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Plus: Find cheap gas prices in town Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you love animals but sometimes feel uneasy about the ethics behind traditional zoos, you’re definitely not alone (there are also lots of ethical zoos in Michigan, for what it’s worth). Luckily, there’s another way to connect with wildlife here in Michigan…

Plus: Gas jumps to highest average price since 2023 Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, In Michigan, residents 65 and older represent the fastest-growing segment of the state’s population. And as that number grows, so does the number of car crashes involving seniors, and that’s raising safety concerns among some state officials. Now, one state…

Plus: Should we tax the rich to fund schools? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A lot of Michigan families have spring break coming up, and if you’re not traveling, those early days of relaxation could quickly turn into a constant cry of “What are we doing today?” from the kids. But staying home doesn’t…

Inside: Music, maple syrup, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to your weekend plans. This week’s highlights include music festivals across the state, as well as an event serving up bull testicles as the main course (yes, really), and a parade in Detroit to banish an evil red dwarf. As always, I’d…

Plus: Tesla, LG sign deal for battery plant in Lansing Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Every town has unique celebrations, but this upcoming one in Detroit is hands down one of the quirkiest in Michigan. It’s called the Marche du Nain Rouge, an annual parade where residents gather to banish a troublemaking red dwarf…

Plus: Should we tax the rich to fund schools? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Lately, it seems like we just can’t catch a break lately here with this string of bad weather. This week’s challenger: a potentially historic blizzard hammering the Upper Peninsula, where forecasters warn some areas could see several feet of snow…

Plus: Michigan lawmakers pass bills combating medical debt Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The unimaginable nearly happened Thursday afternoon in West Bloomfield when a man rammed a truck into the Temple Israel synagogue while children were inside. Thankfully, the quick action of security staff, teachers, and police stopped the threat before any of the…

Inside: St. Paddy’s parades, comedy shows, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’re in for a fun one as St. Patrick’s celebrations abound this weekend across Michigan. Other highlights include a comedy festival in Grand Rapids, a celebration of Rosie the Riveter in Lansing, and much more. As always, I’d love to hear…

Plus: See where tornadoes have struck in Michigan Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’re starting to see the first signs of spring here in Michigan. And while some aspects haven’t been all that welcome recently, one thing most people are always looking forward to is the blooming of our state’s beautiful wildflowers. To get…

Plus: Do you support permitless concealed carry? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michiganders were left shocked and caught off guard Friday after tornadoes tore through southwest Michigan, despite a relatively low predicted chance of severe weather that day. The storm left a trail of destruction that included deaths, injuries, and heavily damaged buildings. Those…