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There Aren’t Any Towns in Michigan! The Hidden Reality of Townships

Michigan doesn't have "towns", only cities, villages, and townships, according to this Ask the Expert episode featuring a Government and…

What Is a Village, Anyway? Michigan’s Local Government Explained

Villages are a distinct layer of Michigan local government, nested inside townships, and most Kalamazoo-area residents encounter one without realizing…

Ask the Expert: What Actually Makes a Place in Michigan a City?

In Michigan, what makes a place a city has nothing to do with population size or a skyline, it's a…