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Michigan organization expanding new programs for people with disabilities
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan chefs banded together on Thursday to help raise funds for new programs offered by Rising Stars Academy.The academy, which supports job opportunities for people with disabilities, is expanding its Home Hub and Gather & Grounds programs. The Home Hub program focuses on vocational training in fields, such as culinary arts, retail operations, and customer service. The academy partners with local businesses to offer consumers real-life job experiences.The Gather & Grounds program will serve as a coffee shop and social hub, offering barista and customer service training. It focuses on making "adults with disabilities feel comfortable, welcome and...
The Most Pet-Friendly Rental Market in America Is in Michigan
Looking for a place to rent that accepts pets? One Michigan city in particular leads the nation in available properties. The personal finance website WalletHub recently released its list of America's "Most Pet-Friendly Cities in 2024". Study authors considered a wide range of criteria, including the monetary ramifications of being a pet owner in each city; the most suitable places for the optimal health and wellness of pets; and how outdoor pet-friendly each city is.
Detroit Zoo kicks off fall with 21-and-older Spooky Spirits event
Jack-o'-lanterns, local beer and animals — for Detroit Zoo visitors, not much is better than that. The Detroit Zoo located at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, hosted Spooky Spirits on Friday for 21-and-older visitors, giving them an opportunity to experience the zoo in a different way. ...
DTE Energy customers save big via energy efficiency program, new report says
Customers who participated in a 2023 energy efficiency program will save $446.5 million over the life of the programs, products, and services, according to a new report released by Detroit-based DTE Energy. “Our energy efficiency ... Read More » The post DTE Energy customers save big via energy efficiency program, new report says appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Civil War era cider mill is still a fall staple after 160 years
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI - Walking into this big, red barn, visitors are immediately greeted with the sweet, sticky smell of apple cider. That smell, coupled with fresh donuts, has been wafting out of Yates Cider Mill on Avon Road for more than 160 years. The historic cider mill has been...
Bernie Sanders, UAW President Shawn Fain to campaign for Kamala Harris in Michigan this weekend
WARREN, Mich. — Senator Bernie Sanders will make four campaign stops in Michigan this weekend on behalf of Vice President Kamala Harris. The first stop will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 in Warren. According to Sanders, the event will be a "rally against corporate greed." United...
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