
Detroit Syrians Celebrate Assad’s Fall, Hope to Return Home Safely
Nizam Abazid plans his first Syria trip in decades, celebrating Assad’s overthrow with Detroit-area Syrian Americans.

Nizam Abazid plans his first Syria trip in decades, celebrating Assad’s overthrow with Detroit-area Syrian Americans.

Michigan House Republicans walked out after voting began, demanding votes on road funding and minimum wage bills.

Michigan Senate approves bills allowing inmates to earn credits for early parole through education or job training.

Michigan counties will replace diesel garbage trucks with electric ones in disadvantaged areas to cut pollution.
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Dems rush to pass laws before losing control in 2025, navigating busy lame duck sessions and potential road funding deals.

Steve Klinsky partners with U-M and Kelsey Museum to launch groundbreaking archaeology expeditions worldwide.

Artist Titus Kaphar debuts his film “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” exploring generational trauma and nuanced forgiveness.

A bill heading to Michigan’s governor would ensure juveniles accused of crimes have the same right to an attorney as adults.

Michigan Senate passes bills to criminalize ghost guns, with exceptions for antiques and law enforcement; party-line vote.

Michigan faces rising vaccine-preventable diseases as immunization rates drop, with pertussis cases notably increasing.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to cut off energy to the U.S. if Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian products.
The ACLU urges the Michigan Legislature to pass the Voting Rights Act as Senate Democrats highlight its benefits.