Former President Donald J. Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, on Saturday, October 26, 2024.President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at Renaissance High School in Detroit, Michigan, on Friday, July 12, 2024.Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II speaks at a Michigan Democrats Rally at Renaissance High School in Detroit on Oct. 29, 2022Wastewater surveillance, once a key early-warning tool for COVID-19 outbreaks, is now being expanded in Michigan to detect illnesses such as flu, monkeypox, norovirus and soon polio. Researchers from the University of Michigan collect and test sewage samples that can reveal community-wide disease trends earlier than clinical testing and ultimately save lives. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.In Madison Heights, MI homeschool supporters speak out against proposals for a Michigan homeschool registry, saying families should remain free to educate children without state tracking or reporting requirements. Feb. 9, 2024.At Hillsdale Hospital in southeast Michigan, where staffing pressures have forced reductions in long-term care capacity, nurse assistant Jordan Shimp helps patient Audrey Kesler move through a rehab walk. Aug. 9, 2023.At Rogers Early Elementary School, 15-year-old Melvindale High School sophomore Leyla Lopez works with young students as part of a career-tech education course that places teens in classrooms. Lopez says her Spanish fluency helps support children navigating English as a second language. Dec. 14, 2023. At the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI researcher Aubree Gordon studies immunity to respiratory viruses, analyzing blood samples to better understand why some people appear more protected against COVID than others. Sept. 20, 2022.A Puerto Rican dancer brings Caribbean rhythm and tradition to the stage during Concert of Colors in Southwest Detroit. June 3, 2023Moxi, a task-running delivery robot at Trinity Health Oakland in Pontiac, Michigan, is designed to transport medications, lab samples and supplies to help free nurses for direct patient care. Wednesday, May 3, 2023.José rests inside a cave that serves as his shelter in Jalisco, Mexico. Dec. 16, 2021.At the University of Michigan, Dr. Catherine “Katie” Wagner balances surgical training with research exploring gender disparities in heart-surgery outcomes, working to understand why women face higher risks than men. Wednesday, July 17, 2024.Nursing student Sianna Hill (right) helps Paige Brick (9) with her morning routine. Erin Brick, Paige’s mother, says Hill’s twice-weekly visits often involve encouraging Paige to finish tasks and complete her personal board of daily reminders, a tool made necessary by executive function loss from PANS/PANDAS. Sep, 15, 2025A four-state study aims to identify characteristics of “superagers.” Among the participants is 96-year-old Sandy Vong, a volleyball pioneer who led the University of Michigan women’s team to a Big Ten championship and still attends practices to observe and advise players. Feb. 13, 2025.Clark Park Coalition maintenance manager Zachary Benavides (left) plays soccer with local kids, including Clarence Spotted Wolf, at Clark Park in Southwest Detroit, a park that has shifted from crime hot spot to community hub through resident-led programming and collaboration with the city. October 22, 2024A herd of roughly 75 bison grazes at Domino’s Farms Office Park in Ann Arbor, Michigan, part of a show herd managed for more than three decades by rancher Todd Crocker, who is credited with helping preserve the once-near-extinct species in private ranching. In the distance stands a Salvador Dalí-inspired cell tower commissioned in the 1990s, now a curious landmark of the landscape. July 17, 2025. Community members gather at Clark Park in Southwest Detroit for the Demands Clean Air Día de los Muertos event, honoring those lost to pollution-related illness while calling for stronger environmental policy and accountability for industrial polluters. Nov. 1, 2024.College student Julie Rodriguez studies a list of pros and cons she prepared for the midterm ballot, a personal roadmap for casting her vote as a first-generation voter participating in democracy for the first time. Detroit, Nov. 8, 2022.Dr. Arnold Beresh plays a daily round of Pac-Man at home, one of the routines he uses to stay mentally engaged as he continues to advocate for a fuller understanding of life after a dementia diagnosis. Dec. 10, 2024.An American flag and LGBTQ Pride flag fly outside Be Well Medical Center in Berkley, Mich., as federal pressure mounts against providers offering gender-affirming care to minors. While the care remains legal in Michigan, shifting national policy and subpoena threats have pushed institutions like the University of Michigan to scale back services for youth. August 26, 2025Detroit Mayor casts his early ballot at Clark Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024, participating in the city’s first day of in-person voting. Once consumed by opioid addiction, Dr. Glenn Dregansky now treats patients with substance use disorders and speaks out for reforms that support recovery instead of punishment for medical professionals. May 15, 2024.Former President Donald J. Trump speaks at a Rally in Novi, Michigan, on Saturday, October 26, 2024.Attendees enjoy the atmosphere at the Michigan Dems Election Night Event at Motor City Casino in Detroit on November 5, 2024Former President Barack Obama greets supporters during a Michigan Democrats Get Out the Vote rally for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Detroit, Michigan, ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, on