Phil Power

Michigan’s future leaders could do worse than to take part in the Michigan Political Leadership Program to hone their skills as capable public servants.

Who’s supporting the candidates running for office? How much are they investing in the outcome? Right now, we can only guess about much of it.

Friday’s inauguration of Dr. Mark S. Schlissel at the University of Michigan was a moving demonstration of hope for our future.

Bridge is making good on its promise of fact-based, trustworthy, nonpartisan news and thoughtful analysis of the people’s business.

What’s the sense in financially supporting charter schools if they are not producing better educational outcomes than the failing traditional public schools students are leaving behind?

Tracing family roots to Michigan’s unparalleled sour cherry harvest.

Polls are a snapshot of public attitudes, but the state’s 2014 political candidates need the “Michigan Speaks” report to grasp what’s driving voters this election year.

This publication’s reporting – and the Center for Michigan’s engagement work – led to two big wins for Michigan’s school children. Excuse us if we brag a little bit.

The case for cautious optimism for our state, which finally seems to be moving in the right direction.

Beyond Detroit, Michigan’s entire system of financing local government is tottering on the brink of collapse.