Rare 1761 Map of Fort Detroit Aquired By The University of Michigan Library
Clements Library at the University of Michigan adds to their collection with this rare map of Fort Detroit. It offers a glimpse of what Detroit looked like in 1761.
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News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
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Whitmer – Partnership with Undue Medical Debt Relief Wipes Out $144M for 210,000 Michigan Residents
A new partnership between Governor Whitmer’s administration and Undue Medical Debt has eliminated $144 million in medical debt for nearly 210,000 low-income Michiganders.
U of M Study – AI Use Among Older Adults – 81% Want More Risk Information
A new University of Michigan poll finds most adults over 50 have used AI tools, but they’re skeptical of its trustworthiness—especially for health information.
Ted Nugent, Curly-Tailed Pigs, and Hog Farmer Lawsuit Sparks Controversy Over DNR Enforcement Powers
Michigan legislators are calling out the DNR and Attorney General’s Office for what they claim is political targeting of hog farmers under vague invasive species rules.
Local News Crisis: 40% of Michigan Newspapers Gone, Leaders Sound the Alarm
A major summit on July 22 in Detroit brings together Michigan’s media, academic, and civic leaders to address the collapse of local news outlets affecting over 40 counties.
Trump Education Freeze Sparks Legal Battle Over $6.8B Threat to Michigan Students
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins a coalition suing the Trump Administration for freezing $6.8 billion in education grants, jeopardizing crucial state programs.
Michigan Innovation Fund Powers $60M Game-Changing Boost for Local Startups
Michigan Innovation Fund backs eight funds with $60 million to bolster local startups, aiming to elevate Michigan as a top innovation and entrepreneurial hub. Michigan Innovation Fund: A $60 Million Initiative for Local Growth Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the first eight …
Port Austin boat explosion near lighthouse injures four in dramatic family rescue
Family’s boat outing turns harrowing when a gas-fueled explosion erupts near Port Austin Reef Light, injuring four without any fatalities. Port Austin boat explosion near lighthouse: What happened Friday A routine family outing on July 11 quickly escalated when a 20-foot …