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A British fruit historian convincingly argues in a new book that the pear is "the most exciting of the tree fruits." And she says it's time to revive pear culture and explore the fruit's diversity.

It's been a challenging few years for non-profits in Michigan, whether they depended on private donations or corporate, the Great Recession hurt…

A fraternal agriculture organization known as the Grange must bring in younger members to survive. But the new generation's interest in environmental issues and food politics is clashing with the Grange's support of industrial farms.

The EPA this week gave approval to Enbridge Energy’s plans for continuing its cleanup of an oil spill in the Kalamazoo River. The plan suggests major…

Workers have shut down the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in South Haven to refuel.Palisades had five unplanned shutdowns in 2011. The Nuclear Regulatory…

The North Carolina based giant Duke Energy wants to build more than a hundred 500 foot tall turbines in rural Benzie and Manistee counties. Bob Allen…

One of the things I’ve noticed over the last few years is how many local hospitals seem to have been taken over by McLaren Health Care, a chain that…

It's a safe bet to state that one of the greatest sports rivalries in America is the one between Michigan and Ohio State.Well, there's a "Beat Michigan"…

When I was eight years old I wanted to be a lot of things: a Broadway actress, a princess, a member of the Spice Girls – and, what I thought was the most…

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Gov. Rick Snyder is joining with advocacy groups to raise awareness for Michigan families living without heat this winter.Snyder…