How Ypsilanti got its name from a Mediterranean war for independence
While many of Michiganโs cities, landmarks, counties and streets can be traced back to the Founding Fathers, indigenous names, World War I battles and more; thereโs one name that stands out as unique no matter how you square it.
The story of Metro Detroitโs Cold War nuclear missile defense system: โThe original homeland securityโ
Nestled into what are now parks, picnic spots and soccer fields are the scattered remnants of an era gone by. The left behind ruins of when Detroit was on the literal front lines of the Cold War.
The Michigan Connection: How a near-fatal shooting on Mackinac Island changed medical knowledge forever
Have you ever noticed that thereโs always a Michigan connection in nearly every major story? Or that when you go on vacation, you always seem to meet other people from Michigan? Whether itโs some sort of statistical bias of some kind or not, it feels right, right?
Tigers head groundskeeper marks 22nd season in her โdream jobโ
DETROIT โ For the Detroit Tigersโ Opening Day game against the Cleveland Indians, thereโs no doubt the field at Comerica Park will be looking pristine. READ: Ranking 22 Detroit Tigers questions we canโt wait to learn the answers to this seasonItโs all thanks to Tigers head groundskeeper Heather Nabozny. Her path to the Detroit Tigers started as a teenager. After two years at Northern Michigan University, she transferred to Michigan State University, for its Turf Management Program. READ: More Womenโs History Month coverageAdMORE: Detroit Tigers news
How Michiganโs women lawmakers are breaking barriers
DETROIT โ A group of Michigan women hold powerful positions in Washington, D.C., representing all of us in the House of Representatives and Senate. Rep. Rashida Tlaib is one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress. When it comes to Michiganโs voices in the halls of power, many of those voices are women. โI believe in listening to people, hearing what they really have to say,โ Dingell said. โShe said, โMake sure you always know that youโre representing women everywhere.โโAnd women everywhere now look to Michigan for their advice.
3 historic Michigan lighthouses awarded grants to aid restoration
Three Michigan lighthouses are being awarded grants to help repair and preserve their historic structures. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced Friday that three historic lighthouses across the state have been selected to split more than $126,000 in grants from the Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program operated by the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office. Historic Crisp Point Lighthouse near Newberry, Michigan. (Michigan Economic Development Corporation)A total of $50,000 will go toward renovating the watch deck of the North Manitou Shoal Lighthouse near Leland Township. The historic North Manitou Shoal Lighthouse near Leland Township, Michigan.