A state representative has introduced a bill that would allow Michigan residents to reserve campsites at state parks up to two weeks before the inventory is opened to non-residents.
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 inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan’s publisher, the Center for Michigan, releases annual report
The Center for Michigan, the nonprofit, nonpartisan publisher of Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit, released a 32-page report outlining accomplishments, major initiatives, reporting, reader demographics and community engagement for 2023.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Solar eclipse 2024: What will Michigan see? How to get glasses, other answers
A total solar eclipse is forecast for April 8. A small town in southeast Michigan falls on the line of totality and will experience total darkness for about 19 seconds. What else to know.
Posted inQuality of Life
Gas prices reach yearly high in Michigan, for the third week in a row
Michigan drivers are paying an average of $54 to fill a 15-gallon tank. Prices are at a yearly high for the third week in a row.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Solar eclipse 2024: What time and other answers from a Michigan astronomer
Ted Bergin, astronomy professor at the University of Michigan, spoke with Bridge Michigan to answer common questions about the total solar eclipse on April 8.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan reports first pediatric flu death of season
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first influenza-related death of a child during the current flu season.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
What time is it in Michigan? Daylight saving time 2024 arrives this weekend
Early Sunday morning clocks should be set an hour ahead, and people will lose an hour of sleep.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Mild temps, lack of snow force Michigan ski resorts to close for the season
Several ski resorts in Michigan have announced that they closed for the season due to the lack of snow this winter.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Spring has already sprung for mosquitoes in Michigan
The warm weather has caused mosquitoes to emerge a month earlier than they typically would in Michigan. And no, the early appearance doesn’t mean fewer mosquitoes this summer.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Measles in Michigan: Three counties with confirmed cases
Washtenaw, Oakland, and Wayne county health departments have all confirmed at least one case of measles.