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Honeybee swarm!

This honeybee swarm in a residential neighborhood is terrifying, unless you know a bit about honeybees. I learned from the wise old hands from the Southeastern...

One if By Land

The Legislative Ground Assault on Pure Michigan So much of what makes Pure Michigan so pure starts with our land—the miles of forests, the majestic dunes,...

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Great Lakes cities listed as bicycle friendly communities

Farmers markets expand services as demand for local produce grows

What is the best beer brewed with Great Lakes water?

Continued ice loss on the Great Lakes may cause widespread change in ecosystems

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Donuts, proclamations and celebration planned across Lower Michigan for Saturday’s National Train Day

Trains stations across Lower Michigan will host public celebrations of National Train Day this Saturday, with refreshments, displays, proclamations and experts on hand to discuss recent exciting developments in Michigan train travel.

Michigan Environmental Council’s response to Consumers Energy statements on Michigan-made renewable energy

Michigan poll: Voters support increased taxes for investment in roads, public transportation systems

A poll commissioned by MEC shows Michiganders support increased taxes to invest in transportation infrastructure

Transportation Odyssey starts Wednesday

Dozens of policy experts, elected officials, advocates and citizens will embark on a three-day Michigan Transportation Odyssey Wednesday starting in Detroit, snaking through West Michigan and concluding Friday in Traverse City.