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The Future of Retail Could Look A Lot Different In Detroit and Beyond

With storefronts across the country forced to close their doors to the public, retail is taking a huge hit from...

Warm Weather Draws Many Michigan Residents Out of Isolation, Despite Stay At Home Order

Warm weather and abundant sunshine lured many Michigan residents out of the house this weekend. Various public outdoor spaces were crowded...

50 Years After Kent State, We’re Still Grappling with War, Violence, and Civil Unrest

It’s been 50 years to the day since the Ohio National Guard fired 67 rounds upon unarmed college students protesting...

Rep. Elissa Slotkin: “We Clearly Need to See Broadband Internet as a Public Utility”

Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) says future federal aid packages to address the coronavirus pandemic should prioritize direct funding to state...

Empty Stadiums and Digital Drafts: Adjusting to Life Without Sports

Two short months ago, it seemed inconceivable that we might not have NBA playoffs, no Tigers Opening Day, no Olympic games...

Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Haley Stevens, Brenda Lawrence On Federal Response to COVID-19

The U.S. House was scheduled to meet next week, but has reversed course due to the threat of COVID-19. However,...

In Pandemic, Trump Finds New Front Against Immigrants

Last week, President Donald Trump announced an executive order halting immigration to the United States, citing the pandemic and economic...

Activists Say Pandemic Underscores Need for Water Access, Regulation

The novel coronavirus pandemic has has drawn attention to the the consequences of insufficient water access, air pollution and the role...

Gov. Whitmer: ‘Stay Home’ Order Is Working. Here’s What’s Next.

The number of people in Michigan hospitalized by COVID-19 has dropped 32% over the last two weeks. "It's a dramatic...

Food Banks, Farmers Help to Meet Surge in Food Insecurity During Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has created a significant disruption in the food supply chain across the country. A massive spike in...

Michigan Small Businesses Seek Relief From COVID-19 Downturn

Small businesses are facing substantial financial and emotional challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "It’s not a luxury to have a...

Sen. Gary Peters: Michigan’s Small Businesses Need More Help

Congress has approved a $484 billion spending bill to help stimulate the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a majority...