Author: The London Free Press
Years after high water crisis, lax policies leave Michigan coast vulnerable
Extreme erosion along the Great Lakes coasts grabbed lawmakersâ attention and inspired proposals to pull development back from the shoreline. Five years later, regulatory gaps still leave some communities more vulnerable than others….
As ICE detention center opens, âdangerous times to be an immigrant in Michiganâ
A big ICE detention center just opened in a small Michigan village. With an 1,800 bed capacity, it could become one of the largest in the country. Supporters see an economic boon, while detractors fear the isolation and conditions for detainees….
Michigan Dreaming Bucket List: Staying in a lighthouse is fun, but work, too
From renting to volunteering, opportunities abound in Michigan to sleep in lighthouse quarters. We followed along as guests slept on the grounds of the Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse in the Thumb….
Seven Michigan lighthouses that offer onsite lodging
Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state and some offer a place to stay…
Traverse Cityâs homeless crackdown lays bare northern Michigan housing crisis
The city banned outdoor camping and broke up a longstanding encampment. Officials have pledged help to the displaced, but thereâs only so many places to go in a region that has battled affordability for years….