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Bridge, Center for Michigan win Emmy for ‘Michigan Divided’ documentary
Following six Michigan families with different political views for a year, “Michigan Divided” exposed our stubbornly wide partisan gap. The film won best topical documentary in the Michigan Emmy contest Saturday.
Calling Michigan teachers! How would you improve 3rd-grade reading skills?
Michigan’s young students continue to struggle with basic reading proficiency. What would Michigan teachers do differently if they were in charge of state education policy?
Bridge is hiring a copy editor/production manager for our growing audience
Bridge Magazine expands once more to provide high-quality, nonpartisan coverage of the most important issues facing Michigan residents.
Please support Bridge's nonprofit Michigan newsroom during our spring 2019 fundraiser
Our stories are free, but we need your help. Bridge has no paywall and has very little advertising. We rely on the generosity of readers to support our in-depth journalism. Will you help us during our spring 2019 fundraiser?
Bridge reporter Chastity Pratt wins Nieman Fellowship at Harvard University
Bridge’s urban affairs reporter among 27 global journalists named to the Nieman Foundation Journalism fellowship program at Harvard University.
Bridge wins 26 awards in Society of Professional Journalists contest
Staffers won nine first-place awards in the contest that honors great journalism.
Tell us how YOU would fix Michigan’s roads
Want to ensure your voice is heard in Michigan’s road debate? Come give us a piece of your mind!
Bridge Magazine seeks reporter to cover healthcare, mental health issues
Healthcare remains a critical issue for Michigan families and businesses. Bridge seeks an experienced journalist to convey the challenges and policy choices to our growing statewide audience.
Bridge earns fourth straight Michigan Newspaper of the Year award
Bridge earned 30 Michigan Press Association prizes altogether, including five first-place awards in open-class competition against every newspaper in the state. Among them: MPA's prestigious Public Service Award.
From Michigan Truth Tour: Fix our schools and roads, end partisan games
The Center for Michigan heard from 23,000 people across the state in 2018 on what they want from lawmakers, and what they don’t. Now, we’re talking your views to every legislator in Lansing and to the governor’s office.
The Michigan Truth Tour in 18 pictures
A peek at what it’s like to speak with over 8,000 people statewide in one year - all with a puppy in tow.
The Center for Michigan is looking to hire an outreach coordinator
If you have a passion for public engagement and want to impact issues critical to Michigan’s future, this is your opportunity.
‘Michigan Divided’ documentary showing at DIA and U-M as election nears
Bridge spent a year following six families with wildly different political views after the contentious 2016 election to see if they could find common ground. You have a few chances to see the resulting documentary before your vote on Nov. 6.
Bridge reporter wins Michigan Bar award for consumer coverage
Ted Roelofs received the Frank J. Kelley Consumer Advocacy Award for his reporting last year on the pitfalls of reverse mortgages and their impact on Michigan seniors.
Will you help celebrate Bridge's 7th birthday with a donation?
Bridge is public service journalism for the people of Michigan. We’re nonprofit. Nonpartisan. Fact-driven. And supported by readers just like you all over the state. Will you help us celebrate our 7th birthday by supporting our mission?
See Bridge's documentary 'Michigan Divided' on the big screen in Novi
Bridge Magazine spent 2017 chronicling the lives of Michigan voters across the political spectrum. A free showing will be held at Emagine Novi, located at 44425 West 12 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on September 17th.
East Michigan pub trivia competition to launch in Metro Detroit
How well do you know Michigan? Are you ready to compete for $1,500 with others around metro Detroit? Test yourself with practice questions!
Tools for teaching Michigan students about government and citizenship
In this vital election year, Bridge Magazine is working to provide fun, interactive citizenship opportunities for Michigan residents. That includes students!
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