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MDHHS Order Requires Coronavirus Testing At Juvenile Facilities
An emergency order issued Friday requires coronavirus testing of all employees at Michigan's two state-run juvenile justice facilities.
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Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
- Detroit, MI
I cover Detroit and its suburbs for Patch. Past stops include ABC12, The Argus-Press and the Saginaw Township View. I've also dabbled with FantasyPros and SBNation. I'm a product of Saginaw Valley State University.
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Oakland County 'Well-Positioned' For Economic Rebound: Experts
Researchers from the University of Michigan say Oakland County's economy is well-positioned to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.
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North American International Auto Show To Move To Fall 2021
The show was originally scheduled for this summer. It will now take place from Sept. 28 to Oct. 9, 2021.
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Grand Rapids Business Among 3 Cited For Violating Executive Order
The liquor licenses of three west Michigan businesses have been suspended for violating orders issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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See Where Coronavirus Outbreaks Have Been Reported In MI Schools
Fourteen Michigan elementary, middle and school schools have reported outbreaks of the coronavirus. Seven colleges also reported outbreaks.
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Michigan Adds Over 1,500 New Coronavirus Cases, 12 More Deaths
The state reported Monday that more than 1,500 new cases of the coronavirus had been reported since Saturday.
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Halloween In Metro Detroit: Haunted Houses Open In The Area
While the coronavirus has forced many annual Halloween attractions to close for the year, at least a few haunted houses are open for 2020.
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Could A Michigander Be In Line To Replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
President Trump said he plans on making the announcement on Friday or Saturday.
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DTE Offers Virtual 'Field Trip' To Michigan Wind, Solar Parks
During the coronavirus pandemic, even some field trips are becoming virtual.
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EMU To Test Wastewater For Coronavirus Markers In Campus Dorms
The results could help track the spread or reduction of the virus and facilitate a quicker healthcare response, officials said.
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Whitmer Proclaims Sept. 21-27 As Pollution Prevention Week In MI
Whitmer said the week is a time to reaffirm Michiganders’ commitments to protecting the state’s environment and natural resources.
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Kamala Harris To Visit Detroit, Flint On Tuesday
The vice presidential nominee running alongside presidential nominee Joe Biden will stop in Detroit and Flint.
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Whitmer Criticizes Trump For Not Sending Masks To Every U.S. Home
Newly revealed USPS documents showed the White House nixed a plan to send five face masks to every home in the U.S.
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Wayne County Man Accused Of Abuse Against 13-Month-Old
The victim's mother was arraigned on child abuse charges in July.
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Allen Park Man Accused Of Jumping Detroit Drawbridge In Car
“These pandemic times have seemingly brought out the worst in many Michigan drivers," Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said.
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Nearly 700 New Coronavirus Cases Reported In Michigan Friday
State health officials reported six more deaths have been attributed to the coronavirus, bringing the virus death toll in Michigan to 6,638.
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Michigan Insurers Waiving Coronavirus Testing, Treatment Costs
Nearly all of Michigan's health insurers have agreed to waive all out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 testing and treatments through 2020.
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Detroit Calls On Residents To Help Clean City's Alleys
Detroit is calling on its residents to help clean 500 alleys by the end of 2020 and is offering paid positions.
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Michigan Ballots Must Be Counted If Postmarked By Nov. 2: Judge
A judge has ruled that the state must accept election ballots arriving within 14 days of the election as long as they are postmarked Nov. 2.
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Detroit Doctor Recognized For Mask Sanitization Innovation
The American Academy of Dermatology has honored Detroit physician Iltefat H. Hamzavi with national the “Patient Care Hero” award.
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