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13 last-minute day trips from Lansing to take before school starts
Stores may be stocked with school supplies, but that doesn’t mean summer is over—here are some last-minute day trips from Lansing to take in Michigan before the first day!
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Is it safe to go outside this weekend? Michigan air quality forecast shows relief
According to the National Weather Service’s air quality forecast, this round of smoke is expected to move out going into Saturday, but a new round could start making its way into the area by Sunday.
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Doulas are helping Michiganders have safe, supported abortions
Jex Blackmore, co-founder of Hydra Mutual Aid Fund in Detroit, explains how a group of trained Michiganders is helping disperse crucial reproductive health information.
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That one time in Michigan: When Prohibition-era Detroit’s streets were flooded with bootleg booze
Read about Prohibition-era Detroit and how federal agents tried to dampen bootleggers’ spirits with a manmade liquor flood.
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Outside spending floods Michigan’s US Senate race—and it’s almost all for Haley Stevens
Tens of millions of dollars in outside cash is boosting Haley Stevens and trying to bury her opponent, Abdul El-Sayed. The biggest spender is a super PAC tied to AIPAC.
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18 Michigan events worth checking out this weekend (July 17-19, 2026)
Festivals, jets, and more.
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What should you do to stay safe amid wildfire smoke? What health experts suggest
Smoke exposure can trigger severe breathing responses in people with lung diseases. Here’s how to keep yourself safe.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Michigan (July 17-23)
A weekly roundup of Michigan protests, political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, July 17 through Thursday, July 23.
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Remote Michigan island tests wave power to reduce power outages
Researchers say the Great Lakes provide an ideal testing ground for wave power.
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3 ways Trump’s war picked Michiganders’ pockets this summer
As the Trump administration struggles to find common ground with leaders in the Middle East, Michiganders are bracing for an expensive summer season.
