2023
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Revitalizing Kalamazoo: Transforming One-Way Streets to Ignite Downtown Foot Traffic
More than $12 million in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will enable the city of Kalamazoo to redesign its downtown traffic flow—and it could bring in tens of millions of dollars in new revenue for local businesses.
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New Genesee County Pilot Program Helps People Avoid Jail Time Through Jobs
A new Genesee County pilot program launched this week to help some people charged with criminal offenses avoid jail time by giving them a job.
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Trump’s Support Among Republicans Appears to Slip After Espionage Indictment
A new CNN/SSRS poll found that Trump’s support among Republicans and Republican-leaning independents who are registered to vote has fallen from 53% to 47% since his indictment earlier this month.
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5 Apps and Text Services That Make Buying Marijuana in Michigan a Breeze
Getting your cannabis is now as simple as the click of a button, thanks to these mobile apps and text services.
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25 LGBTQ+ People Who Changed The Course Of History
Some of the most significant figures throughout recorded history were members of the LGBTQ+ community. Many made monumental contributions while overcoming discrimination.
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11 Must-Try Summer Foods to Find in Michigan
A Michigan summer may be brief, but there’s plenty to eat while we’re in it. We’ve put together a list of our favorite summer foods both traditional and new.
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Nessel Charges Upper Peninsula Prison Staff in Inmate’s Death
Eight current and former prison employees were charged Tuesday in the death of an inmate who lost 50 pounds over two weeks and died of dehydration while being restrained in 2019.
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Let’s Get Weird: 23 Quirky Festivals in Michigan to Check Out in 2023
Michigan ranks within the top 10 on the list of most festival-obsessed states, and it’s no mystery why; some of the biggest and best gatherings happen right here in the Mitten State. Discover 23 that are happening in Michigan this year.
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Michigan Board of Education Votes to Push Back Against Book Bans
Michigan’s State Board of Education voted last week to take a stance against book bans and in favor of students’ freedom to read diverse collections of literature. The board’s resolution calls on local school leaders to follow best practices in handling book challenges and affirms that school librarians have the professional skills to select age-appropriate…
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How Michigan Communities Are Celebrating Juneteenth 2023
Check out Juneteenth events happening near you.























