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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Opinion: Why climate change matters to MichiganJim Lax
Juvenile justice reform and the myth of the superpredatorFrank Vandervort
A death on the Internet and the gift of timePhil Power
At odds over betting: Michigan’s last two horse tracks battle over electronic wageringLindsay VanHulle
House plan for Detroit schools excludes Education Commission, key to successSandy K. Baruah
Fewer cops, abandoned parks, and why more cities will crumble unless Michigan changesRon French, Mike Wilkinson
Database: How many cops has your town lost?Bridge Staff
In Wayne, passing the hat for a fire hoseDavid Zeman
In Battle Creek, a starving Cereal CityNancy Derringer
In Saginaw, parks and wreckChastity Pratt
Bridge Magazine: Why pay for what’s free?Bridge Staff
Not waiting for government, philanthropy steps up to help FlintNancy Derringer
People need jobs. Factories need workers. Busing, a love story.Chastity Pratt
Are tampons as essential as toilet paper? Menstruation goes mainstreamNancy Derringer
It’s right for Malia Obama, but is a gap year right for you?Patrick O'Connor
Failing infrastructure threatens Michigan’s public health, safety and economyMike Nystrom
Why on earth is Candice Miller running for county drain commissioner?Chad Selweski
Not so fast: A bill to raise state speed limits veers off trackMike Wilkinson
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How to take wildlife photos like a boss this summerEric Sharp
House by house, do-it-yourself residents transform DetroitKimberley Kinder
Chinese copy cats and Japanese bullet trains; lessons for AmericaPhil Power
U.S. Education Secretary criticizes Legislature for inaction on DPSRon French
Michigan looks to lead on regulation of autonomous vehiclesLindsay VanHulle
Higher ed is key to a state’s success, and should be supportedDaniel Hurley
Flint’s healing must involve all parties to its crisisLaura Sullivan
Flint 101: In business schools and seminars, a tough grade for SnyderRon French
How school districts sell funding projects across MichiganMike Wilkinson
Enbridge: ‘Alarmist’ U-M study on a Straits of Mackinac oil spill is inaccurateBrad Shamla
For inspirational homeless student, graduation dayRon French
Help remains elusive for homeless Michigan college studentsRon French
Flint water crisis: Full coverageBridge Staff
Rising university costs, not falling state aid, is the real reason for lack of affordabilityJames M. Hohman, Jarrett Skorup
In a city with long memories of racial torment, Detroit’s police chief seeks to turn a cornerBill McGraw
Police brutality: The struggle isn't overLester Graham
Felony charges filed against state, city employees in Flint water crisisNancy Derringer
24 Michigan hospitals were penalized for patient safety gaps. Is there a better measure?Nancy Derringer
Bill protecting student journalists would stop censorshipJane Briggs-Bunting
As tax deadline looms, voluntary disclosure lets scofflaws come cleanEric Nemeth, Wayne Roberts
State launches investigation into Detroit charter schoolChastity Pratt
Threat of environmental injustice extends beyond FlintTed Roelofs
Bridge wins awards for college drinking series, other effortsBridge Staff
One poor neighborhood, one struggling schoolChastity Pratt
After Flint, more reason to shut down Mackinac’s Line 5 pipelineHans Voss
Citizens Research Council marks 100 years of putting government under its microscopeNancy Derringer
Don’t trust government? Help to change it!Phil Power
Michigan’s company towns: striking a balance with powerful employersLindsay VanHulle
East Jordan: Iron Works changes name, not commitment to hometownTom Henderson
Battle Creek: Changing tastes, economy strain link to KelloggDustin Walsh
Benton Harbor: Whirlpool seeks balance in southwest Michigan homesDustin Walsh