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Lansing doctor volunteers in Gaza, recalls bittersweet feeling of seeing homeland for the first time
Dr. Hisham Qandeel of Lansing traveled to Gaza in March to help with emergency medical response.
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Today’s radio programming is made possible in part by a contribution by Tom and Anne-Marie Voice in celebration of 42 joyous years of marriage.
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2015: Divers made a startling discovery in Lake Michigan: an underwater Stonehenge-like structure dating back around 14,000 years. 1857: William Ferguson, Michigan's first Black legislator, was born in Detroit, later gaining prominence for his legal victories against racial discrimination.
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Topic: School aid fight. Guest: Erik Edoff, K-12 School Alliance Superintendent.
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Fri., March 1, April 5, May 24, and June 7 at 10:40AM on 90.5 FM & STREAMING | Tune in on these select Fridays to enjoy the magical sounds of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. -
Emma Harper/UnsplashSaturdays, May 4 - May 25 at 12PM on 90.5 FM & STREAMING | Enjoy music from around the mitten each Saturday with Great Lakes Concerts!
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Arjun Thakkar/WKAR-MSUThe nine-member group chose Commissioner Brian Jeffries as chair and agreed to meet twice a month on Tuesday evenings.
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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is partnering with the nonprofit bank Michigan Saves to address failing septic tanks. -
Courtesy/Jackson County Michigan Historical SocietyThe Jackson County Michigan Historical Society is commemorating the Cascade Falls, a trail used by Indigenous communities and the Jackson County Poor Farm. -
Ed White/AP/APPolice have broken up a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Michigan less than a week after demonstrators showed up at the home of a school official and placed fake body bags on her lawn.
PODCAST: ¿Qué Onda Michigan?
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En el episodio de mayo de 2024 de ¿Qué Onda Michigan?, discutimos la salud mental y el impacto que el trauma puede tener, así como las formas de sanarlo.
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New endowed fund to foster next generation of women’s health
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