Record University Enrollment in Michigan Boosted by Scholarships: Whitmer

TL/DR - Michigan universities report record-breaking enrollment rates with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer attributing the increase to the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. Last week, Michigan State University (MSU) launched a new financial aid program (Spartan Tuition Advantage) that will cover full tuition costs for Pell Grant-eligible Michigan…

Republicans Consider Next Steps for Scalise’s House Speaker Nomination

TL/DR - Republican House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is facing a test of gaining enough support from his divided party to be elected Speaker of the House. Despite having beaten House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan in a secret ballot for the nomination, Scalise has yet to secure the necessary 217 Republican votes to overcome Democratic opposition…

Top Activities in West Michigan: Griffins, Geeks & Ghouls Guide

TL/DR - The article highlights upcoming events across West Michigan on the weekend of Oct. 13. The activities include a Halloween celebration at John Ball Zoo, the 20th annual Grand Rapids Marathon, and a season opener for the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey team. Other events are the Really Really Free Market at the Division Avenue Arts Collective,…

Free 3D Mammograms at Raleigh’s Breast Cancer Event

TL/DR - WakeMed and Siemens Healthineers are partnering for the second year to offer free 3D mammograms for women over 40. The screenings will be held at the Siemens Healthineers mobile digital mammography unit at WakeMed’s Raleigh Medical Park from October 23 to November 2. The program aims to provide greater access to important breast cancer…