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Join ‘Workout for Wishes’ & Empower Make-A-Wish Michigan’s Mission
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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…
2023 City Funding Breakdown: Find Out Your City’s Share
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Michigan communities that allowed adult-use marijuana sales received their share of over $87 million in…
Empowering Washtenaw: Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Women Build’…
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A group of women in Washtenaw County, Michigan, marked International Women's Day by kicking off this…
Major US-131 Construction Affects Thousands in Grand Rapids
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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…
FAFSA Delays Impact High School Seniors’ College Choices
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is facing delays due to technical issues arising…
Hit-and-Run Investigation by Marquette Sheriff Near Mountain: Update
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The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred on M-553…
Discover Ann Arbor’s Lost History: Have You Got it?
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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…
Vote to Name Grand Rapids Parks’ New Turf-Painting Robot
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The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department in Michigan is seeking public input to rename its turf…
Marquette County’s Marijuana Revenue Surpasses Predictions
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Through the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act, $87 million is being distributed to local…
U-M Experts Analyze Voter Concerns on Politicians’ Ages
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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…