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Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Michigan elections FAQ: Does new recount law bar fraud investigations?
A reader asks Bridge how they can challenge election results after recent recount reforms. Fraud can still be reported to law enforcement officials, but canvassers can no longer investigate on their own. Voter fraud is ‘extremely rare and isolated’ in Michigan, but perpetrators are caught and prosecuted, state says...
Changes To ACT Test For Michigan High Schoolers Coming In 2025
I remember being in elementary and middle school preparing for the ACT that I would have to take in my junior year of high school. My classmates and I were told that the skills we were learning from 3rd-10th grade would accurately prepare our brains for one of the most important tests of our lives. Well, they couldn't be more wrong since the state of Michigan switched to the SAT during my sophomore year of high school.
Michigan weekend forecast: Mild temps, slight chances for rain
A beautiful weekend of weather is in store for much of Michigan, with mild temperatures and mostly dry and sunny conditions. Starting with Friday, mostly sunny skies are expected for all of Lower Michigan and much of the Upper Peninsula. Fair-weather cumulus clouds will likely develop inland from the lakes but will not amount to much. Western portions of the Upper Peninsula may see slightly more in the way of cloud cover, but still a pleasant day, nonetheless. Everyone will stay dry.
Western Michigan Issues Hazardous Beach Warning Amid 5-Foot Waves
Grand Rapids, MI – A hazardous beach warning is in effect for western Michigan, with the National Weather Service predicting waves between 2 to 5 feet. Beachgoers are urged to exercise caution as high rip currents and structural currents are expected. According to the National Weather Service, the warning,...
The 4 Leo’s Coney Island branches run by man who shredded workers’ overtime cards
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Four Leo’s Coney Island branches in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties are owned by a man accused of shredding the time cards that included his workers’ overtime hours. The United States Department of Labor announced the accusations against Kyriakos “Ken” Vlahadamis, the operator...
Detroit’s Mission to Change the City’s Rental Ordinance and Hold Landlords Accountable
Detroit’s housing crisis demands urgent attention and swift action. In a city where the majority of housing stock is aged and many properties need extensive repairs, only 10% of rental homes meet the city’s inspection standards. This alarming statistic underscores the pressing need for reforms to ensure safe and habitable housing for all Detroit residents.
Debt Relief for Detroiters: 36th District Court’s Amnesty Program Offers Financial Relief
The 36th District Court in Detroit has rolled out an amnesty program that promises significant financial relief for many in our community. From June 24 to August 2, 2024, the Court will waive all late fees, penalties, and warrant costs upon full payment of the original amount owed. This initiative stands as a lifeline for those burdened by accumulating court costs and aims to alleviate financial stress for many Detroit residents.
Ann Arbor molecular diagnostic facility closing, eliminating 175 jobs
ANN ARBOR, MI – An Ann Arbor facility for molecular diagnostic solutions plans to close and lay off 175 employees. NeuMoDx Molecular Inc., 1250 Eisenhower Place, designs and develops solutions for hospital and clinical reference laboratories, It is part of a company called QIAGEN, which provides products, among others, used in forensics, to diagnose diseases, in academic and pharmaceutical research or to analyze drinking water quality.
Long-envisioned pedestrian bridge set to be installed over Huron River in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI — A new link across the Huron River just north of downtown Ann Arbor — envisioned by a city task force over a decade ago — is finally becoming a reality. Construction crews are getting ready to place a new pedestrian bridge across the river between the Argo Cascades and the site of a new riverfront park called Broadway Park West that’s still under development.
Rochester Cocktail Bar Earns Spot on Prestigious National Top-10 List
The Eastman, located in Downtown Rochester, is a standout in the world of cocktail bars, has garnered significant recognition by being nominated for a 2024 Spirited Award for Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar. This nomination, sponsored by the esteemed Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, highlights The Eastman’s remarkable impact on the cocktail scene since its opening in late 2023.
‘We’re not a party town’: Chelsea residents resist extended noise ordinance
CHELSEA, MI – Some Chelsea residents are pushing back against a city proposal that would allow local businesses to stay open later at night. Multiple people spoke out at the Monday, July 15 Chelsea City Council meeting against the recommendation from City Manager Marty Colburn and the Chelsea Downtown Development Authority to extend the city’s noise ordinance in the downtown area by two hours, from 10 p.m. to midnight.
NCAA ’25 Exposes Strange Michigan Football Tradition with Slippery Rock University
This week, millions of men in the U.S. have been shirking their normal responsibilities, even going so far as to take days off from work, to welcome back one of the most beloved video games of all time: NCAA Football. The 2025 edition is the first version of the game since Denard Robinson graced the cover for the 2014 edition, and since players can now receive NIL money for their likenesses in the game.
Michigan QB commit ‘freakishly talented’ with a ‘linebacker mentality’
Richie Rode thought he was going to have a difficult decision to make. He accepted the head football coaching job at Bishop Verot in Fort Myers, Florida, ahead of the 2021 season and was bringing his all-state quarterback with him from crosstown Cypress Lake High. But a talented incoming freshman...
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