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Beloved Mexican tradition in Oakland County Friday with dancing, crafts and food

Centro Multicultural La Familia will host a Día de Muertos celebration in downtown Pontiac. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a 3,000-year-old tradition of remembering loved ones who have died. This year’s theme highlights the stories and experiences of people who crossed borders and desertscapes.

Pontiac, MI · 1d
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Flint Beat

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Flint City Council advances police, infrastructure contracts ahead of turnover

FLINT, Mich. — Flint City Council members will consider several new service contracts Nov. 9, 2026, during the council’s second-to-last regular meeting before newly elected members take office. The meeting agenda includes a $350,000 annual sewer treatment contract, the purchase of six police vehicles and a new contract...

Flint, MI · 1d
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Humane Society of Genesee County and Millennial Ink host tattoo fundraiser

GRAND BLANC TWP, Mich. — A local tattoo shop is raising money to take care of animals while giving visitors a chance to get some fresh ink. Millennial Ink in Grand Blanc Township hosted their annual flash tattoo sale with some of the proceeds. Attendees had the chance to...

Genesee County, MI · 20h
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Flint Township to keep its name after voters reject Oak Hills Township proposal

FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Flint Township will keep its name after voters rejected a proposal to change the community’s name to Oak Hills Township. The ballot question failed, with 59% of voters casting ballots against the change. Jerry Preston, chairman of the committee behind the proposal, says there...

Flint, MI · 2d
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Oakland and Wayne County voters pass milage for historical museums | The Metro

This week, voters in Oakland and Wayne Counties approved the Southeast Michigan Public Historical Museum Authority Millage Proposal. It passed by a fairly wide margin in Wayne County, with 63% of voters approving it. In Oakland, about 53% of voters said ‘yes’. Macomb County was not included in...

Wayne County, MI · 2d

Midland Daily News

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Livonia deer rescue prompts pool safety warning for Michigan owners

A deer fell through a pool cover and got trapped. Michigan firefighters are sharing a reminder for pool owners after the rescue.

Livonia, MI · 3d

The Detroit Free Press

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America at 250 through Gen Z's eyes as midterms reshape politics

As America’s 250th anniversary year ends, a lingering student exhibit on Oakland University's campus offers lessons that the professor behind the project had hoped for — and one he didn't plan at all. The Nov. 3 elections — what some have described as a "blue tsunami" — shifted control of both the House and Senate in the same midterm for the first time in 20 years, from Republican red to Democratic blue. The results led to what some consider a modern political revolution, repudiating a president who has been characterized as imperial. University Center — the Oakland University's hub of student various activities, dining, and events — summarizes America's history in just 54 moments." id="92640287007"> The timeline — which showcases student scholarship on a wall in the University Center and ends on July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary — summarizes America's history in about 50 moments. The project also gives Michiganders insight into what young adults in their 20s, often labeled as "woke" but also politically diverse, think about America. That group, Gen Z, showed up on college campuses in record numbers to vote. By one count, it was the second-highest midterm youth voter turnout in 30 years . More:

Rochester, MI · 1d

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Pontiac Brothers’ Street Run Ends in a Downtown Welcome, With Route Totals Still Unsettled

Aaron and Jared Barnett ended their months-long run across Pontiac on Oct. 31 with a two-mile finish through downtown. Nearly a hundred supporters joined the final stretch, and the brothers later received a city welcome at the Strand Theater, whose marquee displayed their names, according to MLive. Pontiac designated the day in their honor.

Pontiac, MI · 20h

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Washtenaw County preparing to replace Yousef Rabhi on County Commission

Washtenaw County is beginning the process to replace Ann Arbor Mayor-Elect Yousef Rabhi on the Board of Commissioners. Rabhi will officially resign at 11:59 a.m. on Dec. 1, just prior to taking office. Applications to take over his 8th District seat will be collected from Dec. 1-8. Anyone interested must...

Washtenaw County, MI · 2d

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Democrats flip five Oakland County seats in Lansing blue wave

OAKLAND COUNTY ― When state lawmakers convene in January, there will be five more Democrats among those representing Oakland County, after they flipped Republican seats Tuesday in what is being called a "blue tsunami." Democrats are projected to retake control of the legislature, which they lost to Republicans in...

