Scott Levin

1 month ago | mlive.com | Danielle James |Scott Levin

Detroit Public Schools Community District reported 3,182 students as homeless last year, according to 2023-24 data from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). Of the Wayne County school district’s 48,476 students, 6.6% experienced homelessness, according to MDE’s Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI). Statewide, Michigan had 35,495 homeless students during the 2023-24 school year, out of the 1,429,895 students counted by the state. That’s about 2.5% of all students.

1 month ago | mlive.com | Danielle James |Scott Levin

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - An overwhelming majority of college-bound high schoolers graduating from Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) went to one popular college destination last year. Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) was the top choice for over half of GRPS students who graduated high school in 2024. The West Michigan community college received 48% of the 397 graduates from GRPS schools who enrolled in higher education in 2024, according to recent college destination data released by the state.

1 month ago | mlive.com | Justin P. Hicks |Scott Levin

No Michigan county came close to competing with Wayne County in 2024 on-premise liquor sales. The state’s most-populous county, home to the city of Detroit, accounted for the top seven bars, including Little Caesars Arena -- the only venue with more than $1 million in liquor sales. However, there were standouts in other parts of the state, including The B.O.B in Kent County, Harper’s Restaurant and Brewpub in Ingham County, and Last Word in Washtenaw County.

1 month ago | mlive.com | Ehren Wynder |Scott Levin

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Grand Rapids’ most iconic bars and restaurants bought less liquor last year than the year before. According to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission’s 2024 financial statement, the top 10 bars in Kent County spent a combined $2.76 million on liquor last year. That’s notably less than the $2.99 million the top 10 bars and restaurants bought in 2023. RELATED: Michigan bars, stores bought almost $2B in liquor last year. See who spent the most.

1 month ago | mlive.com | Justin P. Hicks |Scott Levin

Little Caesars Arena was Michigan’s top on-premises location for total liquor sales in 2024, marking a third consecutive year with that title. Home of the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons and other entertainment events, LCA led all bars with $1.03 million of distilled spirits purchased from the state to resell to its customers. Michigan is a “control state” for liquor, meaning The Michigan Liquor Control Commission is the sole seller for all distilled spirts in the state.