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This Michigan City Has the Lowest Cost-of-Living in America
A new survey has determined that the city with the lowest cost of living in the entire United States is right here in Michigan. WalletHub recently did a deep-dive into data to determine America's "Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers". The survey looked at 300 cities across the United States, comparing their affordability and quality of life, as well as their real estate markets.
ALERT: Sam’s Club Policy Change Affects All Michigan Members
Sam's Club and Costco have been around for decades and have slowly changed the shopping world over the years. Both stores are wholesale institutions that provide their customers will large quantities of items for affordable prices. The gag is that you have to purchase a membership that you either pay yearly to monthly to have access to their inventory.
Michigan continues to lead in clean energy jobs and investment, report says
Over the past year, Michigan lawmakers have taken a number of steps to clear the way for an energy transition, setting clean energy goals, altering the state’s siting process for large-scale renewable and battery storage projects and ensuring homeowners can make energy-saving improvements to their homes. As policymakers continue to push the state toward a […] The post Michigan continues to lead in clean energy jobs and investment, report says appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Energy Bill Going Up? Here’s How Much Michiganders Are Paying Per Month
It's no surprise that Michiganders are paying more in 2024. Known for its cold winters and humid summers, Michigan's wild weather mood swings can be tough on your home's heating and cool system-- and tough on your wallet. It's not uncommon to hear the phrase, "If you don't like the...
These 2 hospitals tied for best in Michigan, U.S. News & World Report, ranking says
Two hospitals are tied for the best in Michigan, according to U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Hospitals” rankings for 2024-25. University of Michigan Health-Ann Arbor and Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak both ranked No. 1 in the state. In addition, the Ann...
High Levels of E. Coli Force Temporary Closure of Belle Isle Park’s Swimming Areas
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the temporary closure of Belle Isle Park’s swimming areas following the detection of high levels of bacteria in the Detroit River. Samples taken on July 10 revealed elevated amounts of E. coli, a bacteria harmful if ingested or exposed through skin contact. The tests found an average of 920 E. coli per 100 milliliters, more than triple the allowed level.
Are Michigan’s mobile home parks up next for energy-efficiency protections?
LANSING, MI – Michigan’s trailer courts could become the next battleground for energy-efficiency protections. This comes after the state just enshrined energy-efficiency measures for homeowners who live under rules imposed by homeowners’ associations. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
First Human Killed By a Robot in the World Happened in Michigan
Did you know the first human death caused by a robot on record happened in 1979 in Flat Rock, Michigan?. A small portion of our population has passionately argued that robots are a danger to the human race. Some have even said that robots will take over the planet. What happened on January 25th, 1979, to a 25-year-old assembly line worker at a Ford Motor plant probably fueled those beliefs. Robert Williams was the first human killed by a robot according to wired.com,
The quest for a quieter pickleball nears a breakthrough in West Michigan
A local 3D printing startup has produced a new lower-pitch pickleball that promises to mollify neighbors concerned about the noise of game play in public places. As the popularity of pickleball spreads like wildfire, so, too, have nuisance complaints in municipalities across the country. Last summer, for example, the Grand Rapids suburb of Walker closed the tennis courts at City Central Park because “unauthorized” noisy pickleball games were drawing neighbors’ ire.
Possible derecho starts in Iowa, leaving trail of storm damage into Michigan
(Radio Iowa) – A powerful series of storms swept over Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan late Monday afternoon and night, spinning off at least one tornado in Iowa and knocking out the power to nearly a half-million Midwesterners. The Weather Channel and several news outlets are calling the storms a derecho, but meteorologist Brooke Hagenhof, at the National Weather Service office in Johnston, says still it’s too early to say that. “The official determination for a derecho is made by the Storm Prediction Center, their national center down in Norman, Oklahoma,” Hagenhoff says. “Derechos have a very strict definition as far as how long they are and how wide that swath of wind damage is, so they will be going through the data today and determining whether this fits that description.”
Michigan Could Be Considering A Ban on Plastic Bags
What would your thoughts be on getting rid of plastic bags? Believe it or not, it's a very heated discussion in todays society. In one end, you want to not fill our landfills, oceans, lakes and many other natural areas with plastic. But, what do you therefore carry your products in? The lug from the car to the could be quite the haul.
Michigan's only president, Gerald Ford, faced 2 assassination attempts, 17 days apart
(CBS DETROIT) - Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, CBS News Detroit takes you on a history lesson to the Gerald R. Ford Library in Ann Arbor.Gerald Ford, a Michigan native, had two assassination attempts on him in just 17 days.We'll start on Sept. 5, 1975. Ford was in Sacramento to meet with then-Governor Jerry Brown. He was walking from his hotel room to meet the governor when the Secret Service stopped a woman in a red dress who pulled a gun on Ford after he stopped to greet a crowd."The assassin was tried and convicted, and her name was...
Michigan Reports Double-Digit Errors in SNAP Benefit Payments
A large number of Food Stamp recipients are not receiving the correct amount of benefits each month, according to new data released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). About 1.3 million people in Michigan get assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) each month. SNAP benefits help...
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