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A new bridge is dawning in Detroit. Matty Moroun isn’t the only one unhappy.Joel Kurth
A truck ferry offers a rare, gorgeous glimpse of Detroit River Joel Kurth
Announcing Winners of the West Michigan Trivia ChampionshipAlexandra Schmidt
For small town battling Nestlé, Michigan’s permit doesn’t end water sagaJim Malewitz
Michigan isn’t alone. Most states charge little for water bottlers like NestléJim Malewitz
Opinion | Michigan’s recycling efforts dragged down by unfair deposit lawAmy Drumm
Michigan environment roundup: Despite billions, toxic algae chokes Lake Erie Jim Malewitz
It’s Thanedar vs. El-Sayed, as Michigan gov hopefuls square off over eligibilityRiley Beggin
One year in, Detroit’s QLine falling well short of expectationsChastity Pratt
Opinion | Want to improve literacy in Michigan? Restore school librariansKathy Lester
Opinion | It’s time for Michigan to invest in our kidsDenise Smith
Bridge Magazine spring donor drive: Please support public service journalism today!John Bebow
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on Medicaid work requirementsLindsay VanHulle
Will Michigan’s Medicaid work bill fill jobs or save money? No one knowsLindsay VanHulle
Michigan approves $1B DTE natural gas plant in blow to environmentalistsJim Malewitz
Legal marijuana headed to Michigan ballot, prevailing wage repeal to courtLindsay VanHulle
Once at rock bottom, this Northern Michigan elementary now produces starsRon French
See how low-income students fare in your Michigan school district Mike Wilkinson, Ron French
Opinion | Michigan is making a difference in STEM educationPatrick Colbeck
A blue wave in Michigan Legislature? Maybe, but don’t count on it.Lindsay VanHulle, Riley Beggin
Michigan GOP in bind after Muslim rant taints governor race, experts sayMike Wilkinson
Nine candidates file to run for Michigan’s governorLindsay VanHulle
Breaking down the Michigan bills intended to stop the next Larry NassarRiley Beggin
Low-income Grand Rapids preschoolers are catching up. Will Lansing notice?Ted Roelofs
Pre-K for all in Oklahoma: Sooner is BetterTed Roelofs
Barbara Bush spelled class. These 4 Michiganders also merit the term Phil Power
The Michigan News Quiz: Fact lovers of the world, uniteBridge Staff
Opinion | Beware of unintended consequences of Michigan Medicaid work demand Marianne Udow-Phillips, Renuka Tipirneni, Luke Shaefer
Bridge staffers win 23 awards from Society of Professional JournalistsBridge Staff
Opinion | Denhollander: MSU, please stop lying about Nassar victims Rachael Denhollander
Optimism grows that Michigan voters will decide pot, redistricting questionsLindsay VanHulle
Guns share spotlight with budget woes at Michigan school convention Chastity Pratt
Michigan was once a leader at recycling. Today, it’s the pits.Jim Malewitz
In northern Michigan, Emmet County seen as model for rural recyclingJim Malewitz
Timing could be everything in Michigan fight over DTE natural gas plantJim Malewitz
Michigan environment roundup: Foxconn, Flint and EnbridgeJim Malewitz
Opinion | Healthy rivers and lakes attract investment to Michigan communitiesJon Allan
Listen: Discussion on poaching of Detroit police who received free trainingBridge Staff
Plans on track for passenger train from Ann Arbor to Traverse City, group saysChastity Pratt
Opinion | English as Michigan’s official language? How Lansing spends its time.Victoria Crouse
Opinion | Michigan Teacher of the Year: 5 ways to motivate students Bridge Staff
How to bring the Michigan Truth Tour to your town this election yearPhil Power
Opinion | An all-white slate is a disaster for Michigan DemocratsSteve Hood
Slideshow: A dogfight at the Michigan Democratic Party conventionRiley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle
Two Michigan Attorney General rivals. One day to make their pitch.Riley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle
The Michigan News Quiz: Almost as much as fun as paying taxesBridge Staff
Mike Duggan blasts Abdul El-Sayed for accusing him of 'poisoning kids'Joel Kurth
Greetings from Mackinaw City, where Line 5 fears threaten a way of lifeJim Malewitz
Friction among Michigan Democrats might pose threat to victory in NovemberRiley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle
With Michigan Dems gathering Sunday, activists compete to pack conventionCraig Mauger