Judge rejects bid by landscapers, garden centers, to reopen now   Landscapers in Michigan want to go back to work. That work, though, isn't deemed essential under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order. In an attempt to overturn the temporary ban on landscaping, the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association asked a judge to grant an emergency injunction against enforcement of Whitmer's order. The judge rejected their request, saying the association hadn't proven "irreparable injury." MORE ►Protest takes place outside Michigan governor's mansion ►Senate to take up limits on governor's emergency powers today; Whitmer vows veto

  

Michigan Muslims to observe Ramadan together, but apart   There won't be the typical family gatherings and festivals during Ramadan this year. Like most aspects of life, the month-long Muslim celebration is altered because of the coronavirus pandemic. What is usual a very social period for Michigan Muslims will now be celebrated in solitude. But the Islamic community is coming up with creative ways to connect during the holy month while remaining physically distant. MORE ►Video: Celebrating Ramadan during the coronavirus outbreak

Fsta Lions snag a cornerback from Ohio State with 3rd overall pick hat  When the Lions traded away Darius Slay this offseason, it definitely left a hole at cornerback. They made their move right away to fill that hole by selecting Jeff Okudah with the 3rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft. Okudah was a stud at Ohio State, but still, he's just the second cornerback taken this high in modern draft history. Leave it to the Lions to do things that have never been done. He only started one year in college football. MORE ►A lot of fans expected Detroit to trade down, but a deal wasn't made

  

Join our Michigan's Best Happy Hour with Gonzo and Amy     Our Michigan's Best team wants to give you a big, virtual cheers. John "Gonzo" Gonzalez and Amy Sherman will be raising their glasses Friday evening during a virtual happy hour on Zoom. You can ask them questions about their many travels across the state and we're sure they'll have plenty to say about all things Michigan's Best. To join the party, you have to be an MLive subscriber and one of the first 100 people to hop on the call. MORE ►Become an MLive subscriber