U.S. Economy Added 916,000 Jobs in March. What Does That Mean for Michigan?

The jobs market appears to be on the upswing after hitting a historic low for much of last year. According...

Detroit Companies Rethinking Office Space Post-Pandemic

For millions of Americans, working from home has quickly become the norm. With the pandemic forcing workplaces to shutter, employees...

Biden Infrastructure Plan Could Expand Passenger Rail Service in Detroit

Metro Detroiters might someday be able to ride an Amtrak train to Toledo on their way to the east coast....

University of Michigan Board Censures GOP Regent Ron Weiser for ‘Witches’ Comment

LANSING -- The University of Michigan’s governing board on Friday censured a Republican regent who called the state’s female Democratic...

Burnout: It’s Here, It’s Real and Your Boss Can Play A Big Role in Helping or Exacerbating It

The World Health Organization classifies burnout as an exclusively occupational phenomenon that results from "chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed."...

Detroit Automakers Idle Plants Amid Semiconductor Shortage

Detroit’s auto industry is navigating a number of supply chain issues -- the most significant of which is a shortage of small...

Is the Line 5 Tunnel a Bridge to Michigan’s Energy Future or a Bad Deal?

The Canadian pipeline company Enbridge Energy plans to spend a $500 million building a 4-mile-long tunnel to encase the part...

As COVID-19 Cases Surge in Michigan, Detroit Expands Vaccination Program

The Detroit Health Department is expanding its daily coronavirus vaccine capacity. Starting Monday, the TCF Center mass vaccination site is expected to provide 8,000...

Online Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic Comes With Positive and Negative Effects

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, K-12 education has been conducted largely online for more than a year. Researchers are examining the impact on...

Detroit Students Struggle To Earn Degrees Despite Financial Help

Detroit youth face significant challenges when it comes to successfully graduating from high school and attending college. For decades, it's been an issue...

Belle Isle Conservancy Gears Up For Earth Week With Pandemic-Friendly Changes To Annual Island Cleanup

Earth Week is just a couple of weeks away and environmental groups all along the Detroit River are gearing up...

Grand Rapids Turns to Natural Infrastructure To Deal With Extreme Rain Events

Climate change in the Great Lakes region means more intense storms. Already some towns are finding they’re flooding where they...