Oct. 29, 2022.Michael Cunningham, 42, stands at the Rosa Parks Transit Center in Detroit. A taxi driver who describes his vehicle as “80% outreach vehicle, 20% taxicab,” Cunningham spends much of his time offering free rides or bus tickets to older residents and people with disabilities who struggle to get around. He’s given away more than $1,000 worth of bus passes — mostly through small donations — and often helps passengers sign up for MetroLift’s reduced-fare rides while in route. June 4, 2025Pages from Paige Brick’s (9) artbook, created between 2020 and 2022, show her work before and after developing PANS/PANDAS following a strep infection in 2022. Her mother, Erin Brick, says the shift is visible: “Her drawings grew simpler, just like her schoolwork, once the symptoms began.” Sep, 15, 2025At PASC Detroit, artists with disabilities are given materials, studio space, and guided support to make creative decisions independently. But shifts in state and federal arts-funding policy, including reduced grant allocations for disability-arts programs, have left the studio facing financial strain, putting long-term access at risk. May 20, 2025Lelia Crawford undergoes an MRI scan as medical technologist Dina Salhani monitors the process at the Bonisteel Interdisciplinary Research Building in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The hour-long scan — sometimes producing up to 70,000 images — is part of research examining how the brains of “superagers” age differently, including a thicker cortex and denser neurons tied to memory, decision-making, and emotional processing. Feb. 24, 2025.Participants take part in Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Hart Plaza, marking Detroit’s first downtown powwow in more than three decades. October 14, 2025. Supporters gather outside the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, awaiting Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump’s rally on Saturday, October 26, 2024. At Luna Pier Beach on April 8th, 2024, a crowd of eclipse enthusiasts gathers awaiting the celestial event. Donald J. Trump participates in the “Building America’s Future” Oakland County Community Roundtable in Michigan, where he addressed supporters and discussed topics including economic growth, border policy and national priorities. October 18, 2024.Sharon Bracey, 65, and her husband George, 59, prioritize health in hopes of staying active as their grandchildren grow. Sharon, pictured at home in Southfield, has lost nearly 30 pounds on Ozempic — a medication at the center of national debates over access, insurance coverage, and long-term affordability as more Americans turn to weight-loss drugs. March 1st, 2024Dwight Vaughter, CEO of Self-Help Addiction Rehabilitation (SHAR), speaks during a meeting at the organization’s Detroit campus, where staff are preparing to expand outreach using city opioid settlement funds. Michigan has received more than $1.6 billion in legal settlements tied to the opioid crisis, yet a Bridge investigation found that much of the money remains unspent — even as recovery providers like SHAR work to hire coaches and reach people struggling with addiction. Sept. 9, 2024.Noah Yun, 6 months old, receives a COVID vaccine from public health nurse Christina Trevino at the Washtenaw County Health Department. August 2, 2023Gwendolyn Swain (middle), Bettye Kinchen (left), and Sharon Dike (right), volunteers with Grandparents Parenting Again and Kinship Care, at the Healthy Black Elders event in Detroit, August 8, 2024.Residents collect canned goods, toiletries, and household staples from the Elmwood Blessing Box in Westland, Michigan, on October 29, 2025. Community-led food stations like this one have grown more essential as families navigate rising grocery prices and shifting SNAP benefits. A blank Delegation of Parental Authority form photographed at Freedom House Detroit on February 7, 2025. The documents allow immigrant parents to legally appoint guardians for their children in case of detention or deportation — a step more families are taking amid uncertainty over temporary protected status and shifting federal immigration policy.Laura Dykstra, 70, prepares Richard Kindinger’s medications at his home in Michigan. A retired nurse, Dykstra organizes his pills each morning to ensure he receives the correct doses. She and other caregivers record his meals and medications in a shared notebook. March 11, 2025Cards from a game of Hand and Foot cover the table as four friends gather for their regular play session. Superager Shirley Grenat says the social strategy game helps her stay mentally sharp and engaged. March 9, 2025.Pantry shelves at a group home in Washington Township, MI, hold canned soup, pasta and other basics purchased through a mix of SNAP benefits and household funds. Staff say rising grocery costs — paired with ongoing uncertainty around SNAP support — have made it increasingly difficult to plan balanced meals and keep essentials stocked. Nov. 3, 2025.Jordana Latozas, an acute care nurse practitioner and founder of the Recovery Mobile Clinic, reviews patient records inside her mobile unit, part of an effort to bring addiction treatment directly to people who lack transportation or access to care. As Michigan debates how to allocate opioid settlement funds, Latozas’ clinic operates on the ground in five counties, offering one model for reaching patients often left behind. Jan. 19, 2024.On September 14th, Team Trump and the MIGOP hosted a Super Saturday event in Lake Orion, bringing together volunteers and Trump Force 47 captains to support campaign efforts in Oakland County.
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