Squatting continues to be an issue for homeowners across the country. As people prepare to go on vacation this summer or return to their homes there are a few measures they can take if they encounter squatters.
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 inBusiness Watch
GM to exit RenCen, relocate to Hudson’s site that has received big tax breaks
General Motors announced that it will be relocating its global headquarters from Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center to the Hudson’s building downtown in 2025.
Posted inMichigan Government
Some Michigan residents have until June 17 to file their taxes
Michigan residents who were impacted by severe weather last August have until June 17 to file their taxes. Otherwise, taxpayers who have not been granted an extension must file their taxes by April 15.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Love is in the air for turkeys in Michigan, but spring hunting season looms
Wild turkeys are prevalent around now during mating season — and just ahead of the start of spring hunting.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
EPA sets first limits on PFAS in drinking water, drawing praise in Michigan
The Environmental Protection Agency has set standards for regulating PFAS contamination across the country. Activists are saying it’s a good start, while water utilities are worried about the costs.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
When is the next total solar eclipse in Michigan? Hint: Don’t wait up
If you missed the total solar eclipse on Monday, you’ll have to wait until 2099 to see the next one where Michigan falls on the path of totality.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Eclipse blocks sun, brings out smiles from Michigan to Ohio
Michigan welcomed a total solar eclipse to a tiny sliver of the state in Luna Pier Monday but thousands of others drove to Ohio and beyond to witness the last total solar eclipse that many will see for 20 years, turning highway traffic to a standstill.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Solar eclipse Michigan 2024: Traffic jams, early crowds in Luna Pier
The total solar eclipse is already drawing crowds toward Monroe County and points south.
Posted inTalent & Education
U-M student on mission as NASA 'eclipse ambassador' to educate communities
Sophia Davis, a junior at the University of Michigan, was selected to be a NASA ‘eclipse ambassador.’ Ahead of Monday’s astronomical event, she hosted events in underserved areas, teaching families and children about the science behind an eclipse.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
What time is the eclipse in Michigan? Where to go and what you’ll see
Monday’s total solar eclipse will be the first visible from Michigan in 70 years. One city, Luna Pier, could reach total darkness, while the rest of the state could see a partial eclipse — assuming the weather cooperates.