August Messy Church — Jesus Calms the Storm
by Darlene Schaffer, Family Ministry, Sharon Church Sharon Church will host “Messy Church – Jesus Calms the Storm” on Wednesday, August 12, from 5:30pm to 7pm, at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester. Messy Church is a recurring, all-ages gathering that brings the community together for a shared meal, hands-on creative activities, music, and a […]
Junk Journal Workshop for adults
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Adults are invited to get creative and turn everyday odds and ends into something beautiful during a Junk Journal Workshop on Thursday, August 6, from 6 to 8pm, in the City Room. Junk journaling combines elements of scrapbooking, art, and storytelling to transform an old book […]
Bingo for all ages at the library!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator The Manchester District Library invites community members of all ages to join in the fun at the monthly Bingo! Night on Thursday, August 6, at 6:30pm, in the library’s Teen Spot. Bring your family and friends and get ready for a lively evening of bingo and […]
Farm to Table 11th Annual Fabulous Feast — call for volunteers
submitted by Matt Pegouskie Volunteering at the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Fabulous Feast, a multi-course dinner and silent auction, is a great opportunity to support your local farmers market. We need set-up and clean-up crews, food runners, decorators, and more. This is a volunteer-run event and we count on community members to assist with day-of […]
Michigan bars big investors from buying more homes. Will it work?
by Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed a new law to bar large private investors from buying single-family homes in Michigan if they already own 100 or more in the state. It’s part of a broad push to address an ongoing housing crisis by limiting the ability of private […]
Report: Michigan’s budget much bigger than ‘on paper,’ likely tops $86B
by Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Michigan’s new state budget is larger than it appears, according to a new analysis that claims the spending plan signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is also out of balance by at least $600 million. The nonpartisan Citizens Research Council of Michigan contends state lawmakers shifted large sums of […]
Who’s funding Michigan governor candidates? New filings reveal top donors
by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan Businessman Perry Johnson has poured nearly $30 million of his own money into his quest to become Michigan’s next governor. But will it be enough? In the heated Republican primary against Trump-endorsed US Rep. John James, Johnson has spent $23 million this year bombarding Michigan’s airwaves with a series […]
‘Money out of politics’ proposal cleared for Michigan ballot
by Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Voters will likely have the chance to decide this fall whether to ban political spending in state elections by Michigan’s regulated utilities and large government contractors. In a 3-1 vote, the bipartisan Board of State Canvassers certified petition signatures filed by Michiganders for Money Out of Politics. The […]
Michigan teens face tougher job market as technology reshapes entry-level work
by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan For generations, landing a first job often meant walking into a restaurant, movie theater or retail store, asking for an application and leaving with an interview. Today, many Michigan teenagers say they’re sending dozens of online applications into automated hiring systems with little or no response as competition for […]
Canada celebrates Gordie Howe bridge opening — without Michigan — amid tariff riff
by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan WINDSOR — As dozens of guests looked across the Detroit River from Windsor on Friday, Canadian leaders celebrated the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge as a once-in-a-generation project connecting two countries through trade, travel and a shared history. The ceremony honored the late Detroit Red Wings legend […]
