From Olympians-in-training to ordinary high school athletes who regularly leave school early for track meets or football games, student athletes throughout Michigan are finding online classes are a great way to balance the demands of their sport and their academic goals.
Summer school. Until recently, those were the last two words any high school student wanted to hear together. But these days, enrolling in summer courses is taking on a whole new meaning.
Matt Jones is determined to collect and preserve Michigan's musical identity -- one song at a time. He's recorded 150 artists for his River Street Anthology so far... and has no intention of stopping.
Michiganders are rightly on alert for invasive species. But not all non-native species are invasive. Here, we explore the benefits of some of Michigan's non-native species and how we distinguish if a newcomer to the ecosystem should be loved or feared.
Sandy beaches and boating may be the quintessential tourist attractions in Michigan, but forests are driving a growing segment of the state's tourism economy. Here's why healthy trees matter for growing jobs and local economies in Michigan.
"Invasive Species" imagines a scenario in which the horrifying snakehead fish, which can breathe air and walk across land, invades our lakes.
Invasive species are costly to Michigan cities and their residents, negatively affecting everyone's quality of life. Here's some of what we've lost to invasive species and how we can prevent future invasives from causing similar damage.
Diversity, walkability, locally owned businesses and identity are all on the table when Metromode's Natalie Burg puts Birmingham City Council member Mark Nickita in the hot seat. Learn why Nickita wants to banish the moniker "Southeast Michigan."
From poverty to regional cooperation to highway funding to city-suburb political rivalries, Metromode puts Michigan Suburbs Alliance Executive Director Conan Smith in the hot seat... and gets candid, thoughtful answers.
For 125 years Carhartt has made clothing for blue collar professionals, developing a strong reputation for reliability and durability - features the fashion industry has rarely celebrated. But with a growing appreciation for craftsmanship - particularly among millennials - the Dearborn-based company has found a new and enthusiastic audience.
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