get FREE Museum Admission in Metro Detroit (mentions MotorCities membership program)
LittleGuide Detroit | 4.5.2024


Remembering the 1932 Ford Hunger March: Detroit Park Honors Labor & Environmental History (link to our Fort Street Park page)
Skanner News | 3.1.2024


MotorCities National Heritage Area (brief article about our mission w/link to website)
dBusiness | 2.6.2024


MotorCities Awards Over $80,000 in Grants to 11 Projects around Michigan 
Visit Detroit | 2.5.2024


7 Awesome Michigan National Parks, Lakeshores and NPS to Explore This Year 
Awesome Mitten | 1.29.2024


Automotive Hall of Fame awarded for exhibit series 
Dearborn Press & Guide | 11.21.2023


Recently awarded grant helps students see the stars from a new perspective (mentions MotorCities as another grantee) 
Second Wave Media | 11.16.2023


MotorCities National Heritage Area Hosting 25th Anniversary Gala Tonight
dBusiness | 11.8.2023


Travel Michigan Radio Show (segment with Bob Sadler and Dave Lorenz starts at 29:25)
News/Talk 760 WJR | 10.29.2023


MotorCities National Heritage Area Marks 25 Years 
Grosse Pointe News | 10.18.2023


Nonprofit Demonstrates How Auto Industry Drives Past, Present
Grosse Pointe Times/C & G Newspapers | 10.10.2023


Michigan's Dave Lorenz Named State Tourism Director of the Year (mention of MotorCities)
USTravel.org | 8.21.2023 


National Parks in Michigan Offer Fee-Free Entry Friday (mention of MotorCities)
Detroit News | 8.4.2023


Explore Three Michigan National Parks for FREE on August 4, 2023 (mention of MotorCities)
AwesomeMitten.com | 7.6.2023 


Michiganders Encouraged to Take a Mitten State Road Trip (Plugs Shawn Pomaville-Size appearance on Michigan Opportunity Podcast)
SooLeader.com | 6.18.2023


MotorCities Announces Its Tour Operator Partners for 2023
VisitDetroit.com | 5.9.2023


MICHAuto's Paul Corbett Recently Named to MotorCities National Heritage Area Partnership Board of Directors
MICHAuto.org | 5.9.2023


MotorCities Announces Tour Operator Partners for 2023
dBusiness | 5.9.2023


Pure Michigan Live: A Return to Summer - Ann Arbor (interview with Bob Sadler by Dave Lorenz and Tom Daldin at the 51:20 mark)
Pure Michigan/Under the Radar | 5.8.2023 


MotorCities National Heritage Area Unveils News Officers, Board of Directors
dBusiness | 5.3.2023


Antique Car Tour to Cruise Detroit's Riverfront Starting April 6
WXYZ-TV | 4.1.2023


Antique Car Tour Coming to Detroit: What to Know
Detroit Free Press | 3.30.2023


Travel Michigan Radio Show (segment with Dave Lorenz and Bob Sadler starts at 18:15)
News/Talk 760 WJR | 3.12.2023


The Ford Shelby GR-1 Was an Incredible Retro Concept Car, and It's About to Make a Comeback (References a past Story of the Week)
Slashgear.com | 2.1.2023


Landmark Legislation to Ensure Long-Term Stability for National Heritage Areas Signed into Law
FordHouse.org | 1.12.2023


Legislation to Ensure Long-term Stability for National Heritage Areas Signed into Law 
dBusiness | 1.12.2023


Dingell Celebrates Preservation of MotorCities in National Heritage Area Act
Dearborn Press & Guide | 12.31.2022


The Michigan Opportunity Podcast (interview with Shawn Pomaville-Size)
Michigan Economic Development Corporation | 12.21.2022


Lucy Ann Lance Show (interview with Shawn Pomaville-Size on Michigan Auto Heritage Day)
WLBY-AM Ann Arbor | 11.30.2022


9th Annual Michigan Auto Heritage Day in Pontiac Gives Sneak Preview of New Museum
WDIV-TV Local 4 | 11.30.2022


Governor, Legislature Declare Wednesday, November 30 as the 9th Annual Michigan Auto Heritage Day
Michigan Business Network | 11.30.2022


Michigan Auto Heritage Day: November 30, 2022
Michigan.gov | 11.30.2022


Here's How the Junior Ranger Program is Impacting Kids
WDIV-TV Local 4 | 8.2.2022


