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Housing squeezes bustling Traverse City. Are rehabbed warehouses an answer?
TRAVERSE CITY — Once a medical supply warehouse, a small, gray brick building in this tourist haven offers a glimpse into the lengths developers are taking to address northern Michigan’s housing crunch. Now bright and airy, a group of seven lofts on Centre Street has new life as...
Michigan gas prices higher for Fourth of July, road projects suspended
AAA predicts that 2.6 million Michiganders will travel during Fourth of July weekend. The majority — 2.3 million people — will travel by car while 94,262 will travel by plane. The auto club predicts that 800,000 drivers in the U.S. will become stranded during the holiday weekend. A...
Michigan fireworks laws 2024: What’s allowed and where to catch a show
State law allows residents to use consumer-grade fireworks like sparklers and smoke bombs on private property. Through Friday of this week, residents are allowed to set off legal fireworks between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. Many municipalities will have fireworks displays in the coming days. Before you head out to...
Bridge Lunch Break to discuss electric vehicles’ impact on Michigan
Michigan’s economy and environment will be impacted by the global transition to electric vehicles. Lunch Break will discuss Bridge Michigan’s reporting on the transition, where the state stands amid the changes and what comes next. Register for this free event below. Bridge Michigan invites readers to a free...
Feds spend big on urban tree-planting in Michigan. Will residents get a say?
Left to right: USDA Under Secretary Homer Wilkes, The Sierra Club Executive Director Ben Jealous, and Sierra Club Michigan Chapter Director Elayne Coleman outlining the opportunities offered by $33 million in grant money for urban forest renewal in Michigan. (Lester Graham / Michigan Public) In a second round of money...
West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in at least 2 Michigan counties
West Nile virus was detected in samples of mosquitoes in St. Clair and Kent counties. Infected mosquitoes can transmit the disease to humans, causing symptoms like headache, joint pains and fatigue. Individuals are advised to wear insect repellent and light-colored clothing when outdoors. As Michiganders prepare to head to beaches...
Bridge elections FAQ video: Budget, voting and endless Whitmer speculation
Bridge Michigan is answering reader questions through a new Elections FAQ series, including a new weekly video feature. In the latest episode, reporters Jordyn Hermani and Simon Schuster discuss the 2024 presidential election, voting safeguards and more. Other topics include whether Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is a possible contender for the...
Gretchen Whitmer says she won’t replace Biden. What happens if that changes?
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is a regular name in replacement wish lists for President Joe Biden on the ballot. Despite speculation, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she supports Biden and has expressed no interest in a last-minute presidential run. All that said, what would it take to clear her path to the...
Advocates urge Michigan lawmakers to make caregiver tax credit a reality
With the state’s fiscal budget deadline less than two months away, caregiver advocates have been ramping up pressure on Michigan legislators to add a tax credit aimed at assisting family caregivers squeezed by expensive, out-of-pocket costs. The credit could cost the state up to $37.5 million in the upcoming...
As Alzheimer’s grows, cities work to earn ‘dementia-friendly’ status
Dementia advocate and caregiver Jim Mangi was surprised to see 50 to 60 people show up each week, even in a small city like Saline when he began his “It’s a Disease, Not a Disgrace” talks in 2019. His goal was to inform people about dementia, a...
1 in 5 Michigan kids are obese. Doctors are turning to weight loss drugs
Extra weight in childhood predisposes a person to dozens of debilitating and expensive diseases and conditions. Weight loss drugs can help as part of a larger treatment plan, say some doctors. (Shutterstock) As childhood obesity rates climb, so has the rate of prescribing weight loss drugs to kids. Two leading...
Ship doomed on Lake Michigan now docked on National Register of Historic Places
LANSING – A Detroit-built sailing ship that sank in Lake Michigan during an 1864 storm has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The three-masted Mojave, only 1 year old at the time, went down in heavy weather while northbound on route from Chicago to Buffalo with a load of grain.
Butterfly fans want an official insect for Michigan. (It’s not the mosquito)
LANSING – Three butterflies are racing to become Michigan’s official state insect – and one of them is ahead, at least politically. The black swallowtail butterfly, a Michigan native, spends its whole life cycle in the state hibernating as pupa under leaves during winter and hatching in the spring. It can be found in every county of the state.
Opinion | An open letter to Gov. Whitmer
I write to you today not just as a concerned citizen, but as a voice for many who believe our nation stands at a critical crossroads. As a loyal American with liberal values, I feel compelled to make a bold request: I urge you to enter the race for the presidency.
National Cherry Festival expected to draw thousands, pump millions into economy
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather in Traverse City for the National Cherry Festival. Michigan is the cherry capital of the world, producing over 70% of the country’s tart cherries. Over 40,000 pounds of cherries will be consumed at the festival, according to organizers. Hundreds of...
Whitmer for president? ‘True Gretch’ reads like the book of a future candidate
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s memoir, ‘True Gretch,’ is scheduled to go on sale July 9. In the book, Whitmer presents life lessons, her gubernatorial rise and what she’s learned from her time in office. While Whitmer never explicitly says wants to run for president, the book...
Opinion | Michigan, invest in dental therapy programs to diversify oral-health workforce
If you've been to the dentist lately, consider yourself lucky. More than 1.5 million Michiganders live in an area with a dental care shortage. This lack of access is particularly prevalent in rural areas, like my hometown in West Branch and in the Upper Peninsula, where I am a proud member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and where I plan to move to as soon as possible.
Experts predict moderate Lake Erie toxic algae bloom
Scientists forecast a moderate harmful algae bloom on Lake Erie’s western coast this summer. Monroe is already seeing a small bloom forming on its coast, which is unusual the early in the summer. If you plan on visiting Lake Erie, experts warn to stay out of green scum or...
Bill barrage: Michigan lawmakers pass ‘Taylor Swift’ bot ban in summer rush
LANSING — Michigan lawmakers didn’t just pass an $83 billion budget early Thursday, they also approved nearly 100 other bills during a marathon 19-hour session before finally breaking for summer recess. Some of the bigger policy changes, such as opening the Legislature and governor’s office to Freedom of...
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