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Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (April 17-23)
| April 15, 2026
A weekly roundup of Michigan protests, political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, April 17 through Thursday, April 23.The 10 best Mexican markets in Michigan
| April 15, 2026
There are more Mexican markets in Michigan than you might think. Check out these excellent options, which we’ve curated based on high ratings and reviews.Michigan regulators recently approved the biggest electric rate hike in 20 years.
| April 15, 2026
Michigan regulators recently approved the biggest electric rate hike in 20 years. So why is another one already on the way? 👀There are more than 500 vacant EMS positions across Michigan right now.
| April 15, 2026
There are more than 500 vacant EMS positions across Michigan right now. And if you live outside a city, that could be the last thing you never knew. 👀Why is Hasan Piker backing Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate?
| April 15, 2026
"He doesn't treat people like they're stupid," he said.After a landmark verdict, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michiganders need to “keep the momentum going”
| April 15, 2026
After a landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michiganders need to “keep the momentum going” when it comes to holding Big Tech companies accountable when they fail to keep users safe online. 📹: Lucas HenkelMichigan mom says Rx Kids made all the difference to her family
| April 14, 2026
Nyah Phillips of Inkster explains how a cash prescription program for parents helped her growing family—and why she’s fighting alongside other Michigan moms to expand it statewide.10 pay-it-forward restaurants in Michigan where you can give & receive free meals
| April 14, 2026
From a fully free restaurant to cafes that let you pay-it-forward, here are 10 dining establishments in Michigan that let you give and receive free meals.Mallory McMorrow shops maternal health plan with focus on Black mothers, addressing inequities
| April 14, 2026
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) unveiled a new maternal health policy platform in her bid for US Senate, with a focus on inequities facing mothers of color and bringing enacted statewide policies to the federal level.10 Michigan weed deals worth chasing this 420
| April 13, 2026
We put together a roundup of the best Michigan dispensary deals for 420—with steep weed discounts, giveaways, parking lot parties, and plenty of reasons to leave the house.6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
| April 13, 2026
It’s been another busy week in the world of Michigan cannabis.Tiptoe through the tulips: A guide to Tulip Time 2026 in Holland, Michigan
| April 13, 2026
Make memories amid millions of tulips during Michigan’s most beloved springtime flower festival.
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That one time in Michigan: When Lake Huron had an extremely rare cyclone
| March 25, 2026
Take a look back at “Huron Hurricane,” one of the most memorable moments in Michigan meteorological history.That one time in Michigan: When a fire burned the Thumb off the map
| March 2, 2026
One of our state’s most destructive natural disasters struck in 1881. Explore the history of this tragedy, which killed hundreds of Michiganders.After 150 years, missing Lake Michigan shipwreck, Lac La Belle found
| February 19, 2026
For more than 150 years, the passenger steamer Lac La Belle had been missing in the depths of Lake Michigan. Now, one of the most sought-after missing ships has been found.5 times labor unions made history in Michigan
| February 19, 2026
Labor reform and Michigan go hand-in-hand. Take a trip through history to explore the legacy of Michigan labor unions and their enduring benefits for workers.13 notable stops along Michigan’s Underground Railroad
| February 9, 2026
Did you know that Michigan was home to over 200 stops on the Underground Railroad? We traced our state’s history in facilitating steps to freedom.That one time in Michigan: When marijuana was legal for 22 days in 1972
| January 27, 2026
Explore the unique history of cannabis in Michigan, from a star-studded Ann Arbor rally to a three-week reprieve from marijuana laws in the 1970s.That one time in Michigan: When it was the first English-speaking government to abolish the death penalty
| January 7, 2026
In Michigan, a death penalty ban was established before official statehood. Here’s how this restriction came to be and what it means for modern law.‘The legend lives on’: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald still resonates 50 years later
| November 10, 2025
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest and most famous of the estimated 6,500 ships that have gone down in the Great Lakes.
