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This elementary school banned screens in the middle of the year. Will it solve their reading crisis?
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Water conservation works in Western cities, but climate change is outpacing it
April 8, 2026 By Renee Obringer, Penn State and Dave White, Arizona State University
As parents seek out ‘vaccine friendly’ clinics, pediatricians worry about eroding trust
April 8, 2026 By Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th
Why ballot curing may be the next frontier for Michigan campaigns
April 7, 2026 By Hayley Harding, Votebeat
Property owners are trying to flip this city back to its heyday
April 6, 2026 By Randi Richardson
An ambitious vision, the Triangle Trail would connect more than a dozen communities. It’s making progress.
April 6, 2026 By David Holthaus
From Pews to Pints: Why some rural Michigan churches are reopening as breweries
April 6, 2026 By Dawn Kemp
Where county officials say local elections are secure despite Trump calls to ‘nationalize’ them
April 6, 2026 By Drew Saunders
Leadership program helps dental directors improve care in underserved communities
April 2, 2026 By Shandra Martinez
How a community dance movement fuels connection, wellness and economy
April 1, 2026 By Megan Neeley

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