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12 Michigan events this weekend you’ll want to check out
Inside: Egg hunts, a science festival, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve got lots of fun on deck this weekend, with highlights including egg hunts, the kickoff of Michigan State University’s month-long science festival, and Ann Arbor’s famous Hash Bash. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of…
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Most disposable vapes in Michigan kinda suck
I tested three so you don’t waste your money. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There’s a lot happening in Michigan weed right now. This week, I’m digging into some questionable vape pens, a messy tax fight in Lansing, and a dispensary giveaway that might require a dump truck to haul it all to the…
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Michigan eaglets are hatching. Here’s how to watch
Plus: Should older Michigan drivers retest to keep their licenses? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, When Michiganders talk about the Great Lakes, Lake Erie often gets overlooked. After all, it’s only really accessible in a relatively small part of the state. But in truth, it’s far more interesting than it gets credit for. From…
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Trump wants your personal data
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, You might not be aware, but Michigan officials and the federal government are currently in a huge fight over your personal data. The Trump administration is trying to access sensitive details from every registered voter in the state under the guise of election…
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7 weekend events across Michigan
Plus: Details on ‘No Kings’ protests across the state Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This week’s list is shorter than usual. If I were to take a guess, it’s at least partly due to a lot of attention on the statewide No Kings protests slated for this weekend. Regardless, there’s still plenty of fun…
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This might be Michigan’s most legit weed competition yet
Only 300 people get a box. And every joint is rolled by the same guy. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Spring is here, the weed is cheap, and Michigan’s cannabis industry is somehow thriving and falling apart at the exact same time. This week, I’ve got the inside scoop on a new weed competition…
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8 inspiring animal sanctuaries in Michigan
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…
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Should older Michigan drivers retest to keep their licenses?
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…
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The fascinating origin story of Kalamazoo’s name
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…
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Thousands of Michiganders could suddenly lose their doctors
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There’s an issue in Lansing that’s becoming more urgent by the day, because it could be the difference over whether thousands of Michiganders are still able to see their doctors by the end of the month or not. It has to do with…
