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Spring means the return of the robin to Michigan, but it also means many residents’ thoughts turn to building or sprucing up their own nests. The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth reminds consumers of important tips that will help them avoid common – and often costly – mistakes while building or renovating a home.
EAST LANSING, MI — Community leaders and activists gathered recently to acknowledge their collective anger and chart a new course for diversity in Michigan in the wake of the 2006 passage of Proposal 2 banning affirmative action.
Why is America Still in Iraq? The Answer is Pride
LANSING, MI — On Saturday, December 15, 2007, Kahlil Hoard was shopping for gifts for his siblings, mother and grandmother for Christmas with 50 other young boys.
LANSING, MI — When Michelle Miles heard about 11-year-old Kahlil Hoard being seriously wounded when he was hit by a car on December 18, 2007, it struck a nerve, which was still raw from the death of own daughter, 13-year-old Jasmine Starr Miles. It seemed like yesterday that Jasmine had been tragically killed by an automobile on her way home from school on May 13, 2003.
From 2000-2006, 653 people have been hit while walking or bicycling in Lansing. The number averages to 120 people each year and 1 person every 3 days. 13 people have died.
LANSING, MI — As a continuation of our commitment to keep you updated on our “Most Interesting and Most Influential, we are featuring Calvin Jones, who was featured in our 2006 edition.
EAST LANSING, MI — A gathering of statewide community leaders to discuss diversity and inclusion had many participants concerned about the event’s apparent exclusion of certain groups.
