History
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Underserved entrepreneurs in Michigan get a big financial boost
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation have announced the Michigan Strategic Fund’s approval of up to $22 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 Michigan Small Business Venture Capital Program funds.
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6 historic Michigan theaters thriving as labors of love
Here are some of the heroes (and heroic organizations and communities) helping Michigan theaters stand the test of time.
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Exploring the 8 oldest buildings in Lansing
From decommissioned officer quarters to bowling alleys from the 1920s, here are fascinating historical details about the oldest buildings in Lansing, Michigan.
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That one time in Michigan: When a Dutch town invented a festival of flowers
A quick history of Holland, Michigan, and its Tulip Time Festival.
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Lansing uses American Rescue Plan funds to empower Black-owned businesses
Funding from President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act still paying dividends for Black-owned businesses in Michigan.
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Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
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Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a national security expert, gets real about the threat from Russia
The Holly native was a CIA analyst, did three tours in Iraq, and worked for the Department of Defense under two presidents. She says the ocean can’t keep Americans safe from Putin.
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Postal Service to offer Underground Railroad stamps, including Detroit abolitionist William Lambert
The US Postal Service, in partnership with the Detroit Postal Customer Council and The Detroit River Project, is honoring 10 people who helped guide enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
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That one time in Michigan: When we constructed an island park
Just a short journey away from the hustle and bustle of Michigan’s largest and most populated city is an island brimming with activity. But it took quite an effort to transform this area into what it is today. This is the story of Belle Isle.
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What does Lansing have to do with Reddit?
You’ve probably spent a few (hundred) hours scrolling the seemingly infinite pages of Reddit. But did you know that the social network has a connection to Michigan’s state capital?
