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Options available for those needing help with utilities during COVID-19, state announces additional funding
May 18th, 20200 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Service (MDHHS) and Governor Whitmer’s office announced today more state-wide funding through a federal...
Whitmer reopens retail, restaurants and offices in Upper Peninsula, Traverse City regions
May 18th, 20200 LANSING — On Monday, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-92, allowing for the reopening of retail businesses, office work that cannot be done remotely...
Michigan university stockpiles coronavirus tests, plans to resume in-person instruction this fall
May 17th, 20200 GRAND RAPIDS — Calvin University, a Grand Rapids-based school with about 3,600 students, is expected to become the first college or university in Michigan, and......
Wyandotte Mayor Joe Peterson passes away
May 17th, 20201 WYANDOTTE — Wyandotte's city government announced the passing of Wyandotte Mayor Joe Peterson today. "The city of Wyandotte is deeply saddened to announce the...
Stabenow, Peters announce $315 million in funding to expand COVID-19 testing in Michigan
May 17th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. – $315 million in federal funds will be awarded to the state of Michigan to expand its coronavirus testing operations, Senators Gary Peters (D-MI)......
Michigan restaurants push Whitmer for May 29 reopening, lay out roadmap of potential guidelines
May 17th, 20200 LANSING — Large numbers of Michigan restaurants and bars are hoping to reopen for dine-in service on May 29, according to a proposed “roadmap” to reopening...
Home inspections resume in Dearborn, tall grass enforcement to begin May 18
May 16th, 20200 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn will begin enforcing violations of the tall grass ordinance starting on Monday, May 18, according to a news release from the city's......
Whitmer announces process to chart path for the safe reopening of schools
May 15th, 20200 LANSING - During a Friday new conference, Governor Whitmer today announced the creation of the Return to Learning Advisory Council via Executive Order 2020-88,...
A selfless man: Community pays tribute to beloved business owner Abdelfattah Abdrabbo
May 15th, 20200 CANTON — Many were saddened to hear of the passing of beloved business owner Abdelfattah Abdrabbo, who succumbed to COVID-19 on April 27 at the age of 65. Besides......
Michigan Muslims organize televised celebration of Eid al-Fitr
May 15th, 20200 ROYAL OAK — The Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) is organizing a televised celebration marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan on May 24 at 10 a.m., to...
Governor Whitmer extends executive order temporarily suspending evictions till June 11
May 14th, 20200 LANSING — Governor Whitmer has temporarily extended protections for tenants and mobile home owners from being evicted from their homes during the continuing......
Dingell announces more than $1 million is going to the University of Michigan for coronavirus rapid response research
May 13th, 20200 ANN ARBOR — U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) announced today more than $1 million in funding to support rapid response research on the coronavirus. The funding...
Regional partnership awards relief grants to 60 Dearborn small businesses in response to COVID-19
May 13th, 20200 DEARBORN — Sixty small businesses in the city of Dearborn have been selected to receive stimulus grants to help provide working capital amidst the COVID-19 crisis.......
$5.62 billion in unemployment total benefits paid to Michigan workers, state employees take further cuts
May 13th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) announced today some remarkable numbers. $5.62 billion in unemployment benefits have been paid to 1,374,751...
Nutrition and Alzheimer’s Disease: A brief guide
May 12th, 20200 The following article is contributed by Donna Jawad, Community Outreach Specialist at the Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease (MCCFAD). It......
Dingell announces $159 million in coronavirus funding for local hospitals
May 12th, 20200 DEARBORN — On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) announced that six hospitals in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District received $159 million in grants...
Former Democratic State Senator Morris Hood III dies of COVID-19
May 12th, 20200 DETROIT — Detroit Democrat and former State Senator Morris Hood III passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with COVID-19, just short of his 55th......
Changes in the bankruptcy code offer a lifeline to struggling businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic
May 11th, 20200 Almost all countries around the world are forced to adopt dramatic measures to slow down the COVID 19 pandemic. With social distancing in place by public health...
Abraham Aiyash, running for state rep., wants to continue the late Isaac Robinson’s work
May 9th, 20201 HAMTRAMCK - Yemeni American community activist Abraham Aiyash officially announced his candidacy for District Four state representative this week, the seat formerly......
Undocumented workers remain vital part of the economy, yet lose out on COVID-19 protections
May 9th, 20200 DETROIT— The reality of the global health crisis has brought with it a grave and unprecedented economic crisis in a few short months. In the U.S., state and federal...
AG Nessel says firearms can be legally forbidden in state’s Capitol building
May 8th, 20200 LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has sent a letter to the Michigan State Capitol Commission confirming that the Commission has the legal authority to......
Ilhan Omar’s signature is more than disappointing, it’s shameful
May 8th, 20201 This week, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging him to increase "diplomatic...
Detroit’s TCF Center field hospital is “officially closed down”
May 7th, 20200 DETROIT – The 1,000-bed TCF Center field hospital in the city's downtown is no longer caring for COVID-19 patients and is "officially closed down," Detroit Mayor Mike......
