Bridge Michigan publisher and founding chief executive officer, John Bebow, is retiring at year’s end. He will serve as an adviser to Bridge and the Center for Michigan for two years. This is his account of Bridge’s rapid growth.

Bridge grew up under the reins of a metro Detroit native known for his meticulous editing, investigative chops, fairness and self-deprecating humor.

Trained as an investigative reporter, John Bebow launched Bridge and the Center for Michigan and grew it into a juggernaut.

Lisa Yanick Litwiller has a track record of growing audience, culture change and innovation. She comes to Bridge from the Center for Public Integrity.

‘We'll look back and say this is probably the most productive year we've ever seen,’ House Speaker Joe Tate says. Republicans politely disagree.

"The compact is a step forward for the Great Lakes but it’s just the beginning of a long journey."

A high school elective is giving students an early, hands-on taste of what it’s like to lead a classroom — from managing young students to drawing up lesson plans. Michigan needs more people willing to train to be educators.

Declining hunting participation isn’t the only reason deer populations are skyrocketing. Blame suburban sprawl, a lack of hunting land in southern Michigan, a century-worth of predator suppression and the newer threat of climate change.

Internship lasts eight weeks for those interested in pursuing journalism. Mix of assignments makes it a great opportunity for experience. Pay is $5,000.

International commuters traveling between Michigan and Ontario are expected to cross the technological bridge between commuter cards and new radio-frequency identification tags by Dec. 31.