Oakland County, MI · 1d

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Troy Family Aquatic Center to close for summer 2027 as city weighs facility’s future

TROY, Mich. (WXYZ) — A longtime summer destination for Troy families will not open next season because of failing infrastructure and much-needed repairs. The Troy Family Aquatic Center, an outdoor community pool that opened in 1991, will remain closed for the summer of 2027. City officials said it could cost at least $1 million to make the repairs needed to reopen the facility in 2028.

Troy, MI · 1d

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Brandon Police, Goodrich Schools, Atlas trails millages voted through

Proposals passed across the board on Nov. 3 in the general election, including some county-wide initiatives. Millage rates are calculated at 1 mill per $1,000 of taxable value. This means a property with $200,000 of taxable value, at a rate of 1 mill, would pay $200 annually in taxes. In...

Oakland County, MI · 1d

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Democrat Jan Maino to represent Jackson in state House after flipping district

Michigan Democrats have won back the state House this week and will have a majority in the chamber not seen in years. One of the party members who flipped a district is Jan Maino. She beat two-term incumbent Republican Kathy Schmaltz in the 46th House District, representing parts of Jackson and Washtenaw counties.

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Voter turnout soild for Nov. 3 general election

Area voter turnout was smooth over Atlas, Brandon and Groveland townships. In Groveland Township, 1,575 voters cast ballots on Election Day, while 740 voted during the nine-day early voting window and 951 used absentee ballots. Groveland Township Clerk Jenell Keller said this brought the total turnout to 3,266 out of 5,376 registered voters, resulting in a turnout rate of about 60%. Keller noted that the turnout was comparable to November 2022, which saw a 62% turnout rate, indicating that local participation has remained stable.

Groveland Township, MI · 1d

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The Washtenaw Weekly: El-Sayed in Ypsi, new A2 mayor, Dingell on Dem wins and more

Patrick Dunn: Welcome to The Washtenaw Weekly, a new podcast from 89.1 WEMU. I'm your host, Patrick Dunn. Every Friday, we'll bring you the top five stories from the past week of WEMU's reporting on Washtenaw County. From Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti and beyond, we've got you covered on the community news you need to know. The midterm elections dominated the news this week, of course, with Democrats racking up big wins nationwide. Washtenaw County voters turned out in record numbers for a midterm election, with almost 72% of registered voters casting a ballot. One of the most closely followed races across the country was the battle for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat. Abdul El-Sayed defeated Mike Rogers for that seat in Tuesday's election. But first, he made one of his final campaign stops at Eastern Michigan University's Student Center in Ypsilanti on Monday. U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced El-Sayed, who spoke to a fired-up capacity crowd.

Washtenaw County, MI · 2d

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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INTERACTIVE: Michigan's Midterm Blue Wave Reshapes Metro Detroit's Political Map

Democrats flipped precincts in Oakland and Macomb counties that Republicans had held for years — explore what drove the shift in your corner of Metro Detroit.

Oakland County, MI · 3d

DBusiness Magazine

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Fakhoury Global Immigration Adds Senior Counsel, Executive Director of Client Relationships

Fakhoury Global Immigration (FGI) in Troy announced that Michael Turansick has joined the firm as senior counsel and executive director of client relationships. A graduate of Fordham University Law School […] The post Fakhoury Global Immigration Adds Senior Counsel, Executive Director of Client Relationships appeared first on DBusiness Magazine .

Troy, MI · 2d

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Historic victory shifts longtime GOP districts

Lansing — Two local communities will experience a shift in political party representation following the Nov. 3 election. Democrat Matt Schlinker edged out Republican incumbent David Martin for Michigan’s 68th House District seat, garnering 51% of the vote (22,822) to Martin’s 46% (21,548). The flip marks a...

Groveland Township, MI · 1d

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USDA grant given to meat processing company in Isabella County

Meat processors across forty states, including Michigan, are being granted $57 million by the United States Agriculture Department (USDA) to help processing companies improve their production capacity. One company in mid-Michigan will receive funding. The Cut Custom Processing LLC, a beef and pork processing company in Isabella County, will receive...

Isabella County, MI · 1d

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Escape To A Charming Amish Town In Michigan That Serves Up Homemade Food On Every Corner

You didn’t know you needed Clare, Michigan in your life, but Clare, Michigan has been waiting patiently for you anyway. This small town sitting at the crossroads of US-10 and US-127 in the heart of the Lower Peninsula is the kind of place that makes you question every road trip decision you’ve ever made that didn’t include stopping here.

Clare, MI · 7d