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Kalamazoo Valley Blues Fest to mark 30 years with vibrant return downtown
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Valley Blues Fest will be returning to downtown for its thirtieth year next weekend. The event is set to take place Saturday, July 27, at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place from noon until 11:30 p.m. Community: Organizers: KRESA's $100M education center aims to open...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
Rite Aid to close 41 more stores
Rite Aid has continued to announce the closing of more of its stores. The company announced 41 more closings in bankruptcy filings — 31 on Friday and 10 on Monday. All 41 stores are in Ohio and Michigan. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Michigan’s Second Portillo’s Location Now Open
Michigan's second Portillo's location is officially open for business!. Portillo's is known for Italian beef, burgers, salads, Chicago-style hot dogs, and chocolate cake. Portillo's is at 13004 Middlebelt Road in Livonia, (48150). What are the hours at Portillo's in Livonia?. Monday: 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM:. Tuesday: 10:00 AM to...
These road closures in Michigan could impact weekend travel for drivers
If you’ve got plans to travel around Michigan this weekend, it’s best to know whether construction-related closures will affect your routes. The Michigan Department of Transportation has another 40 road closures scheduled for Friday, July 19, through Sunday, July 21, on top of dozens of ongoing projects. If...
MSU, UM form ‘unprecedented’ joint venture to grow neurological care in mid-Michigan
University of Michigan Health and Michigan State University Health Care plan to expand neurological care in the Lansing area and mid-Michigan through a new joint venture. The two formed the Neuro Care Network to partner on inpatient and outpatient care for patients with neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and dementia or who have suffered a stroke. The partnership includes inpatient and outpatient neurology, neurosurgery, electrodiagnostic and infusion services.
Michigan Making Money: Salaries Of The State’s Top 1% Earners
Most people have a desire to make as much money as they possibly can to not just take care of themselves and their families but also to have bragging rights as one of the richest people alive or to ever live. I can't lie, it's nice motivation to have in life and money does make life easier and happier but is not the end all be all since we don't get to take it with us after life. Nonetheless, most of us are competing for the best paying jobs for different reasons.
Public can support three Downriver area finalists in ‘I Voted’ sticker contest
Voting in an election is rewarding in itself for most, but getting that sticker that shows all you have voted seems to add a little something extra to carrying out the civic duty. The Michigan Bureau of Elections hosted a contest challenging all elementary and middle school students, high school...
Michigan unemployment rate advances in June
LANSING – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose by two-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 4.1 percent during June, according to data released Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment receded by 9,000 over the month, while unemployment rose by 8,000, resulting in an essentially unchanged workforce in June. ”Michigan’s unemployment rate increased for the first time in 2024 and matched the U.S. rate of 4.1 percent,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. “The labor force and payroll jobs remained stable in June.” The national unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points to 4.1 percent during June, matching Michigan’s jobless rate. Over the year, the U.S. unemployment rate rose by half a percentage point. The statewide rate advanced by 0.4 percentage points since June 2023.
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