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Dr. Adam Hazlett elected to Self-Advocates of Michigan Board of Directors
HFC humanities instructor Dr. Adam Hazlett was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Self-Advocates of Michigan, a division of the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council, for a 2-year term. “I was elected by the SAM membership. SAM is a newer organization created to address the lack of self-advocates’...
Michigan’s Country Music Scene: Who Is Madison Olivia?
If not for Jolene Bisbee, Michigan country music fans might never have heard from Madison Olivia. Jolene Bisbee is Madison's grandmother. "GranGran", as Madison calls her, pursued a singing career of her own back in the day, even opening shows for such country music legends as George Jones. Madison remembers accompanying Jolene to numerous concerts and watching her in the spotlight. It lit a fire in Madison, even as a young girl.
MSU receives $32 million in state funding focusing on education and research
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX)—Michigan State University (MSU) received more than $32 million in state funding on Friday. It will be used for eight projects focusing on education and research that benefits the state. Here is a breakdown of how the money will be used. It will help recruit and...
Jim Fouts' campaign signs for Michigan House removed by Hazel Park city clerk
HAZEL PARK, Mich. (FOX 2) - Campaign season is in full swing, and controversies involving candidate signs are nothing new. Former Warren Mayor Jim Fouts is now running for the newly drawn 14th District seat in the Michigan House, against current State Representative Mike McFall – but his campaign signs have been getting removed.
Composer Alex Berko builds musical bridges with 'Condense Eternity'
On Sunday, July 28, Interlochen's World Youth Symphony Orchestra will give the Interlochen premiere of "Condense Eternity" by composer Alex Berko. Co-commissioned by Interlochen Center for the Arts and the New York Youth Symphony, "Condense Eternity" had its world premiere at Carnegie Hall earlier this year. This weekend, the musicians...
The Interlochen Collection: Gregg Smith at Interlochen
In May 1977, the esteemed American choral conductor Gregg Smith visited Interlochen Arts Academy. Smith founded the Gregg Smith Singers in the 1950s and specialized in the music of the United States at a time when not many musicians were doing so. As Smith explained during his 1977 visit, even...
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
Veteran Storm Chasers Predict First Michigan Snowfall of 2024-2025 Winter
While it may be the middle of summer as this article is being written, winter is coming. It does every year. So when the winter of 2024-25 strikes Michigan, when will we see the first wrath of snow and ice?. The question came up recently on the Michigan Weather Facebook...
In 13th District, Shri Thanedar faces different primary challenge than expected
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Detroit, will try to fend off an effort to unseat him as he seeks a second term in his Detroit-based congressional district. But it isn't the one that many voters expected or that some top Democrats wanted. Several months ago, prominent Democrats coalesced around former state Sen. Adam Hollier's...
Southeast Michigan Forecast: Highs Near 90 with No Rain Until Monday
Detroit, MI – Southeast Michigan residents can look forward to a warm and dry weekend as high pressure dominates the weather forecast. According to the US National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, temperatures will climb, and sunny skies will prevail, with the next chances for rain arriving early next week. Today,...
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