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How business in Michigan is affected by dispensary density
NILES, Mich. -- Cannabis was legalized nearly six years ago in Michigan, creating an influx of dispensaries. Now, in Niles, Michigan, those same shops that started here are thriving. In other parts of Michigan, cannabis dispensaries are not doing as well. Many having to shut their doors after too many...
After years of opioids agony, rural Michigan finds reason for hope
GAYLORD — Something different was in the air Thursday at an annual gathering of northern Michigan addiction service providers. While their work battling the epidemic remains grim, and their needs are great, many in the recovery community say there are also signs of progress after years of heartbreak. The...
Revisiting Michigan’s Worst Flood: The Great Log Jam of 1883
As Hurricane Beryl rains down on Michigan, much of West MI is under a flood watch sustained rainfall is suspected throughout the Midwest. Since making landfall as a category 1 hurricane, Beryl has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. However, that has not stopped it from dumping nearly 6 inches of rain across parts of the state.
Larry Gulick Named July "Veteran Of The Month
Another local veteran is being honored for his service. Larry Gulick, a Howell resident, has been named the Livingston County Veterans Council’s “Veteran of the Month” for July. His service in the United States Marine Corps spanned from 1989 to 2010. The Council said Gulick has demonstrated...
Celebrating a Legacy: Sabrina Nelson’s “Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin” at The Charles H. Wright Museum
Detroit-based interdisciplinary artist Sabrina Nelson invites audiences to embark on a profound journey through her traveling exhibition, “Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin.” Opening on Friday, August 2, 2024, at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, this exhibit honors the centennial of the legendary writer, social critic, and activist, James Baldwin. Through a rich tapestry of art, multimedia, and programming, Nelson crafts an intimate exploration of Baldwin’s enduring legacy.
Detroit Institute of Bagels abruptly closes as some workers quit after business was sold
Detroit’s Core City neighborhood is buzzing with the abrupt closure of Detroit Institute of Bagels, with no immediate plans to reopen after a third of its workers resigned over its recent sale to the building's landlord, well-known Detroit developer Philip Kafka. The well-known bagel shop on Grand River, commonly known as DIB, is typically open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. But on Wednesday, a sign posted on the shop's door announced its closure as they...
Detroit's Affordable Housing Boost, New Preserve on Ash I Breaks Ground in North Corktown
The city of Detroit is welcoming a significant boost in its affordable housing arsenal, with the groundbreaking of the Preserve on Ash I in North Corktown. The project is part of a forthcoming injection of nearly 600 new and preserved units of affordable housing in the Greater Corktown area. This ambitious effort is being backed by a $30 million Choice Neighborhoods grant from the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) that was awarded to the city back in 2021. Mayor Mike Duggan celebrated this step forward, expressing gratitude for the various partners involved and emphasizing the inclusive nature of Detroit’s renaissance. "As Detroit comes back, we are building the city in a way that includes Detroiters of all income levels who stayed, rather than pushing them out," Duggan said in a statement obtained by detroitmi.gov.
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