2023
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EPA to strengthen lead protections in drinking water after multiple crises—including Flint
The Environmental Protection Agency is aiming to further reduce lead levels in drinking water and tighten a rule that failed to prevent recent drinking water crises in cities like Flint, Michigan, and Newark, New Jersey. Although the specifics aren’t public, the agency says it will propose requiring that utilities actively replace harmful lead pipes.
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Some striking UAW members carry family legacies, Black middle-class future along with picket signs
As Britney Johnson paced the picket line outside Ford’s Wayne Assembly plant, she wasn’t just carrying a sign demanding higher pay and other changes. She also carried a legacy of car factory jobs and union wages that allowed generations of her family to enjoy middle-class lifestyles and that for years had been unattainable for many…
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22 places in Michigan that feel like a portal to another world
From cliffsides and lakes to bridges and gardens, we’ve got all the natural and human-made Michigan creations that feel like another universe.
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Harvesting Sunshine: How agri-solar is transforming farming
“Solar-powered farms can not only reduce emissions but facilitate carbon sequestration in the soil, contributing to climate change mitigation efforts,” Mary Strevel writes in an op-ed. “They also can provide power during grid outages ensuring continuity of farm operations during outages.”
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Man accused of drunken driving can sue Michigan police officer who misread a breath test
A man from Japan wrongly accused of drunken driving can sue a Michigan police officer who grossly misread a breath test and conceded during the stop that she had “no idea” what she was doing.
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That one time in Michigan: When the Dogman became real
The tale of how a radio DJ created an urban legend as a prank, only for Michiganders all across the state to later claim they saw the creature he’d made up.
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Yes, Bat Week is a real thing. Here’s how to protect them in Michigan
Move over Shark Week—it’s time to celebrate Michigan’s most fascinating and misunderstood mammal: the bat.
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Michigan State hearing officer rules Mel Tucker sexually harassed Brenda Tracy, her attorney says
A Michigan State University hearing officer has determined that former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker sexually harassed and sexually exploited rape survivor and activist Brenda Tracy, according to her attorney.
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UAW reaches tentative deal with Ford, autoworkers to get huge raises
Workers will get a 25% increase to base wages, plus cost of living raises that will raise the top hourly wage by over 30% to more than $40 per hour for top-scale assembly plant workers by the end of the contract. The starting hourly wage will grow to more than $28.
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Your guide to Michigan’s top stoner-friendly cities
Pack your bags, bring your stash, and get ready to explore the leading stoner destinations in the Great Lakes State.
