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At some point, we will all experience grief. How we accommodate and live with loss is different for each of us. For the most mature among us, it remains heartbreakingly difficult. Young people feel it just as deeply but are more likely to lack the tools to deal with and work through it. The vision of Ele’s Place is to ensure no child grieves alone. Its mission is to support children and their families as they cope with loss. WEMU's David Fair was joined by Bereavement Coordinator Olivia Wilder to discuss that work in Washtenaw County and throughout Michigan.

Persistence and action. Colin Jackson reports those were among the main themes at Monday's Day of Celebration in Lansing to mark Martin Luther King Junior Day.

The Michigan Public Service Commission on Friday made no decisions in connection to DTE’s contracts regarding the Saline Township data center. But it didn’t stop the public from chiming in. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Educators, social workers, and state and local officials met in Lansing Wednesday to discuss how to better set Michigan males up for the future. Colin Jackson has more

The lieutenant governor and some Lansing lawmakers passed out lunches to elementary school students on Tuesday in the capital city. Colin Jackson has more.

WEMU's John Bommarito spoke to Tiffany Gridiron about her appearance at this weekend's Detroit Jazz Festival.

Demonstrators rallied and marched against President Donald Trump across Michigan and the country Saturday—including in Lansing at the state Capitol. Colin Jackson has more.

Anti-gun violence activists pressed Michigan lawmakers to fund resources for domestic violence survivors Tuesday during a rally on the Capitol steps. Colin Jackson has more.

Protestors rallied against Project 2025 across all 50 US states Wednesday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria checked in with State Representative Jimmie Wilson Jr. from Ypsilanti about his thoughts on the protests.

A largescale development project around downtown Detroit could miss out on some affordable housing thanks to a new deal approved Tuesday by a state board. Colin Jackson has more.