Michigan’s population has been stagnant for years due to out of state migration and falling birth rates. It’s projected to decline: Why this will hurt the economy. What can be done.
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 wins numerous awards from Society of Professional Journalists
The Detroit chapter of SPJ honors included four first-place finishes for reporting on neo-Nazi extremists, culture wars at a west Michigan library, on-demand physicians and how schools spent COVID relief funds.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Closed trails due to harsh winter in Michigan’s UP parks prompt clean up
Heavy winter storms resulted in eroded trails and fallen trees at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Park rangers are now working long hours to finish the repairs for the summer season.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Allergies may be getting worse in Michigan. It’s not just you
Allergy season is approaching and could be more intense than previous years. Bridge Michigan spoke to an allergist who said climate change could play a role in how common seasonal allergies are becoming.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Northern lights may be visible in Michigan Wednesday, Thursday nights
Another geomagnetic storm is expected to make the light show visible across much of the northern U.S. late at night. Your odds improve if you are far from city lights, there is no cloud cover and luck is with you.
Posted inTalent & Education
Small Upper Peninsula school with Finnish roots toasts its last graduates
Finlandia University’s last graduating class walked across a stage and accepted their degrees Sunday. Founded in 1896, Finlandia is among scores of colleges that have closed or merged amid declining enrollment as fewer families consider college worth the cost.
Posted inChildren & Families
Missing 8-year-old boy found safe in Michigan’s Porcupine Mountains
Nante Niemi of Wisconsin, missing since Saturday, was found on Monday hiding near a log two miles from his family’s campsite, Michigan State Police reported. He appeared to be in good health and was reunited with family.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan State shooting update: John Hao attends 76ers game as guest of star James Harden
The latest reliable news about the Feb. 13 shooting that killed three students and injured five others before the suspected gunman killed himself.
Posted inMichigan Government
Donald Trump headed back to Michigan on June 25
The Oakland County Republican Party will host former President Donald J. Trump.
Posted inQuality of Life
Traverse City Film Festival ends after almost 20 years
Michael Moore, president and founder of the Traverse City Film Festival, announced a final curtain call on the event. In an email sent to his supporters, according to reporting by UpNorthLive, he said it was best that the film festival came to a “graceful conclusion.”