The Nain Rouge brewery recently opened in Midtown with a couple of goals in mind — training students and diversifying the craft industry. The brewery collaborated with EMU and Midtown Detroit Inc. to see the first group of students through to graduation.
Roni Kane
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Pedestrian deaths are rising on Michigan roads, the reason is up for debate
The number of Michigan residents who died crossing the road is higher than ever, even though the number of total pedestrian crashes is dropping. Traffic experts are trying to figure out how to reduce fatalities.
Posted inQuality of Life
Meet the Milan Bike Guy, making kids happy one free, fixed bike at a time
In just over two months, 53-year-old Vern White has fixed up dozens of used bikes and trikes. ‘The Milan Bike Guy’ is inspiring a cycle of compassion that’s already having a positive impact on Milan.
Posted inTalent & Education
Rural Michigan schools are considering electric school buses with EPA cash
For the past three years, there have been 17 electric school buses across the state. After this month, there could be 150 more on the way, including some in rural areas.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Take two songs and call me in the morning: How hospitals use music to heal
A prescription for sheet music? That might not be so far-fetched now that a major Michigan hospital is opening a music therapy center.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Injuries, rescues plummet at Sleeping Bear Dunes. The secret: orange-shirt volunteers
It’s been five years since Sleeping Bear launched its Preventative Search and Rescue Program. In that time they’ve seen dramatic results.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Drownings are up across the Great Lakes. Michigan officials urge water safety
Don’t forget to pack a life jacket and update yourself on water safety precautions before the holiday weekend. Drownings are up across the Great Lakes and state officials are urging beachgoers to prioritize safety.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan pot sales skyrocket to all time high as prices keep dropping
The cannabis industry has seen sales climb and prices drop almost every month since legalization. That’s good news for an ever-growing number of customers, but making the business “a grind.”
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan's emotions span from tearful to jubilant over abortion ruling
From grocery stores to coffee shops, here’s a glimpse into some of the conversations across the state following the historic Supreme Court decision.
Posted inQuality of Life
After downtown Holly fire, community stands vigil in their historic city
After most of the flames had died out, Holly residents stood alongside each other, mourning the loss of historic downtown buildings.