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Arab Americans 'thrilled' Biden stepping down, but want new Gaza policy
Arab American advocates in metro Detroit are relieved President Joe Biden announced Sunday he's stepping down as the Democratic Party nominee, blaming him for a war in Gaza that has resulted in thousands of deaths. And now, they're hoping the nominee who replaces him will be someone who will lessen support for Israel and be more sympathetic to Palestinians. "Everybody in my community is very thrilled that Biden is out of the way," said Osama Siblani, a...
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.
Cleary Rated Best Bang for Your Buck Among MI Private, Non-Profit Schools
Cleary University earns top honors in Michigan for its return on investment among private, non-profit schools. According to the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, students who earn their bachelor’s degree in business from Cleary will earn an average of $1.1 million over their lifetime. That's almost $200,000 more than the school ranked second in the state.
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
Casting lines across generations, Michigan church continues COVID comeback
YPSILANTI, Mich. (BP) – COVID-19 knocked churches like Ypsilanti Missionary Baptist for a loop back in 2020. Meeting in person was crucial for a congregation of just over 100, and Michigan’s especially-strict response brought an immediate impact. By that October the state’s Supreme Court had struck down Governor...
Businessman Sandy Pensler drops out of Michigan Senate race, endorses Rogers
Businessman Sandy Pensler announced on Saturday that he would be dropping out of the Michigan Senate GOP primary on Saturday and endorsing former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.). “My campaign was always about making America better. The best way to do that is to enact President Trump’s policies,” Pensler said during Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids,…
State police bust theft ring in Grand Traverse Co.
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — On July 18, troopers from the Michigan State Police Traverse City Post received a complaint of a motorcycle stolen from a home in Blair Township. Through investigative efforts, community social media posts, and a string of anonymous tips, troopers located the truck and identified two suspects in less than three hours, officials said. Two men, a 40-year-old from Green Lake Township and a 38-year-old, were believed to be involved, troopers said. The 40-year-old man was interviewed at his residence, troopers said. The stolen motorcycle was not found, troopers said. The following day, troopers conducted a traffic stop in the early afternoon and developed additional investigative leads about a separate location in Green Lake Township where the second suspect was hiding, they said.
Slash concert in Interlochen canceled due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
INTERLOCHEN, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- An Interlochen concert featuring Slash, who is most well-known as the lead guitarist for the band Guns N' Roses, has been cancelled. The concert was scheduled to be held at the Interlochen Center for the Arts on July 24. "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Slash is canceling...
Ada included in new round of Rite Aid closures
ADA — The closures of Rite Aid pharmacies in the region keep adding up. According to a notice filed Friday in the United States Bankruptcy Court District of New Jersey, 30 Rite Aid locations in Ohio and Michigan have been added to the list of closures. While previous closure announcements have included stores in Lima and St. Marys, Friday’s announcement added a new community impacted by the pharmacy’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Demonstrators in Howell Chant 'We Love Hitler, We Love Trump'
On Saturday, as ex-President Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance came for a rally in Grand Rapids, demonstrators in Howell, about 90 minutes away, were at the I-96 and Latson Road overpass chanting, "We love Hitler, we love Trump," the Detroit Free Press reports. In another part of the...
What's your favorite aspect of the Venetian Festival?
Madison Stoddard will have a live preview of the activities Tuesday morning on UpNorthLive News Today. What's your favorite aspect of the Venetian Festival?. Let us know what you think by casting your vote and leaving a comment!
OK2SAY school safety tips jump 31% in 2023
LANSING — Michigan’s nationally recognized student safety program, OK2SAY, has surpassed its highest ever incident reporting period since launching nearly 10 years ago, according its 2023 Annual Report. OK2SAY empowers anyone to confidentially report criminal activities or threatening behaviors directed at Michigan students, schools and school employees. The 2023 annual report shows a 31% increase in reports made compared to 2022. “As we see increasing reports of suicide, bullying, drugs, assault, and self-harm, we must keep investing in mental support for our kids,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michigan’s OK2SAY programs focuses on violence intervention and prevention to keep kids safe at home, at school, and in the community. We know that lives have been saved, school violence has been prevented, and many Michigan students have received the support they need because of the OK2SAY program and the record, bipartisan investments we have made in campus safety and mental health. Together, let’s keep prioritizing our kids and ensure they have the support they need to thrive.” The 2023 OK2SAY Annual Report shows the program received 9,686 tips spanning 30 categories, with the top five being:
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Kamala Harris for president: Read her statement
It's official. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has now endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 election. This comes a day after President Joe Biden announced he was exiting the race and endorsing Harris and a day after Whitmer threw her support behind Biden's decision and doubled down on her resolve...
Michigan gets $129M from feds to accelerate development of large wind, solar projects
Michigan will soon have millions more at its disposal to reward communities that host solar farms or wind turbines covering hundreds of acres, as well as support their expansion across the state. The state is in line for $129 million in federal funds to accelerate the siting, zoning and permitting...
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