The Michigan Reconnect program, which offers tuition-free community college education to residents aged 21 and older, has an upcoming application deadline. Eligible individuals must submit their applications by December 31, 2024, to take advantage of this opportunity. Program Overview:Michigan Reconnect aims to help residents earn an associate degree or skills certificate, enhancing their career prospects
Starting January 1, 2025, nearly all eggs sold in Michigan must come from cage-free hens under a law that has been passed. Big chain grocery stores shelf’s are nearly all completely out before the end of the year. The requirement applies to businesses selling directly to consumers. Cage-free environments must allow hens to roam freely
Detroit area Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar has called for the nationwide decriminalization of sex work. The call comes in the wake of a recent House Ethics Committee report on former Representative Matt Gaetz. In response to the report, Rep. Thanedar stated on X, “We should decriminalize sex work to maximize sex workers’ legal protection and
The glowing tubing hill at Bowers School Farm will soon again open for the season. The 200-foot-long hill has four lanes. Each has a carpet, of sorts, underneath it, allowing for people to enjoy tubing whether there’s snow on it or not. It is open Friday through Sunday, Jan 4. To Feb 23. All tubing
3 people have been shot in what police call a ‘random shooting’ in Oxford on Christmas Eve. The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on Ray Road between Lapeer and N. Oxford Roads, near Oxford High School. One of the victims of the shooting has passed away while the other two are hospitalized, the Oakland
Newborns at Henry Ford Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Michigan NICUs were dressed up for Christmas. Dressed in holiday outfits, newborns and their families shared magical moments with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 📸: DMC/Rosa Studios & Henry Ford Hospital
The Detroit Zoo has a roaring new addition! Kalu, a 9-year-old African lion. Weighing nearly 450 pounds, Kalu joins the Zoo’s female lions, Asha and Amirah, in their habitat
Michigan residents on unemployment will soon see changes to unemployment benefits under a new law signed today. The changes mark the first increase in unemployment benefits since 2011 and aim to provide more support for residents navigating job loss. The new law extends the duration of unemployment benefits from 20 weeks to 26 weeks. Additionally,
A man was arrested after he allegedly showed up to Oakland County in an attempt to meet a 12 year old girl, police said. Holly officers were dispatched to a business where a citizen operated online predator group, located in Indiana called to report they have a subject at the business who is a target
Widespread snow is expected throughout the day across Southeast Michigan on Monday. Accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are forecast, mainly north of the region. According to National Weather Service, the snowfall may mix with sleet and freezing rain south of I-96/I-696, creating hazardous travel conditions, particularly for the Monday afternoon and evening commute.
