Rural Innovation Exchange Beyond books: Rural libraries expand services to meet community needs Read Article

The historic Rogers Theater is owned by the Presque Isle District Library and is used for movies, community and school events.
Photo: The historic Rogers Theater is owned by the Presque Isle District Library and is used for movies, community and school events. Facebook / SHPO

Southwest Michigan Can the 'River of Death' be tamed? West Main residents, businesses express appetite for 'road diet' Read Article

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Metromode How does affordable housing get built in Oakland County? Read Article

Shepherd House, a new affordable housing development catering to LGBTQ+ seniors in Ferndale.
Photo: Shepherd House, a new affordable housing development catering to LGBTQ+ seniors in Ferndale. Steve Koss

Breaking down barriers for local artists Read Article

Jimel Primm photo walk participants take a break for (you guessed it) a group photo
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Metromode Detroit Future City’s report highlights how to build a thriving, sustainable middle-class city Read Article

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Epicenter One year strong: Valhalla Indoor Axe Throwing celebrates growth and new entertainment offerings Read Article

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Epicenter Island Park’s Vietnam Memorial: A community effort to remember Michigan's heroes Read Article

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Southwest Michigan Three tiny houses on Kalamazoo's Northside are a huge step in efforts to build affordable housing Read Article

Al Jones

Metromode Is this Detroit's most outrageous fall dessert? Shake bar goes over the top Read Article

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Southwest Michigan An adventurous, low-frequency life: Creating straw bale home and farm from scratch at Solfed Farms Read Article

Fran Dwight

The Keel Food truck to restaurant: Destiny Henderson brings Puerto Rican and Mexican flavors to Port Huron Read Article

Taco Tuesday menu at Little Puerto Rican Lady Latin Food.
Photo: Taco Tuesday menu at Little Puerto Rican Lady Latin Food. Harold Powell.

Metromode Daydream realized: New mural in Hazel Park provides the city 'a bit of magic' in more ways than one Read Article

Heartside Rising: The arts inspire growth in eclectic Grand Rapids neighborhood Read Article

Tommy Allen

Rural Innovation Exchange How one rural Michigan brewery created community Read Article

A craft beer enthusiast, Jeremy Grossenbacher grew up in Coopersville.
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Midland Meet Me in Midtown: The revitalization of a Midland neighborhood Read Article

UPword Marquette Rising: Outdoor recreation and intentional development fuel growth Read Article

Tom Buchkoe

Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding Read Article

Bridget Smith, Tanya Andrews, Ashleigh Donahey, Anne Davis, and Ariane Donnelly at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market.
Photo: Bridget Smith, Tanya Andrews, Ashleigh Donahey, Anne Davis, and Ariane Donnelly at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. Doug Coombe

Metromode How parks help to address health equity in Metro Detroit Read Article

People play basketball during a Pistons Neighbors program session in Rouge Park.
Photo: People play basketball during a Pistons Neighbors program session in Rouge Park. Steve Koss

Rural Innovation Exchange Lavender farms on the rise in Michigan Read Article

Brian Wells

Corktown Rising: Urban dreamers paved the way for historic neighborhood's rebirth Read Article

Southwest Michigan Kalamazoo's Sarkozy Bakery: Old world baking in an ever-changing world Read Article

Fran Dwith

Southwest Michigan Success smells sweet for Battle Creek chocolatier Read Article

Rural Innovation Exchange It's electrifying: The U.P. is home to first of its kind electric off-road vehicle charging network Read Article

Features

Feature Story Housing stress is likely adding to the mental health toll many in Ottawa County are feeling, according to the 2024 Healthy Ottawa Plan. The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

Housing joins list of health concerns in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellSaturday, January 4, 2025
By addressing housing, it is very likely providers would be addressing mental health as well and vice versa. Social determinants such as strain, lifestyle, and housing often direct health outcomes. Mental health remains a top health challenge along with access to care, according to the newly released 2024 Healthy Ottawa Plan.
Feature Story Color of Autism Foundation provides training for families of autistic children Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Ending the stigma of autism in communities of colorNonprofit Journal Project

Layla McMurtrieFriday, January 3, 2025
“I would go to support groups, but no one looked like me,” says Camille Proctor. She eventually founded the Color of Autism Foundation to end the stigma of autism among communities of color and create a better understanding of autism and autism services for families.  
Feature Story Bent Not Broken Southwest MichiganEquity

Bent Not Broken: Kalamazoo nonprofit empowers families affected by the juvenile justice system

Casey GrootenThursday, December 26, 2024
Through participatory defense support and community collaboration, Bent Not Broken aims to disrupt the systemic juvenile injustice cycles in Kalamazoo.
Feature Story Sacred Earth: Carbon Usage Southwest MichiganSustainability

Treading lightly: The ethics and how-tos of reducing our carbon footprints

Caroline BissonetteThursday, December 26, 2024
What is our personal and collective responsibility in reducing our carbon footprint? Learn about the City of Kalamazoo's commitment and what individual residents can do to contribute.
Feature Story You can see how tree sap is made into maple syrup at the CNC's Sugar House. Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

Winter Fun at the Chippewa Nature Center

Stephanie M. YancerThursday, December 19, 2024
Winter seems to get a bad rap when it comes to things to do. The Chippewa Nature Center sees that as a challenge and hosts a variety of winter events that you won't want to miss.  
Feature Story Voices of Youth Southwest MichiganKids and Education

Voices of Youth: Why can’t I wear hoodies and text my friends in Kalamazoo Public Schools?

Braylon YoukerThursday, December 26, 2024
New rules prohibiting cell phones and hoodies at Kalamazoo Public Schools have some students wondering why. Voices of Youth's Braylon Youker speaks with students and KPS Superintendent Dr. Darrin Slade to find out more.
Feature Story SMALL-Michelle-Stempien The LakeshoreArts and Culture

New director charts path for Holland Museum’s future

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 17, 2024
A Q&A with Michelle Stempien, Holland Museum’s new executive director, about her vision for making the museum a community gathering space.
Innovation News Venue Coffee. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Coffee shop opens in Ann Arbor restaurant, co-working, and event space

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, December 18, 2024
Located within a larger restaurant/bar, the new coffee shop is designed as a place where patrons can not only get a top-notch brew and chef-prepared grab-and-go meals, but also co-work and socialize.
Feature Story Devon Wilson points out some of the young plants growing in one of the hoop houses at Sunlight Gardens. Southwest MichiganEntrepreneurship

Farmacy: Urban farm in Battle Creek reaching over the counter for farm-to-table dining

Jane ParikhThursday, December 19, 2024
Battle Creek's Sunlight Gardens and Farmacy opened a new event center to partner with local restaurants in providing farm-to-table food.
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