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University of Michigan alum helps discover first image of black hole www.mlive.com The image of a black hole that’s captivating people across the globe was the result of work from 200 scientists from 20 countries, including University of Michigan alum Katie Bouman. ... read more →

Buttered popcorn is Michigan’s jelly bean flavor of choice, again www.mlive.com Easter and National Jelly Bean Day are back-to-back in 2019, which means there will be plenty of flavor options available April 21-22. But when it comes to Michigan, one flavor is the clear favorite; buttered popcorn. [minti_button link="https://www.mlive.com/news/2019/04/buttered-popcorn-is-michigans-jelly-bean-flavor-of-choice-again.html" size="medium"... read more →

Group cleaning up trash in Saginaw encourages others to do the same www.mlive.com DeShawn Hayes is an advocate for recycling and cleaning up Saginaw’s scenery. Hayes, along with several dozen volunteers and other organizers, cleaned a lot on North Michigan Avenue between Genesee and Davenport Wednesday morning, March 20. Yeager... read more →

Spring Lake investor bankrolls public art initiative www.mlive.com Spring Lake will soon have its first public art thanks in large part to one donor. See all of our Michigan's Best Diner finalists www.mlive.com We have been going through photos, video, and posts... read more →

Michigan camp celebrates legacy of George Washington Carver www.fox2detroit.com To some, the prolific figure in African American history is simply known as the Peanut Man, but he was a visionary and pioneer - and organizers want this camp to reflect that history. ... read more →

Some of the most historic airplanes in the world are at a Michigan museum www.mlive.com We're taking you inside the Air Zoo, which is a Smithsonian-affiliated aerospace and science museum featuring more than 100 air and space artifacts along with some other surprises. Read... read more →

Nonprofit cookie business employs homeless women in Grand Rapids www.mlive.com One non-profit cookie business is attempting to help the homeless community in Grand Rapids one cookie at a time. In addition to making yummy cookies, the unique business is finding success in employing and assisting homeless women secure housing. [minti_button... read more →

Retro cool Michigan pride gear helps fund history center www.mlive.com While the all-new Shinola Hotel doesn’t open to the public until January, officials with Bedrock and the hotel’s staff celebrated its grand opening with media tours, remarks from the likes of Dan Gilbert and the ceremonial lighting of its exterior... read more →

Retro cool Michigan pride gear helps fund history center www.mlive.com The Michigan History Center is one part museum, one part archive -- and this time of year, it's also one part Santa's workshop. 1 million Christmas lights produce amazing 2-mile drive at... read more →

Michigan breweries team up to help California fire victims www.mlive.com Michigan breweries will be joining hundreds of their fellow brewers to create a special ale in partnership with Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. This special beer, called Resilience Butte County Proud IPA, will raise much needed funds for victims of the... read more →