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Metro Detroit families shop for deals as back-to-school shopping is hit with inflation woes
(CBS DETROIT) - It's prime back-to-school shopping season. As inflation woes continue, families do everything they can to stock up on items to kick off the school year."I don't necessarily go to dollar stores or thrift stores because I know if I pay attention to Facebook and look at those pages that offer the community free things for children to go back to school. I'm on it," said parent Ecora Foshee.Foshee is just one of many parents in the area searching for back-to-school deals.According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school shopping will top $39 billion this year, up from $26...
Woman-owned startup wants to elevate Great Lakes fish to posh charcuterie status
A marketing and branding consultant and “amateur chef” aims to build on the growing popularity of tinned fish with the launch of a new company that will source product from Michigan and the Great Lakes. The idea for Great Lakes Tinned Fish originated when Marissa Fellows lived in...
BEWARE: Cases Rising Of Severe And Deadly Superbug, MI Affected
As the summer season winds down in Michigan, there are signs that Fall will be here soon. Students head back to school and there's a tease of cooler temperatures. With the change in season comes more cases of illnesses as we spend more time indoors. And one severe and fatal illness is concerning health officials as cases rise affecting Michigan residents and the U.S.
These Are the 5 Worst Community Colleges in Michigan
Not all community colleges are created equal. A new study commissioned by the personal finance website WalletHub reveals that some of the most well-known community colleges in Michigan are among the ones that rank the worst when it comes to educational and career outcomes. Unlike typical 4-year universities, community colleges...
La Niña Is Back—Get Ready for a Wild Michigan Winter
Brace yourselves, Michigan. La Niña is making a comeback this fall, and if you're a fan of winter and extreme weather, you're gonna be a happy camper. As for the rest of us who tolerate Michigan's winter months so we can enjoy the brief interlude between snowflakes, get ready because the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the waters in the Pacific Ocean are about to take an ice-cold dive. This means winter is going to give you every reason to invest in a new shovel or snowblower.
Prominent 2020 election denier seeks GOP nod for Michigan Supreme Court race
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Donald Trump ally who faces felony charges of trying to illegally access and tamper with voting machines is seeking the Republican nomination for the highest court in Michigan, an epicenter of efforts to overturn the 2020 election. In June, attorney Matthew DePerno announced his...
Let's Talk About Mental Health
With anxiety and depression at an all-time high for teens, learn how we can support young people, especially with back to school right around the corner. Dr. Joanna Quigley, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and clinical associate professor at the University of Michigan’s Department of Psychiatry and Department of Pediatrics, will address the current state of youth mental health and talk about what we can do to help during the Aug. 20 Summinar at Leland Township Public Library at 10am. lelandlibrary.org/summinars.
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