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Published May 7, 2019

Federal court rules partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional

LANSING — A major federal court ruling regarding gerrymandering may impact statewide elections as soon as 2020. However, the decision may go in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Published May 1, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 3-5

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 1, 2019

Exercise, toys and training keep pets delightful, not destructive

METRO DETROIT — People love their pets, but that love can get somewhat strained when that fur baby scratches up the couch or mangles a new pair of shoes. Animal experts can offer hope, however, with some tips to keep that dog or cat well-mannered.

Published May 1, 2019

Reviewing the rules of office attire for grads

METRO DETROIT — Guys in ties and girls in pearls. That’s the rule of thumb for office attire, right? Nope. Just like faxes have evolved into emails and legal pads into iPads, the way we dress for a day of work has changed with the times.

Published April 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Son replaces dad’s car that he crashed as a teen more than 30 years ago

When Yale resident Mike Lavens was 16, he crashed his father’s ’67 Dodge Polara, but he promised that he’d replace it someday.

Published April 26, 2019

Legislation calls for adoption of lab test animals

METRO DETROIT — According to the Humane Society of the United States, or HSUS, about 60,000 dogs are used in testing and research each year.

Published April 26, 2019

Operation Ghost Rider targets distracted driving

METRO DETROIT — Law enforcement officials in Macomb and Oakland counties are making a statement. Through an initiative called Operation Ghost Rider, multiple police agencies, including members of the Michigan State Police, teamed up to crack down on distracted driving along one of the busiest thoroughfares in the metro Detroit area.

Published April 24, 2019

Patching crew shares unique view of Michigan’s road problem

METRO DETROIT — Michigan roads have been consistently rated among the worst in the country by groups like the American Society of Civil Engineers, which estimated that the average Michigan driver spends about $645 per year in repair costs prompted by damage from poor roads.

Published April 24, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 26-28

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 24, 2019

Garden getaways, without the grass stains

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t many benefits we don’t reap from being outside in nature and enjoying the sights and sounds: stress relief, improved memory and energy, lower risks of cancer — you name it.

Published April 24, 2019

Help your home stand out during the busy spring selling season

METRO DETROIT — If you’re traveling about town, odds are that you have seen numerous “for sale” signs in front yards. That’s not by accident. Experts in home realty say there is a historical significance associated with selling homes once spring is in full gear.

Published April 23, 2019

Michigan Secretary of State prepares for Real ID regulations in 2020

MICHIGAN — On Oct. 1, 2020, everyone flying in the United States, even on domestic flights, will have to have a certain type of identification to travel.

Published April 17, 2019

Former state trooper convicted of involuntary manslaughter

DETROIT — Former Michigan State Trooper Mark Bessner was found guilty April 17 of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the fatal all-terrain vehicle crash that killed 15-year-old Damon Grimes on Aug. 26, 2017.

Published April 17, 2019

This spring, you don’t have to leave the dog at home

METRO DETROIT — After the long, dreary days of winter, people may not be the only ones experiencing cabin fever — dogs have been cooped up too. Once the sunshine breaks through and the temperatures start to rise, people may be looking for any excuse to get out and about, taking their four-legged companions along.

Published April 17, 2019

Native plants can be a good starting point for new gardeners

METRO DETROIT — Looking for a way to improve your garden, help native insects and animals, and reduce water runoff while at the same time having a unique talking point? If these choices sound attractive, then planting a native garden might be the right path.

Published April 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 19-21

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published April 17, 2019

Anniversary edition of Detroit Jazz Festival embraces past while looking to future

DETROIT — His performances were canceled in 2014 and 2017 because of foul weather, but this year, Stanley Clarke seems to have come up with a way to outsmart Mother Nature: He’s the artist-in-residence for the 2019 Detroit Jazz Festival.

Published April 16, 2019

Great Lakes budget cuts proposed for third straight year

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the third consecutive year, President Donald Trump’s administration is proposing budget cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, or GLRI.

Published April 16, 2019

Shelter dogs hit the town as part of Detroit Dogventures

DETROIT — On April 6 and 7, people from all over the Detroit area gathered in the city to have a special day with a new furry friend.

Published April 16, 2019

Find good deals and community at the Harper Woods Spring Flea Market

HARPER WOODS — The second annual Harper Woods Spring Flea Market will return in May to offer residents a chance to head outside, meet their neighbors and try to find some new treasures.