| June 10, 2021 
 Michigan adults living in affluent neighborhoods are almost three times more likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19 compared to residents of low-income neighborhoods, according to state data. As of May 22, about 74% of adults age 18 and older living in Census tracts with a median household income of $100,000 or more had obtained at least one dose of vaccine, according to data obtained by MLive through the Freedom of Information Act. That compares to 28% for Census tracts with a median household income below $25,000, the data shows. The statewide vaccination rate was 51.5% for ages 18 and older on May 22. READ MORE ►Masks no longer required indoors at Michigan State for the fully vaccinated  Danielle DeVasto noticed something was missing from many discussions, news reports, studies, official updates and other communication about the widespread pollutants known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals.” Where were the personal accounts? In April, DeVasto launched “Living with PFAS,” an oral history project that aims to gather and preserve personal stories from people who, either by choice or circumstance, have been living or working around the seemingly ubiquitous chemicals. The effort is modest so far, but DeVasto hopes to grow it. READ  It's been hot out there! Looking to cool down? There’s more than enough watery fun to go around at Michigan’s largest splash pad. Newly constructed, it’s now open after a $4 million renovation to this West Bloomfield park. Lily Pad Springs is located at 6200 Farmington Road. It features 50 play areas, four water slides and a splash bucket that dumps 55 gallons of water on kids below. Now that sounds like a refreshing time for all involved. We have the info on prices, times and more here: MORE ►Want to see the splash pad in action? We visited earlier this week to snag this video
 Reducing the number of children who come into contact with the criminal justice system is the goal of a new task force with the aim of improving Michigan’s juvenile justice system. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and several other Michigan officials announced the creation of a bipartisan juvenile justice task force Wednesday. “We believe that we must reduce people’s contact with the system in the first place, but when they do come into contact, we must especially treat our youngest Michiganders with dignity, humanity, and respect,” Whitmer said. READ  A one-of-a-kind home for sale on nearly 11 “serene” acres in Saginaw County’s Thomas Township offers privacy and luxury. On the market for $1.9 million, this is MLive's House of the week. It features more than 9,000 square feet of living space, seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, five fireplaces, European style and special touches, including stained glass windows and a dining room ceiling custom painted to look like a blue sky with white clouds. Want to check it out? We have a video showcasing the property.WATCH Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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