The University of Michigan opens the Center for Community Archaeology and Heritage, focusing on integrating archaeological research with public engagement and education.

Detroit celebrates 313 Day on March 13, highlighting local culture with deals, events, and free admission to museums, including festivities at Atwater Brewery, Detroit Historical Museum, and offers from McDonald's and the Pistons.

The University of Michigan is being investigated for potential antisemitism and has agreed to implement non-discrimination measures following federal scrutiny.

Muskegon County receives a $318,812 grant to expand the SafERteens gun violence prevention program into local schools, employing community health workers to engage at-risk students.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer pitches Mackinac Island for "The White Lotus" season four, following a Pure Michigan campaign suggestion. HBO's MAX engaged with the concept on social media.

The University of Michigan is being investigated for antisemitism and harassment as part of a wider federal probe into 60 higher education institutions.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer and the LEO have announced a $3 million funding to aid over 600,000 adults without high school diplomas through career training programs.

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society discovered the steel steamship Western Reserve, which sank in 1892, using marine sonic technology and an ROV in Lake Superior.

Grand Rapids is offering a summer job experience for youths aged 15-24 through the GRow1000 program, now in its sixth year, with enhancements like "GRow Further Fridays".

Dearborn reinstates traffic school to address reckless driving, integrating education and site visits to crashes, targeting young drivers for improved road safety.

Michigan GOP lawmakers urge MHSAA to alter its transgender athletes' policy in light of Trump's executive order, sparking debate on inclusion and fairness in female sports.

Grand Rapids, MI, had a record tourism year in 2024, with over 2.2 million hotel rooms sold. Hotel revenue rose to $274 million, a 6% increase from 2023, as the region's tourism industry recovered from the pandemic.

The Detroit Fire Department is set to host a fire safety webinar on March 12 to educate residents on preventing hazardous incidents related to cooking, smoking, and candle use.