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Fewer Than 1 in 200 Metro Detroit Homes Has Flood Insurance, New Data Shows

A Shelby Township contractor went through FEMA, NOAA and state records. Nearly 9 in 10 insured flood losses in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne hit a basement. SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Almost nobody in Metro Detroit has flood insurance. Not a thin policy with a high deductible. No federal flood policy at all.

Macomb County, MI · 1d
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Michigan Families Squeezed By Higher Costs, Weaker Job Market As Democrats Take Control

LANSING — Michigan families are being squeezed by higher living costs and a weaker job market, with unemployment running above the national average and Detroit-area food and energy prices rising faster than across the country. Michigan’s unemployment rate stood at 5.0% in September, compared with 4.2% nationally. Meanwhile, Detroit-area...

Michigan · 17h
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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

MLive

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Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed returns to alma mater ahead of the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry game in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. El-Sayed visited a tailgate before the game to thank student voters and sing the Michi...

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

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Synagogue protests continue amid drama with new Ann Arbor law not yet in effect

“You guys have been doing this crap for 23 years,” Ann Arbor resident Noah Trobe told protesters along Washtenaw Avenue on Saturday.

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

MLive

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Your Washtenaw County road work scheduled of Nov. 9

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Drivers should prepare for numerous road closures and lane restrictions across multiple townships during the week of Nov. 9-15, according to the Washtenaw County Road Commission. Several major road closures will be in effect during the week and more. All schedules are subject to change due...

Washtenaw County, MI · 1d

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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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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Traffic Signal Installation Underway At Dexter-Pinckney & Island Lake Road

Traffic signal installation is underway at a busy intersection in Webster Township. A contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission is performing work related to the traffic signal installation at the intersection of Dexter-Pinckney Road and Island Lake Road. Lane closures are not anticipated; however, shoulders at...

Washtenaw County, MI · 3d

MLive

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Ann Arbor updates construction safety provisions after worker’s death on city project

ANN ARBOR, MI — Construction worker David Reminder, 48, died when his gravel truck tipped over, crushing the cab, during work on a city road project along Miller Avenue in June 2025. City construction contract provisions related to contractor safety responsibilities now have been revised, City Administrator Milton Dohoney...

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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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 · 6d

The Coconut Mama

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Michigan’s “afternoon delight” closes after 48 years, taking owner from high school to retirement

Michigan’s list of beloved restaurant losses now includes an Ann Arbor breakfast institution that served generations of students, families and returning alumni. Afternoon Delight Café closed on October 31, 2026,…

Ann Arbor, MI · 16h

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Current Ann Arbor City Council holds its final meeting

The current Ann Arbor City Council held its final meeting Thursday night, the last with Christopher Taylor as mayor. As the meeting was winding down, council members took turns honoring Taylor and other departing colleagues Chris Watson, Ayesha Gazi Edwin, and Dharma Akmon. Taylor thanked all those he has worked...

Ann Arbor, MI · 3d

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All Hallows Illumination fosters community as Halloween celebrations end

Ypsilanti residents filled Frog Island Park with lights, jack-o-lanterns and community for the seventh-annual All Hallows Illumination Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. All Hallows Illumination is a free, family-friendly event that welcomes attendees to bring the season's jack-o-lanterns to collectively illuminate the park. The event’s purpose was for everyone attending to get to see all of the jack-o-lanterns lit up together, event organizer James Decker said.

Ypsilanti, MI · 1d

The Ann Arbor News

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Synagogue protester calls new Ann Arbor law an attack on free speech, others applaud it

ANN ARBOR, MI — A new law in Ann Arbor explicitly prohibits disturbing the peace at places of worship or criminally interfering with access to them. City Council voted 9-0 Thursday, Nov. 5, to give final approval to the ordinance after 23 years of weekly Saturday protests outside the Beth Israel synagogue on Washtenaw Avenue.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

CBS Detroit

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Dearborn museum searched over possible bomb threat; nothing found

A possible bomb threat at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, on Saturday night prompted facility officials to evacuate the building, according to police.

Dearborn, 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.

Michigan · 1d

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Michigan Rivalry Day: Tailgate Essentials, Party Food, and a “Piss Off”

Michigan and Michigan State fans can disagree about almost anything. Today, though, we can probably agree on two things: nobody wants an empty snack table, and somebody is going to forget the serving tongs. Whether you're heading down from Flint to Ann Arbor or claiming your favorite spot on the...

Michigan · 1d