April 12, 2020
With local business being strained by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as resulting executive orders, many businesses are relying on community support in order to stay in business.
The Daily news editors Liat Weinstein and Barbara Collins talked to several small business owners and students who are concerned about a looming economic crisis.
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This week, summer tuition remains unchanged despite classes going digital, Meijer employees in Michigan test positive for COVID-19 and Ann Arbor continues the push toward carbon neutrality despite the COVID-19 outbreak.
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According to a statement from Meijer, at least three stores across the state have had team members test positive for COVID-19.
Among these are store locations in Grandville and Cedar Springs, as well as one near Ann Arbor, Mich., on Jackson Road.
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., announced Friday that colleges and universities in Michiganâs 12th district will receive more than $66 million in funding due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
In particular, the University of Michigan will receive more than $25 million to cover âsignificantâ financial losses, with much of the funds being allocated to emergency financial aid grants to students.
Back in March, the city of Ann Arbor announced a billion-dollar plan to make the city carbon neutral by 2030. Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, the city is committed to ensuring that the plan moves forward.
After the cancellation of University of Michigan commencement due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many seniors expressed the loss of their final year.
However, on April 9, University President Mark Schlissel expressed his hopes for an in-person commencement for the class of 2020 âsome time next spring.â In addition, there will be a virtual celebration on the regular commencement date.
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