Diversity is a richness, never a reason for exclusion – Pope Francis, 2021 Many white residents of Livingston County seem to feel that racism ended with the Civil Rights Movement. This might almost be true if your definition of racism focused on overt racism, like the “n-word” or burning crosses, while ignoring systemic racism and […]
Who will be exempt from Medicaid work rules in Michigan? What to know This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan September 25, 2026 An online tool […]
The Democratic and Republican candidates for attorney general, in their first televised debate, clashed on how they would handle some of more the pressing issues that are likely to come before the office − from artificial intelligence to policies issued by President Donald Trump to continued litigation over Enbridge’s Line 5. The debate-style question and […]
A massive driftwood dragon, a world-record seeking opal butterfly and “Seven Deadly Sins” are ready to tempt you at ArtPrize 2026 through Oct. 3 in Grand Rapids. These stunning works and the three artists who made them are among more than 1,000 artworks and 1,300-plus artists entered in one of the world’s largest art competitions. […]
Abdul El-Sayed under microscope: His record, from public health to podcasts This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan September 25, 2026 Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul […]
By Nathan Layne LIVONIA, Michigan, Sept 26 (Reuters) – The pitch was simple: Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers is a common-sense conservative, while Democratic rival Abdul El-Sayed is a big-government socialist aligned with the party’s left wing. But when a canvasser backing Rogers delivered that message to Nick Delise, a three-time Donald Trump voter […]
The Detroit Lions are one of four teams to score at least 30 points in each of their first two games, but Lions quarterback Jared Goff said the offense hasn’t done enough to help the defense in the team’s lackluster 1-1 start. “We’re toward the top of the league in points, but one of the […]
Absentee ballots going out in Michigan: What to know This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Bridge Staff, Bridge Michigan September 24, 2026 Absentee ballots now available for Michigan’s Nov. […]
Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand denounced federal immigration officials involved in the death of an undocumented immigrant on Sept. 20 for creating a culture of fear across the country and called for reforms of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. LaGrand’s statement on Thursday, Sept. 25, comes after the death of Mario David […]
Who are the Michigan State Board of Education candidates? What to know. This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Isabel Lohman, Bridge Michigan September 23, 2026 The board currently has […]