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Kalamazoo Symphony Craft Music preview: "Songs in the Summer" with Ben Gulley
At 7 pm on Wednesday, Jul 17, the beer garden at Bell's Eccentric Café will blossom with sounds of Strauss, Berlin, Bizet and others in a concert by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra resident artist ensemble and guest artist Ben Gulley. A Kalamazoo resident, Gulley's career as an opera and concert singer takes him around the globe. Gulley and conductor Bruce Uchimura join Cara Lieurance to talk about the KSO's Craft Music Series and taking an inviting, laid-back approach to classical music concerts. Bringing lawn chairs is recommended.
Annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise set for July 25
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most popular events is set to descend on downtown for a good cause next week. The seventh annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25 to benefit the Cass County Cancer Service, a nonprofit, volunteer-led organization that aids cancer patients in gas cards for […] The post Annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise set for July 25 appeared first on Leader Publications.
Three Rivers businesses tackle cleanup after storm demolishes barn, floods parks
THREE RIVERS, Mich. — It was a big day of cleanup for some business owners in Three Rivers on Tuesday. Roberts Bros Excavation Inc. saw it firsthand; the storm destroyed a barn on property, leaving nothing but two walls still standing the next day. Owner Frank Roberts says some...
Residents Could Get Infected By Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Michigan
With the summer time in full effect, getting bitten by a mosquito is inevitable. However, some mosquitoes are carrying a virus that can infect people. Spread by infected mosquitos, the Jamestown Canyon virus typically occurs from April through September. As for common symptoms of the Jamestown Canyon virus, you can...
How Michiganders Can Get the Most Bang For Their EBT/SNAP Buck
With the ever-rising price of, well, everything these days, people across the country are looking for ways to help stretch their dollars. And there's one program in Michigan that will help those who receive EBT and SNAP benefits to get double their money. I didn't know that this program existed...
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.
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.
Omni Fiber pledges rapid expansion across 3 states
Omni Fiber has announced the closing of $150 million in debt financing. Recent financing attained by Omni Fiber will help fund what the Ohio-based ISP calls “rapid expansion” in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The financing, attained from Stonepeak Credit, will accelerate Omni Fiber’s rate of expansion, with additional...
Michigan Business Beat | Hilary Doe - Mackinac Policy Reflections and Let's Grow Michigan
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer for the State of Michigan, Detroit, MI. Hear Hilary and Jeffrey discuss the highlights of the Mackinac Policy Conference, the findings from a new national poll, the Moving Motivations report, and the Growing Michigan Together council's efforts to boost the state's business community, in the SoundCloud Podcast shared below:
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...
Michigan: Avoid Scammers Trying to Rip You Off on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day may mean an opportunity to save a bundle but it also presents an opportunity for scammers who are looking to steal your hard-earned money. The giant online retailer's annual Prime Day event is running now through July 17 (you didn't miss all the hype, did you?) and Michigan's Attorney General is giving Michigan residents the heads up on several possible scams.
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,
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