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Marquette Task Force Unveils Powerful Climate Change Action Plan
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The Marquette Climate Adaptation Task Force (CATF) has launched a new initiative to counter climate change. The Marquette 2049 Learning Circles Series, which began with a presentation at Northern Michigan University’s Northern Center, aims to discuss how climate change will affect the city and county over the next 25 years. The CATF…
Ann Arbor School Threat: Student Exposed as Email Sender
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A student has been identified as the individual who sent a threatening email to Greenhills School in Ann…
GR Commission Proposes Key Zoning Amendments for Housing
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The Grand Rapids Planning Commission has recommended changes to the city’s zoning ordinance to address a…
Free SAIL Weekend Event for Veterans at Bay Cliff: Register Now!
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The Veteran Community and Family Weekend, a free event for veterans and their families, will be held at Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay, Michigan in February. Activities include snowshoeing, live music, wellness activities, and shelter building. The event aims to get veterans together, forming bonds and reducing feelings of isolation,…
Kukhta’s Insight on Ukraine’s Political & Economic Status
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The University of Michigan Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia hosted a lecture by Pavlo Kukhta,…
Hope Semi-Truck’s 25K Meal Delivery to Local Food Banks
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Eight local food banks and JustServe.org are joining forces to deliver 25,000 shelf-stable meals to…
Marquette Ed Board Decides New School Nickname
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The Marquette Area Public Schools’ Board of Education has voted to name the school's new mascot "Sentinels," six months after abolishing the previous "Redmen/Redettes" nickname. The selection process involved public input, board discussion, and student advisory boards. The final three choices were "Red Jackets," "Reds," and "Sentinels,"…
Direct Health Care: Usage Low Among US Seniors
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The University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that only one in 13 adults over 50 have…
U-Michigan’s New Vending Machine Includes Condoms, Anti-OD Spray
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The University of Michigan has installed vending machines offering health and wellness products including…
Discover Unexpected Treasures at Grand Rapids Public Library
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The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) has evolved its offerings over its 150-year history, expanding to include digital resources such as e-books, games, and online databases, in addition to physical materials. The library, which began as the first free library in 1871, has grown into a community hub and has modernized its building to…