Expected to open in 2026, Detroit’s Gordie Howe International Bridge will be Michigan’s only crossing to Canada with a pedestrian and bike path.
Gordie Howe Bridge to give Michigan a walkable, bikeable link to Canada
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan teachers weaving lessons on Jan. 6 uprising into history classes
Some history teachers are using the contentious 1800 election and subsequent peaceful transition of power between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as a segue to the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Abuse, neglect common in Michigan nursing homes — and no one is coming to help
A Bridge investigation finds 5,900 cases of abuse, neglect or care woes at state nursing homes, including nearly three dozen deaths. Advocates say change is needed, but no reform is pending in Lansing.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Choosing a nursing home can be tough; these tips can help
Too often, the choice of a nursing home isn’t really a choice; it’s about the first available bed after an unexpected health crisis. But for consumers who have time, there are tips for finding one with the best odds for quality care and a high quality of life.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan sits on $35M fund to improve nursing homes. It’s largely unused
A $35 million fund could help pay for activities and services in nursing homes, but some say red tape makes the dollars not worth the time to apply.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Is Michigan’s aging water infrastructure ready for data center boom?
Much of the country’s water infrastructure was built 40 to 50 years ago and is showing its age. Michigan is no exception.Â
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan may owe you. State pays out less than 50% of abandoned money each year
Michigan is sitting on more than $2 billion in unclaimed property, waiting for owners to claim it. Less than half gets reunited with its owners.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Jan. 2: New Year. Another awesome News Quiz
A slow news week makes for an extra wonderful set of 10 questions about the week that was in Michigan
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan faces a huge election year. These are the 2026 races to watch
Michigan voters will decide a new governor, a new US Senator and much, much more in 2026. These are the top races to watch.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites
The state is pouring $77 million into clean-up of contaminated abandoned real estate such as former factories. The director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says the goal is to make the cleaned-up sites safe for housing, commercial developments and other uses.