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Join ‘Workout for Wishes’ & Empower Make-A-Wish Michigan’s Mission

TL/DR - A local cycling group in Grand Rapids, Michigan is organizing an event called "Workout for Wishes" to raise funds for granting wishes to children with critical and life-changing illnesses. Members of the public are being invited to a free community workout session led by The Barre Code, at which donations will be collected, with a…

Major US-131 Construction Affects Thousands in Grand Rapids

TL/DR - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close parts of US-131 near downtown Grand Rapids for bridge repair starting from the end of March. The $6.2 million project will improve and repair two bridges over Plaster Creek on US-131, which is considered an extremely necessary fix. Despite the need for a full rebuild and…

Discover Ann Arbor’s Lost History: Have You Got it?

TL/DR - The Ann Arbor Observer is working with the local library to expand the digital archive of local history in celebration of Ann Arbor's bicentennial. The Observer is calling for historical pictures or objects of interest to the community to document them digitally and write an article about them. Desired items range from photos of small…

U-M Experts Analyze Voter Concerns on Politicians’ Ages

TL/DR - University of Michigan experts express that age does not necessarily equate to cognitive decline in politicians. Gerontologist Sheria Robinson-Lane states that aging can actually improve emotional regulation and coping abilities, and warns against age bias when considering political candidates. Other researchers, including Amanda Sonnega…