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Experience JJ Johnson’s Afro-Caribbean Cuisine at Blue Llama Jazz Club

TL/DR - The Blue Llama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor is set to undergo a culinary revamp under the direction of award-winning chef JJ Johnson. The new menu will incorporate Johnson's Afro-Caribbean style of cooking, with dishes inspired by Harlem, New Orleans, Barbados, and Puerto Rico. The jazz club will also offer a three-course, prix fixe tasting…

Michigan Pushes Tougher Laws on Health Insurers: Denying Care Denied

TL/DR - Amina Tollin, a patient diagnosed with polyneuropathy, experienced the effects of insurance prior authorization when Medicaid stopped paying for her essential blood infusion therapy. Prior authorization, a common insurance practice where approval is required before they will pay for certain treatments, has increased in recent years,…

Saturday’s Weather: Rain and Snow Impacts

TL/DR - KCRA 3 termed Saturday an Impact Day in Northern California due to the effects of wet weather on outdoor events and travel in the Valley and Sierra. Rain showers were heaviest in the morning, and while no thunderstorms occurred, some areas saw almost an inch of rain. Snow is expected at higher elevations with possible accumulations of 3…

Join the Powerful Courage Inc. Fundraiser Event

TL/DR - The second fundraiser for Courage Incorporated, an organization providing free outdoor excursions for physically disabled individuals, veterans, and those with chronic or terminal illnesses, received significant community support in Ishpeming, Michigan. Attendees participated in a spaghetti dinner and raffle, with over $12K worth of…