AAA predicts that over 2 million Michigan residents will hit the road during Independence Day weekend. Nationally, AAA predicts 800,000 of drivers will become stranded.
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Michigan is a great place to live. Bridge will report that fact often — and on potential threats to the assets that make it so.
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Michigan fireworks laws 2024: What’s allowed and where to catch a show
As many residents and municipalities begin fireworks celebrations in the coming days, a look at Michigan regulations, plus safety tips.
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As Alzheimer’s grows, cities work to earn ‘dementia-friendly’ status
What a dementia-friendly city looks like: nights at the cinema, dances at the cafe for all.
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National Cherry Festival expected to draw thousands, pump millions into economy
Every year hundreds of thousands of people flock to Traverse City for the National Cherry Festival, which begins Saturday and lasts 8 days.
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Fourth of July in Michigan: Millions to hit the road — but don't get stranded
AAA predicts that over 2 million Michigan residents will hit the road during Independence Day weekend. Nationally, AAA predicts 800,000 of drivers will become stranded.
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Fourth of July fireworks celebrations in Michigan, rules and safety tips
As many residents and municipalities begin fireworks celebrations in the coming days, the DNR is offering tips for preventing a fire.
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Take a deep breath, Michigan: The stinky 'corpse flower' is ready to bloom
A rare ‘corpse flower’ is expected to bloom this weekend at Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids. It’s prettier than it smells. In full bloom, the flower emits a foul order, hence the name.
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Michigan Central Station reopens, in photos: Detroit brings joyous noise
A 90-minute, star-studded concert and celebration marked the reopening of Michigan Central Station in Detroit on Thursday.
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How to watch Detroit train station reopening concert, celebration
‘Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central,’ celebrating Detroit train station reopening, is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night.
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Electric bills in Michigan are rising — just in time for summer
Summer rates for DTE and Consumers Energy customers will go into effect from Saturday and last through the end of September. Customers will be charged more for electricity during peak hours.