Michigan Justice Fund works to shift spending away from incarceration and towards programming
Featured photo: Michigan Justice Fund partner retreat in Flint, held February 2024 By Tanya Terry Since its launch in 2020, MJF has granted 163 grants...
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Passion for ending gun violence being expressed statewide
Featured Photo from May 25 Silence the Violence Rally and March Written by Tanya Terry On Saturday, May 25, from 1-3:30 p.m., a Silence the...
Senator Peters convenes hearing on roadway safety crisis in America
Nearly 41,000 Americans Died in Roadway Accidents Last Year; Hearing Identifies Causes and Ways to Improve Roadway Safety at the Local Level WASHINGTON, DC –...
MCC’s outgoing president to join Gov. Whitmer’s Cabinet
(FLINT, Mich., May 23, 2024) — The following message was released this morning to employees and students at Mott Community College by retiring President Dr. Beverly...
Over $250,000 being offered in statewide entrepreneurial pitch competition
Featured photo: Larry Gaynor, founder and CEO of TNG Worldwide who is self funding an entrepreneurial pitch competition Written by Tanya Terry The Courier recently...
Social Security delivers the most popular baby names in Michigan for 2023
Image by Ray Shrewsberry • from Pixabay The Social Security Administration recently announced the most popular baby names in Michigan for 2023. Noah and Charlotte topped the list....
To drive a deeper understanding of cancer disparities in Michigan, American Cancer Society launches largest U.S. population study of Black women
With a goal of enrolling over 100,000 Black women, the groundbreaking VOICES of Black Women® study will focus on lived experiences to improve health outcomes...
Court of Appeals upholds Flint murder conviction and publishes binding decision related to trials delayed during the COVID era
FLINT – Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said the Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the murder conviction of a Flint man who a jury...
AARP Michigan welcomes Ramón Harris as associate state director for community outreach
Lansing, MI – AARP Michigan recently announced the appointment of Ramón Harris as the associate state director for community outreach. With a deep commitment to...
Suspect of murder, car theft and relative of Congressman Kildee in hospital after crash
Written by Tanya Terry Sheriff Chris Swanson and Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton presented tragic news about violence that started in Burton and occurred in...