MotorCities Is Now Seeking Applications for 2022-23 Challenge and Mini Grants
Dearborn Press & Guide | 7.21.2022


Grosse Pointe Academy Students Test-Driving MotorCities' New Junior Ranger Program
Grosse Pointe Times (C & G Newspapers) | 7.13.2022


MotorCities Opens Applications for 2022-23 Challenge and Mini Grant Programs
WSYM-TV Fox 47 Lansing | 7.8.2022


8 U.S. National Heritage Areas Worth Visiting
AARP.com | 7.7.2022


Academy Helps Launch MotorCities Junior Ranger Program
Grosse Pointe News | 6/29.2022


Lucy Ann Lance Show (MotorCities Board Member Dave Lorenz and Staffer Bob Sadler interview)
WLBY-AM Ann Arbor | 6.23.2022


Antique Touring Co. Offers Unique Peek at History 
Grosse Pointe News | 6.23.2022


MotorCities Announces Its Tour Operator Partners for 2022 
dBusiness | 6.6.2022


MotorCities Appoints Two New Members to Its Board of Directors
dBusiness | 6.2.2022


Lansing's R.E. Olds Transportation Museum Home to New Pollinator Garden (reference to MotorCities Pollinator Pledge)
WKAR | 5.21.2022


Taylor among New Members Named to MotorCities National Heritage Board of Directors
Davison Index | 5.19.2022


MotorCities at Home Virtual Zoom Programs Continue with Albert Kahn's Legacy May 25 (scroll down to find story)
dBusiness | 5.19.2022


Popular MotorCities at Home Virtual Zoom Programs Continue with Albert Kahn's Legacy  
Dearborn Press & Guide | 5.19.2022


MotorCities Launches New Cruise Club
dBusiness | 5.18.2022


Senate Committee Approves Legislation Key to the Future of National Heritage Areas 
Dearborn Press & Guide | 5.10.2022


Michigan Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week 
WEYI-TV NBC25 | 5.2.2022


"Uncover and Rediscover" Detroit at Hometown Tourist Day 
MLive.com | 4.29.2022


State of Michigan and National Park Service Announce Innovation Partnership 
State of Michigan, Office of the Governor | 4.19.2022


Local Sites Honored 
Grosse Pointe Times | 1.27.2022


MotorCities Now Accepting Applications for Phase Two 2021-22 Challenge Grants 
Dearborn Press & Guide | 1.24.2022


Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions (mentions Brian Yopp's appointment to the Travel Commission)
State of Michigan | 12.6.2021


Metro Detroit Projects Sweep MotorCities' 8th Annual Awards of Excellence at Michigan Auto Heritage Day in Lansing
Dearborn Press & Guide | 11.23.2021


Pollinator Garden a Teaching Tool at St. Philip (mention of MotorCities Pollinator Pledge program)
Trenton Trib | 11.17.2021


Debbie Dingell to Be Honored with Milestone Award at Michigan Auto Heritage Day
Dearborn Press & Guide | 11.15.2021 


Destination Michigan: Why Its Lake Shores are the Perfect Waterfront Destination (mention of MotorCities)
TheTravel.com | 10.22.2021 


Oakland County Dam Becomes First Named After African American (mention of MotorCities)
Oakland Press | 10.1.2021 


Nominations for MotorCities' Annual Awards of Excellence Now Open
Dearborn Press & Guide | 9.20.2021


MotorCities National Heritage Area Hosting Road Tour in Region
Dearborn Press & Guide | 8.31.2021


Dingell Bill Seeks to Preserve MotorCities National Heritage Area
Patch.com | 8.18.2021


It's Your Community: Episode 42 (Shawn Pomaville-Size guests - need to scroll down to Episode #42)
NewsTalk 760 WJR | 8.8.2021


Metro Detroiters Urged to Take the "Pollinator Pledge" to Help the Environment
WDIV-TV Local 4 | 6.25.2021


MotorCities Hosts Pollinator Pledge Day
WWJ Newsradio 950 | 6.23.2021


MotorCities Relaunches Website Detailing the African American Experience
dBusiness | 6.18.2021


Take a Michigan Auto History Road Trip with MotorCities National Heritage Area
WJIM 1240 AM | 6.15.2021


MotorCities Highway Signs & Their Impact
WWJ Newsradio 950 | 5.24.2021


Shawn Pomaville-Size Interview with Ronnie Dahl re: MotorCities & Highway Signs (Starts around 49:00 mark)
Oakland County MegaCast | 5.24.2021


