Epicenter From the classroom to the community, Allison Arnekrans finds purpose in building a culture of care Read Article

Courtesy Allison Arnekrans

Epicenter Blossoms, Bridges, and River Views: Where to hit the trails this spring in Mt. Pleasant Read Article

Deerfield Park is located at 2425 W. Remus Rd. in Mt. Pleasant.
Photo: Deerfield Park is located at 2425 W. Remus Rd. in Mt. Pleasant. Courtesy Alexis Hansen / Isabella County

Route Bay City New equipment helps plant wildflowers in order to draw in pollinators Read Article

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Metromode Living on couches, in hotels, or in cars, many in Oakland County experience "hidden" homelessness Read Article

Shariki Bell's apartment in Pontiac. Bell lived in a camper in her friend's driveway from 2006 to 2012 due to a mental health crisis.
Photo: Shariki Bell's apartment in Pontiac. Bell lived in a camper in her friend's driveway from 2006 to 2012 due to a mental health crisis. Steve Koss

Southwest Michigan Public to get first look at Ott Biological preserve upgrades Read Article

Southwest Michigan Open Roads, Kalamazoo's bike hub, moving and growing Read Article

Fran Dwight

Rural Innovation Exchange Charlevoix's iconic castle: A story of innovation, history and change in Northern Michigan Read Article

Epicenter Inside Soolicious Cake Art Studio: Passion, precision, and the perfect buttercream Read Article

Soolicious Cake Art Studio is located at 4912 E. Pickard Street in Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Photo: Soolicious Cake Art Studio is located at 4912 E. Pickard Street in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Photo Credit Courtney Jerome / Epicenter Mt. Pleasant

Southwest Michigan Phenomenal Woman: Bringing historical women's stories to life in Battle Creek Read Article

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The Keel For the love of the game: Port Huron Prowlers players work to keep their hockey careers alive Read Article

The Port Huron Prowlers on January 17, 2025 against the Mississippi Sea Wolves.
Photo: The Port Huron Prowlers on January 17, 2025 against the Mississippi Sea Wolves. Photo courtesy of Port Huron Prowlers.

Rural Innovation Exchange From Munising to Memphis: Two brothers' journey to winemaking in rural Michigan Read Article

Concentrate Big House, big environmental impact: How U-M is reimagining sustainability at Michigan Stadium Read Article

Michigan Stadium.
Photo: Michigan Stadium. Doug Coombe

Metromode Yoga with cats brings the mental health we need right now Read Article

Steve Koss

Concentrate Whitmore Lake's M-36 coffee roastery carries on legacy of Ann Arbor's Espresso Royale coffee shops Read Article

M-36 Coffee Roasters co-owner Ken Pargulski at their Whitmore Lake headquarters.
Photo: M-36 Coffee Roasters co-owner Ken Pargulski at their Whitmore Lake headquarters. Doug Coombe

The Keel Pivot Roasters: A Blue Water Area business with global roots Read Article

Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster.
Photo: Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster. Rachael Odish.

Southwest Michigan Tribal Voices Amplified: A new era of representation in Michigan legislative history Read Article

John Grap

Cross-sector partnerships key to prosperity in downtown Howell Read Article

Downtown Howell’s success is testament to the power of collaboration
Photo: Downtown Howell’s success is testament to the power of collaboration Steve Koss

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

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

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.
Photo: A craft beer enthusiast, Jeremy Grossenbacher grew up in Coopersville. Craig Watson

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

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

Rural Innovation Exchange Charlevoix's iconic castle: A story of innovation, history and change in Northern Michigan Read Article

Features

Feature Story Darla Maltby giving a hug to longtime student, DJ Betzner. The LakeshoreKids and Education

Retiring educator reflects on 30 years of meaningful work

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 2, 2025
After 30 years in special education, a dedicated paraprofessional shares how patience, laughter, and community shaped her unexpected career.
Feature Story Shed 5 Flea Bowls Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

Shed 5 Flea returns to Eastern Market for its 9th season

Genevieve FoxFriday, May 30, 2025
This summer, the Shed 5 Flea event series returns to Eastern Market to bring local vendors and food trucks for the community. The events will be held throughout the season on June 8, July 13, and August 10, 2025.
Partner Content Event helps autistic children and adults get used to the airport environment and boarding experience. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

On Board for Autism: Airport simulation helps autistic kids take flight

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, May 30, 2025
To help autistic people and their families manage  these challenges, Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM), Delta Airlines, and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport partner to host On Board for Autism events that prepare them to successfully take a flight.
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Ypsi students prepare for health careers by becoming peer educators through new EMU/Toyota program

Sarah RiggThursday, May 29, 2025
High school students from Ypsilanti Community Schools and two other southeast Michigan school districts will be trained as peer health educators, teaching others about traumatic brain injury, through a new program called Way Forward@EMU. 
Development News A Vincent van Gogh reproduction from the DIA in downtown Farmington in 2022. Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

These communities have been selected to host DIA masterworks in public spaces

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 29, 2025
“Seeing art in the community is just one way we hope people will connect with our collection,” says Julie McFarland, Executive Director of Public Affairs and Engagement at the DIA.
Longform Homebuilding students build an entire house over the course of their school year. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

In Ann Arbor schools' Homebuilding program, students build a house in a school year

Tova WeissWednesday, May 28, 2025
Founded in 1968, the career and technical education program is intended to widen the horizons of high school education beyond the classroom for students interested in the building trades.
Feature Story Shelley and Greg McArthur, co-founders and owners of NTL Industries, Inc. celebrate their 2025 National Small Business Persons of the Year award. Metromode - Metro DetroitEntrepreneurship

Sterling Heights businesses collect bevy of awards in contests both local and national

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 29, 2025
On the doorstep of summer, Sterling Heights businesses have already put an exclamation point on the year as accolades and awards have flooded the business community and, in turn, the city itself.
Feature Story Blue Water Pride 2023. The Keel - Port HuronArts and Culture

Start your summer at these fun-filled events in St. Clair County this June

Genevieve FoxWednesday, May 28, 2025
With the summer season on the rise, check out these fun-filled activities — from the Sturgeon Fest to the Blue Water Cruise, happening all across the county.
Innovation News The Ann Arbor District Library's Downtown Library. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Ann Arbor District Library to offer downtown retail spaces with rents as low as $150/month

Clifton Kirkman IIThursday, May 22, 2025
The retail suites, dubbed Lobby Shops, will be available for a six-month lease with an option to renew for another six months. Monthly rent ranges from $100 to $250.
Feature Story This sign stands at the site of the Copper Country Intermediate School District’s first home build. UPword - UPKids and Education

Build U.P. invests in teens and trades

Paula McCambridgeWednesday, May 21, 2025
InvestUP's housing development fund this spring welcomes the completion of the first student-built home among its career and technology education partnership with intermediate school districts.   
Feature Story Climate change and vulnerable SWMi Collaboration Southwest MichiganEconomic Development

‘Folks aren’t left behind’: Climate change readiness includes protecting homes of most vulnerable

Julie RiddleThursday, May 22, 2025
As local governments use regulations to protect against the impacts of a changing climate, several new efforts in Kalamazoo show how going green can boost local economies while keeping people most susceptible to the harm of climate change safe in their own homes. 
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