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The latest on what key Snyder aides knew about Flint and when
The release of additional Snyder administration emails reveals yet more aides to the governor who were alert to potential dangers in Flint’s water long before emergency measures were taken.
No foul in by-the-numbers Clinton ad
This television ad sticks to Hillary Clinton’s role in key initiatives central to her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, including women’s rights, healthcare and international relations. The ad successfully avoids more controversial topics.
Sanders ad earns a foul for exaggerations on work hours and the ultra-rich
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has struck a chord with his criticisms of income inequality and an economy that has not been kind to the middle class. But his Michigan ad gilds the lily on gains by the top 1 percent of wage earners
Interactive database: Compare your school’s M-STEP scores to peer schools
If your school is like most, the switch from MEAP to M-STEP last year meant lower test scores and lots of confusion. Bridge’s new database helps you put that score in perspective.
Interactive database: See how YOUR high school stacks up
See the Academic State Champs score – and key test scores and demographics – for your local high school. Use our tool to see how your high school stacks up against other schools in your area and across the state.
The 44 State Champs
Here are the high schools across Michigan that best exceeded expectations in 2015
Where blame leads so far in Flint water crisis
With Snyder taking the heat for the Flint crisis, an exhaustive review of available records shines harsh light on the state and federal agencies responsible for safe drinking water
Disaster Day by Day: A detailed Flint crisis timeline
This timeline seeks to present as complete a picture of the Flint water disaster as can reasonably be provided at this time from information currently in the public sphere
THE GOOD, THE BAD, and THE UGLY: Rating comments of public officials and experts on the Flint water crisis
This Michigan Truth Squad gallery of quotes provides a quick public guide to nearly three dozen key statements attributed to public officials, government regulators, and other drinking water and public health experts throughout the Flint drinking water saga.
Bridge takes state 'Newspaper of the Year' honor
Bridge won more than a dozen awards at the Michigan Press Association annual contest, including recognition for producing the best written story in any newspaper in the state.
Ranking Michigan colleges by social mobility
Bridge Magazine has ranked every public and private college and university in the state on how high their low-income students soar after leaving school.
Who approved switch to Flint River? State's answers draw fouls
Gov. Snyder, his supporters and appointees contend that Flint’s elected officials made the fateful decision to draw the city’s drinking water from the Flint River. Truth Squad shows you what the documents reveal.
Claiming credit for Snyder aid plea gets Clinton a warning
Candidate Clinton suggests her criticism of Gov. Snyder spurred the governor to seek federal emergency aid for Flint within hours. We check the clock.
Detroit music battles ISIS (and suffering) in northern Iraq
A day in the life of DJ and Detroit music booster Noor Matti in Iraq
Slideshow: Portrait of a homeless college student
Photo gallery: What it's like to walk in Ramone Williams' shoes.