Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel hosted a town hall at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center to discuss hate crimes and terrorism, including prevention, reporting, and prosecution.
According to the City, the event will include a brief educational presentation followed by an open, community-focused discussion.
The award, signed by the Detroit City Council, acknowledges the profound impact of her efforts in bringing the community together around an important cause.
Selected artists will receive a $1200 stipend.
“This contest invites students to bring their imagination forward while engaging with themes that have real impact on their futures,” said Oakland Schools Superintendent Kenneth Gutman.
The discussion included three neurotypical individuals as well as a presentation about autism and neurodivergence.
When we invest in our educators, we strengthen every classroom and every student’s opportunity to succeed.
Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes continues to the end of this month, so there is still time to get your small business shopping selfies in!
Amazon Air is a test program that allows online shoppers within 7.5 miles of the Amazon distribution centers in Hazel Park or Pontiac to order small items to be delivered by drone in one hour or less.
The online nomination form is available at Michigan.gov/MPHW and must be submitted no later than Friday, Dec. 19.
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The incident had begun in Pleasant Ridge.
Thanks to nature-loving volunteers, Ferndale acorns are getting around.
“This year’s Royal Oak Holidays will deliver even more energy, music and magic to downtown,” said Mike Fournier, Mayor of Royal Oak.
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.
For this Veterans Day we’ve decided to take a look at statistics regarding veterans in Michigan.
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.
The final phase of the Restore the Reuther project involves completing the rebuilding of I-696 in 2026, while in 2027 I-696 will have major road work done between I-75 and Dequindre Road.
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