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Michigan veteran’s service didn’t stop after discharge
For many Americans, Memorial Day means cookouts and fun with friends and family. But for Nate Weiser, it’s a day to remember buddies who died on the battlefields of World War II. “I’ve never forgotten their [...]
At Michiganology, using history to help preserve history
Back in the 1950s, business leaders gathered to consider how best to promote Michigan as a great place to live, work and do business. From that idea sprang an event — Michigan Week — and an [...]
Who are you? Detroit branding expert will help figure you out
DETROIT – Hajj Flemings is an expert in “personal branding.” When that description draws the inevitable blank stares from the over-40 set, the 41-year-old Detroiter switches gears and explains he helps his clients in “telling your [...]
Pushing 90, Avern Cohn not ready to adjourn career
DETROIT — Notes on the family fridge to remind to “pick up milk” or “Bobby’s soccer game 6:30 tonight” are a common sight in Michigan homes. Avern Cohn uses such notes, too — except his are [...]
Bridge sweeps online news category in Detroit SPJ contest
Bridge Magazine swept the online general news category in the Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Chapter’s Excellence in Journalism contest for 2012. In its first year of competition in the contest, Bridge garnered first-, second- and [...]
In Ottawa County, parks leader shepherds quarter-century of green growth
The Lake Michigan coast near Grand Haven features two spectacular natural areas, each of which gives rise to towering sand dunes that are cloaked by lush forests. The Rosy Mound Natural Area and North Ottawa Dunes [...]
What does Michigan have to do to get a little love?
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Guest commentary: New revenue-sharing model shortchanges and infuriates municipalities
The primary reason this state program was started was to save money.
What does Michigan have to do to get a little love?
Who in the past 10, 20, 30 years did anything to foster cooperation?
What does Michigan have to do to get a little love?
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Guest commentary: Local governments’ fiscal distress worsened by state’s actions
All Mr. Bean is whining about is getting more money for the members of