Martha Spall

Martha Spall

Contributing Writer

is a writer from Southeast Michigan inspiring and moving readers with humanistic stories all Michiganders have an investment in.

Michigan Life In this photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)
Michigan Life 10 Moments That Made Gov. Whitmer Known For Her Wit

Despite a wild first term, two years in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has kept her vibrant and wicket sense of humor.

Martha Spall Martha Spall Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 13, 2021 2:32 pm EDT
Michigan Life Tessa Betts (L), Kristina Lakey, and Ahlissa Vaubel as Mary, Winifred, and Sarah Sanderson respectively during a Hocus Pocus shadowcast. (Photo courtesy of Kristina Lakey)
Michigan Life This Flint-Based Performance Artist Became a Full-Time Creative During Quarantine

Michigander Kristina Lakey is creatively thriving during COVID-19.

Martha Spall Martha Spall September 15, 2020 11:54 am EDT
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Michigan Life Is Thrifting During COVID Safe? Answers and Advice From an Industry Expert

The owner of an Ann Arbor thrift store explains how to keep the coronavirus at bay while looking for hot deals at shops like hers.

Martha Spall Martha Spall August 28, 2020 12:21 pm EDT
Education Ypsilanti-area art teacher Rachel Spall stocks up on hand sanitizer at Blake's Cider Mill in Armada Wednesday
Education Michigan Teachers Claim Thousands of Free Gallons of Hand Sanitizer Through Blake’s Farms Giveaway

Similar giveaways and discounts for teachers are around the corner from Meijer, Kleenex and Michigan First Credit Union. We've got your list.

Martha Spall Martha Spall August 27, 2020 11:34 am EDT
Business “The secret is in the soil,” says White Lotus Farms. “We started with Organic Certification but now go far beyond this. Great produce starts with great soil and our strong focus on soil enrichment produces food that is not only nutritious but also measurably more flavor. White Lotus Farms is a three acre farm 10 mins outside of Ann Arbor, MI owned and operated by a small dedicated group of people committed to flavor and beauty.” (Photos via White Lotus Facebook)
Business This Beloved Ann Arbor Farm Is Surviving the Pandemic Without PPP

They're crediting the success to figuring "this online thing out" right away. Michigan responded.

Martha Spall Martha Spall August 11, 2020 10:53 am EDT

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This exhibit from video released by the House Select Committee, shows handwritten notes by Richard Donoghue, former acting Deputy Attorney General, displayed at a hearing by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, June 23, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (House Select Committee via AP) January 6 Top Takeaways from the Fifth Jan. 6th Hearing That Examined Trump’s Schemes to Manipulate the Department of Justice
A burn pit at a US base. (Image via Shutterstock) Healthcare Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits While in Afghanistan and Elsewhere Could Soon Get the Help They Need
Michigan Life 10 Modern Wedding Traditions That Are Different Than You Remember
Math teacher Cristal Nichols with her students. Opinion Op-Ed: “The Library at My School Sits Dormant”
Michigan Life Modern-day blueberry farming began in Michigan in the early 1900s, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD), and today this perennial crop is harvested from more than 20,000 acres. (Photos via Shutterstock)
Michigan Life Blueberries, Blackberries, Peaches, Raspberries: Here’s Where to Find U-Pick Farms in Michigan

What better place to socially distance this summer than a big, open field full of fresh fruit and veg ripe for the picking? Here’s where to find farms in your area.

Martha Spall Martha Spall July 31, 2020 3:11 pm EDT
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Coronavirus Follow the Lead of #MaskUpMichigan — Not Trump’s Coronavirus Disinfo Twitter Campaign

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer nominated President Trump to tweet a pic of himself in a mask. Instead, he retweeted a dangerous video touting false coronavirus claims.

Martha Spall Martha Spall July 30, 2020 11:52 am EDT