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🎆 Celebrate America’s 250th in Michigan
Plus: Illegal fireworks seized before the Fourth Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We might not agree on everything as Americans, especially in these current times. But one thing I believe is worth everyone’s admiration is that our (relatively) young country is about to reach the milestone of a quarter of a millennium. Michigan is…
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Michigan is getting old. Here’s how it impacts you
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, New data show that roughly one in three Michiganders is now over the age of 55, as baby boomers continue to retire and the state’s birth rate continues to decline. And with that decline come consequences you might not be aware of, but…
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Don’t miss these 17 weekend events in Michigan
Inside: The best events across the state Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Whether you want a weekend filled with music or eating a bunch of great food, this week’s lineup has something for you. Highlights include a taco and tequila festival in Grand Rapids, live music in the Upper Peninsula, and a massive carnival…
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30 Michigan dispensaries that stay open late
Plus, Michigan spent $4 million on a weed lab that can’t legally test weed. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Running out of weed at 11:30 p.m. used to be a personal problem. These days, with individual cities and townships setting the rules on dispensary hours, it’s mostly a geography problem. This week, I updated…
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Michigan floods expose lack of information in rural areas
Plus: See if your grocery deals are actual deals Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, When historic flooding swept through northern Michigan this spring, many homeowners discovered something alarming: they had little or no flood insurance to help cover the damage. And in a lot of cases, that’s because they didn’t even know they needed…
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All about Michigan’s biggest fireworks show
Plus: Dusty May leaving U of M Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, When most people think of fireworks, their mind probably goes to the Fourth of July. But here in Michigan, there’s one fireworks event that happens before the holiday that’s arguably even more iconic. I’m talking about Detroit’s Ford Fireworks. For nearly seven…
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Rising costs impact Michigan’s construction season
Plus: possible asbestos-containing toys sold in Michigan Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve all heard the one about Michigan’s never-ending construction season. Or how orange cones should be our state flower. So, I hate to be the one to tell you that rising costs and inflation might make our never-ending construction season feel even…
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Why Michigan hospitals are quietly panicking
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders could soon lose their Medicaid coverage under new federal rules set to take effect in 2027. And it’s not necessarily because they no longer qualify. It’s because new reporting requirements could make an already complicated system even harder…
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19 Michigan weekend events you’ll want to know about
Inside: Juneteenth celebrations, community carnivals, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to your weekly roundup of the best weekend events Michigan has to offer. Our highlights this week include Juneteenth celebrations across the state, community carnivals, food, music, and more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of…
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What happens when every dab is excellent?
Plus, a Kalamazoo cannabis processor wants to become a data center. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This week, I got off the couch, loaded up my Puffco, and promptly sunk back into my couch. And in between dabbing some of Michigan’s most highly reviewed live rosins, I took some notes. We’ve also got a…
