After a year off, the annual Silver Bells in the City celebration is set to take place in Lansing, Michigan, this Friday (Nov. 19). Each year, the free event draws more than 45,000 people to…
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Meijer to ‘Double Match’ Customer Contributions to Simply Give to Help Families in Need
Regional retailer Meijer has announced it will “double match” this season’s customer contributions to its 2021 Simply Give program through Thanksgiving, up to $1 million. For every $10 card purchased by customer, Meijer will donate…
Michigan Childcare Professionals to Receive $1,000 Bonuses via New Grant
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a $350 million grant program that benefits childcare businesses and gives bonuses to Michigan childcare professionals. The Child Care Stabilization Grant, according to a press release from the governor’s…
Detroit Has a New Emergency Alert System
The City of Detroit is asking residents, businesses and city workers to sign up for the new emergency notification system, named Detroit Alerts 365. Those who sign up will receive alerts on public safety matters,…
Michigan Removes Sales Tax on Essential Menstrual Products
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday (Nov. 5) signed a bipartisan bill that eliminates the tax on essential menstrual products for purchased made in Michigan. The Bill, SB 153, is part of a two-bill bipartisan package….