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Michigan female leaders step up to help create new Smithsonian museum
Ever thought the stories of your mothers, grandmothers or female co-workers and friends made an impact that might interest others? If so, and you happen to feel like sharing, the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum wants to hear from you as it gears up to build its first museum dedicated to American women. ...
Michigan, Watch Out For This New Government Imposter Scam
Another day, another scam. Thieves are constantly coming up with different ways to steal our information and funds. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Warns of New Government Imposter Scam. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning about a new government imposter scam targeting residents. Scammers pose as representatives offering "free...
Faster Horses lineup 2024: Full schedule for Michigan country music festival
Faster Horses, a three-day country music and camping festival, has become one of Michigan's signature summer events since its debut in 2013. This year's headliners are Jelly Roll (Friday), Lainey Wilson (Saturday) and Hardy (Sunday). They're part of a 15-artist Main Stage lineup that also includes Cody Johnson, Old Dominion, Riley Green and more. Nashville DJ Rod Youree will be spinning throughout, taking the place of longtime Faster Horses artist Dee Jay Silver.
Facing population crisis, Whitmer opens Michigan growth office — with no new staff
LANSING — A new state office will try to jump-start the state’s anemic population growth, but will have to do so without any new employees. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration on Friday announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office. It’s charged with leading efforts to recruit residents...
Art in the Park returns to Petoskey on July 20
PETOSKEY — Pennsylvania Park will be packed with ceramics, paintings, jewelry and more on Saturday as Art in the Park returns for the 38th year. The juried, fine arts fair draws in approximately 120 artists from around the country to sell their work. The list of mediums represented this year includes fiber, graphic, jewelry, glass, mixed media, painting and pottery.
Support the Little Traverse Conservancy at annual fundraiser, concert
HARBOR SPRINGS — The Little Traverse Conservancy is gearing up to host its largest fundraiser of the year, Save the Trees, on July 25 at the Offield Family Viewlands. The summer cocktail party, now in its 36th year, will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. “It is our largest annual...
Tenacious D cancels tour, including Michigan show, after Kyle Gass' offensive Trump joke
Comedian and actor Jack Black has canceled all remaining dates on his popular comedy-rock duo Tenacious D’s “Spicy Meatball” world tour after bandmate Kyle Gass made a joke onstage about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last weekend. Tenacious D went onstage in Sydney, Australia,...
Poll: Older Michiganders are facing financial squeeze, despite state’s recovering economy
While economists have said the state is seeing a recovery from the economic conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 50% of Michigan adults 50 and older are reporting financial stress, with pre-retirement adults and individuals with poor or fair health facing a particular strain. That’s according to recently released data from the Michigan Poll […] The post Poll: Older Michiganders are facing financial squeeze, despite state’s recovering economy appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Harbor Springs passed a new zoning code. Residents are working on a referendum to pause it
HARBOR SPRINGS — More than two years ago, the Harbor Springs planning commission started to take a look at the city's zoning code and work on updates. The commission went through the zoning code and made a recommendation to the city council, including updates that reduced the number of zoning districts from 17 to nine, allows the building of accessory dwelling units and more. The council was supposed to vote on the code in March, but postponed the vote after community members asked for a public hearing scheduled for the summer so more property owners could talk about the zoning. The council held a public hearing on May 6, and adopted the ordinance on May 20.
From Hell to Paradise: American Legion Riders support PTSD survivors
SAULT STE. MARIE — Hundreds of motorcycles will join together on July 26 as they make their way across Michigan to bring awareness to post-traumatic stress disorder. The American Legion Riders post in Sault Ste. Marie is hosting the first annual ride from Hell in the Lower Peninsula to Paradise in the Upper Peninsula.
Unemployment claims in Michigan declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 17,560 in the week ending July 13, down from 17,675 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Internet outage affecting state and local business
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The global technology outage that halted flights, banks, TV stations, and computer systems, is affecting many local Michigan places. Here’s a list of places that are currently affected by the cyber outage: If you know of any local businesses or organizations that were or are being affected by the outage, please email […]
Politico Reports Democrats Cut Help For Congresswoman Scholten
(Grand Rapids, MI) – Politico reports Congresswoman Hillary Scholten of Grand Rapids has had some of her reelection assistance cut by the Michigan Democratic Party after she called for President Biden to not run for reelection. MLive says the Democratic Party says she was removed from a strategy call about the coordinated campaign, which is an effort between them and the Biden team to get Democrats elected. Scholten is the only Democrat in Congress from Michigan who is calling on Biden to drop out and was the tenth House Democrat to make the announcement.
Charlevoix gears up for 94th annual Venetian Festival
CHARLEVOIX — The 94th annual Charlevoix Venetian Festival will run this year from July 20-27. With both national and local musical acts performing in three waterfront parks, a Kids' Day, a dozen athletic tournaments, two nights of fireworks and the popular Venetian boat parade, there is something for everyone at the popular Charlevoix festival.
'Safest place in Michigan': Police chief, attendees feel safe at first Trump rally post-assassination attempt
GRAND RAPIDS — Trump rallies are always as much a festival or revival as they are political campaign events. People routinely tailgate, blasting music or chanting any of the slogans that accompanied former President Donald Trump’s successful 2016 run for the White House. ...
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