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Michigan board creates new special education committee
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The Michigan State Board of Education unanimously created a Special Education Committee, a move Autism Alliance of Michigan says could sharpen support for students with disabilities.
Michigan Marijuana Tours teams with Growing Pains for 7/10 cultivation and rosin tours
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Michigan Marijuana Tours and Growing Pains are offering limited 7/10 experiences in Kalamazoo and Paw Paw on July 10, 2026, giving cannabis consumers behind-the-scenes access to cultivation and solventless rosin production.
Michigan opens public comment on special education plan
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Michigan has opened public review of its federal special education application, giving families, advocates and educators a chance to weigh in before the state finalizes priorities for IDEA Part B. The comment period could shape how Michigan…
Candice Nicholson launches AI assessment platform for schools
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Michigan Teacher of the Year Candice Nicholson has launched PerformanceXcel, an AI-powered instructional assessment platform aimed at helping educators grade faster and get classroom insights in seconds.
Detroit Homebuyers Fair returns June 20 at Huntington Place
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Detroit’s free Homebuyers Fair comes back June 20 at Huntington Place with workshops, exhibitors and a keynote from Vivica A. Fox. The event is aimed at helping aspiring homeowners build the knowledge and connections needed to navigate the…
Joseph Patrick Fair Says Achievement Needs Meaning
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Joseph Patrick Fair, an author and retired public safety professional, says many high achievers are still unfulfilled because success and meaning are not the same thing.
Creative Colors International adds new Metro Detroit franchisee territory
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Creative Colors International has opened a new franchise location in Garden City, Michigan, expanding its on-site repair and restoration footprint in the Metro Detroit area.
Debbie Stabenow backs Korey Hall for Michigan Senate race
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Former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow endorsed Korey Hall for Michigan State Senate District 3 on Tuesday, giving the open-seat campaign a high-profile boost in Southeast Michigan.
Angela Sadler Williamson brings PBS series back to Detroit
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Emmy-nominated filmmaker Angela Sadler Williamson is returning to Detroit the week of June 15 to produce new episodes of her KLCS PBS series, spotlighting local stories of resilience and leadership.
Bankole Thompson to give Juneteenth keynote at Detroit civil rights conference
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Detroit journalist and author Bankole Thompson will open the 15th Annual National Civil Rights Conference on June 19, 2026, with a keynote focused on media power, democratic accountability and economic justice.
Command Strategies names Phil Callihan to lead government support division
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Command Strategies has appointed Phil Callihan as director of its new Government Support Division, expanding the firm’s focus on programmatic support, digital modernization and defense systems integration.
Amelie Anastasia to release Shelter Dogs for animal shelters
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Twelve-year-old author Amelie Anastasia will release Shelter Dogs on July 21, 2026, with all profits going to animal shelters and adoption efforts.
Rosemont Inn to Mark 125 Years in Douglas in 2026
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The historic Rosemont Inn in Douglas, Michigan, will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2026 after opening in 1901 near Lake Michigan.
IAOTP names Monica Robles Top Business Leader and Founder of the Decade
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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Monica Robles at its annual awards gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City later this year.
Michelle Larsen brings 3D sculpted paintings to New Buffalo this summer
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Michelle Larsen will present a limited-run immersive art exhibition in New Buffalo, Michigan, from July 10–19, featuring her 3D paper sculpted paintings at The 19th Hole at Woodlands Course at Whittaker.
Regulatory specialist Dawn Bowen-Bolles built FDA compliance systems for medical device company
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Dawn Bowen-Bolles, a regulatory specialist at Position Health, LLC, became the company’s primary regulatory authority and helped build its quality and filing systems after joining without prior medical device experience.
Influential Women honors archaeologist Polly Anna Burnette
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Influential Women is recognizing Polly Anna Burnette for a career spanning international excavations, academic training, and cultural resource management in the Midwest.
Stash Locker launches premium smell-proof storage bags
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Stash Locker has launched reusable smell-proof storage bags built around privacy, design, and everyday use. The direct-to-consumer debut targets consumers who want discreet storage that looks at home in a bag, car, or living space.
Wanda J. Herndon memoir traces rise from Flint to Starbucks leadership
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Wanda J. Herndon’s new memoir, Working Class to Breaking Glass, recounts her path from a blue-collar Flint childhood to becoming Starbucks’ first senior vice president of global communications.
JonPaul Wallace returns to the spotlight with Love Island USA placements
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Detroit singer-songwriter JonPaul Wallace is back in the spotlight in 2026, a decade after his graduation performance of “7 Years” went viral.
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