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No, Michigan isn’t getting more tornadoes, but they are changing
PORTAGE, MI – Patrick Nugent’s family was eating tacos around the dinner table on May 7 when they got frantic texts from friends and family that a tornado touched down nearby. At first, they didn’t worry. Then the sirens went off. After a quick prayer, they rushed to the basement.
Michigan consumers hit by demands to cover fake unpaid tolls in Florida, Ohio
Did you just get a text claiming that you're about to be hit with a $50 late fee for unpaid tolls in Florida if you don't pay up soon? Well, you're not the only one, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Michigan Attorney General's Office is seeing an uptick in...
Sterling Heights becomes sister city with Iraqi town to promote Chaldean ties
Sterling Heights will become a "sister city" with an Iraqi town that is about 90% Chaldean, an ethnic group that has a sizable presence in the Macomb County city. The partnership illustrates how Chaldeans, Iraqi Catholics, are working to preserve their heritage while helping grow a city that has the highest percentage of Iraqi Americans in Michigan. The city council in Sterling Heights voted unanimously Tuesday to establish a sister city agreement with Ankawa, a suburb of...
Detroit native returns home to open Eastern Market wellness center
Alexandra DePorre sinks into a black lounge chair inside a spacious new wellness center in Eastern Market and dips her feet in a tub of warm water. She closes her eyes and takes in the soft flute music playing in the background. “Let me get another pillow for you, Alex,”...
New downtown Ann Arbor apartment complex approved by Planning Commission
The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has approved plans for a new, multi-use high-rise on the site of the Galleria Mall. The Galleria is to be replaced with a 17-story apartment building with 186 units that range from studio to six-bedrooms. It will be 100% electric and include solar panels on...
New life for a Detroit street scarred by history
Welcome back. I’m still Malachi Barrett. One of the last brick roads in Detroit with a unique link to the city’s history is slated for a state-funded reconstruction project. The $5.3 million project raises questions about preserving historic aspects of Virginia Park Street between Woodward Avenue and the...
JCS Tree Care Professionals in Troy, MI, Launches New Website and Brand Identity
Troy, MI - JCS Tree Care Professionals, a trusted provider of tree care services in Troy, MI, is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website and refreshed brand identity. This strategic move highlights the company's ongoing commitment to serving the Troy community with exceptional tree care services, from routine maintenance to emergency storm response.
Close out summer with Brighton’s Smokin’ Jazz and Barbecue Blues Festival
BRIGHTON — Looking for good barbecue and music before the summer's out? You might want to visit Brighton the first full weekend of September. Brighton’s Smokin’ Jazz and Barbecue Blues Festival is set for Friday-Saturday, Sept. 6-7, on Main Street. The event is presented by the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce and Bank of Ann Arbor, and runs rain or shine. ...
WLEN Radio to Carry Adrian College 2024 Football Games
Adrian, MI – The Adrian College football team will start their 2024 season at home September 7th vs. Elmhurst University at 1pm. Joe Palka was named the 24th head coach of the program since 1900 in November of 2023 after the resignation of Jim Deere. Palka spent the last 10-plus years has head coach of Saline High School. The Bulldogs are looking to bounce back from a 1-9 campaign in 2023. Here is their schedule for 2024:
Former Red Wings Masseur Mnatsakanov Dead at 71
Sergei Mnatsakanov might not have drawn the same level of public outpouring of emotion that Detroit Red Wings defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov has over the years, but he endured the same challenges. Red Wings team masseur Mnatsakanov, like Konstantinov, was suffering debilitating brain injuries from a limousine crash that happened less...
Can Minors Legally Drink With Their Parents at a Restaurant in Michigan?
It's reiterated in this article, but this author, website and company in no way condone underage drinking except when permitted by the law, which is detailed in this article for entertainment and information purposes. Follow the law and drink responsibly. Everyone remembers their first sip of alcohol. For better or...
State Reps meet with restaurant workers in GR to discuss legislation to end tipping
“I’ll have to find another job. I won’t be able to support my kids anymore working minimum wage. It’s just not doable.”. Brittany Jones is a server at Uccello’s Restaurant in Caledonia and was one of about 50 restaurant employees and managers who came to Grand Rapids to discuss with state representatives what would happen if Michigan’s minimum wage is increased but tip credit is phased out. Her manager, Spencer Potter, agrees.
Roseville to kick off rain barrel program
ROSEVILLE — Macomb County is looking to reduce stormwater in the sewer system through a free rain barrel program, and Roseville is the first municipality picked for the program. The Macomb County Public Works Department is spearheading the effort. “We appreciate you thinking of Roseville. This pilot program, I’m...
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