From part time and seasonal jobs working in parks, pools, and Departments of Public Works to full-time careers, local governments often have a variety of opportunities.
In Michigan, more than 9,700 retailers accept SNAP. In 2023, retailers redeemed over $3.6 billion in SNAP.
The November 2025 election is in the books and it is time to look at turnout.
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Nearly 13% of Michigan households, approximately 1.4 million people, receive SNAP benefits. About 43% are families with children and 36% are families with members who are older adults or disabled.
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These items were distributed to Walmart, Kroger and Kroger affiliate stores and may have been sold in the state.
“When you’re truly winning, that’s when you voluntarily have people sharing your business with others,” she said.
The charts below track the share of 3rd and 4th graders scoring Proficient or higher on the MEAP English Language Arts test, given in the Spring of this year, across Oakland County public school districts.
Survey results will help shape Southeast Michigan’s next five-year economic development strategy.
On September 27, from 9 am to 2 pm, the community can donate used bikes at 10 locations across metro Detroit.
With a little awareness of the types of scams happening now and some practical tips on how to avoid them, you can protect yourself and your loved ones.
This program is a great opportunity for small businesses
West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne virus. Mosquitoes are infected with the virus by biting an infected bird.
“Tree planting is more than an environmental initiative; it’s a way to bring neighbors together, strengthen local pride and create healthier, more vibrant places to live.
Salt + Ko is located at 26555 Telegraph Road in Southfield. Learn more at https://www.saltandko.com/
Between shrinking populations, dwindling habitat, and their shy nature around humans, Eastern Massasauga sightings are considered a rare delight.
I’ve been proud to introduce this bill in each of my prior three terms, and in its most recent form, it passed out of the House with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Greenfield Village is part of The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. It’s located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd. in Dearborn.