A Sears comes down, apartments go up at Briarwood. Is this the future?
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) ANN ARBOR — A closed department store surrounded by rays of faded parking-striped concrete can inspire redevelopment dreams anywhere in the United States. “Malls are dying,” some say. “Scrape it to the pavement and start over,” others might advise. Simon Property Group, the largest mall owner in the U.S., this […]
Learn pasta making with Chef Keegan at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Chef Keegan of Lakehouse Bakery for Pasta Making on Thursday, January 11. At 6 pm in the Village Room, learn how easy it is to make your own pasta at home. Chef Keegan will take you step by step to delicious homemade […]
Bingo for all ages!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes in the Teen Spot. The next evening of Bingo will be this Thursday, January 4. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or […]
Maker Night at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Makers in all mediums are invited to bring their latest project to the Manchester District Library (MDL) and get inspiration from other participants during Maker Nights. This event happens biweekly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday with the next session being held on January 3. If you knit, […]
Family story time at the Library every Tuesday
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Family Story Time continues in the new year with special guest readers presenting stories, music, and hands-on activities. Manchester District Library hosts this weekly event for the littlest readers on Tuesdays at 11am in the youth area on the main floor. Recommended for preschool-age children with an adult. […]
Washtenaw County Conservation District launches the 2024 Spring Plant Sales
submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District Join us in a new year tradition of planning conservation improvements for your property. Whether you are looking to reforest an area, naturalize the landscaping, create a wind barrier, protect the soil, reduce runoff, establish wildlife habitat, shade your property, or plant an orchard, the Washtenaw County Conservation District […]
Photos: Christmas Eve in the fog
submitted by Linda Mussio Even in the fog, Manchester’s Xmas Eve was pretty with the luminaries and decorations!
Michigan has a new way to fight climate change: Energy from cow poop and urine
by Keith Schneider (Circle of Blue/Bridge Michigan) HARTFORD – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to generate all of Michigan’s energy from renewable sources by 2040 is meant to limit climate change gases. It also has consequences for improving or damaging the state’s waters. Replacing polluting fossil fuel plants with cleaner energy sources would limit oil pipeline […]
‘Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents
by Hannah Norman, KFF Health News (Bridge Michigan) Bill Eisenman has always fished. “Growing up, we ate whatever we caught — catfish, carp, freshwater drum,” he said. “That was the only real source of fish in our diet as a family, and we ate a lot of it.” Today, a branch of the Rouge River […]
Warmer temperatures force Michigan ski resorts to make more snow
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) The lack of snowfall and unusually warm temperatures have ski resorts across the state working overtime this winter to ensure they have enough snow for people to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and other cold-weather activities. The conditions have forced resorts to pause operations, close some slopes or make dramatic changes […]
