LeRoy Foster was a prolific painter sometimes called "the Michelangelo of Detroit." He died in 1993. A new show at the Cranbrook Art Museum celebrates his life and art.
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Across the state of Michigan, large crowds of protesters gathered to rally against President Donald Trump's administration. From Detroit, to Brighton, to Lansing, and beyond, those protesting named several issues — like immigration enforcement raids, cuts to federal programs, and fears of political violence as top concerns. -
Wondering what's happening in Michigan this weekend? Or just need help deciding on what to do? Here are 23 events happening across the state we think are worth your time. -
Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker made the announcement Thursday morning. "I did the best I could," he said, noting how it's split the community. "I don't see us being able to reach a verdict." -
Michigan Public's Kate Wells discusses her recent reporting on the financial pressures faced by some Planned Parenthood clinics. -
The state attorney general's office says Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by using the lobby of a state office building for a press conference to announce she is running for governor. -
The new lock at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie is in the third phase of construction. The megaproject is over budget and funds to finish the lock are uncertain. A federal report found if the current lock for large ships fails, it could cause a deep recession, leading to as many as 11 million people to be unemployed. -
Seasonal workers from other countries arrive in Michigan each year through a federal visa program called H-2A. Growers say new higher wages threaten their business. -
Federal budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration could cause significant disruption in the efforts to restore and sustain fish populations in the Great Lakes. -
We visit Space Dive, an annual, two weekend Star Wars celebration. -
School farms not only provide educational services and research opportunities, but they also serve K-12 schools and universities with fresh, local food. Farms are facing an era of federal funding uncertainty and infrastructure challenges, but they’re also receiving support from their communities.
