How concerned should we be about COVID-19 at this stage?
Things have changed a lot in the two plus years since the novel coronavirus came on the scene. Americans have...
Detroit Evening Report, June 8, 2022: Prosecutor to announce whether charges will be filed in fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. A Michigan prosecutor...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Ric DeVore on how foundations can aid communities
Last week, officials announced the launch of a new $54 million fund as part of a collaboration between the Wayne...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Including more residents in the city-planning process
There are a bunch of new development projects in Detroit. That includes more bike lanes, street lights and the Joe...
Mackinac Policy Conference: The issues pressing the most vulnerable Michiganders
State policy dictates much of public life in Michigan. One of the organizations advocating for policies meant to protect vulnerable...
Detroit Evening Report, June 7, 2022: Gas prices in Metro Detroit soar, setting new records
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Gas prices...
Residents demand more accountability for hazardous waste facility in Detroit after odor violations
Advocates are seeking a host community agreement with the City of Detroit on a hazardous waste plant in the Poletown...
How harnessing your sense of smell can enrich your life
Sweet scents like vanilla can be very comforting while lavender aromas can help chill you out, Terees Western says. Terees...
Michigan Legislature’s GOP leaders want to defend abortion ban in court
The Michigan Legislature’s Republican leaders say they want to step in to defend the state’s dormant abortion ban if Attorney...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Jocelyn Benson on keeping elections safe
It was chaos at Detroit’s Huntington Place, as poll workers counted votes for the 2020 presidential election. They were met...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Warren Evans on gun restrictions, Wayne County funding, and his career
Over the weekend, a series of shootings in eight states left at least 15 people dead and 60 others wounded....
One Small Step is asking people to connect with those they disagree with
Most experts and lay people agree that Americans are polarized. They don’t just disagree on what issues affect the U.S....