Singapore, once a thriving lumber town on Lake Michigan’s dunes, was buried by shifting sands after its mills closed in the 1870s. A new 90-minute river cruise shares the town’s history and legends as the 150th anniversary of its decline approaches.
Janelle D. James
Janelle D. James covers breaking news at Bridge Michigan. She joined the staff in January 2023. Previously, she worked as a Capital News Correspondent at Michigan State University where she covered state and local policy issues. She also worked as a breaking news intern at the Detroit Free Press. She has a bachelors degree in journalism and political science from Michigan State University. She is from Detroit. You can reach her at jjames@bridgemi.com and on Twitter at Janelle___j.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan fall colors 2025: Peak times and best spots to see them
As summer fades, Michigan’s trees shift from green to vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow and brown. Each fall, the state offers some of the best places to enjoy colorful, scenic views.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Republicans push jail time for protesters who block roadways
Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill to increase penalties for blocking state highways, which is currently a civil infraction punishable by a $500 fine. The proposal would make it a misdemeanor with possible jail time and higher fines.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan experts: Back-to-school prep should start early, at home
Doctors urge parents to prepare kids for the school year with healthy sleep, limited screens and safety habits.
Posted inOutdoors Life
By the numbers: Michigan added 18.9M fish to waterways so far this year
Michigan anglers are getting an extra boost through a major fish stocking operation intended to support a $3.9 billion fishing economy.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Onekama, Saline and other Michigan names you may be pronouncing wrong
Bridge readers identify Michigan place names that outsiders often mispronounce, from Baraga to Ypsilanti. Many of the tricky names have French or Native American origins, leading to pronunciations that don’t match their spellings.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
‘Dog day’ cicadas — and their loud buzz — are back in Michigan
Annual cicadas returning to Michigan are known for their loud buzzing but are considered harmless to people, pets, and plants.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Dowagiac, Bois Blanc among Michigan’s most mispronounced names. What tops your list?
Trouble pronouncing Keweenaw or Charlotte? There’s a guide for that. The state maintains a database with nearly 2,000 audio files to help audiobook narrators – and you – pronounce everything from Bois Blanc to Ontonagon.
Posted inTalent & Education
Screen time causing eye problems for Michigan kids. Could more recess help?
New research links screen time to child eyesight problems, adding fuel to a push to encourage more recess — and ban cell phones — in Michigan schools.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan farm to supply White House Christmas tree: ‘This is our Super Bowl’
Korson’s Tree Farms in Montcalm County will supply the White House with an 18-foot Christmas tree this year. The tree will be on display in the Blue Room, a tradition that was started in 1961.