A 4.25-mile expansion of the popular Sleeping Bear Dunes Heritage Trail has prompted environmental concerns.
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 inMichigan Government
See what Michigan sites are added to National Register of Historic Places
Detroit’s Frances Harper Inn and Eden Springs Park in Benton Harbor are among the 19 places listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Unseasonably warm weather in Michigan a challenge for fruit farmers
Unseasonably sunny skies and warm temperatures could be a problem for fruit farmers and their fruit trees, which require cold temperatures to stay dormant.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Reimagined St. Ignace memorial to be a showcase of Native American history
The DNR is rebuilding the Father Marquette National Memorial in St. Ignace. The exhibits, art work and signage will focus on the area’s rich Native American culture and history.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan’s lost winter cancels sturgeon season, ski, dog sled races
Cancellations mount as Michigan experiences one of the warmest winters in memory. Experts blame El Niño and climate change.
Posted inMichigan Government
0HCRAP, Michigan bans 25K license plates for being 2DAMH0T
The Secretary of State has rejected over 25,000 personalized license plates including “0LFART” and “MAFIA” because the combination of letters and numbers result in not-so-friendly words or phrases.
Posted inMichigan Government
When to file Michigan state taxes and what's new in 2024
Among changes this year, some Michiganders could see more money on their tax return this season after Gov.Gretchen Whitmer signed into law an Expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan election 2024: Key dates and deadlines
This year is a presidential election year. Here are some important dates to know before your vote.
Posted inQuality of Life
Happy 187th birthday, Michigan! Fun facts about the Great Lakes State
The state may not look a day over 185, but today is the anniversary of Michigan joining the union in 1837. Brush up on some lesser known Michigan facts.
Posted inMichigan Government
Watch Gretchen Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State
Gov. Whitmer will give her sixth state of the state address where she is expected to unveil new plans for economic development and highlight the accomplishments of her in the Democratic party over the last year.