Stateside: Oakland Co. mask mandate; novel explores Black Bottom’s legacy; fall color forecast

Michigan Public | By Stateside Staff

Published October 5, 2020 at 5:11 PM EDT

Getting out to see the change of seasons has been a much-needed diversion this year. That may be especially true this fall, as many of us are thinking ahead to the cooped-up months of winter.

Stateside for Monday, October 5, 2020

Today on Stateside, the state Supreme Court says Governor Gretchen Whitmer can’t extend her emergency declaration indefinitely amid the spread of COVID. That leaves local leaders in charge of putting plans in action. Also, we’ll check in with a teacher about returning to in-person instruction with her middle school students.

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County officials take control of COVID-19 plans after Supreme Court hobbles Whitmer’s power

Stateside's conversation with Dave Coulter

Dave Coulter is an Oakland County Executive.

In new novel, Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood is brought to life by the people who called it home

Stateside’s conversation with Alice Randall

Alice Randall is a writer in residence at Vanderbilt University.

Metro-Detroit teacher talks about returning to the classroom this week for in-person, hybrid instruction

Stateside’s conversation with Lauren Roberts

Lauren Roberts teaches middle school science, STEM classes, and seventh grade literature in Metro Detroit.

Cool mornings and calm winds bring “magical” fall colors to Michigan

Stateside’s conversation with Mark Torregrossa

Mark Torregrossa is MLive’s chief meteorologist.

Stateside: Oakland Co. mask mandate; novel explores Black Bottom’s legacy; fall color forecast