MotorCities Highway Sign & 2021 Tourism Outlook Press Conference from the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
Motown Digital | 5.24.2021


Downtown Dearborn Embraces Historic Preservation Month (Mention of MotorCities wayside signs)
Dearborn Press & Guide | 5.14.2021


MotorCities National Heritage Area Elects New Officers and Board Members
dBusiness | 5.12.2021


Great Lakes Way project aims to unify greenways and water trails along Michigan's southeast coast
Model D | 5.6.2021


Carolyn Carter Joins MotorCities National Heritage Area Board
dBusiness | 4.16.2021


A Great Lakes Way Stretching from southern Lake Huron through western Lake Erie
Great Lakes Now/Detroit Public TV | 4.5.2021


Travel Michigan Radio Show (Shawn Pomaville-Size segment)
News/Talk 760 WJR | 3.21.2021


MotorCities National Heritage Area Offers Tours of Ford Historic Sites 
FordAuthority.com | 2.26.2021


Going Retro? Michigan Bill Would Allow Classic License Plates for $100 Fee (Shawn Pomaville-Size quoted)
ClickOnDetroit.com | 2.12.2021


Retro License Plates Could Make a Comeback in Michigan (Shawn Pomaville-Size quoted)
MLive | 2.2.2021


Plan Introduced to Bring Back Retro Blue Michigan License Plates (Shawn Pomaville-Size quoted)
WWJ Newsradio 950 | 2.2.2021


Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park Opens 
WWJ Newsradio 950 10.22.2020


Fort Street Bridge Park Opens in southwest Detroit 
WXYZ-TV Channel 7 10.22.2020


It's Your Community (Shawn Pomaville-Size guests - need to scroll down to the October 4 date)
News/Talk 760 WJR | 10.4.2020


Happenings at Haven Hill
Spinal Column Newsweekly | 8.12.2020


Travel Michigan Radio Show (Bob Sadler guests in the final segment at 29:00)
News/Talk 760 WJR | 7.19.2020


Auto Heritage Nonprofit Accepting Grant Applications (scroll all the way down)
DBusiness.com | 7.16.2020


Bob Sadler Talks About the Automobile Heritage Hunt (MP3 sound file)
WWJ Newsradio 950 
| 7.13.2020


The Chevy Impala Isn't Completely Dead Yet (Includes a link to our 2019 Story of the Week on the Impala)
MotorBiscuit.com | 7.1.2020


Shake Up Your Daily Steps with These Hiking & Walking Spots (See West Bllomfield Entry)
HourDetroit.com | 5.22.2020


MotorCities At Home Series: Billy Durant, Founder of General Motors
TheAutoChannel.com | 5.18.2020


New "MotorCities At Home" Virtual Zoom Programs Debut Friday
TheAutoChannel.com | 5.14.2020


Pokorski Elected to MotorCities Board of Directors
Macomb Daily | 5.5.2020


Arsenal of Democracy Website Adds Auto Industry's Coronavirus Efforts
Detroit Free Press | 4.18.2020


March On! Blues Collar Poetry and Music Fest
Downtown Monitor | 3.5.2020


MotorCities Announces 2020 Lunch & Learn Series 
Detroit Auto Scene 
| 2.24.2020 


March On! Music Festival in Dearborn Benefits Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park project
Dearborn Press & Guide | 2.19.2020


New Highway Signs Highlight Michigan's Auto History
WLNS-TV Lansing | 1.29.2020


Those Big Brown Signs Along I-96 and I-69 Were 20 Years in the Making
Lansing State Journal | 1.29.2020


Henry Ford Highlighted in Documentary
Detroit Auto Scene 
| 1.6.2020


Travel Michigan Radio Show with Dave Lorenz (Bob Sadler guest in opening segment)
News/Talk 760 WJR | 1.5.2020


Local Organizations Approved Grant Money for Preserving Car Culture
CBSDetroit.com | 12.30.19


Film Exploring Henry Ford's Complicated Legacy Awarded Grant
Detroit News | 12.28.19


Local Organizations Get Grant Money for Preserving Car Culture
Patch.com | 12.20.19


New MotorCities Speakers Bureau
Detroit Auto Scene | 11.14.19


Cherry Hill Ford Factory Project Wins Honors
Associated Newspapers (Canton Eagle) 
| 11.14.19


