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Michigan state and local officials are pleading with policymakers to find a way to fund food assistance in the wake of the federal government shutdown. -
Unionized Starbucks baristas in Ann Arbor rallied as part of a national wave of actions calling for a fair contract. Workers are demanding better pay, hours, and staffing while Starbucks says it’s ready to negotiate. -
The idea of asking kids to collect coins for needy children abroad was born of one couple's desire to add meaning to Halloweening. Some say it's now more important than ever. -
Car insurance premiums have increased at twice the rate of overall inflation. They've stabilized, at least for now, but more than half of Americans say the costs are painful. -
The Michigan Republican Party held its first debate of the 2026 race for governor Wednesday night near Grand Rapids. -
The Trump administration has been targeting small boats it claims are moving illegal drugs from South America to the United States. The administration claims the strikes have killed dozens of people. -
Voters in Southfield will decide between a longtime incumbent for mayor and a former city council president in the nonpartisan race for the city’s next mayor. -
In Michigan and across the country, child care remains hard to find and expensive as ever. Some families are finding ways to bring down costs without having to step away from their work. -
Michigan school districts are required to ask voters to approve operating millages. Here’s what you need to know about the millage on your ballot in the November 4 election. -
General Motors is laying off about 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio, as the auto giant adjusts to slowing demand for electric vehicles. -
The plan, a key part of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's promise to "fix the damn roads" commits about $2 billion to road building and repair as part of the state's fiscal year 2026 budget. -
First, more on a town hall addressing the neo-Nazi content made by a Maple Valley township treasurer's husband. Then, two specialists weighed in on the support needs of families who have suffered pregnancy or infant loss.
The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.
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Haunted car washes have become a national phenomenon, with hundreds of Halloween-themed locations around the country. -
The first of three Republican debates for Michigan governor is taking place this week in Kent County. GOP leadership says six of the seven candidates invited to debate have confirmed their attendance. -
Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves through economies. -
The Michigan Public Service Commission is holding its second public hearing to hear from the community about what should be included in electric utilities’ long-range plans.
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