Southwest Michigan After 15 years of rehabbing houses, Battle Creek Habitat for Humanity launches new builds Read Article

John Grap

Concentrate New nonprofit aims to build unity among Ann Arbor's business districts Read Article

Nickels Arcade in downtown Ann Arbor.
Photo: Nickels Arcade in downtown Ann Arbor. Doug Coombe

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

Courtney Jerome / Epicenter Mt. Pleasant

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

Concentrate Top 5 places to see fall colors in Washtenaw County Read Article

Parker Mill County Park.
Photo: Parker Mill County Park. Doug Coombe

The Keel St. Clair County in the limelight with impactful theatre Read Article

Left to Right: Matthew Drinkwater, Jacob Stoliker, and Mirabella Ziegler in The Wizard of OZ at Boardwalk Theatre in March of 2024.
Photo: Left to Right: Matthew Drinkwater, Jacob Stoliker, and Mirabella Ziegler in The Wizard of OZ at Boardwalk Theatre in March of 2024. Ansom Pavlov.

Concentrate What happens to Ann Arbor's recyclables? Public tour opens doors to city's recycling facility Read Article

Recycled cans at Ann Arbor's Material Recycling Facility.
Photo: Recycled cans at Ann Arbor's Material Recycling Facility. Doug Coombe

Epicenter Annual elementary student field trip focuses on agriculture Read Article

Fourth grade students from across Isabella County participate in Project R.E.D. on Sept. 24 and 25.
Photo: Fourth grade students from across Isabella County participate in Project R.E.D. on Sept. 24 and 25. Photo credit Courtney Jerome / Epicenter Mt. Pleasant

The Lakeshore Ford airport unveils sensory room for neurodivergent travelers Read Article

Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s new sensory room offers a calming space for neurodivergent travelers, reducing anxiety and improving accessibility.

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

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 Proof and Eminem photographed by Doug Coombe in 1999. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

30 years of Southeast Michigan music history spotlighted in exhibit of Ann Arbor photographer's work

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, November 20, 2024
Ann Arbor-based photographer Doug Coombe calls a new exhibition of his work "a love letter to the many amazing music communities … of Southeastern Michigan."
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Stormy Kromer uses U.P.-grown wool to create new cap

Jason M. KarelWednesday, November 20, 2024
Two of the U.P.'s family-owned heritage brands have come together to create a limited-edition cap, crafted from wool produced in the Upper Peninsula.
Feature Story Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate to ensure all of a patient's health care needs are met. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate for whole-person care

Monique BedfordWednesday, November 20, 2024
With support from the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, many of Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health (CMH) agencies are collaborating to ensure all health care needs for patients are met.
Longform The students currently taking U-M School of Public Health course, Chatgpt/AI and Public Health. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Public health and AI: Great potential and a need for ethical policies

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 19, 2024
When applying AI to public health, great potentials exist for swifter, nimbler care and pin-pointed personalization. Its use also could exacerbate biases and the misuse of private information.  
Feature Story In addition to sharper scans, the new MRI provides entertainment options for patients, allowing them to listen to audio through headphones during scans, helping them to relax and stay still. The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

Cutting-edge MRI tech reduces wait times at Holland Hospital

Shandra MartinezSunday, November 17, 2024
Holland Hospital is among the first facilities in Michigan to use MRI technology that not only improves patient comfort and reduces scan times by a third but produces higher-quality imaging.
Innovation News EMU President James Smith and "Thankful For You" event planning committee member Connie Ruhl-Smith at last year's drive-through Thanksgiving meal giveaway. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

EMU to offer drive-through Thanksgiving meal giveaway for third year

Rylee BarnsdaleThursday, November 14, 2024
Organizers hope to feed 500 Ypsilanti community members in Eastern Michigan University’s third annual "Thankful For You" drive-through Thanksgiving meal giveaway on Nov. 21. 
Longform Housing Solutions Soap and Hope laundry day Southwest MichiganBuilding Communities

Soap and Hope: Advocates for the unhoused find a way to help with laundry day

Mark WedelThursday, November 14, 2024
Kalamazoo Together for the Unhoused raised enough money for around 91 people to get 2,600 pounds of laundry done. It's part of their mission to bring dignity to those who find themselves without permanent lodgings. 
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Remote patient monitoring program improves healthcare of residents in rural communities

Natalie PlattThursday, November 14, 2024
Rural residents often face hurdles in getting to the doctor's office. An 18-month-long pilot program to provide remote patient monitoring in three rural areas of Michigan showed positive outcomes in patient care and other concerns.  
Development News “These 10 Fellows represent a bright future as we work together to support startups, tackle mobility challenges, and provide transportation solutions for Michiganders across the state,” says Justine Johnson, Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer. Metromode - Metro DetroitTransportation

Driving innovation: Corktown tech hub welcomes inaugural cohort of state's Mobility Fellows Program

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 14, 2024
“These 10 Fellows represent a bright future as we work together to support startups, tackle mobility challenges, and provide transportation solutions for Michiganders across the state,” says Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan.
Development News Donny Winter Catalyst MidlandDiversity

Poet and activist Donny Winter Brings depth and diversity to Midland’s literary scene

Misty BarronThursday, November 14, 2024
Donny Winter’s journey as a poet, educator, and advocate amplifies marginalized voices and enriches Midland’s artistic community.
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