Michigan charities weathered federal government cuts and high demand in 2025. As the year nears an end, they’re hoping community support can help fill some gaps.
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.
Posted inQuality of Life
How Mackinac Island became a tourism hot spot: New book explores its rise
Mackinac Island wasn’t always the tourism destination it is today. A new book explores how it became a hub for travelers from across the country.
Posted inQuality of Life
Honestly, how many places are named after Abe Lincoln? In Michigan, a lot
President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, launching a November tradition. It was also tradition to name municipalities, schools and roads after Lincoln.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan officials: Fires not the only safety threat on Thanksgiving
The holiday season can bring cuts, burns, fire and heart issues. Health and public safety officials urge caution while cooking and celebrating.
Posted inQuality of Life
In world of AI, Michigan State University Extension bets on human expertise
For 118 years, Michigan State University Extension has existed to serve the public with programs ranging from canning classes to soil testing and financial literacy workshops. Now, it aims to bill itself as an antidote to online misinformation.
Posted inQuality of Life
Expect busy Michigan roads for Thanksgiving. Record travel predicted
Michigan is expected to see record Thanksgiving travel again this year, with most residents choosing to drive amid ongoing flight concerns. Officials are urging caution around cyber scams, gas costs and peak traffic.
Posted inQuality of Life
La Niña could bring more rain, snow and driving challenges to Michigan
Michigan could see a wetter winter as La Niña is expected to form, though temperatures and precipitation will vary across the state.
Posted inQuality of Life
Holiday travel? Michiganders warned of ‘juice jacking’ at charging ports
Michigan officials are warning travelers about ‘juice jacking,’ a cybercrime where hackers use public USB charging ports to steal data or install malware.
Posted inQuality of Life
Call it Cadillac Rock City: Michigan town fetes 50 years after visit from KISS
Fifty years ago, the band KISS made a surprise visit to Cadillac to celebrate the high school football team’s winning season, which was inspired by KISS tunes. Through this month, Cadillac will host several events commemorating the occasion.
Posted inQuality of Life
Southwest Michigan: We’ll pay you to move here. Will incentives work this time?
A similar effort failed just a few years ago, but leaders are optimistic about a new program that pays out-of-staters $5,000 in housing down payment assistance and free college tuition to move to Berrien, Cass or Van Buren counties.