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WJR and Dr. Robert Livernois Look to Empower Education in Michigan with ‘School Talks’
DETROIT, Aug. 20, 2024 ~ 760 WJR will launch “School Talks” on Sunday, August 25 at 3 p.m., an all-new weekly program focused on the future of education in Michigan. The show, which will be hosted by longtime Michigan educator, Dr. Robert Livernois, will look to address a range of challenges that schools face, with focus on new techniques, best practices, and legislative ideas that are creating solutions and delivering results.
DNC: Democratic Leaders Push For Deeper Connections With Black Male Voters
A panel discussion at the Democratic National Convention emphasized the importance of voter outreach and engaging Black male voters to ensure participation in the presidential election. The post DNC: Democratic Leaders Push For Deeper Connections With Black Male Voters appeared first on NewsOne.
Bluegrass musician Terry Barber, seven others inducted into Michigan's Country Music Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE — Terry Barber is an iconic figure in the country music world, having spent 50-plus years playing all types of music, particularly bluegrass. On Saturday, Barber and seven other Michigan-based musicians were recognized for their contributions to country music during the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame induction show at the...
Koi Fish Caught In Michigan Lake Breaks the World Record
Northern Michigan's Glen Lake, located in Leelanau County's Glen Arbor, faces a colorful problem: invasive Japanese koi fish—those vibrant, oversized goldfish you see in fancy people's ponds. However, these weren't your average, everyday koi invaders. These fishy little ninjas have caused serious problems for Glen Lake and others like them dealing with this invasive species.
ALERT: West Michigan’s Perrigo Company Recalls Baby Formula Across 12 States
Families across the nation are still haunted by the struggles of the great baby formula shortage of 2022 caused by a contamination at a production facility in Sturgis, Michigan. Just like the pandemic era supply chain issues which affected necessities like toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, and computer chips, store shelves...
Illinois Facilities Fund backs Michigan affordable housing projects
The Illinois Facilities Fund and Kent County, Michigan, have announced $9.9 million in loans for three community-based affordable housing development projects. The public-private partnership with the Chicago-based community development financial institution will support projects addressing housing affordability for people in what is described as the “missing middle” of public policy—those earning between 80 and 120 percent of area median income (AMI). A $3.7 million loan to Magnus Capital will bolster an $84 million project in Wyoming, Michigan, to construct 257 rental units, of which 208 are designated as affordable. A $4 million loan to ICCF Community Homes will help complete a $14.1 million project in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to develop 27 affordable condominium units, with half targeted to those earning below 80 percent of AMI. And a $2.2 million loan to Linc UP will back an $18.2 million project to develop 54 one-bedroom apartments for residents ages 55 and older with incomes between 30 percent and 60 percent of AMI.
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