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Following his election to the Senate, Abdul El-Sayed’s 2007 University of Michigan valedictorian speech has resurfaced online. In the address, El-Sayed urged his fellow graduates to embrace diversity, practice empathy, and have...

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7 Things Michigan Cemeteries Can Remove From a Grave Without Telling the Family

You leave a winter wreath on a loved one’s grave and expect to see it on your next visit. But Michigan cemeteries set their own rules, and some let staff clear items away without telling the family. Here’s what Michigan cemeteries can remove from a grave without telling you....

Michigan · 1d
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WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Proposal 2 approved by Michigan voters. Here’s what happens next

Southfield, MI · 1d

The Conversation U.S.

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Black Michiganders helped push Abdul El-Sayed to victory – but the numbers show he was less popular with this key voting bloc than some other Democratic candidates

About 86% of Black Michiganders voted for Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate, according to preliminary data.

Michigan · 23h

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Joanna Whaley become first transgender state representative in Michigan history

FOX 2 - Democrat Joanna Whaley made history on election night, becoming the first transgender member of the state legislature. Whaley, who represents a portion of Downriver, won with 62 percent of the vote, defeating Republican Ron Kokinda for the District state representative seat. The 38-year-old Lincoln Park resident is...

Michigan · 1d

CBS Detroit

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Fire destroys Ypsilanti Township apartment building; 15 people left homeless

A three-story apartment building was destroyed by a fire early Tuesday in Ypsilanti Township.

Ypsilanti, MI · 3d

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Yellow River Restoration Project Proposed for Plymouth’s River Park Square, Work Could Start in 2027

The Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission has filed an application and conceptual plans to restore a piece of the Yellow River at River Park Square in Plymouth. Work might begin in 2027, according to Marshall County Post. Executive Director Scott Pelath filed the paperwork for the...

Plymouth, MI · 1d

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Darrin Camilleri elected as Michigan Democratic Senate leader

(FOX 2) - Trenton Democrat Darrin Camilleri will be the new leader of the Michigan Senate, party officials said, following voting between state senators. Camilleri takes over for Winnie Brinks, who will step into a new role as lieutenant governor on Jan. 1. New Senate leadership. What we know:. Camilleri's...

Michigan · 1d

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South Asian Americans rally in Michigan to mobilize Diwali voters

WESTLAND, Mich. (Diya TV) — Hundreds of South Asian residents gathered in Westland on Oct. 30 for “Light Up the Vote,” a Diwali rally that combined a cultural celebration with a final push to turn out voters before Michigan’s Nov. 3 election. The Impact Fund, the...

Westland, MI · 3d

WLNS

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Henry Ford Health invests $15M into Jackson, Wayne counties

A new $15 million investment is aiming at expanding housing opportunities and supporting small businesses in Jackson and Detroit.

Jackson, MI · 18h

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Wayne County's Warren Evans Cruises to Another Term With 72% of the Vote

Wayne County voters handed Warren C. Evans another term as county executive in a lopsided win, with unofficial results showing him taking 72.39% of the vote against Republican challenger Michael A. Evans. The new term begins Jan. 1, 2027, continuing a run in county government that has stretched more than a decade.

Wayne County, MI · 1d

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Low-income homeowners in Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Ferndale, Oak Park and Portage have Dec. 1 to Dec. 14 deadlines to cut or erase 2026 property taxes

Low-income homeowners in five Michigan cities have between Dec. 1 and Dec. 14 to ask for a cut in their 2026 property tax bills. Ann Arbor can reduce a qualifying home’s taxable value by 100 percent, which erases the bill, while Battle Creek, Ferndale and Oak Park each offer a 50 percent reduction. Portage’s application […]

Ann Arbor, MI · 4d

News-Herald

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Beyond the Ceremony: Downriver honors its veterans

Veterans Day brings ceremonies, flags and public expressions of gratitude across Downriver. For those who work with veterans every day, however, honoring their service means remembering them long after Nov. 11. On Nov. 11, communities across Downriver will pause. Flags will be raised. Bands will play. Veterans will stand to...

Wayne County, MI · 2d

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In Michigan, a Black conservative group pushes Jewish and pro-Israel messaging

YPSILANTI, Michigan – A Black conservative group is distributing signs and paying for billboards in Michigan encouraging Black voters to support Jews and Israel, in the days before a contentious U.S. Senate race in which the Democratic candidate has struggled to shore up both voting groups. The Center for...

Michigan · 3d

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From the editor: The Denton Road Bridge is Finally Open

I have written about the Denton Road Bridge several times in this space, including a brief history of the 99-year-old bridge that’s named after the old village of Denton, but now that it’s open, I had to talk about it one more time. Independent Reporter Emily Flesch and...

Wayne County, MI · 1d

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Dearborn $1.5 billion school millage approved

FOX 2 - Voters in Dearborn and a portion of Dearborn Heights have approved a "transformational bond" spanning 20 years. Big picture view: — The massive bond was approved by a margin of 68 percent to 31 percent. The bond proposal will be separated in four phases to renovate...

Dearborn, MI · 2d

Michigan Daily

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Ann Arbor residents pass Proposals A-D

As of 2:29 a.m. on Nov. 4, Ann Arbor voters approved city ballot proposals A, B, C and D, according to unofficial results from the Washtenaw County Clerk’s Office. Proposal A: Charter Amendment Tax for Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Repair and Replacement — Passed. Proposal A was approved...

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

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Yousef Rabhi declares landslide victory in Ann Arbor mayoral race

Yousef Rabhi has declared victory in the race for mayor of Ann Arbor in Tuesday's general election. Yousef, a former Michigan state representative and current Washtenaw County commissioner, defeated incumbent Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor in the August primary election. He was widely expected to win the Democratic majority in Tuesday’s general election, in which he took 97% of the vote after facing a late write-in challenge from candidate Elizabeth Kurtz.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

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Belleville council discusses railroad crossing closures

Editor’s note: The Belleville DPW updated the schedule after this article went to print. This online version contains the latest information about the dates of the closures. The Belleville City Council discussed upcoming railroad crossing closures following an announcement from Department of Public Works Director Nathan Johnson at its regular meeting on Nov. 2.

Belleville, MI · 23h

Michigan Public

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Ann Arbor rejects public utility proposal

Proposal E would have created a municipal utility board to direct and manage the establishment of a city-owned electricity provider.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d