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Can Michigan fix its food waste problem with composting?
MIT Climate Portal - Massachusetts
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May 23, 2025
This story by MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellow Nina Ignaczak was originally published in Planet Detroit, where it appears with additional photos and resources. It is the first in a series of articles that investigates how Michigan's...
New landfill rules were supposed to cut methane. Michigan’s still falling...
MIT Climate Portal - Massachusetts
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May 23, 2025
This story by MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellow Nina Ignaczak was originally published in Planet Detroit, where it appears with additional photos and resources. It is the third in a series of articles that investigates how Michigan's...
DEKRA Opens U.S. Automotive Test Center of Excellence in Michigan to Advance Future Mobility
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 22, 2025
Plymouth, MI, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DEKRA, a global leader in safety, security, sustainability, testing and certification, officially opened its Michigan Automotive Testing Laboratory yesterday, showcasing a cutting-edge center designed...
Molina Healthcare of Michigan and The MolinaCares Accord Pledge $150,000 to Wayne Metro Community Action Agency to Improve Housing Security
Business Wire
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May 21, 2025
Molina Healthcare of Michigan (“Molina”), in collaboration with The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares"), announced a grant of $150,000 to the Wayne Metro Community Action Agency (“Wayne Metro”) in support of its efforts to provide stable housing...
EGLE rockhound: Keep an eye out for rocks dragged hundreds – and even thousands – of miles by ancient glaciers into Michigan
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy
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May 22, 2025
Today’s MI Environment story, by Kent Walters, a geologist in the Materials Management Division of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), is the latest in a series of stories on rock and mineral identification....
Artivo Surfaces’ Sunil Palakodati Named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award Finalist by EY US
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 21, 2025
LIVONIA, Mich., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunil Palakodati, CEO of Artivo Surfaces, is among 35 finalists for Ernst & Young LLP’s (EY US) prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award. Now in its 40th year, the...
EGLE announces $3.67 million in awards to support six communities hosting renewable energy projects
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy
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June 12, 2025
LANSING, Michigan —Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced the newest round of Renewables Ready Communities Awards (RRCA) to support communities hosting solar power and battery storage projects that...
Wolverine Worldwide Unveils Renovated Global Headquarters in West Michigan
Business Wire
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May 20, 2025
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today announced a major renovation of its global headquarters located in Rockford, Michigan. This investment is part of the Company’s continued efforts to modernize facilities, centralize core business...
Venture for ClimateTech Unveils Newest Cohort Powering the Future of Clean Tech
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 20, 2025
ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Venture For ClimateTech has selected the next 20 early-stage startups to join its accelerator program dedicated to the commercialization of impactful climate technologies to power the future of...
Russ Knopp of Comfort Keepers Shares Insights on Empowering Lives Through Accessible Home Design in HelloNation Magazine
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 12, 2025
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- How can thoughtful home design promote independence for older adults and those with mobility challenges? In a featured article in HelloNation Magazine, Russ Knopp of Comfort Keepers in...
The North/South Chamber Orchestra's Season Finale - Tuesday, June 17 in New York City
EIN Presswire
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June 13, 2025
The New York City-based North/South Chamber Orchestra, directed by Max Lifchitz, concludes its 45th season performing four works by American composers. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The North/South Chamber...
Deer Solution Expands into West Michigan with Local Owners Steve and Kathy Dalessandro
EIN Presswire
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May 16, 2025
Local Business Owners Bring Trusted Service and Outdoor Passion to the Growing Deer Repellent Franchise. WEST MICHIGAN, MI, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Deer Solution, a leading provider of all-natural, environmentally...
The Duravent Group Introduces Redesigned Type B Gas Vent Connection Method for Hearth and HVAC Professionals
EIN Presswire
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June 11, 2025
The Duravent Group™ is excited to introduce its redesigned Type B Gas Vent Connection Method for 10” and 12” diameters. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Duravent Group™ — a recognized leader in the venting,...
Sharrow Engineering Announces Move to Michigan Central and Launches Sharrow Labs, a New Affiliate Dedicated to Pioneering the Future of Propulsion, Energy, and Mobility
Business Wire
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May 15, 2025
Sharrow Engineering, the company behind the revolutionary Sharrow™ Propeller, announced today that it will relocate its global headquarters to Michigan Central in downtown Detroit. The move marks a major milestone in the company’s evolution and...
Attorney General Tong Joins 21-State Coalition Filing Amicus Brief Opposing Trump's Military Deployment in California
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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June 12, 2025
Press Releases 06/12/2025 Attorney General Tong Joins 21-State Coalition Filing Amicus Brief Opposing Trump's Military Deployment in California (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today filed an amicus brief with leaders from 21 states...
Best Michigan Online Casinos 2025: 7Bit Ranked as the Top Real Money Casino Site for Players in MI (May Update)
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 15, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Online gambling continues to gain traction in Michigan, with more players turning to digital platforms for convenient access to casino games. Whether you're into slots, table games, or live dealer...
Seventeen watershed organizations share $600,000 in EGLE conservation, education grants
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy
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June 12, 2025
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced 17 grants totaling $600,000 for projects that will support watershed organizations with conservation and educational efforts. The Watershed Council grants are...
Three Michigan Dispensaries Demonstrate Community-Driven Models of Cannabis Retail in 2025
EIN Presswire
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May 15, 2025
Green Labs Provisions, Dispo Dispensary, and Essence Deliver Local Impact, Customer-Centered Service, and Operational Innovation LANSING, MI, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Michigan’s cannabis industry enters a new phase of...
West Michigan Miracle League Scores with HiCast Sports Network at Meijer Sports Complex
EIN Presswire
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May 15, 2025
Partnership provides free live streaming to support inclusive youth sports ROCKFORD, MI, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HiCast Sports Network, a leading video streaming platform for youth and amateur sports, is partnering with...
Start protecting your favorite places from invasive species during PlayCleanGo Awareness Week
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy
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June 12, 2025
The Michigan Invasive Species Program is joining the North American Invasive Species Management Association to promote PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, taking place this year June 7-14. The annual event aims to educate outdoor enthusiasts on the...