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Ypsilanti, MI
Joined August 2010
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Sadly, I’ve gotta agree here. Anyone who thinks all of these cancelled subscriptions won’t eventually be used as an excuse to lay off more people probably hasn’t worked in a newsroom where one’s continued employment depends on how many subscription “conversions” you get.
I understand the anger at Jeff Bezos and the Washington Post for its endorsement decision, but cancelling your subscription means less revenue to pay all the Post's reporters. Do what you gotta do but Bezos won't feel it in his pocket while some great journalists might.
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I have a really serious request: my coworker Chris has a 5 month old infant who is in need of a liver transplant. insurance isn't going to cover much, if any, of it. this is a really horrible time for him and his family, please help if you're able nam10.safelinks.protection.o…
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Some personal news 👇 Starting next Tuesday, I'll be joining @garretellison + @sherimcwhirter on MLive's state environmental team, with a focus on Michigan's utility grid and its vulnerabilities. I'm excited to get to it. Get in touch with story ideas! mlive.com/news/2024/06/lette…
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Concordia University Ann Arbor has been dealing with uncertainty about its financial future since February. Its regents will meet on Thursday to discuss next steps. Many fear closure or downsizing is on the table, while a chance still exists it could become independent.
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Was out when the M-Den legal news broke last week, so took time to dive into the litany of lawsuits. Despite an eviction order 11 days ago, clerks are still welcoming customers in the Briarwood Mall location. Millions of unpaid $ on the table, allegedly. mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/202…
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Records are made to be broken. NFL chief football administration officer Dawn Aponte said Detroit has broken the NFL draft all-time attendance record.
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A lookback: On March 22, 2014, same-sex marriage was briefly legalized in Michigan. Hundreds of couples rushed to courthouses in four counties to get married while they still could. I teamed up with @KaytieBoomer to tell those stories: mlive.com/public-interest/20…
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Macari Moore for the WIN! Ann Arbor Huron beats Detroit Catholic Central 54-53. @Mac2121_ @A2HuronBball #MARCH
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As someone who believes the decisions we make in places of power MUST involve every single one of us, I am excited to announce my candidacy for State Representative of Michigan’s 33rd House District! These are the values that guide me, as a Palestinian refugee who grew up in childhood poverty - I understand the isolation of marginalization, and the contributions that we as a society lose out on when we only allow some of us to participate. Now, as a mom of four, researcher, educator, healthcare worker and school board member, I have made a career advocating for ALL people, especially those most vulnerable and marginalized among us. As your future state representative, I am committed to representing OUR interests. I will fight hard for: 🔹Addressing inequities impacting marginalized and vulnerable communities 🔹Exceptional PreK-12 education, and affordable postsecondary education 🔹Accessible, affordable healthcare and mental health services 🔹Environmental justice and continue to fight against climate change 🔹Fair, livable wages, affordable housing and combating inflation It’s time that we address these issues by electing people driven by community values. Help me bring these values and the people’s voice to Lansing. This is a grassroots campaign and I can’t do it alone. Please consider donating to my campaign: secure.actblue.com/donate/ri… More information to come
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Top 10 Michigan marijuana government tax revenue recipients by city
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Latest on the Concordia University financial situation, including its former president Patrick Ferry saying actions such as selling parts of the Ann Arbor campus would be premature. Plus, students expressed anger over an uncertain future. For @MLive: mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/202…
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Kind of under the radar, but big development for University of Michigan. Applicants (starting for the winter 2025 semester) no longer need to provide SAT or ACT scores. mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/202…
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The city of Detroit wants more than $17,000 from the Free Press for a FOIA request on the controversial Detroit murals project. We filed the FOIA because officials and artists have remained tight-lipped about the fallout of this project. freep.com/story/news/local/m… via @freep
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House Explosion Officers assisting Ann Arbor Fire in the 700 block of S. Seventh. House is a total loss. Expect street closures in the area. One patient hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries.
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So proud that @annarbornews front page made it on Sportscenter last night after the #Michigan win. From the awesome @neilblakephoto! – at Ann Arbor, MI
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Quick reaction from #MichiganFootball fans in Ann Arbor, from students to locals, after Monday night's 34-13 win in the #CFPNationalChampionship. For @MLive: mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/202…
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Thunderous reaction at @michigantheater for the last #MichiganFootball touchdown in #CFPChampionship:
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Street lamps mounted. #MichiganFootball #CFPChampionship – at Ann Arbor, MI
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