Asha Lewis, Author at Bridge Michigan https://bridgemi.com/author/asha-lewis/ Michigan’s nonpartisan, nonprofit news source Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:53:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://bridgemi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-android-chrome-192x192-1-32x32.png Asha Lewis, Author at Bridge Michigan https://bridgemi.com/author/asha-lewis/ 32 32 247008660 50 years after Edmund Fitzgerald, Michigan author explores its mystery, legend https://bridgemi.com/outdoors-life/50-years-after-edmund-fitzgerald-michigan-author-explores-its-mystery-legend/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:41:42 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=66656 A view of the Edmund Fitzgerald's stern while it's in the water. Author John U. Bacon’s forthcoming book about the Great Lakes’ most famous shipwreck concludes that many factors ‘came together at exactly the wrong place and the wrong time’ to doom the freighter. ]]> A view of the Edmund Fitzgerald's stern while it's in the water. 

Author John U. Bacon’s forthcoming book about the Great Lakes’ most famous shipwreck concludes that many factors ‘came together at exactly the wrong place and the wrong time’ to doom the freighter.

]]> 66656 The last coal-fired steamship in the US is in Lake Michigan. Look inside. https://bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/last-coal-fired-steamship-us-lake-michigan-look-inside/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 22:07:53 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/uncategorized/last-coal-fired-steamship-us-lake-michigan-look-inside/ The outside of the SS Badger on the let and the coal room on the rightIn this photo essay, take a tour of the SS Badger ferry, which has carried people and freight across Lake Michigan for seven decades.]]> The outside of the SS Badger on the let and the coal room on the right

In this photo essay, take a tour of the SS Badger ferry, which has carried people and freight across Lake Michigan for seven decades.

]]> 1107 Five days, 1,180 miles, lots of headaches and fun: Driving Michigan in an EV https://bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/five-days-1180-miles-lots-headaches-and-fun-driving-michigan-ev/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:30:36 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/uncategorized/five-days-1180-miles-lots-headaches-and-fun-driving-michigan-ev/ A Bridge Michigan hat on the car dashboard, the Mackinaw Bridge in the backgroundYes, it’s possible to drive around Lake Michigan in a rented Chevrolet Bolt. It isn’t always easy, but the journey was unforgettable. Check out photos from Bridge’s summer road trip.]]> A Bridge Michigan hat on the car dashboard, the Mackinaw Bridge in the background

Yes, it’s possible to drive around Lake Michigan in a rented Chevrolet Bolt. It isn’t always easy, but the journey was unforgettable. Check out photos from Bridge’s summer road trip.

]]> 1134 EV road trip update: We’re home after more than 1,000 miles https://bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/ev-road-trip-update-were-home-after-more-1000-miles/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:15:00 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/uncategorized/ev-road-trip-update-were-home-after-more-1000-miles/ White Chevy Bolt being recharged at a Meijer gas station.Bridge’s EV road trip around Lake Michigan drew to a close in the wee hours — after more than 1,000 miles, an hour-long charging stop and a bite of Mexican food.  ]]> White Chevy Bolt being recharged at a Meijer gas station.

Bridge’s EV road trip around Lake Michigan drew to a close in the wee hours — after more than 1,000 miles, an hour-long charging stop and a bite of Mexican food.  

]]> 1143 EV road trip postcard: On the ferry back to Michigan https://bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/ev-road-trip-postcard-ferry-back-michigan/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:52:23 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/uncategorized/ev-road-trip-postcard-ferry-back-michigan/ Welcome aboard the SS Badger post cardOur EV road trip around Lake Michigan is winding down with a ferry ride back to Michigan from Wisconsin — but it’s not over yet.]]> Welcome aboard the SS Badger post card

Our EV road trip around Lake Michigan is winding down with a ferry ride back to Michigan from Wisconsin — but it’s not over yet.

]]> 1145 EV road trip postcard: A century of history and burgers in Zeeland https://bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/ev-road-trip-postcard-century-history-and-burgers-zeeland/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:05:20 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/uncategorized/ev-road-trip-postcard-century-history-and-burgers-zeeland/ People eating inside Frank’s restaurant in Zeeland, Mich.Traveling by EV means to expect the unexpected. During a charging delay, the Bridge road trippers find a century-old diner that’s still slinging burgers from a World War II-era grill.]]> People eating inside Frank’s restaurant in Zeeland, Mich.

Traveling by EV means to expect the unexpected. During a charging delay, the Bridge road trippers find a century-old diner that’s still slinging burgers from a World War II-era grill.

]]> 1173 Bridge is taking a Michigan road trip in an EV. Come along for the ride https://bridgemi.com/quality-life/bridge-taking-michigan-road-trip-ev-come-along-ride/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:47:58 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/uncategorized/bridge-taking-michigan-road-trip-ev-come-along-ride/ EV Roadtrip graphic. There's an EV car with the cut out of Paula Gardner, Kelly House, Asha Lewis facesBridge Michigan’s EV Road Trip starts Monday. Follow along as our reporting team plugs into EV driving along the Lake Michigan coast, detailing challenges — and attractions — along the way.]]> EV Roadtrip graphic. There's an EV car with the cut out of Paula Gardner, Kelly House, Asha Lewis faces

Bridge Michigan’s EV Road Trip starts Monday. Follow along as our reporting team plugs into EV driving along the Lake Michigan coast, detailing challenges — and attractions — along the way.

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