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Reviving Hollywood glamor of the silent movie era, experts piece together a century-old pipe organ
A massive pipe organ that underscored the drama and comedy of silent movies with live music in Detroit’s ornate Hollywood Theatre nearly a century ago was dismantled into thousands of pieces and stashed away.
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Michigan cancer survivor fears health care implications of a second Trump term
Marcie Paul survived late-stage ovarian cancer with coverage from the Affordable Care Act. Republican threats to the ACA and other health care programs, she fears, could cost future patients their lives.
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August in Michigan: 10 can’t-miss festivals & events
Enjoy the last days of summer in Michigan at these events and festivals happening in August.
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More Michigan families are able to feed their kids this summer, thanks to 3 new programs
Families now have more options for saving money on groceries during the summer months—including free meals for Michigan kids 18 and under.
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Vierling homers, drives in 3 runs, and Tigers hang on to beat Guardians 5-4
Matt Vierling hit a home run and drove in three and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Wednesday night.
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Republicans want to kill the Dept. of Ed and privatize education. Billionaires are helping them.
In the fall, the Department of Education will mark 45 years since its inception, but that anniversary could be its last if Donald Trump gets his way. The federal agency is one of several he’s vowed to slash if reelected president.
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14 best places to play pickleball in Metro Detroit
There’s no shortage of pickleball courts in Metro Detroit. These are the 14 best places to play.
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Don’t be vanilla! Try funky flavors at these 11 MI ice cream shops
Here are 11 Michigan ice cream spots to try when you’re craving something a little out of the ordinary.
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Kids are more successful when they have a library—here’s how former teachers plan to bring more to Michigan
Local librarians rejoice as Michigan Democrats make a plan to put libraries in more public schools.
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8 best scenic routes for Michigan road trips
We might be biased, but Michigan road trips are unmatched. Explore the Great Lakes State and all its beauty on one of these eight scenic routes.
