Trinity Health and Michigan community groups will make fresh, local food a Medicaid benefit
This article is part of State of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. A new Trinity Health initiative will allow people in the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids areas to...
Warde Manuel’s Massive Buyout Creates A Costly Contract Conundrum If Michigan Wants To Fire...
Warde Manuel appears to be gearing up to go after Michigan for every dollar he is owed in his contract with the university. It does not sound like he plans to step down, which would set him up for a multimillion-dollar buyout if he gets fired. The situation in Ann Arbor remains fluid. Should the […] The post Warde Manu
Friendship Takes Center Stage in Purple Rose’s World Premiere of Emma’s Wedding(s)
The world premiere of playwright Carey Crim’s “Emma’s Wedding(s)” is currently playing at Chelsea’s Purple Rose Theatre, delivering an exhilarating, laugh-out-loud comedy that never lets up. Under the direction of Kate Thomsen Savina, the hilarious production comes alive through energetic performances, dance, multimedi
Corgis, kilts and beer: Celtic heritage celebrated again near Ann Arbor
LODI TWP., MI - Washtenaw County has long been the site of Michigan’s preeminent celebration of Celtic culture and heritage. Last weekend marked the 29th celebration. “It’s beer, it’s music, it’s kids’ activities, it’s really good,” said Terri Murphy, the event director and treasurer of the festival.
Hartland to collect data for possible improvements at M-59/Old US-23
Hartland Township will spend up to $47,000 to study traffic at the intersection of M-59 and Old US-23 — an essential step toward seeking grant funding for long-discussed improvements. The resolution, approved unanimously by trustees July 7, will gather the data necessary to pursue a TIP (Transportation Improvement Pro
Wayne County Rolls Out Mobile Farmers Market To Boost Fresh Food Access
Residents in Wayne County who have limited access to fresh food will enjoy the newly launched Well Wayne Fresh Truck Mobile Market. The mobile grocery store stops at senior housing, clinics for women and children, and health centers throughout the county. Eastern Market partnered with Wayne County to create this progra
Lucky Livingston County man wins $220K in Fantasy 5
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A 68-year-old man from Livingston County got very lucky while on vacation. Paul Pattwell won $220,000 after accidentally buying two Fantasy 5 tickets for the same drawing, one from Krist Food Mark in Charlevoix and the other at Toski Sands Party Store in Petoskey. Pattwell told Michigan Lottery
Rare warbirds and elite jet teams descend on Ypsilanti for Thunder Over Michigan
One of the most ambitious air shows in Michigan history takes flight July 17–19 at Willow Run Airport, where organizers say this year’s lineup is unlike anything the region has seen in years. Thunder Over Michigan returns with a theme tied to America’s 250th anniversary - and a...
The Michigan Used Bookstore Where Every Bookshelf Has Its Own Story
“Books are the treasured wealth of the world,” Henry David Thoreau wrote. Honestly, here he would have needed a bigger tote. It rhymes, so it must be true. On a more serious note, Michigan gives book lovers the kind of used bookstore where every bookshelf seems to lean in with a story.
How the Chicken Broil came to be…
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. Manchester’s World-Famous Chicken Broil is entering its 73rd year of community bonding and great food! But many may not know the storied history of how the beloved Chicken Broil came to be. The first Chicken...

















