ICYMI my role at @MLive is now West Michigan Travel and Economy reporter. I'm bringing you the latest news and development along the lakeshore, which includes bringing you up to speed on the towns you weren't watching if you're not here in Michigan.

Thinking about coffee this Monday morning? Grand Rapids cafes in the boil water zone are either closed today or offering limited options. A water main break led to a boil water advisory for a big chunk of the city that will likely last until Wednesday.

A year ago overstock chain B2 was expanding fast. "Inflation Deflation" was a huge draw. Behind the scenes, overhead costs were killing margins. By the end of this month all 30 locations will close. We bid adieu to discount dynasty, B2. https://t.co/BbyQ6ghYJo

The rise and fall of B2 from @_lindsaymoore https://t.co/BtbpPFrBXK

If you're more of an audio person you can hear me talk about Muskegon's housing crisis (and maybe solutions), tourism bump and super yachts on @StatesideRadio via @michigan_public https://t.co/H0CMFU016D

Top of the Lake Michigan cities to watch list: Muskegon It's been two decades since the paper mill town tore down its mall downtown and left a 23-acre sandpit in its place. Now it has bars, restaurants, a convention center and more to come. https://t.co/1muovctn88

I’ve been doing an informal survey for months

From blue collar town to Lake Michigan getaway: Muskegon hits its stride

This is the first time I’ve seen this quote from Daniel Radcliffe and honestly this needs to be a #PureMichigan ad

Based on the salary range for the health officer job on Ottawa County’s website and subtracting the attorney fees, Ottawa County will be paying Administrative Health Officer Adeline Hambley between 26- and 34-years’ worth of salary to leave her job.

“I haven’t seen anything like this in my lifetime. I hesitate to emphasize this, but it’s like modern day Beatlemania. And I know that’s a huge statement, but for our generation, I’m not sure we’ll ever see anyone this big.” https://t.co/WXCAYvBJYr

Detroit is the 26th largest Jewish-American community in America and Dearborn is the nation’s largest Muslim-American community. Thoughtful reporting from @JordynHermani on how Michigan residents are coping: "Right now I feel like my country hates me." https://t.co/ZH7vdPrjqz

Multiple unions marched in Detroit last night in solidarity with the simultaneous strikes across Michigan. Public support has grown but membership hasn't. Can unions seize the opportunity and "prove their value" while they have the spotlight? https://t.co/TeXVwEvqkN

David Beckham is the last remaining investigative journalist

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Michigan doesn’t always consider growing weed agriculture – at least when it comes to property taxes. That could change after a southwest Michigan marijuana grower recently challenged the state over its tax classification as commercial property instead of agricultural. And after

Outdoor marijuana farms are fascinating to see — especially this time of year as they’re gearing up to harvest 8- to 14-foot tall plants. https://t.co/vDotkD0PUu

The 2024 presidential election is coming to the UAW strike this week, well sorta. @Alyssa_Burr spoke with workers about politics' place on the picket line. https://t.co/M1qbwPVPuV

Union workers walked out and gathered outside the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant Thursday night in Wayne as, for the first time in the UAW's 88-year history, all three Detroit automakers are the strike target.