Back to the Bricks Claims National Award for Promoting Heritage Tourism (from MotorCities) 
WJRT-TV ABC12  (Flint) | 11.4.19


Back to the Bricks Receives Heritage Tourism Award (from MotorCities) 
My City Magazine (Flint) | 11.7.19


The Road Trip That Wasn't: What UK Fans Lost with Football Game's Move to Lexington (Story about Ypsilanti & Eastern Michigan University)
Lexington Herald-Leader | 9.6.19


National Heritage Areas and Partners Embrace "Operation Pollination"
National Park Service NHA Blog | 8.30.19


Businesses Are Getting Involved with a Movement to Protect Pollinators 
WDIV Local 4 News | 7.26.19


Grant Applications Are Now Open for MotorCities Programs
Patch.com | 7.19.19


Check Out These New Automotive History Tours Around Detroit
Patch.com | 5.30.19


New Kayak, Bike Tours Cover Detroit's Auto History
Detroit Free Press | 5.30.19


This Detroit Event is Getting Local Kids Outdoors
Patch.com | 5.22.19


Wilson Foundation Grant Spearheads Improvements to Downriver Trails
News-Herald | 5.14.19


Downriver Iron Belle Trail Projects Get $2.4 million in Grants
Detroit News | 5.14.19


Wilson Foundation Provides $1.9 million in Grants to Connect Trails in Detroit and Downriver
Curbed Detroit | 5.14.19


Wilson Foundation Finances Effort to Connect Trails in Detroit & Downriver (& Build Fort Street Bridge Park)
Crain's Detroit Business | 5.14.19


MotorCities Hosts the Alliance of National Heritage Areas
National Park Service Blog | 5.10.19


Trump Signs Public Lands Package Honoring John Dingell
Dearborn Press & Guide | 3.13.19


Congress Names Public Lands Conservation Bill After the Late John Dingell
Detroit News | 3.5.19


March On! Blues Collar Poetry & Music Fest Benefits Fort Street Interpretive Park
Dearborn Press & Guide | 2.27.19


National Heritage Area Act of 2019 Introduced in House
Congressman Paul Tonko | 2.14.19


Senate Passes Stabenow-Peters Legislation Supporting MotorCities National Heritage Area
Senator Stabenow's Website | 2.14.19


MotorCities Now Offering New Mini-Grants
Detroit Auto Scene | 2.4.19 


Restoration of Durant-Dort Factory One Nets GM a Preservation Award
Hemmings Daily | 12.11.18 


What Are the Top Auto Stories of the Last 20 Years?
Detroit Free Press | 11.20.18 


Travel Michigan Show with Dave Lorenz: Interview with Shawn Pomaville-Size  
News/Talk 760 WJR | 11.18.18


Small Talk with Mark S. Lee: Interview with Shawn Pomaville-Size  
WXYT AM 1270 | 11.11.18


Frank Beckmann Show: Interview with Shawn Pomaville-Size  
News/Talk 760 WJR | 10.18.18


MotorCities Receives Grants to Advance Fort Street Bridge Park  
Detroit Auto Scene | 09.17.18


Pollinator Pledge Looks to Save Habitats for Butterflies and Honeybees
WXYZ-TV ABC 7 Detroit, MI | 07.27.18


Dearborn Rotary Greens City With Trees, Shrubs 
Dearborn Patch | 06.26.18 


Tourism Professionals come to Flint to Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week
WJRT-TV ABC 12 Flint, MI | 05.10.18


Street Beat: Michigan History
The CW50 | 03.22.18


Take warning: Janesville’s tragic GM plant closure
Lansing City Pulse | 03.22.18


Meet the latest tourist attractions: Abandoned factories
The Washington Post | 03.09.18


MotorCities National Heritage Area Awards $70,000 in Grants
Detroit Auto Scene | 02.26.18


Nonprofit awards grants to auto, labor history projects
Fox47 News | 01.30.18


Nonprofit awards grants to auto, labor history projects
The Seattle Times | 01.29.18


One-Tank Trips: Future rolls into view at auto show
The London Free Press | 01.12.18


Local Automotive Heritage Group Gets National Honor
Detroit Auto Scene | 01.08.18


People: New Appointments and Promotions
Crain's Detroit Business | 01.07.18


MotorCities National Heritage Area Wins National Park Service Award
DBUSINESS DAILY NEWS | 01.04.18


Dearborn man hired as MotorCities National Heritage Area’s communications manager
Press & Guide | 01.03.18