Janelle James

2 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Janelle James

The Michigan tax filing deadline is Tuesday You can apply for an extension but any owed taxes must still be paid by the deadline Residents affected by the recent ice storms can request more time to fileProcrastinators, time’s almost up. The deadline to file federal and state individual income taxes is quickly approaching: Tuesday, April 15. To avoid penalties, taxpayers must ensure their returns are either submitted electronically or postmarked by midnight on that date.

2 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Janelle James

Fluctuating temperatures and mild winters in recent years put crops at risk for early buds and frost damageThis year's colder winter weather offers hope for a smoother springOverproduction of crops could lower prices and hurt farmer profitsDennis Strahle is not a professional farmer but grows apples, pawpaws, apricots, persimmons and several types of cherries and nuts.

2 weeks ago | bridgedetroit.com | Janelle James |Christine Ferretti

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, affects up to 60 million people in the US each year, causing symptoms like sneezing and itchy eyesAllergy season is becoming longer and with more intense pollen release, leading to worsened symptomsEarly use of allergy medications can help manage symptoms and make the allergy season more manageableAs the weather warms up and the seasons shift, people tend to enjoy outdoor activities they couldn’t partake in during the colder months.

3 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Janelle James

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, affects up to 60 million people in the US each year, causing symptoms like sneezing and itchy eyesAllergy season is becoming longer and with more intense pollen release, leading to worsened symptomsEarly use of allergy medications can help manage symptoms and make the allergy season more manageableAs the weather warms up and the seasons shift, people tend to enjoy outdoor activities they couldn’t partake in during the colder months.

1 month ago | bridgedetroit.com | Janelle James |Christine Ferretti

Beginning May 7, residents are required to have a REAL ID to fly domestically A REAL ID is a driver’s license, state ID or an enhanced license with a gold star, or a valid US passport or passport cardThere’s no cost to convert your current ID to a REAL ID if you do so at the time of renewal.