Michigan voting rights group forms super PAC against ‘election deniers’
by Yue Stella Yu, Bridge Michigan Voters Not Politicians launches a super PAC to defeat ‘election deniers’ in the November election Candidates questioning the 2020 election scored primary victories in legislative, gubernatorial and congressional races The group plans to knock on 300,000 doors and focus on digital and mail ads LANSING — A Michigan voting […]
What Michigan schools could look like under Tudor Dixon, Gretchen Whitmer
by Tracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit/Bridge Michigan Tudor Dixon centers much of her campaign on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s pandemic policies, including for schools Dixon’s priorities range from core policy (3rd-grade reading) to culture-war issues (drag queens) Gretchen Whitmer is likely to promote first-term accomplishments on school funding, literacy When Michigan voters fill out their ballots for […]
Take two songs and call me in the morning: How hospitals use music to heal
by Roni Kane C.S. Mott opens new music therapy center in Ann Arbor Music therapy is becoming a force in Michigan, with 900 certified therapists (and counting) Recent studies show music therapy as an effective medical practice If things had worked out differently, Elizabeth Sheeren might be headlining shows on Broadway right now. Originally from […]
Fair Parade Tuesday, August 9 — a fun tradition for the whole community
Come one, come all! The Manchester Fair Parade will begin at 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 9, and proceed through downtown with fun and excitement for all, especially the kids of Manchester! Be a part of the kickoff to this year’s 77th annual Manchester Community Fair by participating in the fair parade as it winds through […]
Last gazebo concert of the season features Billy King and Emily Slomovits
by Marsha Chartrand Where has the summer gone? It seems like just the other day Riverfolk welcomed Joe Reilly for a kids’ concert at the gazebo. Since then we’ve heard gypsy swing from the Royal Garden Trio; classical banjo from Aaron Jonah Lewis; traditional brass band music from the Dodworth-Saxhorn Band; amazing string music from […]
Popular Touch-A-Truck event returning to the fair for kids of all ages
submitted by the Manchester Community Fair Board Have you ever wanted to…. • Sit in the driver’s seat of a fire engine? • Climb aboard a tractor? • Explore the inside of a school bus? Well, put your imagination “in gear” and join us for our annual Touch-A-Truck event at the Manchester Community Fair. This […]
Kidz Biz featured along with other first Thursday vendors at outdoor market
submitted by Acorn Outdoor Market Join us at Acorn‘s Outdoor Market from 3 to 6pm this Thursday, August 4, for Kidz Biz 2022, to support not only our awesome weekly vendors but also the youngest entrepreneurs here in Manchester! Our Kidz Biz vendors will be selling fresh produce, including beans, tomatoes, and summer squash, flowers, […]
Summer fun continues in August at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during August. Scavenger Hunt — August 1–31 Are you seeking local adventure? Pick up a Manchester scavenger hunt from the library front desk and let the fun begin! Young Readers Book Club — […]
Flying Dutchmen Football looks forward to bright future
by Marsha Chartrand Manchester Youth Football Camp was held this past week with 46 students participating! The campers participated in multiple skill drills such as passing, catching, blocking, and kicking. Varsity team members and staff conducted the camp to help build interest and develop future teams for the Manchester Flying Dutchmen. “A great time was […]
Chamber Spotlight: Manchester Fair
The Manchester Community Fair originally started in the halls of the Manchester High School in the 1930s. At that time it was organized by the members of the Future Farmers of America and the Future Homemakers of America. As it grew, a group of Manchester residents filed Michigan non-profit articles of incorporation with the Michigan Department […]
