Tag: Music
Stateside: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Today, what’s happening with the new data center being developed by Google in Van Buren Township? And, the latest on the water main break in Oakland County over the weekend. Then, a return to a conversation about vernal pools. Plus, a musician’s upcoming performance in Detroit focuses on the subtlety of sound. Last, what high numbers of pink salmon could mean for the Great Lakes.
Huron County Pride announces June festival events
HURON – Huron County Pride has announced the lineup for its fourth annual Pride Festival, which will take place June 2 to June 7 at several locations across the county. In a press release, Huron County Pride organizers said last year’s event included more than 1,500 people at events held throughout the week. “We look forward […]
The Pigeons’ Last Passage
Passenger pigeons were once the most abundant bird in North America. But in 1914, they went extinct. Most of their last nesting grounds hugged the Great Lakes. What was it like to experience these birds? And what are we left with when we lose a species?
Beyond the Shore: Surfing Lake Michigan
Michigan Public’s Dustin Dwyer dons a wetsuit, borrows a surfboard, straps on a GoPro, and heads into the waves of Lake Michigan. In November. All in the name of finding out: How does anyone have fun surfing in Lake Michigan?
Rooted in community, farmers markets continue to grow
By Lily Cole
Nationally, farmers markets are growing rapidly. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported 2,863 markets in 2000, with that number rising to more than 8,700 in 2025. In Michigan alone, more than 200 markets offer amenities for patrons, including fresh produce and special events.