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Frankfort DDA unveils new signs, kiosks for visitors
The project includes larger directional signs along roadways pointing visitors to destinations such as the beach and downtown, along with six pedestrian kiosks.
Michigan cyclosporiasis cases surpass 8,000 with 160 hospitalizations, per MDHHS
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the number of people with confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis has climbed to more than 8,000 as of Friday morning.
Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed’s record on defund the police; Republican meddling
Bridge fact-checked claims by Haley Stevens and outside groups who’ve accused El-Sayed of benefitting from Republican spending and lying about his support for defunding the police…
Westland Starbucks becomes Michigan’s 20th unionized location
Starbucks workers at a Westland store voted to unionize Monday, becoming the 20th Michigan location to join a nationwide organizing campaign that began nearly five years ago. The …
River Street to see 1-day closure west of Maple for storm sewer install
River Street will be closed west of Maple Street to allow for the installation of a storm sewer crossing.
Metro Detroit Weather: Nice weather continues until Sunday & Monday
Another nice day ahead with highs reaching the low 80s. Temps warm this weekend, reaching the middle 80s by Saturday and closer to 90 by Sunday.
Opinion | Bill would make workforce housing harder to build. Whitmer should veto it
House Bill 6074 is a mistake. Building new housing in Michigan's lower-income, workforce neighborhoods is already hard. HB 6074 makes it harder. Build-to-rent is not a move away f…
Detroit’s ‘teen takeover’ panic revives an old racist media playbook
The ‘teen takeover’ story tells us more about the media than Detroit youth. The post Detroit’s ‘teen takeover’ panic revives an old racist media playbook appeared first on Detroit…
Meet Sarah Howard, a Community Champion nominee
Nominate a 2026 Manistee News Advocate Community Champion and learn about nominee Sarah Howard.
Sterlingfest returns this weekend with carnival, art fair, live music and more
Sterlingfest is back in Sterling Heights this weekend, bringing carnival rides, live entertainment, food and an art fair that organizers say could draw nearly 150,000 people over …
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, July 17: Wildfires, hot trivia
It’s time for the smoking hot Bridge Michigan News Quiz
Bigot Jake Lang crashes Abdul El-Sayed event and watches his stunt backfire
Jake Lang, a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter and avowed bigot, has gained notoriety for crashing events and meetings with racist and anti-Muslim rants. In Detroit, Lang picked the wrong ev…
Economic group claims Michigan businesses saw billions in losses from wildfire smoke
An economic group claimed Michigan saw billions of dollars in economic losses from last weeks wildfire smoke
Canadian ribbon-cutting for Gordie Howe International Bridge set for Friday
After years of delays, political tension an billions of dollars in construction, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is finally steps from the finish line.
While others shrink, one southwest Michigan town found a way to boom
Vicksburg made a concerted effort to attract businesses and tourists, and it’s paying big dividends.
Aurora Italiana opening inside historic downtown Detroit theater
Aurora Italiana Detroit is expected to open later this year inside the historic Michigan Oriental Theater at Grand Circus Park, replacing PAO Detroit, which opened in 2019, restau…
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 Explorer and Aviator SUVs over seat issue
Ford is recalling nearly 388,000 Explorer and Aviator SUVs because second-row seats may unlatch and move unexpectedly in a crash.
Bikes stolen from nonprofit that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Four bikes were stolen from The Arc of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods, a nonprofit that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Fact check: President Trump seeks probe of 2020 Muskegon voter fraud
President Trump and Republicans want a deeper probe into voter fraud in 2020 in Muskegon. Democrats say the system worked.
Another progressive member of Congress backs Donavan McKinney over Shri Thanedar
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania endorsed state Rep. Donavan McKinney on Monday in his bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, adding another prominent progressive voice to one…
Whitmer signs 10 bipartisan Michigan healthcare bills to lower costs
New Michigan laws signed by Whitmer seek to reduce healthcare costs, improve benefits access and expand care statewide.
Outman has 3-run homer and Dingler the go-ahead RBI to lift surging Tigers to win over Royals
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on T…
Opinion | Treating poverty to prevent preterm births and newborn deaths
Efforts to prevent preterm birth have focused largely on medical interventions delivered during pregnancy. Flint's experience suggests that addressing the economic conditions surr…
Photos: Doughboyz Cashout celebrates its Detroit legacy at El Club
Detroit hip-hop group Doughboyz Cashout held the first of two performances titled, “The Legacy Concert,” at the El Club on Friday. The post Photos: Doughboyz Cashout celebrates it…
Anglers giving mixed reviews on fishing
Some area anglers are saying fishing is mediocre. Others are saying it's awesome. Which is it?
Morgan Wallen brings two huge concerts to University of Michigan's Big House this weekend
Ann Arbor is bracing for a massive weekend as country artist Morgan Wallen brings two concerts to the University of Michigan's Michigan Stadium, known as the Big House.
Death at Michigan women’s prison ruled suicide. Autopsy points to aspirin
An autopsy released Thursday found that Ashley Hoath, the third of four inmates to die this year at Michigan’s only women’s prison, died by suicide after suffering acute aspirin p…
John James’ family bought SpaceX stock as he oversees Elon Musk’s company
The Republican candidate for governor sits on a congressional committee that oversees the FCC, which regulates SpaceX’s Starlink network. The post John James’ family bought SpaceX…
Onaway traffic stop leads to foot chase, Taser arrest and meth seizure
A routine traffic stop in northern Michigan quickly escalated, ending with a foot chase, Taser arrest and a major suspected meth seizure.
15-acre retail development, park expansion proposed in Commerce Township
At the corner of Wise and Union Lake roads in Commerce Township, an old golf course and shuttered bar are slated to be redeveloped on 15 acres.