Michigan gas prices are the lowest they have been all year. Drivers are paying an average of $2.96 per gallon for regular gas.
Quality of Life
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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Dog virus has Michigan vets urging travel caution at holidays
With holiday travel approaching, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is urging dog owners to be aware of a “mystery illness” that is sweeping the nation.
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More Michiganders relying on food banks during the holiday season
Food banks, soup kitchens and other charities say they’re stretching resources as demand for help rises.
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Loneliness on rise, as pandemic fades, U-M study finds. Programs offer help
Three years after the pandemic, 34% of American adults reported feeling isolated from others. In 2018, 27% reported the same feelings.
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Michigan continues to lose residents, amid Whitmer push to grow population
The bad news: Michigan had a net loss of 9,900 residents to other states last year. The good news: That’s fewer than 2021, when the state lost 15,000 residents.
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In Michigan, 1 in 3 seniors victimized by scams, more than nation, poll finds
A poll conducted at University of Michigan’s Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation suggested that 1 in 3 older Michigan residents were victims of scams in the last two years. Those who described their mental and physical health in fair or poor condition were more likely to be targeted.
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Like it or not, Michigan: Clocks change Sunday to standard time
It’s fall back Sunday. Despite legislative action and grim health and economic reports, switching clocks twice a year isn’t going away anytime soon.
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How Michigan residents can help victims of Israeli-Palestinian war
Humanitarian groups are raising money as bloodshed intensifies. Here’s a guide to reputable organizations.
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Double Up Food Bucks program resumes $20 daily match for produce
The Double Up Food Bucks program matches money spent on fruit and vegetables for families who receive food assistance.
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That bump in pay? Poof — Michigan income gains erased by high inflation
From 2019 to 2022, median household income in Michigan rose $7,400 — but high inflation turned that gain into an $1,800 drop in buying power and lowered the state’s median household income to 37th in the nation.