Gleaners Community Food Bank has broken ground on Fresh! by Gleaners, an innovative concept that will make free, fresh food available to people living in Wayne and Macomb counties.
“The challenge of harmful invasive species in Michigan is bigger than any one department in state government,” said Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. “It takes cooperation, education, and effective tools like the Michigan Invasive Species Grant to counter the threat these invaders pose to our environment, economy, and well-being – on land and in our waters."
“I am very excited to unite our community and explore ways to include people with all types of disabilities,” said Jen Shaud, a member of the Accessible Keweenaw Initiative.
“This project goes beyond a commercial solar initiative — it’s about creating energy independence for (the Bay Mills Indian Community) while honoring the Tribe’s commitment to sustainability and protecting the future for the next seven generations," said Brianna Gunka, planning manager.
The Great Lakes Research Center at Michigan Technological University this week launched its Autonomous Surface Vessel. The unmanned vessel will map the Great Lakes and help answer decades-old questions involving the whereabouts of more than 200 unaccounted for shipwrecks and plane crashes in Lake Superior.
Marquette unveils Seven Grandfather Teachings, a sculpture honoring the region's Indigenous past and a centerpiece of the City Shoreline Cultural Trail.
Taking place 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 26 at the Sandusky Fairgrounds, Project Connect will share resources, services, food, health care access, and more with county residents in need.
FHLBank Indianapolis HomeBoost program offered up to $15,000 in down payment and closing and counseling costs assistance in its pilot year. For the program's return, those who qualify can receive up to $25,000.
For more than a decade, Michigan advocacy groups and some legislators have been working to expand paid leave from work for Michiganders – and this year, their efforts are paying off in two major ways.
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